At Deacon's place, Hope still struggled to believe what she was seeing, but Finn and Deacon assured her that it was true: Sheila was back and had actually never left them. Sheila described the period in her life with Sugar as a desperate era. Sheila said she wasn't justifying what she'd done, but Sugar had been a tortured soul even before that.
Finn said Sugar had chained Sheila up and wanted to hurt Steffy and frame Sheila. Deacon stated that Sheila was a changed woman, worthy of his and Finn's love, and it would mean the world to Deacon if Hope could start to accept it. Finn concurred.
Sheila was amazed that Finn believed in her. Taking her hand, Finn said he'd seen her work, and she'd proven it to him. She replied that all she'd wanted was to feel wanted, accepted, and loved. She'd failed her whole life, and no one had given her a chance until then. She finally had what she'd searched her entire life for.
Hope remarked that she was proud of Finn and Deacon for rescuing and helping Sheila, but Hope still had concerns. "She was a victim in all this, but are we really so convinced that she's not the same woman capable of murder?" Hope asked. Deacon asserted that Sheila had risked her life to protect Steffy and the kids from Sugar with no manipulation or evil intent. Finn added that Sheila had offered her own life in place of theirs.
Sheila stated that it was okay if Hope didn't believe it. Sheila was sure Hope would see it one day. Sheila was thankful that Finn and Deacon believed it. She asked Deacon if he'd get some fresh air with her. After being chained up, Sheila needed to see daylight and feel the fresh air. As Sheila and Deacon stood to leave, Sheila assured Hope that the men were right, and Sheila thanked Finn for believing in her.
After Sheila and Deacon had gone, Hope asked, "How? How?" Finn told her to warn him if she'd faint again. Hope couldn't imagine how he was feeling. Finn said it had been surreal, and even after learning about Sugar, it had still been hard to believe. Finn realized that things had gotten very complicated. Hope agreed but said she was happy for him. She told him that she wouldn't judge him, and she'd be there if he needed a safe place to share his feelings.
Finn confided that he felt relief and joy because Sheila hadn't tried to harm his wife. He said he had a new chance because the woman who'd given birth to him was alive. It meant a lot to Finn that Sheila had tried to protect his family. He said that it didn't mean that the past no longer mattered or that he'd forgotten what Sheila had done, but people could change and reform.
Hope replied that she'd love to wholeheartedly agree, but she was still struggling with some issues. She conceded that Deacon and Finn could be right. Finn replied that Hope had replaced the pit in his stomach about his wife killing his mother. He'd found hope that there was a way to have Sheila in his life, and he didn't want to lose that opportunity again.
For Finn's sake, Hope hoped Steffy could see his side. Finn admitted that it would be a major mind shift for Steffy, and he wasn't kidding himself. He believed that if Steffy could understand, see the reform, and get how concerned Sheila had been for Steffy, Steffy could be relieved that she hadn't killed Sheila. Finn reasoned that Steffy believed in Thomas, and life was too short. He was determined to have his birth mother in his life. He thanked Hope for listening and understanding. "I need that more than ever," he said. Hope hugged him.
On the rooftop, Sheila was grateful to breathe the fresh air again, thanks to Deacon. Deacon said it was beautiful to watch her enjoy life's simple pleasures. He was certain everyone else would come around about her eventually. He knew it hadn't seemed right that Sheila would go after Steffy, and he wished he'd acted on his instincts sooner. Sheila replied that he'd seen her face, but Deacon said he should have known it hadn't been Sheila, who'd never attack Steffy.
Deacon second-guessed himself for not demanding the police open an investigation. Sheila called him her hero, but he said she'd saved herself with her toe. She joked that everyone had said she'd been crazy for doing it. He was sure she'd keep surprising him. He called her "my wild little hurricane, blowing around, causing trouble." She asked if he liked cleaning up after her. Dropping to one knee, he said he wanted to do it for the rest of his life.
Deacon told Sheila that he hadn't needed anyone until her and her missing toe. He kissed her foot. He stated that he didn't care what anyone thought. He believed in them. He asked her to marry him.
In Eric's office, Carter and Steffy met with Liam, who rushed in late, about a deal with Spencer Publications. Before the meeting started, Liam asked if Finn had called Steffy back. Steffy replied with an irritated gaze. The meeting proceeded, and once it was over, Liam noted that she'd never answered his question. Carter offered to leave, but Steffy said he could stay.
Steffy reported that Deacon would soon stop with the crazy nonsense because Hope would shut him down. Steffy hoped it happened soon because she couldn't take hearing about Sheila's toes anymore. Liam believed that there was a good chance Deacon would listen to Hope.
Carter said that if Hope failed, someone else would try to shut Deacon up about Sheila being alive. Liam remarked that they'd all be laughing about it if Deacon's theory didn't hurt people. As Carter left, he advised them to stay positive.
Steffy asked Liam why they couldn't just forget about the dead Sheila. Steffy started to work herself up about Deacon again, but Liam tried to explain to her that it was a process. Things were phasing out. Liam affirmed that Sheila was gone for good.
Steffy thanked Liam for his support. She said she felt the best she had since before Sheila had shown up at her wedding. Steffy could finally breathe again without looking over her shoulder or hiring guards. She and Finn were finally free of Sheila.
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