At Forrester, Ridge discovered Taylor waiting in his office. Taylor explained that Hope, Steffy, and Liam had all met at the cliff house, and Taylor was worried about the outcome of Steffy's marriage. Ridge felt that Steffy and Hope would each have fulfilling lives, with or without Liam; however, it would be hard for the romantic Hope to get over it.

Ridge lamented the role he might have played in Steffy's romantic problems. Taylor said they couldn't protect Steffy from everything, and doing so might not even be good for Steffy. Taylor wished Brooke understood that instead of destructively pushing Hope toward a married man. Taylor asserted that Steffy would be the one hurt if Brooke succeeded in her mission.

Taylor wondered how Ridge would react toward Hope if Steffy and Liam worked out their problems. Ridge vowed to be there for Hope and make sure she'd be fine. He wondered if Steffy would be fine if the tables were turned. Taking his hand, Taylor assured him that Steffy would be fine, because they would make sure of it.

At the cliff house, Brooke pulled into the driveway, and Hope hopped into Brooke's car. Brooke conveyed that Taylor had said Steffy had been invited to the house, and Hope stated that Steffy and Liam were inside talking – most likely about the best way to let Hope down. Brooke asserted that Hope didn't know what was happening; however, Hope said Liam loved both women, and she had to be prepared to move forward regardless of Liam's choice.

Hope was disillusioned because the events in Mexico had made her feel that a reunion had been imminent. She didn't want to fool herself, because it could be the end for her and Liam. Hope regretted the way she'd handled their break up, which had caused him to form a life with Steffy. Brooke reasoned that he'd tried to do that, but he hadn't been able to stop thinking of Hope. Hope insisted that Liam and she had to put each other aside if he chose Steffy.

Hope began to wonder if she should just go home and let Liam call her later. Brooke tried to persuade Hope not to think the worst, but Hope insisted upon being prepared. She asked what Brooke would have done if Ridge hadn't chosen her, and Brooke replied that she would have leaned on her very strong daughter. Hope stated that if things didn't work out with Liam, she'd need to lean on Brooke. The two women hugged, and Hope said that Brooke didn't have to stay. Brooke didn't want to leave Hope alone, but Hope promised she'd be fine.

Later, Brooke returned to Forrester and saw Ridge in his office. He said he'd been talking to Taylor, and he wondered where Brooke had been. Brooke explained that she'd been speaking with Hope outside Liam's house, but Liam still hadn't announced his choice. Ridge sighed, saying one daughter would be ecstatic that night. "And one will be devastated," Brooke added.

Inside, Liam thanked Steffy for being supportive. She said she just wanted him to be happy with whomever he chose. Liam was still upset about the accident and Bill's part in it. Steffy wished they could put it all behind them, so she could be the wife Liam deserved.

An irritating call from Liam's job interrupted Steffy and Liam's talk. After the call, Steffy suggested that Liam get Bill's help with the issue. Liam wanted nothing to do with Bill, but she warned Liam not to shun someone so eager for forgiveness. Liam asked why she supported Bill, and Steffy said the deception had made her realize that she had a lot to live for.

Steffy felt that Liam deserved better than she'd given him, but Liam said the mistakes had been both of their faults. She wondered if he regretted marrying her, but he claimed he didn't regret anything, because he'd learned from it. Liam felt that it was time to put things behind them, so they could move on. Steffy expressed her love for him and asked him not to leave her. Liam sighed, and she placed her head on his shoulder.

Liam said he loved Steffy, and she'd been a good wife. He believed Bill had been right about how wonderful and "crazy-funny" she was. Liam stated that despite how he felt about her, his life had been on a different path, and he and Hope would have overcome their problems if it hadn't been for a lot of manipulating and deception. He claimed Bill was responsible, as well as Steffy. "And I have to go back to where I was before this started...with Hope," he stated.

Wordlessly, Steffy strode outside on the deck, clinched her stomach, and sucked in her tears. Liam followed her, and she guessed it had been "Cabo." Liam relayed that it had been a lot of things, but Mexico could have been a tragedy. He gasped that he was sorry, but he had to return to Hope and see where it would have lead. Claiming he'd always love Steffy, he removed his ring and placed it in her hand. Steffy said she wanted the best for him, and she'd never stop loving him. Liam kissed her cheek and walked out.

Later, a despondent Steffy strode into her mother's house, where Taylor was waiting. Steffy said Liam loved her, but he was returning to Hope. Taylor sadly hugged her daughter.

Back at the cliff house, Liam found Hope outside on the deck overlooking the ledge. She turned and asked if it were goodbye. He held up his ring-less left hand. "Oh, Liam," she gasped, and he kissed her.