Now or Never: A Steffy & Liam Love Story

A/N: So this is my 3rd attempt at a Steam fanfic, the other 2 died out because either school got in the way or I had writers block but I am really determined and inspired so I'll try my best to update at least once a week, depending on how crazy my schedule goes. With that being said, this is a Steam fanfic and I'm really going to try and do the character's justice but please note that Hope may not be seen in the best light or any of the Logan's for that matter.

The story starts off the period after Steffy finds Liam making out with Hope in the FC dressing room. I am going to take the show's route of making Steffy feel empowered as a mom and a woman, however I really wanted Steffy to make Liam and Hope pay (cause I'm petty like that) and also later on possibly give her a new love interest that will change the course of everything.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters; they all belong to Bold and the Beautiful and CBS.

Forrester Creations: CEO Office

Steffy has called a staff meeting and has just informed everyone that FC is now once again a fully family owned business and that she will be coming back to work and is focused on herself and her daughter inadvertly letting everyone know that she and Liam and no longer a couple, shocking everyone except Ridge, Hope and Brooke.

Eric: Sweetheart what is going on? You and Liam are a family?

Steffy: Not any longer Granddad, Liam destroyed our love and any chance we had for a family.

Katie: I don't mean to pry but what happened?

Steffy: I'd rather not get into it at the moment but I promise everything will come to light pretty soon.

Ridge: Ok I think that's enough for today, I would like to talk to my daughter alone.

[Everyone exits]

Steffy: I want to get started on the Intimates Line I have so many cool ideas I want to run by you…What? Why're you looking at me like that?

Ridge: I am just happy I have my daughter back, for a moment there I thought I lost you to Spencer.

Steffy: Oh dad, you'll never lose me. Look for a moment there I thought that Bill was my only option but I heard you and I looked at Kelly and I realized that she deserves much more than that and that the two of us are enough. I wanna show my daughter that you don't need a man to live a beautiful successful life.

Ridge: Spoken like the strong beautiful daughter I love. How about you and Kelly come over for dinner tonight?

Steffy: Yeah me and Hope, in the same room with food…I love you Dad but I don't think it's a good idea.

Ridge: I know it may be too soon but we're piecing the family back together right, you know what just promise me you'll think about it.

Steffy: I will I promise.

Pam: Uh sorry but Ridge you have that conference call in 5mins.

Ridge: Oh yes thank you Pam I'll be right there, will you be okay?

Steffy: Dad!

Ridge: Of course you will, love you.

After Steffy and Ridge's chat Steffy stares at a picture of her, Kelly and Liam in hospital after Kelly was born then flashes to Liam proposing and then to Liam making out with Hope, her thoughts her disrupted by Liam looking for Hope in the office.

Liam: Hope you in he-

Steffy: You should probably check downstairs in the dressing room.

Liam: Hi…I didn't realize that you were coming back to work.

Steffy: Yeah I came back today.

Liam: I thought you'd be on some exotic island with my Dad-

Steffy: No I have a daughter to take care of and if you're wondering, no I didn't marry Bill, he and I are not together.

Liam (smiling): Wait what? That's the best news I've heard in a while actually.

Steffy: I couldn't do that to me or to Bill, it wasn't fair; a loveless marriage isn't fair at least from my side.

Liam: I'm so relieved, the thought of my father being a daily presence in Kelly's life scared the living daylights out of me but now that's not happening, Kelly will have a normal and fulfilled life.

Steffy: Of course she will. I am going to make sure of it because she is my number one priority which is why I am back at FC. I am putting myself and Kelly first.

Liam: What does that mean?

Steffy: It means that I am focused on being a single working mom. When I said that we are over Liam, I meant that. We were over the minute you put your hands all over Hope while I was at home taking care of Kelly.

Liam: Steffy I'm confused-

Steffy: When are you not confused Liam! You know I actually thought after Kelly's birth that you would've grown up just a bit but ever since you found out Hope was pregnant , we went right back to where we were 5 years ago, you being caught between two women. I lived that life already and I am not putting our daughter through all that messiness. I am a mom now and my job is to first and foremost ensure that Kelly's needs are met and that she is happy so if you want to be with Hope…do it, nothing's stopping you now. It was great while it lasted but Liam I'm not doing this anymore, too much is at stake.

Steffy leaves Liam in utter shock, confusion and heartbreak but before Liam can process Steffy dumping him, Hope walks in.

Hope: Hey, Liam are you okay?

Liam: Uh no but I will be.

Hope: I'm guessing you spoke to Steffy, what happened?

Liam: She uhm, she told me about her and my Dad.

Hope: About her calling off the wedding?

Liam: Yeah and ending their "relationship" but that isn't the only relationship she's ended.

Hope: Oh Liam, I know it hurts right now but I'm here and so is our baby. It's going to be okay and pretty soon you'll be holding our little boy or girl in your arms and we can be the family we've always dreamed of.

Liam: Hope I-

Hope: Look I know, it's too soon and I don't want to put any pressure on you. I just want to remind you that the grass is greener on the other side. With that being said, we're having a family dinner tonight just myself, mom and Ridge. You should join us?

Liam: Uhm I'm not sure I'm up for company.

Hope: Come on I know it'll make you feel better…I promise.

So there we have it folks I hope you enjoyed the first chapter. I've tried to keep it as parallel to the show as possible but I'm obviously going to add in my own spice. Chap 2 will continue with the dinner and neither Hope or Ridge have revealed that they've invited guests so it will be interesting to see what happens but yeah please drop in your feedback with any thoughts or ideas you might have.

Till next time, stay Bold and Beautiful. S