The Bold and the Beautiful CAST - Hope Logan

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Wednesday, December 24 2008: Basketball Shoes and a Ring!

Everyone in the Forrester living room looks up at Phoebe's star on top of the tree. Taylor says this is where she belongs - where else would she be? Brooke and Taylor speak to Hope, explaining how they will remember Phoebe in their hearts. Taylor says enough crying - Phoebe loved to make popcorn and bake cookies, so that's what they'll do. Taylor says the holiday traditions are what bond them all and will get her through this. They all gather around to pop corn around the fire. Thorne hangs back and watches Eric interact with the children. Stephanie comes over to him and notes that Eric is the biggest kid in the room. Thorne tells his mother that Eric loves her - no matter what happens. Ridge stands to make a speech before they eat. He says he sees Phoebe, and the memory of others they have lost, all around there, and that he's grateful for all of the family gathered there. This time it's Rick who hangs back awkwardly.

Inside the Forrester house, Bridget finishes reading to the kids and Taylor brings out the stockings for the children to hang. Brooke catches Rick's eye and he smiles briefly at her. Steffy is melancholy as she hangs her stocking up. Taylor takes out Phoebe's stocking - the last one in the box - and Ridge embraces her as she grimaces in pain. She puts it back in and Ridge holds her again.

Inside, Taylor thanks Stephanie for being her rock. They embrace. Taylor turns and says she thanks God for this whole family. She says this is what Phoebe would want - for them to be celebrating their family. She says for the first time since she lost Phoebe, she's feeling joy instead of pain. "Merry Christmas to all of you." With that, Eric heads back to the piano and they all join in a rousing rendition of "Joy To the World!"

Tuesday, December 23 2008: Our Star Will Shine Forever

Thorne asks Eric if it was Donna he was speaking to on the phone. Eric confirms that it was, and Thorne apologizes, asking when Eric will tell Stephanie. Eric says after Christmas. They watch as a star is placed on the tree that Hope made for Phoebe. Suddenly, Eric notices that Rick has come in with gifts for the kids. Eric wants him to stay and hand them out himself. As he hesitates, Steffy notices him and becomes angry that he's there. Bridget tells her that the lab results showed that Phoebe was attacking Rick while they were driving and that's why the car went off the road! Stephanie walks over to Eric and Rick. Eric says Rick is welcome and that is final. When Eric walks away, Stephanie calls Rick a SOB! Brooke is indignant! Outside the door, Ridge tries to get Taylor to come inside, but she won't. Ridge enters and looks at Rick - and sighs. They all gather around the piano and sing carols. Taylor slowly comes inside and joins in, embracing Thomas and Steffy, then Ridge. He points out the star on the tree to her. A framed photo of Phoebe sits on the piano, and Hope asks Taylor if she likes the star. Taylor tells Hope that it's perfect, and Phoebe is in the stars, and in this room, she's everywhere. "Merry Christmas, Phoebe."