Hope goes over some new things with Thorne and Liam for Hope For The Future. She is very excited about the new logos. She is waiting for some marketing ploys from Katie. Thorne takes the opportunity to call Katie about this but to also put in another plug that if she is taking his advice and suing for full custody. She says she appreciates his caring but she has not made that decision yet. Thorne advises her again to take control of the situation and do what is best for her son. She asks Will a question. In his secret heart of hearts does he believe that Bill doesn't like him - because he loves him. Will says he heard them yelling at each other and feels it is his fault. Katie tells him that absolutely nothing is his fault and he has to believe that. Before they can talk more Bill is at the door wanting to see his son. Bill is beaming with wanting to please his son but Will asks why he is here. Bill says because Will is the best son in the world and he has missed seeing him. From this day forward he will have his undivided attention and they can start by having him come over to his house and tell him all about his summer and school soon starting. Steffy finds Hope and Liam and asks how her ultrasound went. Hope shows her the picture that she is so proud of. With the room full and discussing Katie not being there, Thorne fills them in on her maybe suing for full custody from a father that has not been there for Will. There is divided support if this is right or not. Will turns down the date with Bill and wants to go get his backpack. Katie weakly explains that Bill did stop by without a warning so they can do it another time. Carter comes in as they talk and Katie goes on again and again how confused Will is and how he does not want to spend time with Bill. Bill says he has talked to her and reached out to her and now she is refusing his offer to do better, going so far now as seeking Carter to go after full custody. What she is saying is so untrue and unfair. She asks Carter for the papers. Crying she looks them over and tells Bill that she takes no pleasure in this but she has to protect her son.
Hope: Thorne, these are coming together really nicely. Thorne: Oh, thanks. I still have a little work to do. And I like the materials you picked, but it will drive up the price a little bit. Hope: Well, I'm hoping, with the acclaim from the fashion show and, of course, the purchase orders, that the company will back the line and maybe we'll get a budget increase. Liam: And for what it's worth, hope does have some ideas that should broaden our ability to help with women's causes. Hope: Well, again, pending an increase. But with the success of the line, I think it's a real possibility. Thorne: Great. Hope: Mm-hmm. Uh, by the way, the updated marketing strategy? Katie was supposed to... Thorne: Yeah, yeah. She's working on it. Um... I'll check in with her. Anything else? Hope: No, just keep the designs coming. Thorne: Will do. Hope: And... I love how involved you are with this line again. It's nice having you at the office every day. Liam: Wait a minute. Hope: [ Giggles ] What? Liam: You're not sick of me yet? Hope: Mm. Never. Liam: Oh. Steffy: Hey, hope. Oh. Thorne said you were in here. I didn't -- I didn't realize. Hope: No, it's all right. We were actually about to go over a review for a, um, grant proposal. What's up? [ Cellphone ringing ] Katie: Will, get your stuff together! Hey, thorne. Thorne: Hey. Hope was asking about the, uh, marketing plans. Katie: Uh... right. Yeah. That's, um -- that's not done yet. Thorne: Well, that's okay. I'll -- I'll buy you some time. Just focus on the task at hand. Katie: Yeah. It's a big decision. Thorne: Yep. You, uh, any closer to making it? Katie: Um... I appreciate your advice, and, believe me, I've heard every word. Thorne: Is will there? Katie: Yep. Yeah, he is. Thorne: Well, my advice hasn't changed. I think sole custody's the way to go. I mean, bill's negligence is having an effect on will. You got to take control of the situation, katie. You got to do what's best for your son. Katie: Okay. I'll -- I'll talk to you later. [ Sighs ] Will: Was that dad? Katie: Uh, no. No, it wasn'T. Will: Good. Katie: Why good? Will: I don't want to talk to him. Dad doesn't like me. Hope: What did you want to talk about? Steffy: I wanted to see how your first ultrasound went. Everything good? Liam: Yeah. Hope: It's perfect. Steffy: I mean, great. Hope: The baby's healthy. Liam: Strong heartbeat. Growing at the right pace. Hope: Yeah. And we got to see for ourselves. It was like you said. It was unbelievable. Seeing our baby for the first time -- and in 3-D. It's like you can't even imagine it until you see those little tiny hands. Steffy: [ Chuckles ] Liam: Rather large head, though. Takes after its father. Steffy: Well... Liam: [ Chuckles ] Steffy: It'll even out. Look at kelly. Human perfection. Liam: She is that. Steffy: Hope, I've been on this journey, and I can tell you, there is so much joy ahead. I'm really happy for you. Ridge: There he is. My incredibly handsome younger brother. How's it going? Thorne: Good. Just, uh, making a few minor adjustments. Ridge: Well, that's the curse of the designer. I know it well. Brooke: Is hope pleased? Thorne: I think so. Uh, she's got a lot of ideas. Quinn: Well, have you seen the marketing strategy? I-I hear jewelry is involved again. Thorne: Katie's working on it. Among other things. Ridge: So this is happening? She's gonna do it? She's gonna go after sole custody? Quinn: Of will? When did that happen? Katie: I want you to put that down for a second. I want to talk to you about something. I'm gonna ask you a question, and I need you to be totally honest with me. Will: Yeah. Katie: Do you really believe, in your secret heart, that your dad doesn't like you? Because you know that's not true. He gets busy sometimes, and maybe he doesn't pay as much attention as what you would like, but he loves you. He loves you with all his heart. Will: I don't know. Katie: You don't know what? Will: We... used to spend time together. [ Sighs ] But he stopped. Did I do something? Last time, I heard you guys yelling. Is it my fault? Katie: Nothing -- are you listening to me? Nothing is your fault. Okay? Will: I just like being with you better. Katie: [ Sighs ] [ Knock on door ] Oh. And that is andy's mom. She's early. Oh. Bill: Hey. Katie: Hi. What -- uh, what are you doing here? Bill: I'm here to see my son. Hey, buddy. What's up? Ridge: So, I'm -- I'm trying to make sure I understand this. You think that spencer should be able to swoop into will's life whenever he wants, just depending on whatever his obsession is of the day? Quinn: Like the skyscraper or steffy. Thorne: Well, that's when bill's neglect really shot through the roof. You know, that's when we started to notice the impact. Brooke: How did it show? Thorne: Well, will's a bright, inquisitive kid. But when bill shows up, it's like, uh, a light goes out, you know? He misses his dad, but then, when he comes around, he just shuts down. Lately he hasn't wanted to see him at all. Ridge: He shouldn't see him. Brooke: Well, that's his father. Ridge: I know who he is. And I'm not sure what you're doing. Why are you defending him? He's not being a father to that kid, and that is why will is having problems right now. And, what, katie's not allowed to say something about it? Why? Brooke: No -- Ridge: You're gonna upset mr. Bill spencer? Quinn: I don't blame her. It's a really hard line to -- to walk, you know, wanting your child to have a relationship with his father, who's the exact person you want to protect them from. Bill: How's it going, buddy? Will: I'm okay. Why are you here? Bill: Why am I here? Katie: Because we -- we weren't really expecting you. Bill: Well, I got a sudden urge to come see my boy. Will: Why? Bill: 'Cause you're the greatest kid in the world, and I -- I missed you a ton, and I love you like -- like -- well, at least this much. Look, um... I know I've been missing in action, and you're mad at me. I don't blame you. You're entitled to your feelings. But I-I got to -- I got to have a chance to make it up to you. And I'm gonna start that right now. From this point forward, you have my complete and undivided attention. So, how -- how's school going? Will: It doesn't start till next week, dad. Bill: [ Chuckles ] Okay. Well, then the question should have been, how's your summer going? I want to hear all about it. How about you come back to the house with me, you can tell me everything that's been going on. How about that? Hope: It was amazing. So many emotions at once. It's like a [Sighs] Honest-to- god miracle happening inside of me. It takes my breath away. And then I hear myself talking, and I think I sound silly. Steffy: There's nothing silly about being in awe. How's your appetite? Hope: Enormous. This baby loves to eat. Liam: Turkey, apparently. Steffy: Sorry, we all can't be vegetarians. Liam: I'm not judging. Long as kid's healthy, I don't care what mommy feeds it. Steffy: Do you have a picture? Hope: Yeah. Steffy: Oh. Show me. Hope: Are you sure? Steffy: The baby you're carrying is family. Kelly's half-brother or -sister. Of course I want to see. [ Gasps ] Oh! [ Chuckles ] How beautiful. Wow. Your child. Hope: I know. Liam: [ Laughs ] Needless to say, she was a little surprised to see me. Steffy: Yeah. I can't believe we have the same ob. That's crazy. But dr. Phillips is the best. Liam: She is. Steffy: Yeah. Hope: [ Sighs ] All right. Well, that's a relief to hear. We actually started talking about our birth plan -- [ Cellphone rings ] Steffy: Amelia? Is everything okay? Amelia: Uh, kelly's been a bit fussy, so I took her temperature. She does have a bit of a fever. Steffy: I'll be right there. Liam: What is it? What's wrong? Steffy: Kelly has a fever. Hope: Oh, no. Steffy: Uh, I-I got to go. I'm gonna. Liam: Um, yeah. I'm -- you know what, I'm gonna go with you. Steffy: Okay. Okay. Liam: Okay. I'll catch up with you later? Hope: Sure. You -- just keep me posted. Liam: All right. Will do. Bill: Come on, buddy. It'll be so fun! We're gonna hang out, just us guys. We'll do whatever you want. Video games. We can watch a movie. We could jump in the pool. You used to love coming to dad's place. Will: But I'm going to andy'S. Bill: Well, tell andy you'll see him tomorrow. Today you're gonna hang out with your dad. Katie: He has really been looking forward to this play date. And we didn't know you were coming by. Will: Can I go get my backpack? Bill: Sure, pal. But we'll -- we'll do it again very soon. Katie: It's okay. Go ahead. Bill: I love you, son. Well, that went really well. Katie: I'm sorry. Bill: It's my own fault. Katie: You didn't know what you were doing. You -- you have, um, tunnel vision sometimes. [ Knock on door ] Oh. Hey, carter. Come on in. Bill: What's he doing here? Carter: Hello to you, too, bill. Katie: Bill, you must see now what all those months where you didn't make will a priority, what they did to him, the impact that they had. The -- the missed phone calls and the canceled visits -- Bill: Right, katie. I think we've talked about it. Katie: Well, the point is, is that he's confused, and he's hurt, and he has built a huge wall, and he doesn't want to spend time with you. Bill: I can't imagine, after everything we have talked about, after I've tried to reach out to you and reason with you, that you would use this unfortunate and temporary breach in my relationship with my son to pursue full custody. That wouldn't be why carter's here, would it, katie? Brooke: Oh, my god! What a beautiful baby! Hope: Yeah. Liam and I think so, too. Brooke: I can't wait to meet -- who? Him? Her? Hope: We don't know. Brooke: Oh, okay. So you're gonna wait to be surprised? Hope: Yes. I am holding off as long as I can, but no guarantees, because I am pretty eager to meet... well, whoever this is. [ Chuckles ] Brooke: I'm so excited to see you with your child. My daughter, a mother. Hope: Well, I finally really felt like one when I saw my baby for the first time. And liam's over the moon. You know, even though he's just been through this. Brooke: Oh, well, every child is very important, very special. I'm so happy for you, sweetheart. Oh! Hope: Thanks, mom. Brooke: [ Giggles ] So, where is liam? I thought he was at this meeting with you. Hope: Oh. The nanny called. Kelly has a fever. So liam left with steffy to go check on her. Brooke: I see. Hope: Yes. It's very sweet. He's being there for his daughter, which speaks to the kind of father he will be for our child. Brooke: Yes, it's very sweet. It's very good. [ Sighs ] As well as the three of you seem to be doing together, I have to wonder what it feels for you to see steffy and liam functioning like this, as parents. Steffy: Our poor baby. I was able to feed her and get her down for a little while, at least. Liam: Yeah, well, the pediatrician just said, you know, keep monitoring her temperature. If anything changes, let them know. Steffy: Yeah. Thankfully it's not that high of a fever. Amelia: Okay, so, I did do the right thing, calling you guys? Liam: Oh, yes. Steffy: Yeah, absolutely. Never hesitate. If you notice the slightest change in kelly, pick up the phone. Liam: Thank you, amelia. We really appreciate your diligence. Amelia: Yeah. I love that little girl. Steffy: That's why you're here. Amelia: Thanks. I'll see you soon. Liam: All right. Enjoy. Steffy: Bye. [ Sighs ] Liam: You made a good decision there. Steffy: Yeah, amelia's wonderful. Liam: You know that saying, "it takes a village"? I kind of think that's what we're doing. You know, we're building kelly's village. Steffy: Yeah, we are. I'm gonna go sit with her. Liam: All right. I'll go with you. Steffy: I knew you'd say that. Liam: Oh, yeah? Am I that predictable? Steffy: When it comes to kelly, you're always there for her. Liam: I always will be. Don't forget it. Ridge: Will is a good kid. Thorne: Yeah. He's a great kid. He needs to be encouraged and supported, not ignored. Ridge: Isn't it funny that spencer doesn't even know that basic fact about children? Thorne: [ Scoffs ] Yeah. If you're gonna bring children into this world, you should at least pay attention to them, right? You know, katie's a great mother, but, uh, brooke was right. Kids do need their fathers. Ridge: Is that where you come in? Thorne: I don't know. Maybe. Ridge: It's an improvement. Thorne: [ Chuckles ] And you're so objective when it comes to spencer, right? Ridge: I'm objective when it comes to you. You're a better man than spencer. And will deserves that in his life. Thorne: Well, at least I can pick up the slack, right? Be a good role model. But first, katie needs to stand up to bill and do what's right for her son. Katie: All right, bud! Have a good time! I love you! [ Engine starts ] Bill: I can't believe you. I can't believe, after everything we talked about, you are still considering pursuing full custody. Well, I will fight you, katie. I'm telling you, it's a fight you don't want to have. Katie: I've had to try to understand, bill. I've had to try to understand. And I've had to do that because I've had to try to explain to your son your absences. The problem is, I don't understand. I mean, how this -- this relentless pursuit of steffy, this obsession could cause you to go missing for months from your son's life. I-it's incomprehensible. I-I made excuses. I said -- I said, "baby, your daddy's gonna make it up to you next time." But then next time would come and go, and -- and it would be the same disappointment. Bill: If I said it once, I said it a thousand times -- I was wrong! Katie: Well, maybe that's not enough. We are talking about a little boy, bill. A little boy who could not even look at you when he walked out the door just now. Do you realize that? Bill: I can fix this. Katie: You know, I have always defended you as a father. You know that, right? No matter what happened between the two of us, I have always said, "above anything else, he loves his boys." But now I don't even know if that's true. I-I look at what you did to liam, and how you -- you ruined his life and destroyed his family and -- and tried to steal away the mother of his child. I mean, he is arguably... the son you love the most. And so it makes me wonder -- it makes me wonder if you ever gave a damn about him in the first place. Bill: Come on, katie. That's unfair. And it's untrue. Katie: Is it? Bill: Yes, it is. Katie: 'Cause I don't know a single father who could do to his son what you did if he truly loved him. And I look at that, and I think, "well, what does mean for my son?" What does that mean for will? What kind of mother am i if I don't try to protect him? If I allow him to have that kind of influence? Bill: "Allow him"? Will is my son, too! Katie: Did you bring them? Carter: Right here. Katie: [ Sighs ] I don't take any pleasure in this. [ Sighs ] But I have to do what I need to to protect my child. And so I have taken the necessary steps to do just that. Bill: From his own father? Katie: [ Crying ] Yes. From his own father. Unfortunately. He needs stability, and you can't provide that for him. So I am filing for sole custody.