In Eric's office, Petra modeled a gown Thomas had made changes to. She said it had been perfect before but was even more perfect. Ridge said that was impossible. Thomas replied that it was like his relationship with Hope.
Petra left, and Ridge commended Thomas on his work and personal life. Thomas revealed that he'd had a special night with Hope, and they'd reminisced about how it had all begun. Thomas, who had felt stressed by all the designs in his head, said he'd wanted to whisk Hope away like they'd done in magical Rome. He felt that she'd been the best surprise of his life.
Ridge said the relationship hadn't materialized out of nowhere, and Thomas had worked hard to have it. Unable to imagine a life without her, Thomas said he knew that Hope loved him, and he wished Brooke could see it. Ridge stated that Brooke wasn't standing in the way, but Thomas said she wasn't supporting them, either.
Ridge asked if it was before Brooke hadn't thrown confetti at the sight of the engagement ring. Thomas noted that they'd intended to keep that a secret. He went on about Hope's goodness and was sure she'd take the ring and put it on her finger.
In the design office, Hope thought about how she couldn't get enough of sex with Thomas. Brooke arrived and noted that Hope was flushed. Hope said her mother had caught her thinking of Thomas. Hope told Brooke about how Hope and Thomas had recaptured the magic and romance of Rome the previous evening. Hope said he made her feel special and loved.
Brooke mumbled that he certainly gave Hope a lot of attention. Hope claimed it felt good for a change to be a priority and the only woman. Brooke noted that Thomas was completely devoted, and Hope loved the way he loved her; however, Brooke asked how Hope felt about Thomas and wondered if Hope wanted to spend her life with Thomas.
Hope claimed Thomas had shown her what she deserved and what it felt like to be loved completely. Hope claimed his passion wasn't obsessive anymore; it was healthy and made her feel beautiful. Brooke grinned at her smiling daughter. Hope asked Brooke to be happy for her.
Brooke said all she wanted was Hope's happiness. Hope asked why Brooke couldn't give Thomas the credit for it. Brooke replied that she had her reservations. Hope claimed that she had had some, too, and it had taken a while for her to open her heart to him. Hope went on about Thomas' devotion and said the kids felt it, too, and they were all secure with him. Hope said he made her happy, and she asked Brooke to support the relationship.
At Il Giardino, Bill and Liam talked business, and Bill commended Liam for stepping up. Liam was happy to do it, especially since Bill was preoccupied. Bill admitted that his mind had been on Poppy. Liam talked about the magical connection, but Bill said it could just be two people who wanted the same thing at the same time in their lives. "Or Poppy's in Los Angeles to give you something you've never had before," Liam contended.
Bill asked what Liam thought that was. Liam said Poppy had met Bill as Bill, not the billionaire business mogul, Dollar Bill. Agreeing, Bill said Poppy let him be free of his ego, not an easy thing to do. He felt as if anything was possible with Poppy, even though they weren't labeling it.
Bill got up, deciding that he'd go see Poppy at that moment. Liam wished Bill luck, but Bill figured he'd be showing up at just the right time if he and Poppy were meant to be.
At Poppy and Luna's, Luna was prepping for a meeting. Poppy assumed that her daughter was avoiding her. Luna said she couldn't think about that night anymore and wanted to focus on work. Poppy hugged Luna from behind and asked Luna to forgive her. Luna wished she could talk to her father about it. Poppy shrank back from the hug.
Luna said she wasn't trying to hurt her mother, but she couldn't talk to Poppy about Zende and the mints. Poppy assumed it was because she was the cause of it. Luna added that she couldn't open up to R.J. or her work friends, and it was eating her up inside. She stated that she needed to know who her father was. She'd always wanted to know; however, she hadn't pressed it because she hadn't wanted to disappoint Poppy.
Luna admitted that lying and keeping secrets weren't who she was, and knowing who her father was might help. Poppy shook her head. Luna asked why Poppy wouldn't reveal his name. Poppy felt that Luna's emotions were all stirred up, and Luna needed to give it time.
Luna said she could talk to her father, but he wasn't there because Poppy didn't want him to be. Poppy claimed it wasn't like that. She believed they were fine on their own, and Nozawa power had always been enough. Luna replied that it might not be anymore. Poppy sobbed and ran out.
Later, Bill arrived at the door to see Poppy. The morose Luna told him that her mother wasn't there, and Bill asked why Luna was upset. Luna let Bill in, and as she wiped away tears, he asked if the Forrester kid had hurt her. She said that wasn't it, and she was fine.
Bill noted that she was sad and said her mother wouldn't want it. In Luna's silence, Bill asked if Luna and Poppy had argued. Bill claimed to know about parents and kids butting heads. He guessed he drove his kids nuts with his intense personality, and sometimes he went too far. He stated that loving parents could do that because they couldn't get out of their own way. He asked if that could have happened with Poppy and Luna.
Luna admitted that she and Poppy had had an intense argument. She liked hearing about how Bill loved his kids. Bill said Poppy loved her just as much, but she countered that being a dad was different. Bill asked if it really was. She couldn't say because she'd never had a father. She figured the love was the same from parent to parent, but Poppy didn't get that a part of Luna was missing. Bill shed a tear as Luna said she couldn't let it go anymore and needed to know who her father was.
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