Witnessing a tender moment between Liam and Steffy, Ivy begins to wonder if she and Liam still have a future. Steffy tells Ridge that she is optimistic about a reunion with Liam. Maya thanks Rick for his support after her mother was unable to reach out to her. Resentful that Steffy and Maya are the face of the new line and company, Alexandria has a meltdown in a Forrester Creations staff meeting. Maya, Caroline and Steffy defend the California Freedom-collection as the epitome of the American dream and femininity. Ridge, who tries to calm down his niece, is chided by Aly for backing the collection as in her view it damages Forrester Creations reputation. Once home, Aly becomes remorseful as she looks at a collection of Hope for the Future-memorabilia and remembers the pride that she used to feel while working with her family. Darla's vision appears once more and encourages Alexandria to put an end to this!
—Torsten B. Tomaschek