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♪♪ >> Hope: I hope you understand,

I just dont feel comfortable with Taylor being around anyone

I care about, let alone our daughters.

>> Steffy: You sound exactly like Brooke.

Everything on your terms, or nothing.

>> Hope: No, I was hoping that we could come to sort of

compromise.

>> Steffy: Not if it means banning my mother from the

family.

>> Hope: I never suggested that.

>> Steffy: You told my mom to leave town, Hope.

>> Hope: And you invited her to move in with you without asking

anyone.

So where does that leave us?

>> Steffy: I dont know.

You tell me.

>> Reese: There must be a better way for you to address

Dr. Hayes.

>> Brooke: Excuse me?

>> Reese: I was just walking by, and I couldnt help but overhear

you disrespecting her.

>> Brooke: [ Scoffs ] Who are you?

>> Reese: Dr. Reese Buckingham.

Now, look, I gather theres a lot of old wounds here, but I

cannot let you speak to her that way.

>> Xander: Your dad kissed Steffys mum?

>> Zoe: Yep.

>> Xander: Our boss mum.

>> Zoe: Do you have to remind me?

>> Xander: I mean, you said your dad was a bit of a player,

but...

Damn!

>> Zoe: I just dont understand why he would even think that

that was a good idea.

Literally no regard for how that might affect me.

>> Maya: I thought I might find you back here.

>> Xander: Maya? Hey!

>> Maya: Hey!

>> Xander: Its good to see you, cuz!

>> Maya: You, too!

>> Xander: I didnt realize you were in town.

>> Maya: I just flew back.

>> Xander: Oh!

Rick here with you?

>> Maya: Uh, no, he is still in Europe.

>> Xander: Oh.

Well, you remember Zoe.

>> Maya: Of course.

I hear youre modeling for Forrester now.

>> Zoe: Yeah.

>> Maya: Yeah.

Does that mean you two are back together?

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♪♪ >> Maya: Well, I remember

hearing that you two were very close in London, but Xander

moved to Los Angeles to get away from you, so...

>> Xander: We went through some stuff, but weve put that all

behind us.

>> Maya: And what about Emma, Xander?

Did you put her behind you, too?

>> Xander: Actually, Emma was the one who broke it off.

She realized we were in different places in our lives.

>> Maya: Oh.

Well, I am sorry to hear all of that, but I respect her for

making the mature decision.

>> Zoe: And we do, too.

>> Maya: Well, I guess that answers my question, then.

You two are back together.

Arent you?

>> Hope: [ Sighs ] Look.

We need to put the children first.

>> Steffy: Thats what I wanted to do.

I wanted our children to grow up close like I was with my sister,

but youre the one putting barriers up, not me.

>> Hope: Your mom has the potential to be very dangerous,

and that is a fact.

Dont even try to argue it with me.

You know what shes capable of, Steffy.

And yet still you just refuse to see it from my perspective.

>> Steffy: I could say the same about you.

This is my mother were talking about.

>> Hope: And your mother picked up a gun and shot Bill in the

back.

Only a violent person would do something like this.

My mother and I have every reason to be concerned.

Youre not gonna change my mind about this.

>> Brooke: Buckingham?

Why does that sound so familiar?

>> Reese: Im Zoes father, Reese.

>> Brooke: Oh.

Well, let me tell you something, Reese.

Taylor and I were in here having a private conversation, and its

really none of your business.

>> Reese: Eh, well, Im making it my business.

Dr. Hayes doesnt deserve to be treated like this by anyone,

especially by you.

Shes a kind, caring, principled woman.

>> Brooke: Well, then you dont know Taylor very well, do you,

Dr. Buckingham?

>> Xander: Maya, I appreciate the concern, and I know youre

just looking out for me, but...

Well, a lots change since youve been gone.

>> Maya: Yeah. So I hear.

Climbing your way up the ranks from intern to big-time model.

Congratulations, cousin.

>> Xander: Thank you.

>> Maya: Mm-hmm.

>> Xander: I learned from the best.

>> Maya: Aww.

>> Zoe: And youd be really proud of him.

Hes been doing fantastic.

>> Maya: Well, I cant wait to see the Intimates line.

And I hear you two will be featured quite a bit.

>> Zoe: Yeah, Steffys just been really cool about letting us get

creative and being part of the team, and all.

>> Xander: Yeah.

>> Maya: Good, so...

Your relationship, the two of you -- thats not getting in the

way?

Because you were hired to -- >> Xander: To do a job, we know.

Were, uh -- Were keeping it professional.

>> Maya: Well, good. I hope so.

Steffys obviously put a lot of faith in you.

>> Zoe: Of course, and were being careful not to let any of

our personal stuff affect our work.

>> Xander: Yeah.

Zoe and I are taking it slow, you know, easing back into

things.

>> Maya: Well...

then you are a very lucky lady because my cousin here is an

amazing guy.

>> Zoe: And Ive been hearing that a lot lately.

And, believe me, no one knows better than I what a great guy

Xander is.

>> Maya: Good.

I hope you always remember that.

>> Steffy: Shes still sleeping.

Does that photo bother you?

>> Hope: No.

I mean, its a little weird that its blown up and hanging on the

wall.

>> Steffy: Why is it weird?

Liam and I share a daughter.

We were together a long time.

>> Hope: Yeah, but youre not together anymore, Steffy.

Wouldnt seeing that every day make things harder for you?

>> Brooke: You said youre new in town, so how do you two know

each other?

>> Reese: Dr. Hayes and I met years ago at a medical

conference.

Ive been a fan from afar, and weve recently become friendly

once I relocated to Los Angeles.

>> Taylor: Yes, we have become very good friends, and I

appreciate you standing up for me, Reese, I really do, but I

can do it myself.

Ive been doing it for a long time, for years.

>> Reese: Im not privy to the whole backstory, but I do know

enough to know that you are trying to drive a wedge between

her and her granddaughter.

>> Brooke: Has she explained why?

>> Reese: She doesnt need to.

Theres no excuse to treat someone like that.

>> Brooke: Youre right.

You dont know the backstory.

If you did, youd understand that Im only looking out for

Kellys best interest.

>> Reese: Keeping her away from her grandmother is in her best

interest?

>> Brooke: In this case, yes.

>> Reese: How can you even say that?

>> Brooke: Do you want to explain to him?

>> Reese: Look, the bottom line is Steffy is living alone with

Kelly while your daughter is married to the girls father.

>> Brooke: Hope and Liam are having a baby of their own.

>> Reese: Which adds another factor to an already complicated

situation.

And what about you?

Youre married to Taylors ex and the father of her kids.

Do you see what Im getting at here?

>> Brooke: Okay, I can see that Taylors filled you in on some

of the bullet points of our past, but obviously you are

missing a lot of information.

>> Reese: Regardless, it seems to be a pattern of behavior

between you and your daughter.

>> Brooke: I beg your pardon?

>> Reese: Both you and Hope married the most important man

in each others lives.

If you cant see the significance in that, I dont

know what to tell you.

You both have a highly complex history that I cant even begin

to understand, but Im compelled to defend Taylor.

And you should know that Im here to help her any way that I

can.

>> Zoe: Wow.

Your cousin keeps a very watchful eye over you.

>> Xander: Maya means well.

>> Zoe: Yeah, but I still dont think she likes me very much.

>> Xander: Im sorry she gave you a hard time.

But youve more than made up for any situation that may have

been.

No ones thinking about it anymore.

Even Emmas moving on.

>> Zoe: I know, and thats what threw me off.

I mean, having Maya just come confront me out of nowhere

again.

>> Xander: Zoe.

You dont have to worry, okay?

Youre a legit part of the company now.

Youve proven yourself to Steffy, to Forrester Creations,

and you know I trust you.

I see the good in you.

Okay? And I know who you are.

Maya...

She just got back to L.A.

Shell come around.

And once she gets to know you, shell see what I see, too.

>> Zoe: I hope so.

[ Knocks on door ] >> Maya: Surprise!

>> Brooke: Oh! What?!

Rick didnt tell me you were coming home!

>> Maya: It was a kind of last-minute trip.

>> Brooke: Aww!

So good to see you.

>> Maya: Yeah. You, too.

>> Brooke: Where is my adorable granddaughter?

>> Maya: Dropped her at the babysitter.

She was exhausted from the flight.

>> Brooke: So, Rick didnt join you?

>> Maya: Um...no.

>> Brooke: Well, dont tell me he got stuck at International.

We could have helped find somebody to cover for him.

Erics gonna have his fabulous Christmas feast again.

Itd be so nice to get the family together.

Come on, lets call him, okay?

What is it?

Something wrong?

>> Steffy: That photograph means a lot to me.

>> Hope: I imagine it does.

You and Liam will always share a special bond.

Im just wondering what kind of message it sends.

>> Steffy: The message is that Liam and I love each other, and

we created a child out of that love.

My daughter will wake up every morning and see her parents on

the wall.

Happy, smiling, and caring about each other.

I want my daughter to always see us that way.

Its part of my goal.

Hope, I want us to get along.

I want us all to be one, happy, caring, cooperative family.

>> Hope: I agree.

I want that, too.

Just on one condition.

>> Taylor: This was a good idea.

>> Reese: You feel better?

>> Taylor: I needed some air.

>> Reese: [ Chuckles ] Its been a day.

>> Taylor: [ Scoffs ] And its only lunchtime.

>> Reese: [ Chuckles ] Lets just -- Lets just relax

and have a good meal.

>> Taylor: Thank you for listening.

>> Reese: Of course.

Thats what Im here for.

>> Taylor: Feel free to order some wine.

Im cool. Im good.

>> Reese: No. No, no, no, no.

I am drinking iced tea in solidarity with you.

Cheers.

>> Taylor: My life isnt always this much drama, Reese, believe

me.

>> Reese: Dont apologize.

You felt threatened.

You were defending your family.

Your daughter and your granddaughter are sacred to you,

as they should be.

>> Taylor: Yes.

They mean everything to me.

>> Reese: I can tell this rift with Brooke, its caused you a

lot of pain.

She doesnt deserve that kind of power over you, Taylor.

Look, its a beautiful day, youre a beautiful woman,

dedicated mother, a loving grandmother, a world-renowned

doctor, and someone who I am honored to call a friend.

So, Ill tell you what, forget Brooke, forget carbs because you

and I are going to enjoy the hell out of this bread basket.

Come on.

>> Brooke: Is it Rick?

Is he okay?

>> Maya: Rick is -- is fine.

>> Brooke: Okay, then, what is it?

I mean, obviously youre concerned about something.

Maya. Tell me what it is.

Rick is my son. I need to know.

Why didnt he come here with you?

>> Maya: [ Sighs ] I guess there is no easy way to

put this.

Um...

Rick and I are over.

>> Brooke: Wha-- What happened?

Did you have a fight?

Is that why you and Lizzy are here alone?

Are you just taking a break?

>> Maya: No, Brooke.

Rick and I have agreed to end our marriage.

>> Brooke: What?

>> Maya: We are in the process of getting a divorce.

>> Xander: Well, apparently, theres very strong egg nog and

a lot of caroling.

They all gather around the piano and sing the holiday classics at

the top of their lungs.

>> Zoe: Aww. Thats awesome.

Sounds perfect, actually.

>> Xander: Right?

It was very nice for Eric and Quinn to invite us.

Hey!

Its your first American Christmas.

>> Zoe: [ Chuckles ] Yeah.

Another holiday spent with you.

Just like old times.

Though, I cant help but worry a bit.

>> Xander: About my cousin?

Shes just overprotective.

>> Zoe: No, its, uh, not Maya that Im worried about.

Its my father.

>> Hope: Christmas is right around the corner, and I want us

all to be together.

I hope I see you and the baby at Erics.

>> Steffy: Of course well be there.

>> Hope: Good!

I want Liam and Kelly to spend this holiday together.

Thats the way it should be.

But just not with your mother around.

>> Steffy: Hope, you cant make demands like that.

You cant dictate whos invited and who isnt.

Its not up to you.

>> Hope: Do you really think its appropriate for her to be

there?

I mean, especially after what happened with my wedding and the

ridiculous cake fight.

>> Steffy: Your mom is just as much to blame as mine.

>> Hope: And what about Bill?

Whose fault is that?

Im sorry, Steffy, but your mother is unstable, and she

cannot be trusted, and I really dont think it is a good idea

for her be around so many people.

>> Steffy: Isnt that the holiday spirit...

>> Hope: I wish it didnt have to be this way, and it is a

very, very unfortunate situation, but Taylor cannot be

with the family over Christmas.

>> Taylor: Thank you for defending me today.

>> Reese: Its my pleasure.

I respect and admire you.

I did what any man would do.

Should do.

>> Taylor: Thats a new concept for me.

>> Reese: Im sorry to hear that.

>> Taylor: My ex-husband Ridge, he wasnt the greatest at

standing up for me and my children.

He forgot what truly mattered, allowed Brooke to tear our

family apart, and then he married her.

>> Reese: Well, I dont know Ridge, but I can tell you that

he and I are two very different people.

I cant imagine how someone would let you go.

He was a fool for walking away from you.

>> Taylor: Thats very kind.

>> Reese: Oh, I mean it.

And I meant what I said to Brooke.

Im here, Taylor.

Im not going anywhere.

Im here for you, to help you and hold you up any way I can.

>> Taylor: That is so sweet.

I really do appreciate it.

>> Reese: You mentioned some struggles that youve been going

through recently.

I understand theyre not financial.

You said that money isnt an issue, but I know somethings

going on.

And Im sorry to pry, but I just want you to know Im not here to

judge.

Im not here to make you feel bad.

Im here to help.

I get the sense youve been isolated these past few years,

and I want you to know it doesnt have to be that way.

Youre a strong, independent woman, and you can do this all

on your own.

But you dont have to.

Im here for you.

You can be open with me, talk to me -- whatever you need.

Lean on me, Taylor.

Give me your hand.

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