Truths and Lies

Disclaimer: I do not own The Bold and the Beautiful, I just like to play with the characters...

A/N: Sorry it has taken so long to get this chapter out, I have had a case of writer's block and life is crap, but I hope you enjoy...

Chapter 6

LAX

"I am sorry ma'am, I don't have any direct flights to Aspen until tomorrow morning. I can get you on a flight to Salt Lake in two hours, that has a five hour layover though." The lady at the ticket counter explains to an upset Hope,

"That is not going to work. I need to get to Aspen and I need to get there now." she all but yells back.

"As I said, that is the best I can do. Now if that isn't good enough, I have a line of people to help." The ticket lady calmly explains.

"Fine, if that is all I can do, book me." she says, handing the woman her credit card. Once she has the ticket she walks away. As she sits, waiting for her flight, she opens her purse and takes out the small compact, opens it, and takes two little white pills.

Aspen

"Do you want to come with me to see Dr. Meade. I know I took four home pregnancy tests, but I just want it confirmed." Steffy asks Liam, who is sitting next to her on the couch.

"Of course I do, I want to be there every step of the..." he is cut off by the ringing of his phone. Looking down, he sees that it is his dad calling. He hits the red icon to send the call to voice mail before turning off the phone. He then grabs Steffy's and does the same thing. "You know this isn't going to be easy to explain to..." Liam says, not wanting to broach the subject of the young blond woman.

"I know, we will figure it out together. However, it is time to leave for my appointment." She reminds him, ending the conversation about his fiance. He grabs the keys and leads Steffy out the door to the car.

Forrester Creations – Steffy's Office

"What do you mean more happened dad?" Thomas asks his father.

"Ummmm..." Ridge says, having realized that he probably shouldn't have said anything.

"Ridge? You know?" Taylor asks he ex-husband.

"Apparently they slept together..." he says, then realizes what his ex-wife said. "What do you mean? You know?" Ridge looks at his ex-wife in confusion and Thomas just throws his hands up in the air.

"Am I the last one to know everything?" the young man says in annoyance.

"Liam asked me come meet him at his office the other day because he was unsure of what to do about Hope and Steffy and since he knows my past with you and Brooke..." he says, looking over at Taylor.

"So he went to the one person that knows what he is going through, down to the families," Thomas says, frustration lacing his voice. "I can't do this." he says before leaving his parents alone.

"He really is a mess over this Doc." he says.

"I can only imagine what he is going through. I know he loves both Steffy and Hope, but he really needs to make a decision, and soon."

"I think he might have made his choice, last I heard, he was headed up to Aspen on the Spencer jet." the brunette beauty informs the man in front of her.

Aspen

"What are we going to do Liam? I love you with all of my heart, but baby or no baby, I will not play second fiddle to a Logan, like my mom did." Steffy says, conviction in her voice.

Steffy... " Liam is cut off by the door opening.

"Hi Steffy, hi Liam." Dr. Meade says as he enters the room. "We have your test results, you are indeed pregnant." he says to them. The pair turn to look at each other, unsure of how to react. A small smile flashes on Liam's face, which makes Steffy smile also. They turn to look at Dr. Meade, who has started talking again. "Now Steffy, I am sure I don't need to tell you, but be careful, especially on the slopes." he says as he winks at her before walking out the door.

"Can you believe it?" Liam says, wonder in his voice. "A baby..."

LAX

"Aunt Katie..." Hope says as she hears a noise and then Bill saying, "Katie, baby, wake up sweetheart." before the line cuts off.

"Hope..." the young blonde hears from behind her. She turns around to see her sister, Bridgett standing there with her son, Logan.

"I didn't know you were coming for a visit."

"Actually the plan is for me to move back home." the older Logan daughter replies. "But where are you going?"

"To Aspen, where Liam is with her." Hope says as she flips her bangs.

"Do you even know why he is there? Maybe it has to do with the annulment papers?" she says, a note of hope in her voice.

"I don't think so. I heard him call her love." she replies, anger in her voice.

"I don't know what to tell you. I am sorry." Bridgett says.

"I am going out there to get him. I will not let her have Liam. We are destined to be together, just like mom and Ridge."

"Well, I really should get going. Logan and I had a long flight and I want to get him to bed for a nap." she says as she switches her son to her other side.

"Okay. I will see you when I get back then. I love you." Hope says as she hugs her sister and nephew. Bridgett then walks away, a frown on her face. She pulls her phone out of her bag and dials.

"Mom, I am worried abut Hope. I just ran into her at the airport, she seemed off to me." Bridget says, holding her cell phone to her ear.

"What do you mean you saw your sister at the airport?" Brooke asks, worry in her voice.

"Apparently, Liam is in Aspen with Steffy and Hope is going out there to get him back I guess That is what she said at least."

"Oh no. I should have known that Steffy was going to pull something, I just never thought that Liam would fall for it."
"I don't know mom, according to Hope she heard him call Steffy love." she replies.

"Well, why don't you come home and we can try to figure out what is going on." comes the voice of the older Logan woman.

"Okay, we will see you shortly. I love you mom." Bridgett says before hitting the red button to end the call. "I really don't know what to do." she says to herself as she walks off.

Hospital in LA

"It was a panic attack, you will be fine. But you really do need to avoid stress Mrs. Spencer, it isn't good for the baby." The doctor tells Katie as she lies in the hospital bed, Bill standing by her side.

"Are you sure my wife and baby are okay?" Bill asks, worry in his voice.

"Yes, they are both fine. I do suggest going home and relaxing." He replies before leaving the couple alone in the room.

"You really did scare me honey." he says as he gently caresses her face.

"I know. I am sorry." She replies.

"You know this means that I don't want you involved in this mess with your niece." he tells her.

"Bill, I am worried about Hope. She sounded off when I answered the call."

"Like I said, I don't want you involved in this, you are supposed to avoid stress and that is all that this will cause you."