Thomas remains calm and attempts to convince Liam that Hope is faithful to him and that nothing is happening between them. Hope stares at a photo of Thomas before asking Steffy to intervene on her and Thomas’s behalf to Liam. Hollis flirts with Brooke at Il Giardino before asking her out on another date. Steffy agrees to try and help Hope, but makes it clear she's already done everything she could to get Liam to accept Thomas's return to the Hope for the Future fashion line. Taylor wonders if Brooke isn't into Hollis because of lingering feelings for Ridge. Brooke counters that the real issue is a recent conversation with Hope about all of the men in Brooke's life and the drama that ensued. Thomas expresses his regret for hurting her and his current respect for her marriage to Liam to a conflicted Hope. Liam gets defensive when Steffy broaches the subject of Thomas being a changed man. Hope attempts to explain some of her feelings about Brooke and the mother/daughter parallels to Thomas. Extended Director's Cut.

Originally aired April 17, 2023

Episode 8999