A/N: I don't own any of the characters, I am just playing with them. Hope you enjoy the story... Also, I am going on vacation soon, so it might take me longer to update.

Chapter 11

Previously on Secret Rendezvous: We learned more about young Phoebe's parents (Have you figured out who her mom is?)

Hospital: Family Room

"Give them time, because of your selfishness and stupidity they have lost time with her. I am sure they won't cut you out of her life like you did." Thomas says, contempt heavy in his voice.

Steffy comes back into the room, looking for Hope. When she spots her she says, "My daughter is asking for you. Do not try to confuse her more than she is right now. You will have access her, as Liam and I see fit and you can be aunt Hope, I am her mother." the blonde just nods her head in resignation and heads to the girls room.

"This isn't like Hope." Brooke says as she leans into Ridge.

"Sounds like she is jealous of Steffy. And that is no excuse, she has hurt so many people." Thomas says, looking on, trying not to watch the couple.

"Maybe everyone can get tested to see if they can give donate blood to Phoebe?" Steffy says, changing the subject. They already knew Hope, Finn, and Liam weren't a match, but maybe one of the others there would be. They all nodded that they would.

"I'll call for nurse Kimberly." Finn says, his eyes pleading with Steffy, who ignores him and looks at her brother.

"Thank you Finn. The sooner the better please?" the beauty says, wanting to get back in the room with her daughter and away from her husband. She still couldn't believe what he had done, to have the paternity test results tampered with, thinking of it made her sick to her stomach. The door opens and in walks the nurse, lab kit in hand. She takes swabs from Thomas, Ridge, Brooke, and Steffy.

"We should have an answer in a couple of hours, Dr. Finnegan put a rush on these." the nurse says and leaves the room. Steffy leaves at the same time, after sending small smiles of thanks.

Secret Place Somewhere: Rome

"Hello Ridge, what's going on?" she asks her ex-husband.

"I thought I should update you on things here in LA. Or you can come home? I think our children need you." the man says looking at Thomas.

"I can try to book a flight for tonight or tomorrow? I think I have something to share with you when I get there." the brunette says back, looking pointedly at her daughter.

"Okay Doc, see you soon." he says and hits the end call area on his phone.

"Mom, I can't go back, you know how mad everyone will be, I know they were hurt when I supposedly died, but after seeing that shooting, I couldn't do anything else." Phoebe says to Taylor.

"You better hope your sister doesn't get a blood test on her and little Phoebe, because then everyone will know that that little girl is very closely related to Steffy." Taylor says.

"I know, but I don't know what to do. I am sure by now they have drawn blood. Maybe I should have stayed and let that guy kill me for real. I was stupid to give her to Steffy. I should have thought about what would happen if anything happened to my baby." Phoebe says to her mom.

"I don't want you to ever say that again. They will be over joyed you are home after the shock wears off and they hear why." the older woman says, setting her cell phone down on the side table.

"I guess I should go pack. I am only bringing a carry-on, I don't plan on being there long. My life is here in Rome mom." she says and walks away.

Taylor grabs her daughter's lap top to book the flights out. When she is done, she calls out, "I will be back in a little bit, I need to pack too." she says and walks out of the flat her daughter lives in.

Hospital: Phoebe's room

"I am so sorry sweetie, but what she says is true. I still love you with all of my heart, but I am your Auntie and not your mommy. I will be there for you as much as I can." the older blonde woman says, sadness evident all over her face and in her voice.

Steffy walks into the room, a smile on her face for her daughter, ignoring Hope as she walks to the side of the bed that Liam is on.

"I should probably go." the blonde says, tears in her eyes at the thought of walking away from the small girl, but she walks out of the room without a glance back. Steffy, watching her nemesis leave the room she notices the lack of affection given to the child. She looks back at Phoebe and sees the tears in her eyes, watching the back of the woman that had been her mom until just minutes ago.

"I'll be right back." she says, looking at Liam and notices that he saw the same thing she had.

Hospital: Corridor Outside Of The Hospital Room

"Hope?" Steffy says to the other woman, noticing that she had stopped right outside the room. The blonde slowly turns around a minute later and the brunette can tell that she had been crying.

"What do you want Steffy?" she says, anger and pain written all over her face.

"That really hurt Phoebe that you just walked out that way. I understand, but she doesn't. Please go back in there and ease her hurt. You know you will be the only one that can. At least after you go to walk away from her, look back once so she doesn't think you don't love her." Steffy says.

"Please just give me a minute. You have no idea how much this hurts." Hope replies.

"Actually, I do. I know from when you snatched her right from my arms when everyone thought she was Beth. And to top it off, you wouldn't even let me visit with her after you took her. So, yes, I do know the pain you are in. It is why I am letting her see you and keeping you in her life. I know she loves you." the other woman says. "But I will give you a minute to collect yourself."

"Thank you Steffy. I'll be in, in a minute." Hope replies back and turning away from the other woman. Steffy just walks back into the room and gives Liam a look. He nods his head in understanding. He looks down at the little girl a sad smile on his face. Just as he is ready to talk, Hope walks in. He looks over at his ex-wife and gives her a nod in appreciation. She just looks down on the little girl, a smile forming on her lips.

"I'm sorry I walked out like that sweetie. Auntie Hope loves you very much." she says, looking at the small child.

"I thought you didn't love me anymore, now that I am no longer your daughter." little Phoebe says, looking down at the soft pink blanket on the bed where she lay.

"You never have to worry that I don't love you anymore. I will always love you. I raised you for the last few years, you and Douglas are my world." the older blonde replies. "Auntie needs to get your things together for you to move into mommy's house." Hope says, a sad smile on her face.

"Will you come back and visit me tomorrow?" the small child asks.

"If you want me, I will visit you every day." the blonde says.

"Thank you mommy, I mean aunt Hope. " She says, giving a slide glance at Steffy to see if she is in trouble, her new mommy had a smile as bright as the sun. She looked back to Hope and smiled.

Hospital: Family Room

Brooke looks over at Ridge, concern written all over her face. "It makes more sense about Hope going after Finn now." she says, not thinking

"What do you mean?"Thomas yelps.

"What do you mean Logan?" Ridge also yelps at the same time as his son.

"Well..." she hesitates.

"Out with it Logan." the older man pushes.

"Well, she came to me yesterday and asked for lingerie. Even though she said it was for Finn, I didn't think anything of it." Brooke replies

"You thought it was okay for your daughter to go after my daughter's husband? Really?" Ridge says with disgust.

"I thought it was only fair since she kept trying to take Liam from my daughter. I had no clue they had a past though." the woman says. Both Ridge and Thomas look at the older woman in disgust.

"That doesn't make it right Brooke." the older man says, making the woman's eyes pop open in surprise that he called her by her first name and not her last like he always did.

"It's also not the same. That is my sister's marriage you were out to destroy, Hope and Liam weren't married when Steffy would flirt with Liam. Yes, she did set out to take him from Hope, but she never went after him when Hope and he were married." Thomas says, anger in his voice.

"It's still the same! They were in a committed relationship when your sister went after Liam!" she exclaims.

"It is, but isn't the same. There also weren't any children involved back then and my daughter has grown up a lot." Ridge says angrily. Thomas walks out so the pair could talk and his dad could really lay into the whore. As he closes the door you can sere a smirk on his face as he hears his dad start to say something.

A/N: Again, I am going on vacation and won't be able to update until I get back. Reviews are always welcome.