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All Season 36 Episode
1. 9/26/2022
Nikki Newman visits Forrester Creations before completing a deal with her ex, Deacon Sharpe.
2. 9/27/2022
Ridge receives unwelcome visitors at the Forrester Mansion.
3. 9/28/2022
Ridge vigorously defends Thomas to authorities who are asking hard questions.
4. 9/29/2022
Thomas puts Ridge on blast for taking Brooke's side in his current troubles.
5. 9/30/2022
Ridge calls on a friend's favor to get the truth.
6. 10/3/2022
Ridge's heart breaks when Brooke gives the wrong answer to a specific question.
7. 10/4/2022
Ridge contemplates his destiny.
8. 10/5/2022
Surrounded by the beauty of Aspen, Taylor has an epiphany.
9. 10/6/2022
A surprise visit from Bill provides Brooke with important information.
10. 10/7/2022
Determined to fight for Ridge, Brooke takes the Forrester jet and heads to Aspen.
11. 10/10/2022
Determined to save her marriage to Ridge, Brooke heads to Aspen.
12. 10/11/2022
Ridge is overwhelmed by Brooke's betrayal as she fights for their love.
13. 10/12/2022
Sheila makes a bold move to impress Deacon.
14. 10/14/2022
Katie gets honest with Bill when he asks that she look to their future.
15. 10/17/2022
Katie makes an unexpected movie when Carter confesses the truth about Quinn.
16. 10/18/2022
Katie and Carter share a flirty exchange.
17. 10/19/2022
Bill and Deacon share a heated exchange.
18. 10/20/2022
Carter turns to Shauna for answers about Quinn.
19. 10/21/2022
Katie clarifies her intentions to Carter.
20. 10/24/2022
Hope urges Deacon to make a confession, and Ridge shares his feelings with Brooke.
21. 10/25/2022
An unexpected proposal of marriage is made; Taylor bestows a romantic gift to a delighted Ridge.
22. 10/26/2022
Steffy worries about the situation with Thomas and Hope; Hope gets flustered when Thomas calls her out on something he heard from Paris.
23. 10/27/2022
Hope comes face-to-face with an unhappy memory from her past; Brooke and Steffy quarrel about Taylor, Ridge, Hope and Thomas; Liam makes a touching request of Douglas.
24. 10/28/2022
An exchange between Thomas, Hope and Douglas causes concern for Liam; Sheila gets jealous thinking Deacon will make a move on Brooke.
25. 10/31/2022
Scary Sheila Carter serves up tricks, treats, and surprises during this special stand-alone Halloween episode.
26. 11/1/2022
Thomas and Hope get closer as they prepare for the Hope for the Future preview.
27. 11/2/2022
Thomas cheers Hope as she gives a speech to a packed room of buyers and reporters.
28. 11/3/2022
The Hope for the Future fashion preview is officially a smashing success as Hope takes the stage in Thomas's original showstopper gown.
29. 11/4/2022
Brooke, Bill and Liam realize that Liam's worst fear may come true.
30. 11/7/2022
Hope is gentle, but firmly tells Thomas that this won't be happening.
31. 11/8/2022
Without letting him know about the kiss, Hope assures Liam that Thomas will not be a problem moving forward.
32. 11/9/2022
Steffy and Thomas celebrate the fact that their family will soon be reunited.
33. 11/10/2022
Steffy and Thomas share the good news about Ridge and Brooke's annulment with Taylor.
34. 11/11/2022
Hope cautions Brooke that her accusations against Thomas will only drive Ridge further away.
35. 11/14/2022
Ridge makes a romantic proposal of marriage to Taylor.
36. 11/15/2022
Thomas attempts to protect his sordid secret from being revealed.
37. 11/16/2022
Brooke and Ridge share an emotional and poignant goodbye.
38. 11/17/2022
Steffy jars Ridge by asking a pointed question about Brooke and Taylor.
39. 11/18/2022
Everyone gets busy with preparations as Dr. Taylor Hayes and Ridge Forrester's wedding day has arrived.
40. 11/21/2022
The Forrester family joyously prepares for the wedding of Ridge and Taylor.
41. 11/22/2022
Carter angrily puts Dollar Bill on blast after hearing him with Brooke, then Katie.
42. 11/23/2022
Dr. Taylor Hayes walks down the aisle to marry Ridge Forrester.
43. 11/28/2022
A torrid secret is unexpectedly revealed.
44. 11/29/2022
An act of betrayal causes irreparable harm to a once-solid relationship.
45. 11/30/2022
Angry and confused, Ridge finds himself in an unimaginable quandary.
46. 12/1/2022
Brooke makes a major decision about her future.
47. 12/2/2022
Steffy vows that Thomas will suffer consequences for his manipulative ways.
48. 12/5/2022
Thomas doubles down when confronted by Brooke.
49. 12/6/2022
Thomas pleads his case and spins his story to Hope.
50. 12/7/2022
Bill makes a bold move from his old playbook.
51. 12/8/2022
Liam attempts to control Bill's raging temper.
52. 12/9/2022
Finn and Steffy recount their theory about Sheila to Eric, Carter, Brooke, Liam and Hope.
53. 12/12/2022
Deacon tips Sheila off to Steffy and Finn's plans for her capture.
54. 12/13/2022
Hope encourages Brooke to leave her heart open to love. Fugitive Sheila Carter is officially on the run.
55. 12/14/2022
Eric practices tough love with Ridge regarding Brooke and Taylor.
56. 12/15/2022
Ridge learns that Brooke and Taylor have found some common ground.
57. 12/16/2022
Hope and Steffy interrupt an unforeseen celebration.
58. 12/19/2022
Sheila puts the pedal to the metal as she flees the police, who are in hot pursuit.
59. 12/20/2022
Brooke explains to Katie the reasons why she made her decision about Ridge.
60. 12/21/2022
Carter makes a romantic gesture of love and support for Katie.
61. 12/22/2022
Finn and Steffy take their minds off Sheila by getting into the holiday spirit.
62. 12/23/2022
A Christmas miracle, along with the power of joy, love, hope, and, most importantly, family, is revealed as the Forrester, Logan and Spencer families gather to celebrate the holiday.
63. 12/26/2022
Sheila Carter makes a frightful decision when implementing her next move.
64. 12/27/2022
Finn and Steffy jump into action when Sheila makes a surprise appearance.
65. 12/28/2022
Taylor and Brooke embark on a new journey as friends.
66. 12/29/2022
Sheila uses another trick to get what she wants from Finn and Steffy.
67. 1/2/2022
Sheila Carter gets arrested.
68. 1/3/2023
Finn and Steffy worry about being blackmailed.
69. 1/4/2023
Bill confuses Steffy with his conflicting statements.
70. 1/5/2023
Katie gives Bill pause when she applauds him for doing the right thing.
71. 1/6/2023
An unexpected couple shares a kiss.
72. 1/9/2023
At the start of her hearing, Sheila issues a warning to Steffy.
73. 1/10/2023
Shocking new evidence comes to light at Sheila's hearing.
74. 1/11/2023
Steffy and Finn are outraged by Bill's cunning move.
75. 1/12/2023
Steffy confesses Bill's blackmail to a mortified Taylor.
76. 1/13/2023
Finn breaks stunning news about Sheila to Brooke and Katie.
77. 1/16/2023
Taylor calls Sheila’s bluff.
78. 1/17/2023
Katie pleads with Bill to rethink his allegiance to Sheila. Steffy reveals to Liam that Bill is entangled with her sworn enemy.
79. 1/18/2023
Steffy vows to return Sheila to prison for good. Caught up in their twisted bond, Bill and Sheila share an intimate moment.
80. 1/19/2023
Liam and Wyatt attempt to make sense of Bill’s decisions. Bill burns his familial bridges, making the ultimate sacrifice for love.
81. 1/20/2023
Brooke makes a bold move to protect her family.
82. 1/23/2023
Deacon is forced to cover his genuine emotion for Sheila; Sheila panics when Brooke passionately appeals to Bill, invoking their romantic past.
83. 1/24/2023
Sheila pays a visit to the new proprietor of Il Giardino, Deacon Sharpe. Hope becomes anxious after receiving reviews of her new line that Thomas didn't design.
84. 1/25/2023
Steffy and Eric balk at Hope’s Hope for the Future proposal. Deacon presses Sheila for the truth about her motives in regard to Dollar Bill.
85. 1/26/2023
An unexpected advocate for Thomas approaches Hope.
86. 1/27/2023
Finn puts Sheila in her place during a chance encounter at Il Giardino; Katie decides to save Bill from himself and Sheila Carter.
87. 1/30/2023
Steffy and Hope attempt to dissuade Taylor from doing the right thing; an emotional Katie irks Sheila by refusing to see the bad in Bill.
88. 1/31/2023
Taylor stuns Katie with a whopping confession; delighted that Brooke and Hope hit up his new pizza spot, Deacon is forced to deflect when the conversation turns to Sheila.
89. 2/1/2023
Carter is shocked when Katie reveals Bill's implication about her and Sheila.
90. 2/2/2023
Brooke pulls Taylor from a dark place, reminding her of their friendship.
91. 2/3/2023
Separately, Brooke and Steffy vow to protect Taylor at all costs.
92. #8951
Taylor begins to write a note as she thinks back on the memory of having shot Bill Spencer.
93. 2/7/2023
Hope is proud of herself after telling Thomas her true feelings about him and what he's done and demanding that he leave Forrester Creations.
94. 2/8/2023
Concerned for her new friend, Brooke asks Taylor if she wants to be roommates.
95. 2/9/2023
Brooke and Taylor make a pact to be good examples to their daughters.
96. 2/10/2023
Deacon proclaims that he misses Sheila and hints that he thinks that Sheila misses him as well.
97. 2/13/2023
Sheila has a strange reaction when Deacon calls her bluff; Douglas' decision rocks everyone's world.
98. 2/14/2023
Liam rails at Thomas for putting Douglas in a bad position; the Forresters and Logans become divided once again.
99. 2/15/2023
A temporary solution to a difficult situation is proposed.
100. 2/16/2023
Thomas requests a second chance from Eric. Douglas, Liam, and Hope share a poignant family moment.
101. 2/17/2023
Eric, then Steffy, put Thomas in check; Taylor and Brooke band together in the best interest of Douglas.
102. 2/20/2023
Brooke gets flirty attention from an unexpected source; Thomas shifts tactics when Steffy and Finn put up boundaries.
103. 2/21/2023
Hope expresses her grief to Liam over missing Douglas; Taylor mediates Thomas and Steffy’s heated argument.
104. 2/22/2023
Hope queries Taylor about her true motives for pushing Brooke to date; Sheila keeps a secret from Bill.
105. 2/23/2023
Deacon shares information about Ridge’s past with Brooke; Dollar Bill makes a big commitment to Sheila.
106. 2/24/2023
Brooke takes the first step in life without Ridge.
107. 2/27/2023
Deacon attempts to persuade Sheila to attend the grand opening of Il Giardino; Steffy and Finn brainstorm ways to get Sheila out of Bill’s life and back to prison.
108. 2/28/2023
Wyatt and Liam unleash their anger at Bill for choosing Sheila over his family; Taylor makes a bold move to mediate between Steffy and Thomas; and Sheila and Deacon share a bittersweet goodbye in the best interest of their futures.
109. 3/1/2023
The Forresters celebrate Carter’s 10th anniversary at Forrester Creations; Hope is blindsided by news about the Hope for the Future line.
110. 3/2/2023
Liam and Deacon bond over their mutual love and concern for Hope; Steffy stuns the Forrester Creations team with a gutsy solution to an urgent problem.
111. 3/3/2023
Thomas asks for forgiveness and another chance to make things right; Bill makes a confession to Liam about Sheila.
112. 3/6/2023
Forbidden lovers give in to their passion.
113. 3/7/2023
Hope seeks a strategy to keep her fashion line afloat.
114. 3/8/2023
A secret affair takes a dangerous turn.
115. 3/9/2023
Liam is shocked when Hope reveals Steffy's plan to save Hope for the Future.
116. 3/10/2023
Hope is forced to make a difficult choice.
117. 3/13/2023
Hope blindsides Liam with shocking news about Thomas.
118. 3/14/2023
Douglas prepares to move back in with Liam and Hope; An irate Liam questions Hope’s motives for her change of heart.
119. 3/15/2023
Deacon gets in his feelings as he listens to Wyatt and Liam discuss Sheila; Sheila freaks, believing Bill is aware of her secret affair with Deacon.
120. 3/20/2023
Sheila panics that Bill is on to her affair with Deacon; Bill reflects on his night at the beach with Sheila.
121. 3/21/2023
The energy in the air is electric, as Hope and Thomas design together; Deacon and Sheila attempt to say goodbye.
122. 3/22/2023
Dollar Bill takes a giant leap forward with Sheila.
123. 3/23/2023
Sheila confides in Deacon about Bill’s proposal; Stephen expresses his anger about Ridge to Brooke.
124. 3/24/2023
Deacon and Sheila go over the pros and cons of her current situation; Hope revels in working side by side with Thomas on her fashion line.
125. 3/27/2023
Finn and Steffy revel in their shared moments together.
126. 3/28/2023
Brooke gives Katie advice about Carter.
127. 3/29/2023
Bill and Ridge up the ante in their quest to imprison Sheila.
128. 3/30/2023
A bold act of unexpected deception paves the way for justice.
129. 3/31/2023
The Forresters and the Logans gather together, curious about Ridge's cryptic invitation.
130. 4/3/2023
Taylor and Brooke wonder what Ridge's return means for them
131. 4/3/2023
Bill details his experience with Sheila to Liam, Hope, and Wyatt.
132. 4/5/2023
Liam receives a shock when paying an unexpected visit to Hope.
133. 4/6/2023
Hope worries about her marriage when Liam explodes in anger.
134. 4/7/2023
Taylor shuts down Thomas' concern that Ridge will go back to Brooke.
135. 4/10/2023
Brooke is faced with a difficult decision.
136. 4/11/2023
Thomas shares his latest design for Hope For The Future with the team.
137. 4/12/2023
Brooke questions Hope about her recent odd behavior.
138. 4/13/2023
Hope and Thomas share a genuine and heartfelt moment.
139. 4/14/2023
Liam decides to confront Thomas about Hope.
140. 4/17/2023
Brooke confides in Taylor about Hope.
141. 4/18/2023
In this special standalone 9,000th episode, The Bold and the Beautiful - through the character of Steffy Forrester - celebrates what matters most in life, love and family.
142. 4/19/2023
Hope and Deacon get the full attention of the wait staff at Il Giardino (guest starring James Corden and Lil Nas X).
143. 4/20/2023
Deacon puts a new plan in motion regarding his love for Sheila Carter.
144. 4/21/2023
Ridge Forrester Jr. (RJ) returns home from Europe.
145. 4/24/2023
Thomas questions Taylor about Brooke and Ridge.
146. 4/25/2023
Ridge, Jr. (RJ) receives a lucrative offer from his father.
147. 4/26/2023
Ridge commemorates his blended family's reunion for all eternity.
148. 4/27/2023
Bill lays out his plan to win back Katie to Liam and Wyatt.
149. 4/28/2023
Sheila receives a surprise visitor in prison.
150. 5/1/2023
Dollar Bill does the hard work in his attempt to woo Katie back.
151. 5/2/2023
Sheila attempts to make an ally of her surprise visitor.
152. 5/3/2023
Ridge makes R.J. an offer for a bright future.
153. 5/4/2023
Hope becomes affected while modeling a design for Thomas.
154. 5/5/2023
Steffy witnesses something she wishes she didn't.
155. 5/8/2023
Steffy demands the truth from Hope about her feelings for Thomas.
156. 5/9/2023
Determined to shake her attraction to Thomas, Hope overcompensates with Liam.
157. 5/10/2023
Wyatt helps Liam gain clarity on his current situation.
158. 5/11/2023
Hope gets overwhelmed by feelings she cannot control.
159. 5/12/2023
When Hope and Thomas' flight home is delayed, Steffy springs into action, Liam gets anxious, Thomas searches for a solution, and Hope attempts to maintain her composure.
160. 5/15/2023
Hope’s emotions soar while stuck in San Francisco with Thomas.
161. 5/16/2023
Liam sets a romantic welcome home dinner for Hope.
162. 5/17/2023
Sheila confides in Mike her plans to escape prison.
163. 5/18/2023
R.J. and Steffy get real about Ridge, Brooke and Taylor.
164. 5/19/2023
Brooke worries while witnessing a moment between Thomas and Hope.
165. 5/22/2023
Hope must decide whether to seize the opportunity presented to her and admit to Thomas how she feels.
166. 5/23/2023
Thomas discloses the truth about Hope and Brooke to Taylor.
167. 5/24/2023
Taylor confronts Brooke for holding back on her true feelings about Thomas.
168. 5/25/2023
Thomas reflects on the possibility that Hope might be into him.
169. 5/26/2023
Hope is blindsided by the accusation that Steffy has leveled against her.
170. 5/29/2023
Does Taylor have ulterior motives with her advice to Deacon?
171. 5/30/2023
Brooke demands that Taylor back off.
172. 5/31/2023
Brooke is shocked when Taylor shows her true colors.
173. 6/1/2023
Ridge admits something shocking; Taylor breaks her word.
174. 6/2/2023
Brooke is shocked by what she witnesses.
175. 6/5/2023
Ridge makes a confession; Brooke and Taylor reach a tense impasse.
176. 6/6/2023
Hope learns the truth about Taylor's actions; Brooke finally admits her feelings.
177. 6/7/2023
Taylor tries to defer blame; Hope reassures Thomas that he doesn't need to be concerned about Liam; Ridge struggles with his conscience.
178. 6/8/2023
Thomas is surprised to learn who is spreading rumours about him and Hope; Liam must trust his intuition.
179. 6/9/2023
Wyatt offers a new perspective; Hope has an unexpected vision of her future.
180. 6/12/2023
Brooke decides to join the team in Rome.
181. 6/13/2023
Eric predicts that Rome will be a successful trip for more than one reason.
182. 6/14/2023
Hope and Liam share a deeply emotional goodbye.
183. 6/15/2023
Hope is unaware that she is being watched by more than one person.
184. 6/16/2023
R.J. gets some attention; Liam decides to take matters into his own hands.
185. 6/19/2023
Liam prepares to make a grand gesture; Ridge and Brooke take in the grandeur of Rome.
186. 6/20/2023
Liam finds a way to get to Hope; Ridge's uncertainty is disproven.
187. 6/21/2023
Forrester brings its signature glamour to the streets of Rome.
188. 6/22/2023
The Colosseum provides the backdrop for a turning point for one of B&B's couples.
189. 6/23/2023
Ridge races to get to Brooke in time; Liam's world comes crashing down.
190. 6/26/2023
Brooke surprises Ridge with a romantic gesture; Liam tells Wyatt what he witnessed in Rome.
191. 6/27/2023
Taylor is concerned about the future; Liam tests Hope's faith in their marriage; and Steffy reunites with Finn and begins to tell him everything that happened in Rome.
192. 6/28/2023
Taylor makes her views about Ridge and Brooke abundantly clear; Hope is stunned when Liam tells her that he saw her and Thomas kissing.
193. 6/29/2023
Brooke and Taylor confront each other about Ridge; Hope pleads for forgiveness from Liam; Steffy is hopeful that Liam and Hope will be able to find a way to move past her betrayal.
194. 6/30/2023
A relationship becomes irreparable; Steffy makes it clear where her loyalties lay; Liam's emotions get the best of him and he impulsively makes the same mistake twice.
195. 7/3/2023
Steffy sets boundaries; Brooke receives shocking news.
196. 7/5/2023
Steffy presses Thomas for personal information; Wyatt encourages someone to repair their marriage.
197. 7/6/2023
Thomas decides to do the right thing.
198. 7/7/2023
Liam's true heartbreak shows as he deals with the ultimate betrayal.
199. 7/10/2023
Wyatt attempts to be Liam's voice of reason; Hope makes a major move.
200. 7/11/2023
Deacon and Sheila take a walk down memory lane.
201. 7/12/2023
The fate of a damaged relationship is left in one person's hands; Hope experiences an awakening.
202. 7/13/2023
Brooke discovers the unthinkable; Ridge has new inspiration.
203. 7/14/2023
History repeats itself.
204. 7/17/2023
Kelly experiences a chilling premonition; Wyatt is stunned by shocking, unexpected news.
205. 7/18/2023
Liam refuses to take responsibility; Finn issues a warning.
206. 7/19/2023
Hope's accountability comes with conditions; a long-term relationship comes to a sudden end.
207. 7/20/2023
Finn is surprised by his feelings regarding Sheila; Liam admits the truth; Wyatt and Hope must dive into their past to confront the present.
208. 7/21/2023
In a shocking turn of events, the trial of Sheila comes to a surprising end; Liam, with a clever mind, hatches a devious plan.
209. 7/24/2023
Chaos ensues in the aftermath of Sheila's hearing; Brooke and R.J. are shocked to learn the judge's decision.
210. 7/25/2023
Ridge is stunned by how quickly things escalated between Hope and Thomas, and is concerned about what this means for everyone involved; Wyatt encourages Liam to avoid jumping to conclusions.
211. 7/26/2023
Liam takes matters into his own hands, and continues to express his outrage about Sheila. Liam is determined to keep Steffy and the kids safe; Deacon has a secret reunion with someone from his past.
212. 7/27/2023
Ridge vows to protect his children; Steffy struggles with Finn's secret; Hope informs Ridge about her divorce and explains the reasoning for it.
213. 7/28/2023
Steffy and Finn's day at the beach takes an unexpected turn; Liam puts everything on the line; Deacon wonders if Sheila thinks Steffy and Finn will forgive her, and tries to rationalize with her.
214. 7/31/2023
Finn makes a shocking confession.
215. 8/1/2023
Wyatt questions Steffy's reaction.
216. 8/2/2023
Steffy's worst fear comes true.
217. 8/3/2023
Liam refuses to back down.
218. 8/4/2023
Li's unwavering loyalty is in jeopardy.
219. 8/7/2023
Liam reminds Finn that there are consequences for his actions.
220. 8/8/2023
Ridge learns the truth about what happened at Sheila's hearing.
221. 8/9/2023
Ridge's anger at Sheila reaches a boiling point.
222. 8/10/2023
Brooke and Hope have different visions of the future.
223. 8/11/2023
Hope admits to R.J. the reason her marriage fell apart.
224. 8/14/2023
Finn continues to fight for his priority, which is his family; Ridge comes to a decision and chooses a side.
225. 8/15/2023
Taylor makes her opinion known to everyone around her; Finn finds himself in a difficult spot and turns to RJ for help.
226. 8/16/2023
Ridge and Brooke discuss what the future holds; Steffy gets caught in the middle of it all.
227. 8/17/2023
A gathering unites everyone in celebration; Eric and Ridge venture into a new collaborative endeavour.
228. 8/18/2023
Hope and Liam openly discuss the current state of their relationship. They share their thoughts and concerns, seeking to understand each other's perspectives and find a way forward together.
229. 8/21/2023
Liam makes an impassioned plea; Steffy demands answers; Thomas keeps a secret.
230. 8/22/2023
Ridge questions Thomas about Hope; RJ chooses an alliance; Hope and Liam make a unified decision; and Thomas insists that he is a changed man.
231. 8/23/2023
Thomas puts his feelings aside for the woman he loves; Steffy is stunned by Liam's admission.
232. 8/24/2023
Eric and Ridge have a misunderstanding when Ridge's suggestion gets an unexpected response; Finn sees Steffy for the first time since Kelly's rescue.
233. 8/25/2023
Eric protects his legacy and demands respect; Steffy's reasons for moving out remain unchanged; and Steffy and Finn profess their love.
234. 8/28/2023
Thomas makes an unexpected move.
235. 8/29/2023
Hope becomes conflicted by Thomas's revelation.
236. 8/30/2023
Steffy and Finn's love shiness through as they struggle to heal their fractured relationship.
237. 8/31/2023
Finn angrily confronts Liam, making a bold accusation.
238. 9/1/2023
Liam forewarns Ridge that no one is safe as long as Sheila is free.
239. 9/5/2023
R.J. quietly scopes out the situation at Forrester about Eric.
240. 9/6/2023
Finn attempts to intervene as Sheila and Steffy battle.
241. 9/7/2023
Liam makes a vow to Wyatt about Steffy.
242. 9/8/2023
Ridge and R.J. argue about Eric's place in the company.
243. 9/11/2023
Eric's revelation blindsides Brooke.
244. 9/12/2023
Brooke delivers a message from Eric to Ridge.
245. 9/13/2023
Ridge worries about Eric's end-game.
246. 9/14/2023
Hope makes her intentions clear before seducing Thomas.
247. 9/15/2023
Hope and Thomas give into their desire.
248. 9/18/2023
Eric takes a stand when Carter voices reservations.
249. 9/19/2023
Douglas makes a heartfelt plea to Hope.
250. 9/20/2023
Thomas is moved by Douglas’s desire for their family to be reunited.