At the cliff house, Bill figured that he was the "bastard" that Liam was accusing him of being. Liam felt that Bill hadn't learned anything and would probably do it all again. Bill claimed that he'd learned what it felt like to face his son's disappointment and realize that their relationship had changed. Bill had realized that he could lose his son if he didn't fall on his sword. Liam stated that Bill would never do that, but Bill replied, "Till now. Till this."

Bill claimed he'd only been trying to save Liam from a woman unworthy of Liam's potential, but an angry Liam quickly put a halt to Bill's lecture about Liam's life. Liam wished he'd made his father stay out of his life before things had gotten out of hand. Liam figured Bill was lucky that people were protecting him with their silence -- especially Steffy, who'd been in fear of her life due to the deception.

Bill tried to persuade Liam to make things right with Steffy. Liam lashed out at Bill for once again trying to dictate Liam's life and make Liam see "this thing" that he supposedly wasn't seeing. Liam asserted that he might have seen it all along; however, Bill would respect Liam's choices, or risk losing Liam forever.

In Ridge's office, Brooke arrived and noticed that Hope was worrying about Liam's big decision. Brooke suspected there was more to the Spencer marriage fallout story, but Hope asked Brooke not to worry too much. Hope fretted about Liam's decision, but she was sure that his marriage couldn't survive the lies. "It's my turn now," Hope said.

The waiting was excruciating for Hope. Brooke knew the feeling, because she'd endured it while Ridge had been conflicted about her and Taylor. Hope said Ridge had chosen Brooke, and Brooke stated that she couldn't be happier. Brooke noted that Hope's life didn't revolve around Liam's the way Brooke's had around Ridge. Brooke believed that Hope was stronger than Brooke had been, and Hope could move on from Liam if need be.

Just then, Liam called to invite Hope to the beach house. After the call, Hope nervously said Liam might have made his choice. Brooke reminded Hope that Hope would be okay no matter the outcome.

At Taylor's house, Taylor was still in shock that Steffy's blood clot had miraculously disappeared. Steffy said it was as if it had never existed; however, her marriage still did. Steffy mumbled that Liam knew she hadn't done what he'd thought, and she was adamant that it had to make a difference. Taylor wondered if Bill had a part in the trouble. Steffy replied that Bill was always involved when it was about Liam, but all that mattered was what happened next.

Steffy wasn't so sure that Liam would recommit to Hope, but the time apart from Liam concerned Steffy. Taylor figured Steffy wouldn't be staying at Taylor's for long. Steffy exerted confidence, because she knew how Liam felt about marriage and commitment. Just then, Liam called, and Steffy smiled when he asked her to meet him at "our place." After the call, she beamed that it would be the shortest separation on record.

Later, Taylor arrived in Ridge's office to talk to Ridge about their daughter. Brooke was working behind the desk, and Taylor mentioned that Steffy had moved back to Taylor's house for a little bit. Brooke wondered what response Taylor wanted about the unsurprising event. Taylor figured it could be a non-event, since Liam had called Steffy to their house to talk. Taylor suspected the couple would reunite and move on with their lives. Though Brooke claimed to hate bursting Taylor's bubble, Brooke said Hope had been summoned to the house, too.

Brooke was sure Liam would let Steffy down gently, but Taylor advised Brooke to leave her fantasy world, because Liam took his vows seriously. Taylor stated that Liam had already forgiven Steffy, but Brooke wondered how many mistakes he should forgive -- especially since he was still in love with Hope.

Back at the cliff house, the song, To Make You Feel My Love played as Liam had a montage of his relationships with Hope and Steffy.

Steffy arrived and nervously chatted about having moved out to give Liam space. She then admitted that she'd done it because she hadn't wanted to feel the pain of Liam leaving her, as she'd felt when her father had walk out on her. Liam rolled his eyes as if she'd struck a low blow, but Steffy claimed she was done with excuses and ready to deal with her insecurities.

Steffy leaned in to kiss Liam, but Hope's arrival interrupted them. Liam announced that he'd asked both women to meet him there, and he'd known that the decision would be hard to make. Steffy figured the choice would change everything, but Hope noted that things would remain the same if Steffy moved back in with Liam.

Liam told Steffy that the time with her had always been an adventure. He'd loved the thrill of the unexpected, but it could be terrifying. To Hope, he said she was the first woman he'd ever loved. Hope had taught him what true love could conquer, and what it couldn't. Liam stated that Steffy's bravery through the lie Bill had told had helped Liam appreciate the woman he'd married. Liam added that he didn't take marriage likely.

In an awkward tone, Hope asked Liam if he wanted time alone with Steffy. Liam agreed, and Hope stepped out the front door. Steffy told Liam that she loved him more than she'd thought she could love any man, and she didn't want to remove her ring. She asked if he'd called her there to tell her the same thing. "Are we staying married or not?" Steffy asked.