“GIVE ME MONEY” – Finn discovers Grace is being blackmailed by her ex-husband

In the heart of Los Angeles, the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the bustling city. The Forrester and Spencer families were gathered at the Forrester mansion, celebrating Liam’s miraculous recovery from a complex surgery. Laughter and joy filled the air, but amidst the festivities, one man stood apart—Dr. John Finn Finnegan. As a physician, Finn was trained to observe, to question, and to analyze. And right now, his instincts were screaming that something was amiss.

Liam’s surgery had been risky, experimental, and fraught with complications. Yet, it had succeeded with an ease that Finn found unsettling. The surgeon, Dr. Grace Buckingham, was being hailed as a hero, but Finn couldn’t shake the feeling that her accolades were undeserved. He had seen too many patients suffer under the knife of overconfident doctors, and he wasn’t about to let his guard down now.

As the evening wore on, Finn excused himself from the celebration, his mind racing with doubts. He decided to return to the hospital under the guise of a routine follow-up. But in truth, he was there to keep an eye on Grace. He watched her from a distance, noting her movements, her expressions, and the way she interacted with her colleagues. Something about her demeanor felt off, as if she were hiding a secret that could unravel at any moment.

Days passed, and Finn’s unease grew. He found himself returning to the hospital more frequently, each time under the pretense of checking on patients. But his true focus remained on Grace. One afternoon, as he passed by her office, he heard her voice through the partially open door. It was low, desperate, and trembling. “Please, Ree,” she pleaded. “I just need a little more time. I didn’t know you were coming here.”

The name “Ree” struck Finn like a bolt of lightning. Reese Buckingham—the disgraced doctor who had stolen Beth from Hope and Liam years ago, plunging their lives into chaos. Finn had thought Reese was behind bars, banished from the medical world forever. But here he was, in the hospital, speaking with Grace as if nothing had happened.

Finn leaned in closer, his heart racing as he listened intently. Grace was begging Reese for mercy, admitting that she owed him money. The pieces began to fall into place. Reese had funded some of Grace’s recent work, and now he was here to collect. “You said if I helped you get reinstated, you’d pay me back,” Reese growled, his voice dripping with menace. “I kept my end of the deal. Don’t make me ruin this for you.”

Stunned, Finn backed away slowly, his mind racing. Not only was Grace indebted to one of the most notorious figures in recent B&B history, but it was becoming increasingly clear that Liam’s surgery might have been part of a larger, darker scheme. Had Reese manipulated the results? Had Grace performed an unethical procedure under duress? The implications were staggering.

Conflicted but resolute, Finn returned home that night, a storm of thoughts swirling in his mind. He found himself sitting across from Steffy, his wife, who sensed that something was troubling him. “If this was a scam,” he said, his voice low, “then Liam’s life might still be in danger.” He hesitated, choosing not to reveal what he had overheard. Instead, he resolved to gather more evidence before confronting Grace.

Steffy noticed the shift in Finn’s demeanor. “What are you not telling me?” she pressed, concern etched on her face. “If this is about Grace, we deserve to know.” Finn’s silence spoke volumes, and he could see the worry in her eyes. He knew he had to act, but the stakes were higher than ever. If Reese was truly back and involved in hospital affairs, the safety of every patient could be at risk.

The following days were a blur of tension and uncertainty. Finn continued to observe Grace, piecing together the fragments of her life. He discovered that she had been under immense pressure, not just from Reese but also from her own ambitions. The desire to prove herself as a capable surgeon had clouded her judgment, leading her down a dangerous path.

As Finn prepared to confront Grace, he felt a mix of anger and sympathy. He understood the desperation that could drive someone to make unethical choices, but he also knew that lives were at stake. He had to find a way to expose the truth without putting anyone in further danger.

One evening, Finn decided to confront Grace directly. He found her in the hospital, her face pale and drawn. “We need to talk,” he said, his voice steady but firm. Grace looked up, her eyes wide with fear. “Finn, I—”

“Don’t,” he interrupted. “I know about Reese. I heard you talking to him.” The color drained from Grace’s face, and Finn could see the panic rising within her. “You don’t understand,” she stammered. “I was trying to help him. I thought if I could just get reinstated, everything would be fine.”

“Fine?” Finn echoed incredulously. “You put Liam’s life at risk! You were blackmailed into performing that surgery, weren’t you?” Grace’s silence was all the confirmation he needed. “You have to come clean, Grace. If you don’t, this will only get worse.”

Tears filled Grace’s eyes as she realized the gravity of her situation. “I didn’t want to be in this position,” she confessed, her voice breaking. “I thought I could handle it, but Reese is dangerous. He won’t stop until he gets what he wants.”

Finn’s heart ached for her, but he knew that the truth had to come out. “We need to go to the authorities,” he said firmly. “You have to tell them everything. It’s the only way to protect yourself and everyone else.”

As they stood in the dimly lit hospital corridor, Finn felt the weight of the world on his shoulders. He knew that exposing Grace’s involvement would have repercussions, but it was a risk he was willing to take. The safety of patients and the integrity of the medical profession were at stake.

Together, they made their way to the hospital administration, where Finn urged Grace to come clean about her dealings with Reese. The truth spilled out, and as Grace recounted her story, Finn felt a sense of relief wash over him. It was a long road ahead, but they were finally taking the first step toward justice.

In the days that followed, the fallout from Grace’s confession rippled through the hospital and the Forrester and Spencer families. Reese was apprehended, and the truth about Liam’s surgery was revealed. While the road to recovery would be long and fraught with challenges, Finn knew that they had faced the darkness together.

As he stood by Steffy’s side, watching the sun rise over the city, Finn felt a renewed sense of purpose. They had weathered the storm, and though the shadows of deceit still lingered, they were ready to face whatever came next—together.