Hope is home okay and says Beth is sacked out. Liam must have had a great time with both of the girls at Steffy's. He asks about her time with Douglas and she tells him he was the most adorable little creature ever. His mind is really on Thomas and he asks about him. Liam tells her that Douglas is welcome here any time she wants but he has other family like Ridge, Steffy, and even Eric. Bill drops by so Hope splits after giving her good wishes to Katie. Thomas runs into Zoe in Vinny's apartment and he tells her that his moving back to the Forrester's has already paid off. It has made Hope see him in a different light, more like the man she is worthy of. Hope goes to Brooke's to leave Bill and Liam alone. Brooke wants to know how it went with Thomas last night. Hope keeps it light but says Thomas wants to see the adoption papers so there is hope. But there is a catch. Liam tells Bill there are plenty of other options. They do love Douglas and Hope wants to be his mother but he has Ridge, Steffy, Eric and even Quinn. Bill raises his eyebrows and says Quinn as an anchor, really! Liam still maintains that Thomas does not have it within him to be the father that Douglas deserves. Bill says he can deal with him in other ways outside the law. Liam says absolutely not. The family is in enough turmoil without that and besides Bill is not that man anymore. Brooke guesses what the catch is for Thomas to sign the papers. Yes sex. How disgusting. Hope assures her that was more than she bargained for and no that did not happen. Thomas keeps confiding in Zoe that he thinks he is making progress. He can tell when a woman is into him. Zoe says good, then maybe this will not surprise him. She gives him a big kiss. Look at that, Thomas now speechless. He says she made her point. Hope does not know what she is missing. He tells her she is a beautiful woman and very sexy and under different circumstances but there is only one woman in his life now. Hope tells Brooke that she has to be careful but be around Thomas as she will not let him raise Douglas. He has to trust her and they can co-parent if she does not get full custody. Bill tells Liam that he is shocked that Brooke and Hope did not tell him right away they had adoption papers drawn up. Liam says they meant well. Bill says then it is time. Liam replies time for what. Bill says to come back to the family and take his rightful place at Spencer Publications. He says he is thinking about Katie and how he could have lost her. Time is precious and he does not want to waste any more time. Like pulling teeth, Liam finally says he has been thinking about family too including Beth and Kelly. So yes he will return to SP. He tells Bill he is such a sap and they hug. Thomas tells Zoe she is a good friend. She says they could be more and she even wants to be on his team and help him at work. He has so much more to look forward to than Hope. Thomas calls Hope and thanks her for last night. It meant so much to him and Douglas. He suggests they meet with the papers. Hope suggests one thing but he wants it more private and says he will call her. They connected last night and he thinks they can connect again. After hanging up, Brooke tells her that Ridge is wrong. Thomas is not changing at all for the better. He will want something and she hopes Hope will be even more careful this time. Hope goes through the usual. Douglas deserves better than this and she will not leave him in that man's hands. She will be his mother.
Liam: Really? Hope: Mm-hmm. Liam: That's awesome. She fell asleep at steffy's, and I was worried she'd get thrown off schedule. Hope: So steffy called you after I left for eric's? Liam: Yeah, and I thought it might be nice to get the girls together, and I was right, 'cause, uh, kelly and beth were adorable in their costumes. You should have seen them. It was amazing. Hope: That sounds like fun. Liam: Yeah, it was nice. Hope: And how was steffy with beth? Liam: Great. I mean, she loves beth, right? So, and she always wants to see the girls together. It was... how was, uh, your party with douglas? Hope: Oh, it was amazing. I mean, he was the cutest little dalmatian ever, and he was so glad to see me. Liam: Mm. Good. I'm sure thomas was, too. Thomas: Make love to me. You give me you. I'll give you douglas. Hope: I-I was there for douglas. Liam: You're not... still trying to get thomas to give you custody, are you? Hope: Somehow, douglas has to be freed from thomas. Thomas: I did not forget about you. Zoe: You know, when you said I could crash here, I was kinda hoping I could be seeing a lot more of you, thomas. Thomas: Well, living over at my dad and grandfather's has already been paying off. Zoe: So I take it douglas has been enjoying some family time. Thomas: I think he would rather spend time with hope. Zoe: Oh, is that where he is now? Thomas: No, he's at school. Zoe: Well, then you don't have anywhere to... rush off to. Well, it's just that, uh, seemed like you're doing pretty well. You know, your dad-- he's supporting you and even let you back at forrester against brooke's wishes. Thomas: We'll see. Zoe: Well, I thought you said that the move was paying off. Thomas: Because it's brought hope closer to me. She sees me trying to-- to better myself, put my life back together, become the kind of man that she can see herself being with. Liam: So seeing douglas with his family made you more worried for him? Hope: Eric is wonderful, and he loves his great-grandson so much. Liam: Yeah. Hope: And so does ridge. Liam: Exactly. Hope: But thomas is still the primary caregiver. Liam: Clearly, I don't trust thomas either, but, I mean, shouldn't we be letting the forresters figure this out? Hope: Douglas needs me, liam. Liam: I know, and he's welcome here anytime he wants, but he's got another family. I mean, he's got ridge, and he's got eric, and he's got quinn. They're not gonna let anything bad happen to him. Hope: They don't know. Liam: Whoa. Listen, listen. I-I know that you're scared for him. I know that. Hope: Ridge has convinced everyone to ignore thomas' worst behavior. I mean, they haven't seen it. Look, I'm asking you to just trust me, please, liam. Liam: Uh, okay-- [ Knock on door ] Bill: Hey. Hope: Hi, bill. Liam: Dad. Bill: Hey. Liam: How's katie? Bill: Better every day. Liam: Good. Bill: So pam told me you were working from home. [ Cellphone chirps ] Liam: Yeah. Bill: Am I interrupting? Liam: No, no, no. No. Hope: Um, actually, I have to run up to the house real quick. Mom's been texting. Liam: Oh. Hope: Can you please let katie know that we're thinking of her? Bill: Yeah, I will. What was that? Liam: What? Bill: That look hope just gave you. What's going on? Liam: [ Sighs ] Thomas: Don't tell me you're jealous. Zoe: I'm more so disappointed, thomas. I mean, you were so focused, and now you're daydreaming about hope again? Thomas: Look, she came to my grandfather's party, and we were able to talk alone for a bit. Zoe: Okay, you should be focused on your designs and restarting your career, helping with mine? You said I could have a job with you at forrester. Thomas: It's going to happen. Okay? And it's already started, but I won't be completely satisfied until I have hope back in my life. Hope: Sorry. It just-- it was too late to talk last night. Brooke: Oh, it's okay, honey. I'm glad you got home safe. Thanks for texting. I just wanted to know how things went. How was douglas? Brooke: Adorable. Excited to see me, and it was really good being with him. Brooke: And thomas-- was he possessive? Hope: Not of douglas. Brooke: Oh, well, that's good, isn't it? Maybe that means that he's willing to discuss shared custody. Brooke: Oh, he's, uh, more than willing. In fact, he straight up offered shared custody of douglas. Brooke: What? [ Scoffs ] Oh, my god. That's-- that's great. Hope: On one condition. Holy mother of thin. Bill: Liam, why didn't you tell me about this when we talked before? I mean, he--thomas just reclaims him? Liam: I-I know, but you know, you were dealing with katie and her health, and you're raising will. You just--you got a lot on your plate. Bill: It's a big plate, son. You know, you can come to me, especially about family. Liam: I-I would be just as worried for douglas as hope is if it were just thomas and douglas, but it's not. He's at the forrester estate. You've got eric and ridge and quinn. Bill: Oh, yeah, that's a great environment, him there. What, so we're gonna rely on quinn to be a stable force in his life? Really? Liam: It is kind of ironic, isn't it? Bill: You know, obviously, douglas is better off here with you and hope, but, liam, I mean, I've gotta say, adoption is a bit extreme. Liam: We agree. I mean, there are plenty of other options for protecting the kid. Bill: You have hope and beth to look after. Liam: Exactly. Exactly. It'S... Bill: How is my beautiful granddaughter? Liam: Ah, she's great. She's really good. She'll probably be waking up any minute. And things are good. We're doing okay with the two girls and, you know, we love douglas. It's just that he... he really does see hope as his mom. Bill: Well, of course he does, because that's what that sicko father of his drilled into him. Liam, when I think about what that animal-- Liam: Dad, trust me. Me, too. Bill: You know, there are ways that I can deal with him outside of the law. Liam: No. Wait. Right now we--we have to be--we have to be finding peace, not creating more heartache, and besides, you're, uh, not that guy anymore. Bill: Fine. Liam: [ Sighs ] Thank you. [ Whispers ] Thank you. Mm. You know, I hate thomas. I hate what he did to hope. I hate what he did to everybody. I hate the way he manipulates his kid, but...look at me. I'm still...I'm still torn. Everything we're doing right now is--is for douglas' well-being, right? Like... well, I grew up without a father, okay? I did. I know. It's not great. But the truth is, you weren't ready to raise me at that time. I wouldn't have had the happy childhood that will has. And yet thomas, as--as much as I can't stand him, at least the chance to change, you know, to grow, and if we-- if we just permanently strip him of all his parental rights forever, it's just not gonna happen. He has no incentive to become the father that douglas deserves. Thomas: Hope hasn't moved on. Zoe: She's back with liam. You know, they're raising beth. Thomas: Okay, look, she still wants to be a mother to douglas. Zoe: Okay, but she had your marriage annulled, so that's not going to happen. Thomas: That's what she wants more than anything. She said it. I mean, that's where her focus is. But I know something else is going on--something underneath the surface. I could tell while I was there, but it was something she didn't want me to see. Zoe: Like what? Thomas: I don't know. But if I'd gotten her to stay, I would have found out. Zoe: You asked her to stay the night? Thomas: That's all it'd take. One night with me, and... everything would be different for us. Zoe: You think you're that good. Thomas: I know when a woman is into me. Zoe: Well...then this shouldn't surprise you at all. Brooke: Sex?! Thomas offered you custody of douglas in exchange for sex?! Hope: It's repulsive. And I knew he was obsessed with me. I never thought he would take it that far. Brooke: You didn'T. Hope: No! Brooke: Oh! Hope: No, mom. Of course not. But I do feel like I am so close. I mean, if I can get thomas to agree to shared custody, then we can take everything he's done to a judge and get them to strip him of his parental rights. Brooke: No. I am not gonna let you be around him, not after that disgusting proposition. What thomas did is sick. Bartering his child for sex? Really? I need to tell ridge. He has to know how demented his son really is. Hope: No! No, no. You cannot tell ridge. You cannot tell anyone. We have to stick to the plan. Brooke: Thomas has gone too far. Hope: And that is exactly why I can't stop. If he is willing to treat his son like some kind of bargaining chip, no, I have to get douglas away from him. I have to. Bill: You know, I'm still shocked that brooke didn't tell you and hope that she had adoption papers drawn up. Liam: Yeah, I know. I mean, she means well. So does hope. We're all just trying to do what we think is best for douglas. Bill: Liam, I don't want you feeling guilty that you're not totally on board with that idea. Liam: [ Laughs ] You know, it's--it's really nice to have somebody who actually understands where I'm coming from. Bill: Bet you didn't think it'd be me, did you? PLiam: You know... I don't think I'm that surprised. Bill: Hmm. Well, that's kind of why I'm here. It's time, liam. Liam: Time for what? Bill: Time for you to come back to the family. Retake your place at spencer publications. Zoe: Well, look at that. Thomas forrester is speechless. Thomas: You made my point. Zoe: And what's that? Thomas: Hope doesn't know what she's missing. Zoe: Hope? Thomas: Yeah, and if she'd stop being so uptight and just give into her desires, we'd have a lot of fun together. Zoe: [ Scoffs ] Okay, I plant a kiss on you, and you're talking about hope? Thomas, I thought that you came here to talk about your future, not your past. Thomas: Hope wants a relationship with me. Zoe: Oh, god, come on. Thomas: She's talking about shared custody. She wants to be in my life. Zoe: Yeah, I was trying to get your attention, but it's like you can't keep your mind off of hope. I'm starting to think that you're just obsessed with her. I mean, seriously, did that kiss have no impact on you at all? Thomas: Look, zoe, you... [ Sighs ] You are a beautiful woman. Sexy. And under different circumstances... but there's only one woman for me, and I'm doing everything I can to get her back in my life. Hope: What thomas did makes me sick. If I had any doubts about taking douglas away from thomas, they are gone now. I mean, that little boy cannot be raised by a man who is willing to trade him for anything. It's appalling. Brooke: I agree. I want douglas to be free of thomas, but there has to be another way. Now if I tell ridge, I mean, he's gotta see the kind of man his son really is. Hope: No, mom, what if tells thomas? I can't risk that. Thomas has to think that I'm coming around. He has to trust me. Otherwise, he will never sign those papers. And I cannot have douglas being raised by a man like that. I won't let it happen. (Avo) do you push through migraine? Liam: Dad, I know you want me back at spencer. Bill: You are a spencer, liam, and you should be creating your legacy in the building that bears your name, working alongside your brother and your dad. Liam: I have...been... thinking about it. Bill: You know what I've been thinking about? Katie... and the fact that we almost lost her, and what that would have meant to the family. Liam, time is precious, and I don't want to waste any more of it. I want my family back together. Come on. What do you say? Liam: You want an answer now? Bill: Did you not hear what I just said about wasting time? Yeah, I want you to-- Liam: Okay, fine, fine. I've been thinking about family, too. I've been thinking about beth, and I think about katie and this whole thing with douglas and what it means to be a good parent, and I... I think we've both matured, and...I guess I'm saying maybe you're... [ Sighs ] You're...right. It is time. Bill: Is that your incredibly long-winded way of saying yes? Liam: [ Laughs ] Yes, yes. Yes, dad. Let me talk to hope and the forresters, and I'd, uh, I'd love to come back to work for you. Bill: Thank you. Liam: You give me a job, and you're thanking me? Bill: You're letting me back in your life, liam. And I can't tell you what that means to me. I can't tell you how grateful I am. I love you, son. Liam: You are such a sap. [ Laughter ] I love you, too. Thomas: Zoe, you--you are a good person. You're loyal. And you encouraged me to rebuild myself. And I told you I would get you back at forrester. Zoe: Well, that would be amazing. I mean, you would... really do that for me? Thomas: You've been a great friend, zoe. Zoe: I could be more than that. You know, we could be a team. Um, I'm just...trying to keep you focused on what matters. Thomas: I am. Zoe: No, not--not when you're thinking about hope. Thomas, you are an incredible designer. Okay, you could be a legend in this business. I just wanna help you. Hope does not. She wants douglas, not you. Thomas: Don't say that. Zoe: I-I know what it's like to be so focused on a person that they just completely eclipse everything else. You have so much more to look forward to than hope. You don't need her. Thomas: Look, everybody needs something, zoe, including you. You need a job. Hope--she needs douglas. I need hope. And if you leave it to me, I'll get everyone what they want. [ Dialing cellphone ] Shh! [ Cellphone rings ] Hope: It's thomas. [ Ring ] [ Beep ] Hello? Thomas: Hey. I hope you don't mind. I wanted to let you know I had-- I had a good time last night. So did douglas. He's been talking about you all morning before he went to school. Hope: Well, that's sweet. Thomas: Yeah, well, we've both been thinking about you a lot. I meant what I said. We should get together again, the three of us, like a family. Hope: I'm sure douglas would like that. Thomas: Make sure to bring those papers. We can spend some time alone, you know, pick up where we left off last night. Hope: Yeah, I mean, why don't, uh, we get together for coffee or something to talk about it? Thomas: Nah, we should keep it private. I'll call you. Hey, we, uh, we connected last night. I can't wait to connect with you again. [ Cellphone beeps ] Brooke: [ Sighs ] Oh, my god. He is sick, hope. You can't go anywhere near him. Hope: That's exactly why I need to sign those papers. Brooke: He's dangerous. He's not even remotely rational. Hope: That is why I have to get douglas away from that monster. He was brave for me. So now I'm going to be brave for him. I will get him to sign. Brooke: Honey, he's going to expect something from you. Promise me you won'T. Hope: No! Mom, the thought of it just...no. Brooke: I don't understand how ridge thinks that thomas is getting better. He's more delusional than ever. Hope: Every day douglas spends with that man, the situation gets even more dangerous. And that boy has suffered enough. He deserves a home that is loving and stable and a parent that he can rely on, and I am going to give that to him. Somehow, I'm going to free douglas of thomas, and I am going to be that boy's mother.