Feeling ambushed and afraid, Steffy decides to take the children and leave Los Angeles. At first, Finn attempts to get her to stay; then, he states that he will go with her. Steffy regrets returning to the house and realizes that she and the children must go overseas without Finn. An upset Sheil...

R.J. expresses his shock to Ridge and Brooke about Steffy's sudden departure to Europe. He changes the subject to Eric, letting Ridge know he's unhappy that Ridge is seemingly putting Eric "on a shelf." Finn admits to Li why Steffy left, and Li lets Finn have it about allowing Sheila to come betw...

Eric and R.J. transform the Forrester Living Room into a design studio. Brooke shares her fear that Hope will regret her new relationship with Thomas. Ridge assures her that everyone involved is an adult and can handle the situation. Later, Ridge tells Brooke he thinks that R.J. could be a great ...

Brooke is happy to see R.J. and Eric bonding, but does not understand their secrecy. Eric is determined to follow through with his collection. Katie surprises Carter with the news that Ridge feels it is time for Eric to step back. Carter doesn't believe Eric wants to retire, but Katie feels it's ...

Ridge is concerned about Eric needing to fully understand why creating his line is important to him at this stage. Donna supports Eric but asks him if he might want to include Ridge. Eric is adamant that this line will be his with the help of R.J. The new Forrester intern, Luna, arrives. Donna in...

Hope and Thomas review a revised design together, and their chemistry is explosive. Ridge and Brooke continue to discuss the pros and cons of R.J. working with Eric. Ridge decides he will confront Eric about what is going on and leaves. R.J. arrives at Forrester with the intern Ginge, and Brooke ...

Eric and Ridge shake hands while having a fashion challenge. Ridge queries Eric on how it can be a solo competition if he is working with R.J. Eric challenges Ridge, asking him if it is a problem that he is working with his grandson. Brooke assures R.J. that his working with his grandfather will ...

Brooke worries that there will be discord between Ridge and R.J., but when the three get together, Ridge tells his son that there are no hard feelings and that he is delighted that R.J. is designing and embracing his birthright as a Forrester. Alone, Ridge and R.J. discuss Eric, and Ridge reveals...

Ridge and Carter discuss the fashion challenge, and Carter wonders how it will affect the company. Douglas interrupts Thomas and Hope's moment of romance, stating he wants to speak with Hope. Thomas leaves to give them space, and Douglas expresses his concern for Hope after breaking up with Liam....

Finn lets Li know that he's in touch with Steffy as much as they can and that the house is quiet without her and the children. Li pleads with Finn to convince Steffy she's safe and to end Sheila once and for all. She reminds Finn that she is his real mother. Thomas tells Douglas how much his word...