Eric can't believe Brooke is standing there and saying this. Brooke says they can be together again. There was a time they were happy. She knows he misses that, so does she. He says yes he loved his younger years, but he doesn't want to re-live them. She makes her case stronger and he says again he will not re- live those days. She says he has to. He is the only thing standing between her and a disaster. This pregnancy with Bill would destroy Katie and every relationship Brooke has with her own family. Dr. Meade considers keeping Steffy one more day, but Taylor disagrees that this is not just clinical. She would be more concerned if Steffy were not acting this way. Home is the best place for her. Steffy remembers and cries on Liam's shoulder  she lost their baby! Liam said he understands that she got on the bike because she was just trying to get home the best way she could. Hope fills Katie in on the details. Both wonder if they should remove all the gifts that Bill lavished on Liam and Steffy for the baby, bad reminders. Hope even goes one step further and wonders if the marriage will even last now. They will both have a lot of healing to do and not sure they can do that together. People will tell Hope that she is crazy and she should keep her distance. But it's not crazy to think that Liam might come back to her and she can wait for him. Eric tells Brooke her plan is impossible as no one would believe it since he's been with Taylor for months. She carefully lays it out that it isn't. Taylor goes away for weekend seminars and Brooke could have come over to his house to discuss Rick running the company and one thing led to another with her crying on his shoulder. Their old feelings resurfaced. They always had this vision of a life together but the timing was never right. But now it is. Eric is the only person that understands her so well. This can work. She dismisses what this will do to Taylor when Eric will have to tell her. Brooke thinks Taylor is just using him anyway. Eric points out that what she is proposing is also using Eric. Liam takes Steffy home to Malibu but reminds her before they go in that Bill sent a passel of other gifts over. She asks him to put them aside, just get them out of sight. She says she will be ok in the car while he does that. Then she sees the motorcycle in the garage. She gets out and slowly walks toward it and badgers it with a baseball bat, crying all the while that she is so sorry. Brooke tells Eric that she is sorry this is all coming out in such a rush, but the clock is ticking and something has to be done. He says she should tell Spencer. She is adamant  no, not even if he wanted this to happen. She needs Eric's compassion. She always had it before and now she needs it more than ever. He says she does, he will not sit in judgment of her. But he knows how she is when she is scared trying to convince herself of things that are not true. He remembers all of those intimate moments with Brooke, but he also remembers some of the most painful times were caused by her. She drives a hard bargain, but he doesn't want to bargain. He wants to be loved for himself, not for any other reason. And he may flatter himself, but he'd like to think that Taylor loves him that way. Brooke cries that Eric knows what is at stake here. If he won't do it for Brooke, then do it for Katie. Please don't turn his back on her. Eric says he won't turn his back on Brooke. She will have all the help he can give, but just not this lie.
Eric: I can't believe you're seriously suggesting this. Brooke: Just think about it, Eric. We could be together again. Eric: That's not what you wanted when we were. Brooke: That's not true. I mean, there was a time when we were very happy together. We could have another child. We could give Rick and Bridget a little brother or little sister. Eric: Bill Spencer's child. Brooke: Yours and mine. And that big house full of children and grandchildren and laughter again. It would be nice. I know you miss that. So do I. [SCENE_BREAK] Thomas: You know, I almost wish that, uh, she didn't have to remember. Dr. Meade: Steffy's discharge papers and prescriptions. Taylor: Are there home-care instructions? Dr. Meade: For the bruised hip and lacerations, yes. But I have to ask. Uh, this is more your area than mine, but I think it might be good for her to stay another day or two. Her, uh, most traumatic injury may not be physical. Taylor: Well, if you're asking how concerned I am, I-I'm her mother. Of course my heart is breaking for her. But if I think there's a clinical concern? No, I-I don't. I think it's just grief. I-I'd be more concerned if she wasn't feeling that. I really think home with her husband is the best place for her. [SCENE_BREAK] [Steffy remembering] Liam: It's too dangerous. You're carrying precious cargo in there. No more motorcycle riding until the baby's born. I'm serious! Steffy: Excuse me? Liam: Really. I'm laying down the law, woman. [Engine revs] [SCENE_BREAK] Liam: It's okay. It's okay. Let it out. Steffy: No. No, it's not okay. It will never be okay. You told me to stay off the bike, and I promised I would. Liam: Listen. Listen to me. You love me. You loved our baby. You were just trying to get home the best way you knew how. Steffy: I was selfish, Liam. I was selfish! I was selfish, as always. Liam: No. No! No! Steffy: If you know anything about me...it should be that. [SCENE_BREAK] [Birds chirping] Katie: So terrible. Hope: I know. Katie: I remember before Will was born, when they told me that I could lose him. I-I -- she doesn't remember anything? Hope: I don't know. I mean, I-if she hasn't yet, then she will soon. Katie: All those baby gifts that Bill sent -- I-I need to call and see if they can be sent back. Hope: I-I don't know if she's gonna want that when she's herself again. Katie: Why? Hope: Will it feel too much like sending back the ring and the marriage, too? Oh, God. If -- if that sounded harsh, I really -- I didn't mean for it to. [Sighs] Katie: I guess Liam and Steffy wouldn't be married if she hadn't been pregnant. And what was she doing on that motorcycle? Hope: Just trying to get through stopped traffic, I guess. Katie: I mean, don't get me wrong. I wouldn't wish this on -- on anyone, on my worst enemy. Hope: No. Katie: And Steffy certainly has been in that category before, but... you know, when the rest of us are stuck in traffic, we wait it out. Do you think Liam will forgive her? Hope: Oh, of course he will. Yeah. Katie: So you think they'll just go on as if nothing had happened? Hope: I think... whether or not they stay married is a better question. [SCENE_BREAK] Liam: You're in pain. They gave you drugs. You're not thinking right. Steffy: No. I'm -- I'm all -- I'm all right. Liam: No, you're not. But you will be. Steffy: Why can't you get angry? Liam: Well, if that's what you want from me, I guess you're gonna be disappointed. 'Cause there's no way you could have known this would happen. Steffy: [Sniffles] You know, it's okay to love me... without making excuses for me. [SCENE_BREAK] Eric: Yes, I remember that. A house full of kids -- I loved that. I think about my younger years, but I don't have any desire to relive them. Now, you're remembering the warmth and the laughter. I remember that, too. But I also remember the rejection that happened there at the end. Brooke: Eric, it won't be that way this time. Eric: There's not gonna be a "This time." Brooke: Don't say that, Eric. If you care about me at all... I can't have this child without you. It would destroy Katie's marriage, and it would ruin every relationship that I have. And it would destroy my life as I know it today. You are the only thing that is standing between me and a disaster. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Meade: I want to see you in seven days, okay? Liam: Thank you, Doctor. Steffy: I guess we can go. Taylor: Home will be good for you. Peace and quiet and a lot of love -- that's all you need right now. Thomas: Is it okay if I come by tomorrow? Steffy: Of course. Thomas: I'll call. Taylor: Okay. See you later, Sweetheart. Steffy: Why are they feeling sorry for me? Liam: Because you're hurt. Steffy: And whose fault is that? Liam: They love you. So do I. Let's get you dressed. Okay. So, I want you to step into these very carefully. Steffy: [Winces] Liam: Something wrong? I mean, if you don't like these, I-I have -- I have other ones. Steffy: They won't work. Liam: Yeah. I mean, I know they're a little -- they're a little big, but I figured you'd want something kind of loose. Steffy: They're maternity pants. [SCENE_BREAK] Katie: So, you don't think that Liam and Steffy will make it through this? Hope: Okay, I think that they have a lot of healing to do. Katie: And not necessarily together? Hope: Hmm. Oh, God. I don't know if I'm comfortable having this conversation. Katie: Well, it's just me. It won't go any further. So, did Liam say something? Hope: God, no! No. He -- he would never say something while his wife is lying in a hospital bed. Uh... he's gonna take care of her. He will, you know? He -- he's not gonna be satisfied until she is as well as she was the last time we saw her. And then... Katie: Divorce? [SCENE_BREAK] Brooke: You can't just tell me no. At least tell me you'll think about it. Eric: Brooke, if you had thought about this a little bit longer, given it a little more consideration, I mean, you wouldn't even be suggesting it. It's impossible! Brooke: Why? Eric: Well... [Scoffs] ...Nobody would believe it, for starters. Brooke: I-if a woman my age can conceive a child, a man your age can certainly father one! Eric: That's not what I'm talking about! When is this affair supposed to have happened? Taylor and I have been living together for months. Brooke: She goes away on teaching weekends and seminars and... [Sighs] I-I mean, look it up! Eric: I'm not gonna look it up. Brooke: Well, I did. Five weeks ago. Eric: And what do you want me to say? As soon as her back was turned, you and I got together? Is that it? Brooke: You can tell her that I came over to discuss Rick's position at Forrester Creations. And Rick was supposed to come, but you thought I was gonna invite him, or I thought you were, so he didn't show up. Instead, you poured martinis in honor of Stephanie, which you couldn't do with Taylor because she doesn't drink. And you also can't tell her how much you miss Stephanie. But all of that, you can do with me. And I started to cry... [Sighs] ...Thinking about Stephanie, and you consoled me. And during that time, all of our memories and all of our feelings resurfaced. Can you honestly say that that's impossible? [SCENE_BREAK] Taylor: Did you leave the car keys on the table in there? Thomas: Yeah. Are you sure we shouldn't wait till they get here? Taylor: No. We told them we'd just drop the car off. They haven't had much privacy in the hospital. [Knock on door] Taylor: Who is it? Man: It's the tow company, ma'am. Thomas: Hey. I'm sorry. We didn't call for service. Man: Uh, right. I have a damaged vehicle for you. Just sign right there. Thomas: Steffy's motorcycle. Taylor: We don't want that here. Thomas: Well, could you just put it in the garage, out of sight, please? Man: Yeah, sure. Thomas: Thank you. [Sighs] Well, it doesn't look as bad as I thought it would. Taylor: Don't encourage her to get it repaired or to get another one. Thomas: Mom, you know how stubborn Steffy can be. Taylor: Well, not about this. Not anymore. [SCENE_BREAK] Liam: Back in Malibu. Here we are. Um... oh, yeah. Um, I should probably warn you about something before we go inside. You know how impulsive my dad gets? Well, uh, there was this big delivery of presents -- more baby stuff, and, um... yeah, I just -- I wasn't sure what to do with it. Steffy: Put them wherever. I don't want to see them. Liam: Yeah. Yeah. I-it -- it won't take me long. Steffy: I'll be fine in here. [Car door opens] [SCENE_BREAK] Brooke: We can do this, Eric. We always had a vision of a life together. The timing just wasn't right. But now it is! Eric: So what do you suggest I would -- I would tell Taylor -- that this was a moment of passion or a lifetime of longing? Brooke: I knew this would be a shock to you. But I didn't think you'd make fun of me. Eric: I'm sorry. Forgive me. I don't mean to. It's just that I think that this is -- [Sighs] I think this whole thing is impossible, Brooke. And the fact that I am living with another woman -- quite happily, as a matter of fact -- that doesn't seem like an obstacle to you at all? Brooke: You know what I think about that, so don't even ask. Eric: You think Taylor is using me for her own ulterior purposes. So if that's what she's doing, how would that be any different from you doing what you suggest? Brooke: Because we loved each other, Eric. We were married. We were a family. We raised children together. And I shared some of the most intimate, most rewarding, important moments of my life with you! You understand me more than anybody in this world. Eric: Except for Bill, of course. Brooke: No, I -- [Sighs] I explained all of that. Katie walked out on him because she was upset, and she was overwhelmed, and she was angry. And she tends to do that when she's feeling that way. So whose fault is it -- mine or Katie's? I-I probably should have known better. But the point is, she's had three cardiac events since her heart transplant, all nearly fatal. And I want her to live out the rest of her life with her husband and her baby and her two loving sisters and you. You, Eric, could be a part of this loving, wonderful family. And you could have a woman that loves you and supports you and appreciates you. I'm sorry, Eric, that this is all coming out in such a rush, but the clock is ticking, and something has to be done. Eric: You should tell Spencer. Brooke: No. No! He never needs to know, even if he wants this to happen. I need your compassion. I've always had it before, and I need it now more than ever. Eric: And you have it, Brooke. Brooke: Do I? Eric: I'm not gonna stand in judgment of you. Brooke: Thank you. Eric: But answer me this one thing. Would you be standing here claiming love for me if you weren't pregnant? Brooke: Eric, you should know how I feel about -- Eric: Brooke. Brooke: I don't suppose I would. Eric: I know how you are when you're scared. You convince yourself of things that you think will help, even if they're not true. And they're not lies, because by the time you say them... you actually believe them. Brooke: I really do believe that we could be happy together. Eric: There you go -- like that, just like that. Maybe I have always loved you. Maybe that much is true. All those positive, intimate moments that you're remembering -- I remember those, too. I remember them. But I also remember that some of the most painful moments in my life were caused by you. You drive a hard bargain, Brooke Logan. You always have. But I don't want to bargain. I want to be loved just for me, for no other reason. I flatter myself to think that Taylor loves me that way. I know you don't believe that, but we'll see, won't we? Brooke: [Voice breaking] If you don't do this for me, Eric... at least do it for Katie. You know what's at stake here. If you turn your back on me -- Eric: I won't. You have all the help that I can give. Just not this lie. [SCENE_BREAK] Katie: You think he'll leave her. Hope: I think it's a very sad day for someone that I love very much. Katie: I just don't want you to set yourself up for disappointment again. Hope: I haven't. Steffy has. Katie: I just don't know if Liam's sense of loyalty will allow him to walk away. Hope: People are going to tell me that I should keep my distance and that I should lose faith, but that's what got my heart broken in the first place. It's not crazy to think that Liam could come back to me. And I can wait for him. [SCENE_BREAK] Steffy: [Screams] [Crying, grunting] [Sobbing] I'm so... I'm so sorry. I loved you so much! My baby! Oh, my baby! I'm so... I'm so sorry!