Brooke thanks Katie for the kind words she said about her and Ridge and she assures Katie that she will be there for her too. Bill brings Will down and Brooke is happy that she can hold him one more time before leaving. Katie notices that she and Bill seem to be bonding more. Stephanie calls Taylor over to her house and gives Taylor the invitation. She wants to know if there is anything she can do, and Stephanie says no, not this time. Stephanie laments that she wanted to have this time with Taylor to tell her how much she loves her and how much she has meant to her .and not have tears at her party. They remember the time that Stephanie gave Taylor a special heirloom necklace that had been her grandmother's and mother's. She wanted Taylor to have it as she treasured her like a daughter of her own. Then there was a time that Taylor felt like she had to return it. Stephanie says she is glad it didn't turn out that way. Now when the time is right, she can give it to Steffy. Taylor says Steffy can give it to her daughter. Stephanie and Taylor reminisce about their contentious beginnings, but how they then became lifelong friends. They confess their love for each other. Stephanie would like to think that Taylor had the best of Stephanie's parts in her and she is sorry that she interfered so much in her life. Taylor cries that she wishes Stephanie was gonna be around to interfere all she wanted. Will fusses a little bit when Katie holds him, but she says she would like a little alone time with him and goes upstairs. She keeps hearing her own heavy heartbeat. She cries to Will that she just can't do it. She can't let him fall in love with her. She cries that she has to leave him. It'll be for the best. Someday he will understand that she loved him so much and she can give him a real family. She sees her own gravestone and then Bill playing with a small Will running to his mother, Brooke. They make a perfect family. This is the only way!
Stephanie: You're almost here? Oh, great. All right. I know I look forward to seeing you, too. (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Brooke: Where's Bill? (Sighs) Katie: Uh, the baby woke up. Brooke: Oh, good. I'll have a chance to hold him before I leave, and I want thank you for all those kind words you said about Ridge. I really appreciate your support. And I'm gonna be there to support you, too. Bill: All right. Here's our little Spencer. Brooke: Oh, there he is. Hi, Will. (Chuckles) He's so... Bill: Come on is that a handsome kid? Look at him. Brooke: He's cute. [SCENE_BREAK] Taylor: Is everything okay? You sounded so serious on the phone. Stephanie: (Sighs) Taylor: If this is about what I think it is... Stephanie: What? Taylor: Ridge and Brooke breaking up. Please don't start. Stephanie: Oh. No. I'm so over that. I don't care if Ridge is with Brooke or you or nobody. It's none of my business. No, that is not why I wanted to see you. I have something for you. Taylor: Hmm. Ah. An invitation.. to celebrate your life? Stephanie. Stephanie: The cancer's come back. [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: Okay. Look at that. He's having a good dream. He smiled. Look at that. Brooke: Oh, yeah. Bill: He smiled. Brooke: Sure he did. Will: (Fusses) Bill: I'm telling you. Hey. Katie. Katie. I'm telling you. That was a smile. He's advanced. He's gonna be number one in his class. Don't listen to your aunt. Brooke: No pressure, Will. Bill: Look, look, look, look. There's another one right there. Brooke: That is not a smile. Bill: That was a smile. Brooke: No. (Laughs) It's not. It's a reflex. He's gonna do that for the next couple of months. Bill: Oh, so you have a few kids and that makes you the smiling expert, huh? Brooke: Okay. Maybe I'm wrong. Come on. Will: (Fusses) Bill: Yeah, see, you're-- you're upsetting him. Brooke: It's okay, Will, give us a smile. Give us a smile. Bill: You're making him mad. Brooke: I want to see a smile. It's okay, Will. [SCENE_BREAK] Taylor: Isn't there anything they can do? Stephanie: Not this time. Taylor: (Sighs) So, of course, you would throw yourself a party. Stephanie: (Chuckles) Taylor: Are you gonna put the big slide up there again? Stephanie: (Laughs) That was fun. Actually, it was Eric's idea. (Sighs) You know him-- any opportunity to give a speech. Taylor: Yeah. Well, I'm glad he talked you into it then. Stephanie: Yeah. (Sighs) I-I wrote the invitations, and I wanted to-- to give it.. (sighs) to each person and to have a little time alone with them, you know, before the party, because I don't want a lot of tears at the party. I wanted to have this time with you, tell you how much I love you and thank you for all that you've been. [SCENE_BREAK] Brooke: What do you say, Mama? Is that a smile? Hi. Katie: I, um... Brooke: Mm? Yeah. It is. Katie: No, obviously not. He's too young. Brooke: Oh. (Laughs) I'm sorry. I am being such a hog. Do you want to hold your baby? Katie: Okay. Brooke: Okay. Here you go. (Heartbeat thumping) Will: (Fusses) Bill: Need a hand, Katie? Will: (Fusses) Brooke: Katie? Katie: No, I'm fine. (Heartbeat thumping) Katie: Everything's gonna be just fine. Will: (Coos) (Heartbeat thumping) [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: Now there's something that I want to discuss with you, all right? In my jewelry box, I have some things that I want to give to you. I've already set certain pieces aside for Felicia and for Kristen, but there's some things I want you to have. Taylor: No, no, Stephanie. I don't want anything. I've already got... the most precious thing you've ever given me-- that beautiful necklace. Stephanie: Yeah. Taylor: Mm-hmm. Stephanie: That was my grandmother's. Taylor: That one, yeah, that you gave me that Christmas. (Flashback) Stephanie: I have... a token of my gratitude for being my daughter-in-law. Taylor: Oh, look at this. Stephanie: It's been in my family for three generations. Taylor: Really? Stephanie: Mm-mm. My grandmother gave it to my mother. And my mother gave it to me. And I want to give it to you. Taylor: (Sighs) (Chuckles) Are you sure that you want to part with this? Stephanie: Oh, absolutely. Taylor: What about Kristen and Felicia? Stephanie: I wanted to give this to you, because I want you to know that I really feel you're a part of this family. You're like a daughter to me. (Laughs) I know it hasn't always been that way, believe me, but you've been wonderful, and you've been very supportive, and I appreciate that. I treasure you as a friend and a daughter. (Present time) Taylor: You told me I was like a daughter to you. Stephanie: I did. You are. (Inhales sharply) I think I remember you tried to give that necklace back. Taylor: (Laughs) I thought I had to. (Chuckles) (Sniffles) (Flashback) Taylor: Will you do something for me? Stephanie: Of course. Taylor: Take this. Stephanie: All right. Taylor: I want you to keep it. Stephanie: I gave it to you to keep. I want you to give it to either Steffy or Phoebe, whatever. Taylor: Will you do it for me? Stephanie: Me? Why can't... Taylor, what are you telling me? (Present time) Taylor: Thank God you never really left us. Stephanie: Promise me something? When the time sort of, you know... make sure you give that necklace to Steffy. Taylor: Yeah. She can give it to her daughter. Stephanie: That would make me very happy. I'll be looking down smiling. [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: See that? Mother's touch calmed him right down. Katie: Yeah, I guess so. Brooke: Honey, why don't you come sit down? I'll just prop you up a little bit with a pillow. Katie: Oh, no, no. I'm--I'm--I'm gonna put him down. I'd like a few minutes alone with him actually. Brooke: Okay. Bill: That's a great idea Will: (Fusses) Bill: Can I help you? Katie: No. Brooke: You still sore from the C-section Katie: Yeah, but I'm... (Sighs) I'm getting better. Brooke: Yes. (Sighs) You most certainly are. Katie: I'll be down in a minute. Brooke: Okay. Bill: All right. She wants to spend some time alone with him. That--this is good. Brooke: Yeah, yeah. This is good. I think Katie might be turning a corner. Bill: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Taylor: You've always made me feel so loved and so important to you. Stephanie: Because you are. (Coughing) I'm sorry. It's okay. It's okay. (Sighs) Sweetheart, you have been... (Sighs) probably one of two or three most important relationships in my life. If I had only known that from the beginning-- how much you would mean to me... (Coughs) and to Ridge-- Taylor: No, you didn't exactly like me much at first. Stephanie: (Chuckles) (Coughs) (Flashback) Taylor: Stephanie, I told you I would not be your doctor. Stephanie: That's not why I'm here. I was hoping that you'd listen. I wanted to run some thoughts by you. Taylor: That's what friends are for, and I am not your friend. Ridge doesn't need me. He wants me. And he's going to have me forever starting next week. I suggest you get used to that. And if you don't, you may not be welcome in our home, and I know that would upset you. Now would you like to help me plan my wedding party? Stephanie: I'd rather drink a glass of acid rain. (Present time) Stephanie: I know I'm slow to warm up to people, but when I do... (Flashback) Taylor: (Chuckles) Stephanie, I wanted to tell you... (Sighs) How much I appreciate that you've taken me into the family. Stephanie: Well, you are part of the family aren't you? (Present time) Taylor: Yeah. We both knew that we would be best friends for life. Stephanie: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Katie: (Sighs) Will: (Coos) Katie: You're such a good boy. You're such a good sweet boy for your daddy and for your aunt Brooke. (Sighs) She's good for you, too... because she loves holding you. She loves taking care of you. I don't know how Ridge could ever leave her. I just-- I... I don't understand it... because she's such a wonderful wife, and she's a wonderful mother, and... I know she loves you so much. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. But I can't do it. (Sniffles) (Heartbeat thumping) Katie: I can't let you fall in love with me. (Heartbeat thumping) Katie: (Sniffles) (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Taylor: I can't imagine life without you. You're the first person I think of when I need somebody to talk to. What will I do? You're my best friend. (Flash back) ("Angels in the Light" by Jack Allocco, Max Joss, and Gary Verna playing) Singer: Morning star shining bright Taylor: Mrs. Forrester? Stephanie: Yes? Taylor: I'm Taylor Hayes. Singer: Take me on an angel's flight (Cheers and applause) Singer: Set me free Stephanie: Oh, my God, Taylor. Singer: Rescue me angels in the light wish I may wish I might all that's past I can't rewrite Stephanie: Your baby and Ridge's baby. Singer: Set me fee (Bell rings) Singer: Help me see angels in the light angels in the light (Present time) Stephanie: I like to think that I saw something of myself in you-- the better parts of me-- because you were always the moral compass for this family, honey. Taylor: (Sighs) I don't know about that. Stephanie: Yes, you were. You certainly didn't need me interfering in your life. You never did. Taylor: I'd rather you stick around, and you can interfere in my life all you want. Stephanie: (Chuckles) Oh, honey, I love you so much. I love you. Taylor: (Sobbing) I love you, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: You think I should check on her? Brooke: No. It's getting better now right? You feel it, too? Bill: (Sighs) I-I think so, yeah, since you spoke to her, and--and she saw Taylor. Brooke: I'm so proud of her. Bill: Me, too. Maybe she's finally starting to see what a great mom she'll be. Brooke: (Sighs) Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Katie: I have to leave. Will: (Cooing) Katie: But I don't want you to ever think... that I don't love you. (Sniffles) (sobs) Because I do. That's why I have to go. I'm gonna give you what you need. (Heartbeat thumping) Katie: I'm gonna give you the life that you deserve. And it's gonna be a great life. (Sniffles) I promise. (Sniffles) And when you grow up, you'll know and you'll understand that--that I did it for you. Will: (Fusses) Katie: I'll make sure that you never feel abandoned. (Heartbeat thumping accelerates) Katie: (Sighs) (Katie imagines) Bill: Come here, buddy. Come here, Will. Will: (Laughs) Bill: There's my man right there. Come here. Right here. (Vibrates lips) Will: (Laughs) Bill: Go on, Will, run to your mommy. Give her a hug. Brooke: Come on. Will: (Laughs) (Laughs) (Present time) (Heartbeat thumping) Katie: (Sighs) Will: (Fusses) Katie: It's the only way. (Sniffles) (Sighs) It's the only way. (Heartbeat thumping)