00:00What did I just overhear, Steffi?
00:08Even worse, what? What did I just see?
00:11Deacon touching you? The words that you are saying?
00:15Please do not tell me that you aren't getting involved with Deacon.
00:30Any woman would be lucky to have you.
00:35Even you.
00:37Even me.
00:40But you're married.
00:42And you're my therapist.
00:44So, good man.
00:51I think we're done.
00:52I'm sorry.
00:56A 40th century.
01:00Dad.
01:01Hello?
01:02What? What's up?
01:04Table 4 has asked you about that bottle of peanut grease.
01:06Oh, yeah. Here you go.
01:07This is Merlot.
01:10What's going on with you?
01:11Something on your mind or...
01:14Someone?
01:14Hey.
01:24Don't let me disturb you.
01:39I'm actually looking for Carter.
01:42I thought I heard that he was in here.
01:44He was, but he, um...
01:46Well, I need him to look over a few contracts.
01:49Do you know where he is?
01:50I don't know that looking over contracts is what Carter needs to do right now.
01:55I think he's with Daphne, trying to convince her not to leave for Paris.
01:59The timing is finally right for us, Daphne.
02:05We can finally see what we can be and what you want to go back to Paris.
02:08No.
02:10No.
02:11Don't walk away from us.
02:15Don't leave.
02:16Don't walk away from us.
02:46I knew Daphne wasn't a huge fan of L.A., but I thought she was starting to feel more at home here.
03:12Yeah.
03:12Is she really going back to Paris?
03:15Not if Carter has something to say about it.
03:18I appreciate you fighting for us like this, Carter.
03:21I do.
03:22And part of me will always wonder what could have been.
03:26Daphne, listen.
03:27I know this is a shock, and I'm sorry if I hurt you.
03:30Not my intention.
03:32If anything, I'm trying to prevent hurting you even more in the future.
03:36But this is what's best.
03:38I've enjoyed my time in L.A.
03:42I've enjoyed every moment with you.
03:44My home's in Paris.
03:49It's where I belong.
03:50You did.
03:52For a time.
03:54At home, it can expand, Daphne.
03:56It can evolve.
03:57It can include more places.
03:59And more people.
04:03Home can be in Los Angeles.
04:07With me.
04:07Dad, you want to talk about it?
04:16About what?
04:18Whoever's on your mind.
04:21Mostly you, actually.
04:22Me?
04:23Yeah.
04:24Yeah, I'm thinking about your future.
04:26About a potential opportunity with the Spencers.
04:28Bill told me that Katie started her own fashion house.
04:31That's what you were talking about, right?
04:33You know, we had a good talk, but, you know, we'll see where it goes, if anywhere.
04:38I got a good feeling about this.
04:40I just, I don't want to get my hopes up.
04:42Things don't always work out.
04:45Learned that the hard way at Forrester.
04:47Keep me in the loop.
04:48I want to celebrate with you when they make an official offer.
04:51Definitely.
04:54But you got to keep me in the loop, too.
04:56On whatever's got you so distracted earlier.
04:58I mean, I know it wasn't about me.
05:01All right, let me guess.
05:02It's, uh, it's about the woman in your life.
05:06Okay, here we go.
05:10What are you talking about?
05:11Deacon's a patient.
05:13Yeah, a patient any woman would be lucky to be with.
05:17Even you?
05:19I heard you say it.
05:22Look, Mom, I...
05:23I'm happy that you want to move on from Dad.
05:27And I know it's been extremely difficult for you.
05:30What, Deacon?
05:32Mom, he's married.
05:35Sheila's husband!
05:36As far as you know, Daphne hasn't made a firm decision about the move.
05:49If she has, Carter will do everything in his power to change her mind.
05:54It's been hard for him through the years.
05:57One failed relationship after another.
05:59I know, but this is different, yeah?
06:01You agree?
06:03Maybe it's not too late.
06:05I hope not.
06:07I hope he convinces Daphne to stay and give this relationship a chance.
06:10I won't lie.
06:14It's tempting to dream.
06:18The two of us.
06:21Doesn't have to be a dream.
06:23Oh, what if it is better if it is?
06:26A dream.
06:28A fantasy.
06:29And we can always look back and smile at what we were to each other.
06:37And there will never be disappointment and anger.
06:42I'm not like you, Carter.
06:45I don't need a relationship to fulfill me.
06:50I don't need one to fulfill me.
06:51I need you.
06:56I need all of you.
06:58All of your strength.
07:00Your independence.
07:01Your sexy sense of confidence.
07:05It's one of the many things that made me crazy about you.
07:10Many?
07:12It's too many to count.
07:16First time I saw you.
07:20First time you're sent.
07:21Enticed me.
07:26I couldn't get you out of my mind.
07:31I can't.
07:34Lose you.
07:36I won't.
07:47Dad.
07:48Come on.
07:48Speak freely.
07:49Sheila's restocking the supply closet, remember?
07:51I'm right, aren't I?
07:55This is about her.
07:58It's more about me.
08:00Okay.
08:01And someone else.
08:03Another woman?
08:04Look, you remember what you said about not getting ahead of yourself?
08:06I know how you feel about my wife, Deke.
08:09I love her.
08:10I do.
08:11I don't mean a vow to her, a commitment.
08:14I'm not going to break it.
08:15You don't intend to, but you're having second thoughts, aren't you?
08:20Someone else caught your eye?
08:23Maybe.
08:25Maybe.
08:25All right, yes.
08:28Okay, fine.
08:29Yes.
08:29All right.
08:30And she's, she's not just anyone.
08:32She's truly special.
08:33She's beautiful.
08:34She's intelligent.
08:36Do I know her?
08:36Who?
08:40Dad.
08:44Tamper.
08:45What?
08:48Dad.
08:51Nothing is happening between me and Deacon.
08:54I promise.
08:57It isn't what you're thinking.
08:59Not yet, maybe.
09:01But I know what I saw.
09:02I know what I heard.
09:05Mom, this isn't you.
09:07You're a professional.
09:10You can't fall for a patient that patient.
09:14It's complicated.
09:16It's complicated.
09:16Really?
09:18Do you remember that Sheila went after our family?
09:21Of course this is complicated.
09:24Gosh, you're going to give Sheila a reason to come after you, Mom.
09:27No, I know all the reasons why it shouldn't happen, and it won't.
09:30I can't even think about Deacon like that.
09:32But there is something about him, Steffi.
09:36He really is a remarkable man.
09:41A man that is married to Sheila.
09:52You aren't losing me, Carter.
09:54I'll always be a phone call away.
09:59And I'll still be working at Forrester anyway.
10:02I don't care about the business.
10:03I don't care.
10:04I want you.
10:04I meant what I said.
10:07I want all of you.
10:11Look, I know I hurt you when you confessed your feelings for me, and I stayed with Hope.
10:16What?
10:17Don't be ridiculous.
10:18Don't be ridiculous.
10:19You were right.
10:21You're right about everything.
10:22How that relationship would end, and you were right about how we can be so much more.
10:29I know you still care about me.
10:32I do.
10:34And that's all that matters.
10:36Don't leave before we can see how great we can be together.
10:39Don't leave.
10:39Don't leave.
10:41So, was that the only gossip that Steffi had?
11:11That Daphne's planning on moving?
11:13I think so. Were you hoping for more?
11:16Well, thought maybe there was some news about Steffi's mother.
11:23I mean, I occasionally think about Taylor.
11:26You do?
11:27You do.
11:28I want her to find happiness.
11:31With another man?
11:33Yeah. I mean, so what do you think?
11:36Did Steffi say that?
11:37Well, is there possibly another man in Taylor's life?
11:42A new man?
11:45Let's just stay between us.
11:47Of course.
11:47I mean, don't tell anyone.
11:48I promise, Dad. Let's say the thing.
11:50I mean, I knew you were seeing Taylor for help and talking through your feelings with Sheila, but I had no idea you...
11:57Dad, this is so great.
11:58Nothing has happened.
12:00Not true.
12:01I mean, maybe in terms of intimacy, but...
12:04I mean, look at you.
12:06Taylor's definitely had a huge effect on you.
12:09You know what's wrong with her?
12:10I just...
12:11It feels right.
12:13You know?
12:14She's amazing.
12:15You know, she's been such a help to me.
12:16She's always reinforcing how far I've come.
12:19Well, because you have.
12:21You haven't succeeded because of Sheila, but in spite of her.
12:25You do realize most of the employees can't stand to be around her.
12:29What?
12:29And most of the customers, too.
12:31People who avoid your wife around here like the plague.
12:34Look, Dad, Eldred Union's success is because of you.
12:40Your food, your ideas, your business model.
12:44And now you're telling me you're connecting with another woman?
12:46Shh!
12:47Another woman who's more worthy of your attention?
12:51I mean, hallelujah!
12:53Deacon!
12:53Sorry, I'm sorry.
12:54I just decided.
12:57So you're admitting, huh?
12:59You have feelings for Deacon.
13:01I'm not admitting any such thing.
13:06But he has shown tremendous growth from the man that he used to be.
13:11Okay.
13:12Gross.
13:13He's worked hard to rebuild his life.
13:16Deacon is grounded, and he's focused, and...
13:20And...
13:21And he's funny and charming, and...
13:25Oh, my God, listen to me.
13:27Oh, my God, you've actually fallen for him?
13:30No, it's not like that.
13:32It's just...
13:33I admire him.
13:35He's worked hard to become a better person.
13:38I see that every time that we talk.
13:40And that's the thing, Steffi.
13:43We talk.
13:45He's more than just a patient.
13:46He listens to me.
13:47He appreciates my input.
13:50He sees me.
13:51Stop it.
13:55I know, it's crazy, but we get each other.
13:57Mother, stop it.
13:59Stop it right now.
14:11I have to say something.
14:13What?
14:13I didn't think I could love you more.
14:18Continue to talk about Taylor and wanting her to be happy.
14:22It amazes me.
14:25Well, she'll find it.
14:27I'm sure she will.
14:28Can you tone it down with the hallelujah stuff?
14:50Don't make me regret it, told you.
14:51Sure, sure.
14:52I'm just...
14:52I'm really stoked, Dad.
14:54I don't know what for.
14:55Nothing's happened.
14:56You've got my support, if and when it does.
15:00I mean, Taylor's so much better than Sheila.
15:02Imagine coming home to someone like her every day.
15:05You know, someone so...
15:06So warm, so positive.
15:08The opposite of who Sheila is.
15:11It can't be good for you,
15:12surrounding yourself with all that negative energy.
15:16Be honest, Dad.
15:18There's got to be moments where you're cautious and wary of Sheila.
15:20Where you wonder what she still might be capable of.
15:23I mean, think about what happened with Luna.
15:24The whole reason why you started seeing Taylor in the first place.
15:28Sheila knew Luna was alive, but she never told you.
15:31Even though Luna killed two of your friends right here in their restaurant.
15:35I know what, that's over now.
15:36It doesn't matter.
15:36Luna's gone.
15:37Thank God.
15:39But Sheila opened herself up to her.
15:41She chose Luna over you.
15:42Lied to your face.
15:44Makes me wonder.
15:47She actually reformed.
15:50Dad, do you seriously want to be around the next time she goes off the rails?
15:54Because I don't want that for you.
15:56I'm guessing Taylor doesn't either.
15:59I mean, she could be the one.
16:02The one to help you get out of this disaster of a marriage.
16:05I mean, this is perfect, actually.
16:06I mean, you spending time with her, getting to know her better, as her patient.
16:13Exactly.
16:15I mean, Taylor's a well-respected psychiatrist.
16:17She's known for her good deeds, her contributions to society, not her crimes.
16:24She's an extraordinary woman, Dad.
16:27Look, she's my therapist.
16:29That's it.
16:30For now.
16:40You're overreacting, Steffi.
16:42Nothing has happened between Deacon and me.
16:46But part of you would like it to.
16:47Hmm?
16:50Mom, this is wrong on so many levels.
16:53And not just because you're his doctor, not just because he is married.
16:57That is still terrible.
16:58But he is married to a lunatic.
17:03Have you not thought about this?
17:04Of course.
17:05Think of all the terrible things Sheila has done to us.
17:09All the crimes that she's committed here in Los Angeles.
17:12In Genoa City.
17:13I mean, it takes one thing to trigger her, and she's going to snap.
17:18Now, you can pretend that she's this, like, peaceful waitress.
17:22But she can be extremely dangerous in an instant.
17:25Unless she really has changed.
17:30She risked her life to save you.
17:35Just because she saved me, Mom, it doesn't erase her sins.
17:40I'm really worried about you, Mom.
17:45I am.
17:47This isn't you.
17:50Going after a married man?
17:53Sheila's husband?
17:54Really?
17:55Come on.
17:58You're right.
17:58I know you're right.
18:04And I swear to you, Deacon and I haven't crossed the line.
18:07Maybe not physically.
18:10But what about emotionally?
18:15Mom, look at me.
18:16If Sheila knew what you two were up to, what do you think she would do?
18:26We both know the answer to that.
18:28She would come after you.
18:31You would be a target.
18:32You would be her next victim.
18:37Mom, I know this has been really difficult for you.
18:40I know ever since Dad went back to Brooke, it's been extremely hard for you.
18:46And I'm happy that you are moving on.
18:50But you deserve someone who loves you and only you.
18:56He's committed to you.
19:00But it's not Deacon, Mom.
19:04Anyone but Deacon.
19:06You're right.
19:15You're absolutely right.
19:16You're absolutely right.
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