Liam tells Bill that he's made a decision, but he's not discussing it with him until he has a chance to talk to his wife. He's going to take control of his life. Bill tells him that Steffy is his wife. He needs to take control of his life by forgetting Hope or he is going to regret it. Ridge tells Liam that Steffy is in there fighting for her life, and it's all because of him so he better not be thinking of leaving her. When Liam goes back into Steffy's room, she slowly twitches a finger and then opens her eyes. The doctor tells her that she is a lucky young lady. They will observe her for a while and then she should go home in a couple of days. Bill reminds Liam that his love and support is what brought her back. Thomas tells Liam that Steffy is his wife; it's time for him to man up. He's observed the way he looks at Hope and that needs to stop. Liam tells Hope that he can't stop loving her, but she says she can not destroy his marriage right now with Steffy in the hospital. He says it will all be on him, but he is hers and he will do what he has to do. Bill does what Dollar Bill always does. He pulls out his checkbook and writes a hefty check to buy the hospital a new cardiac wing. All the doctor has to do is tell Liam that Steffy has a clot, as seen on another patient's chart which Bill switches, and that it could lead to a stroke if she endures any stress or grief. Liam goes in to talk to Steffy, but is quickly called out to see the doctor. With Hope standing nearby and Bill listening in, Dr. Rivera tells Liam that he just spotted a clot on Steffy's latest brain scan. It's very precarious and she will need weeks or months for it to dissolve. She will especially need Liam's love and support with no tension or stress or it could lead to death.
Taylor: Is there any change at all? Dr. Rivera: Not yet. Thomas: But she's gonna be okay, right? I mean, her test results were good. Taylor: (Sighs) Dr. Rivera: The tests don't show everything. The longer she remains unconscious, the more serious her condition becomes. [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: You've made a decision? What the hell is that supposed to mean? Liam: I told--Dad, I told you. I'm not discussing this with you or anyone until-- till I talk to Steffy. Bill: Hey, try to stay focused for two seconds, will you? Liam: (Sighs) Bill: The only thing that should matter to you right now is that woman. Liam: She does-- she does matter. Bill: Then act like it. Liam: She--okay, so in other words, just ignore everything that she did at the resort. Bill: She was staking her claim. Why would you blame her for that? Liam: No, no, Dad, she was being deceptive, okay, and it's not the first time. I mean, she knew Hope and Thomas were at the same resort as us. She should have said something. Bill: Why would she say something when she knew exactly how you'd react? Lm: Because it's honest, Dad. It's honest. That's supposed to mean something in a marriage. Bill: Well, maybe she would be more honest if she didn't feel so threatened. I see the way you look at Hope. So does Steffy. Liam: All right, that's-- that's no excuse. Bill: What are you gonna do? Are you gonna leave your wife, run off with Snow White? Liam: No, I'm gonna-- I'm gonna take control of my own life now is what I'm gonna do. Bill: Your life is with Steffy. Steffy is your wife. You need to forget about Hope. Liam: (Sighs) Bill: If you don't-- look at me if you don't, you will regret it. [SCENE_BREAK] Ridge: I'll let you know if there's any change in her condition yeah, tell everyone to keep their prayers coming. I know, Logan. I love you, too. Bye. Hope: Hey. Ridge: Why isn't he in there with Steffy? Bill: (Sighs) He's going to talk to her when she comes to. Ridge: Talk to her about what? Bill: He didn't say. Hope: (Clears throat) Ridge: This never should have happened. You do realize that. Liam: Yeah. I-I--look, I know you're upset. I mean, I am, too. And she's-- she's gonna come out this. We just have to come together. I mean, we're her family. Ridge: Yes, we are. You're now my son-in-law. I trusted you with my daughter. Don't get any idea about leaving her. Liam: Look, Ridge, can we please not talk about that right now? Ridge: We have to talk about it, Liam. Look what's happened here. Steffy's in there fighting for her life, and that's cause of you. Liam: Excuse me. Woman: (Speaking Spanish) Bill: He'll do the right thing. Ridge: He better. Liam: Um... I'd like a moment alone with my wife. Thomas: I'm not leaving her. Taylor: Thomas. Thomas. Liam: Hey. So beautiful. (Sniffles) They're right, you know? This never should have happened. Things just... got out of control. And now all I want is just to... (Sighs) Just to see your beautiful eyes again and hear your laugh. Come back to me, Steffy. Come back. (Sobs) Steffy, come on. Steffy! Hey. (Laughs) Hey. Hey. Hi. Taylor: (Sniffles) (Sighs) Dr. Rivera: Very good. No dilation. Woman: (Speaking Spanish) Dr. Rivera: How do you feel, Steffy? Steffy: Okay. Dr. Rivera: Do you know where you are? Steffy: Heaven? Liam: (Laughs) Taylor: (Sniffles) Thomas: You're in the hospital, Steffy. You took a bad spill on an A.T.V. Taylor: (Sniffles) Dr. Rivera: You were in here when she came to? Liam: Uh, yes. Dr. River: Um, she just opened her eyes, woke up? Liam: Well, I was... talking to her, and--and her hand started twitching, and then her eyes opened. Ridge: You gave us quite a scare, Sweetheart. Steffy: I'm sorry. Taylor: We're just so grateful to have you with us. I couldn't have...bear losing you. Liam: So what do you think, Doctor? Dr. Rivera: Her vitals are good. We'll have to wait and see how she progresses, but I expect a full recovery. She's a lucky young lady. Taylor: (Sighs) (Sniffles) (Sighs) Steffy: Well, how long do I have to stay here? Dr. Rivera: We'll observe you for the rest of the day, run some more tests. If all goes well, you should be going home in a couple of days, maybe even tomorrow. Steffy: Thank you. Dr. Rivera: You're welcome. But the one you should be thanking is your husband. Whatever he said did the trick. Liam: (Sighs) Dr. Rivera: Now if you'll excuse me, I have other patients. Taylor: (Laughs) (Sniffles) Bill: Your love and support, Liam--that's what brought your wife back. Taylor: No more A.T.V.s for you, okay? Steffy: Mom. Ridge: No, for sure. Not on my watch. Taylor: Look, her color's already coming back. Ridge: Yeah, it does. Taylor: Yeah. Ridge: I think possibly we might get you out of here tomorrow. Taylor: Mm-hmm. Taylor: (Sniffles) Liam: Hi. Close call, huh? Thomas: Yeah, too close. I really hope you learned something. Liam: Uh, yeah, I think we all did. Thomas: Yeah well, you, especially. It's time to take care of my sister, Liam, your wife. Liam: All right. Okay, Thomas. I get the point. Thos: So you're saying you're letting go of Hope? Liam: I'm saying I get the point. Thomas: No, I don't think you do. I've seen the way you look at her, even here at this hospital. Come on, you're married. Liam: Yeah, I'm married to a woman who goes plotting along with her brother behind my back. Thomas: Don't--do you even think about attacking Steffy. Liam: Thomas--Thomas, I am not in the wrong here. Okay, you shouldn't have taken off on that A.T.V., but you shouldn't have, either. What did you think was gonna happen? You think I wasn't gonna try to get answers from you? I mean, you and Steffy, the whole time, the whole trip, were running around, trying to keep Hope and me from seeing each other. What is that? Thomas: Because you're obsessed with her. That kiss on the beach right in front of me? Come on. Liam: Okay. All right. Thomas: Thanksgiving, Christmas-- every time you too are together, you're stringing her along. Not me. Steffy is your wife. Man up. Liam: (Sighs) Hope: (Sighs) Liam: Well, Thomas is a happy camper. (Laughs) Hope: Yeah, so I heard. Liam: And he's right. But they shouldn't have kept us apart. I love you, Hope. I will always love you. [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: Hey, Doc, you have a minute? Dr. Rivera: Oh, certainly. Uh, you must be very relieved. Bill: (Sighs) I am. Dr. Riva: I have every reason to believe that your daughter-in-law is going to be fine. Bill: She's not going to be fine. [SCENE_BREAK] Thomas: Come on. Let's have it. Where's your purse? Steffy: (Laughs) Don't make me laugh, okay? It hurts. Thomas: I'm sorry. But I am taking your driver's license. You're a maniac. Taylor: (Laughs) Ridge: Only on sand, though. Taylor: Oh. Steffy: Oh, my God. Taylor: My precious baby. Baby girl. Oh, baby girl. I could never lose you. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Rivera: You're still worried about Steffy Bill: You could say that. Dr. Rivera: There's no reason to be. Here, let me show you. This is a brain scan that gives us concern. Bill: It isn't Steffy's? Dr. Rivera: No. Notice the darkened area. That is a blot clot. This woman's condition is very serious. If the clot loosens, it could lead to a stroke, perhaps death. Bill: How do you treat this patient? Dr. Rivera: It will take time. The clot has to dissolve on its own. (Grabs X-ray) Any undo stress, anxiety, or even grief could lead to a stroke. Now this... is Steffy's brain scan. As you can see, there's no blood clot, no brain damage at all. Steffy should make a full recovery. Bill: Whose brain scan is this? Dr. Rivera: Oh, that is the woman in -- Bill: Not anymore I assume you have a copy. Dr. Rivera: Yes, I have copies. What are you doing? Bill: I see you're having a fund drive. Dr. Rivera: Yes, but-- Bill: Having some trouble reaching your goal. Dr. Rivera: Mr. Spencer-- Bill: You're only a third of the way up, Doc. Dr. Rivera: (Sighs) We have been trying to raise that money for some time. But, Sir, what you have done here is not something-- Bill: What I have done... or am about to do...is buy your hospital... a new cardiac wing. And trust me, the check is good. Congratulations, Doc. You just met your goal. I would expect to see a little smile. Come on now. Turn that frown upside down. No harm's being done here, only good. You're helping Steffy save her marriage, and you're providing your hospital with a state-of-the art cardiac facility. This is Steffy's scan now. The information you're giving the other patient, her family, about the blood thinners, the loving, nurturing environment, etcetera, etcetera-- you're giving that same information to my son. [SCENE_BREAK] Liam: Look, I can't stop loving you, Hope. I mean, I-I love Steffy, too, I really do, but you are like an angel to me, and I can't look at you any other way. Hope: (Sighs) Oh, go, Liam, I-I can't destroy your marriage, especially right now when Steffy is in a hospital bed. Liam: No, Hope, you heard the doctor. Steffy's gonna be fine. Hope: (Sighs) You--you took--you took vows, and I-I respect that. Liam: All right, listen to me. Listen to me. I am not asking you to do anything. This is all on me. But I can't go on living like this. I gotta make it right, and there's only one way for me to do that. No more lying and no more manipulations from Steffy and Thomas. I'm... I'm gonna do what I have to do. Hope: (Sighs) Liam: (Whispers) I am yours. Hope: (Sniffles) Liam, I don't know what to say. Liam: You don't have to say anything, do anything. This is in my hands. Bill: Liam. Hope: I just. Liam: (Sighs) Bill: What the hell are you doing? You've got to stay away from that girl. Do you even care about Steffy? Liam: Of course, I do. Dad, of course, I do. But she's gonna be okay, thank God. Bill: Yeah, thank God. Liam: And now I gotta go talk to her. Bill: About this decision you've made? Liam: It's what I have to do, Dad. Bill: (Sighs) Steffy: Tomorrow I get released? Ridge: We'll see, Sweetheart. Steffy: I want to be-- I want to be with Liam. Thomas: And you're gonna be with Liam, Steffy, okay? He's not going anywhere. Steffy: Hi. Liam: Hey. Steffy: My hero... again. Mm. (Sighs) Liam: Um... do you guys mind if I have a moment alone with my wife? Taylor: We'll be right outside. Thomas: Take care of your wife. Bill: Liam, the doctor needs to speak to you. Liam: Uh... not--not now, Dad. Bill: He said it's important. Liam: Okay, it's probably about insurance or something. Can you just deal with it, please? Bill: He asked for you specifically. Liam: I'll be right back. What is this about? Bill: I don't know. He didn't tell me. Dr. Rivera, you said you wanted to speak to my son? Dr. Rivera: Yes. Bill: I'd like to stick around and hear what you have to say, if you don't mind. Dr. Rivera: Of course. Liam: Uh, what is it, Doctor? Dr. Rivera: I've been going over Steffy's chart, specifically her latest brain scan. Liam: What about them? Dr. Rivera: Perhaps I should show you. You see that, uh, dark spot right there? Liam: Yeah, I think so. Dr. Rivera: That indicates a blood clot. Liam: A blood clot? What does--what does that mean? Dr. Rivera: Your wife is in a-a very precarious situation. If that clot loosens, she could have a stroke. Liam: What? Dr. Rivera: I'm sorry, Liam. Liam: (Scoffs) No, go on. No, this can't be happening. You just told me that she was gonna be fine. Bill: Well, that must have been before the doctor saw this latest scan. Liam: Wha-- Bill: What does this mean? Liam: Yeah, I mean, what--how--how do you treat something like this? You said it was serious, so-- Dr. Rivera: It's going to take time for the clot to dissolve-- weeks, maybe months. In the meantime, its critical Steffy has all the love and support she can get from her family, especially her husband. She's been through a trauma. She needs to be loved and cared for. Any kind of stress or tension could lead to... it could lead to death. Liam: Whoa. Dr. Rivera: Do you understand, Liam? Bill: Liam... do you understand exactly what the doctor's saying?