When Brooke asks Steffy what she can do to get back into her good graces, she is told that she can take a leave of absence from Forrester Creations. Bitter from being fired by Bill, Liam offers Ridge assistance with the lawsuit against Spencer Publications. Liam hints to Ridge that he is interested in Hope and asks for permission to date her. Ridge warns Liam that he doesn’t want him anywhere near his family. Steffy recruits Marcus to help her to get rid of Brooke by showing Ridge an additional reason to fire her.