2009 July Recaps

[DivaStephanie]

Wednesday, 01

Bridget and Owen run into each other in Hawaii, as Brooke ends things with Ridge.


Ridge won’t accept that it’s over between him and Brooke, but she can’t get past the fact that he was unfaithful to her. Taylor tries to justify what happened and Ridge asks her to let them work it out by themselves. Taylor goes upstairs and Brooke says she is glad he told her about Taylor, but it doesn’t make the betrayal any less. She thinks they are falling apart and Ridge reminds her it’s because of Rick’s involvement in Phoebe’s death. Brooke thinks it’s also about Taylor, but he insists he is in love with her. She tells him what he has with Taylor is beautiful and lovely, but what he has with her is tainted. She understands why he hates her son, but that means he can’t love her unconditionally because Rick is a part of her. Ridge doesn’t want it to end between them, but Brooke says they just keep hurting each other. They agree they will never stop loving each other and Brooke assures him he will spend lots of time with RJ, but he needs to spend time with Taylor right now because she can bring him peace. Taylor returns and Brooke tells them she thinks they need to be together right now. She tells Taylor to love and appreciate Ridge and give him everything that she can’t. She turns to Ridge and tells him she wants him to heal and for his grief to end. She asks Taylor to take care of Ridge and then says goodbye to Ridge. She leaves the house and crumbles to the ground in tears.


In Hawaii, Nick and Bridget layout in the sun listening to their iPods, which she thinks is preferable to golfing. Nick texts his mother wondering where she is and Bridget wonders which one of them is the parent and which one is the child.


Next door, Jackie tells Owen there is no rush for them to get married, but he wants to do it in paradise. Jackie asks after his family and wonders if this is even his first wedding. He says her family won’t be there either and assures her this will be his first trip down the aisle. Jackie gets Nick’s text and responds that she is taking a vacation.

Nick wants to go golfing, but Bridget decides to go jogging instead. Bridget kisses Nick and then thinks she sees Owen next door, but blows it off.


Stephanie tells Felicia and Thorne that Ridge slept with Taylor and Brooke found out. Thorne and Felicia are stunned and think they will never survive this and Stephanie agrees.


Owen introduces Jackie to a surf instructor and she goes off with him. As Owen watches Jackie in the water with her instructor, Bridget runs by on the beach. They are shocked to see each other and a horrified Bridget assumes they followed them there. Owen assures her it’s a coincidence and Bridget demands he not let Nick find out they are in Hawaii.

Bridget returns to her room and finds Nick who is done golfing and wants to hit the beach. Bridget panics and suggests they order food and watch a movie. Nick thinks they can do that in L.A., but Bridget insists and goes to take a shower. Nick looks at the menu on their balcony and sees something on the beach and gets angry. Bridget comes out and he shows her a boat that looks just like the Marlin. She’s relieved he’s upset about that instead of Owen, but then spots him and Jackie on their own balcony. Bridget distracts Nick with a kiss, as Owen does the same with Jackie as he brings her back in their room.

[DivaStephanie]

Thursday, July 02

Stephanie consoles Brooke, Thomas asks Ridge to come home, Owen begs Jackie to marry him in Hawaii and Bridget does her best to distract Nick.


Steffy and Thomas are at Taylor’s to take the last of Stephanie’s boxes over to Pam’s place, where she is moving. Ridge learns the kids know about him and Brooke and Thomas asks his father to come home. Ridge says he’ll think about it.


Stephanie goes to Brooke’s house and thanks her for what she did and for loving her son. She didn’t know Brooke could be so unselfish and Brooke tells her she doesn’t need her consolation or her shoulder to cry on. Stephanie empathizes with what Brooke is going through and Brooke says she’s not really angry, she just doesn’t know what else to say. She does know she has to hold it together for her kids, but she can’t hold on to the past, because it’s filled with Ridge and she can’t think about the future, because it’s unclear. Stephanie thinks in time she will find someone else, but Brooke thinks that part of her life is over. Stephanie assures her she will be all right and suggests she start the day fresh with a shower, makeup and a pretty dress. Brooke agrees and sadly walks upstairs. Stephanie thinks to herself that Brooke really did love Ridge and she can’t believe that after how hard she fought to get Brooke out of their lives, she feels sad for her.


Owen sees Nick and Jackie dining mere tables away from each other and runs over to his fiancée to distract her from seeing Nick. Bridget walks in and sees Owen and Jackie and goes over to Nick. They talk about how loud their neighbors were last night, as Owen wonders why Jackie won’t marry him there. Jackie agrees to go somewhere else to talk and they leave, as Bridget tells Nick to go back to their room to check in with the office and she’ll order them breakfast.


Owen talks to Chaika, the concierge, and Bridget asks Owen why he’s still there. He says he will do his best to keep Jackie in their room until they leave and Bridget will do the same with Nick. She asks him to keep the bed away from the wall and Owen smirks, saying he’ll do his best.


Nick talks to Clarke on the phone who tells him they hacked into Owen’s email to try and find out where he went on vacation.


Owen finds Jackie enjoying a drink out in the sun and he again pressures her to marry him right now. He tells her he’s already taken care of everything and all he has to do is say yes. She tells him she’s not backing away from marrying him, but she doesn’t understand his need to rush into it. Owen doesn’t think there is any other way because Nick will try to make sure it doesn’t happen. Jackie admits she hasn’t done a good job of keeping Nick at bay, but promises to be better about it in the future. Owen thinks Nick treats him like trash because he can. He tells her if she wants him to be more, than she needs to give him a place in her life where Nick can’t touch them. He doesn’t want to lose her and implores her to marry him now.

After the kids have left the room, Taylor tells Ridge he doesn’t have to do anything for her or their children. Ridge tells Taylor it’s not good for him to be around people right now. He can’t believe he cheated on Brooke and Taylor says what Brooke did showed a lot of compassion. Ridge says he will always love her. Ridge needs to go and Taylor says taking care of himself is the most important thing right now. She shares some of his pain, but can’t share all of it and wishes she could take it away.


Bridget goes back to the room and finds Nick who has already finished eating breakfast. He tells his bride he talked to Clarke and he’s upset thinking about where Owen and Jackie might be. He wants to go to the pool and cool down, but Bridget stops him by seducing him.

[DivaStephanie]

Friday, July 03

Owen and Jackie are married, as Nick finds out they are in Hawaii, Ridge goes back to Taylor and Stephanie has words of wisdom for Brooke.

Owen tells Jackie everything is arranged for their wedding and she wonders if he’s sure about this. Owen confirms and Jackie asks, “What are we waiting for?”

In their room, Bridget and Nick talk about the beauty of Hawaii and then have some fun with each other in bed.

At home, Steffy and Thomas come upon Taylor who tells them Brooke thinks she and Ridge should be together, but Taylor isn’t sure that’s what he wants. The kids think Ridge is definitely ready for another commitment.

Stephanie comes to see Ridge in his office and they discuss what Brooke said. Stephanie thinks Taylor can give him the peace he needs and believes he knows that as well. Stephanie knows he loved Brooke, but it’s different with Taylor. She thinks it would be good for him, Taylor and the kids to deal with Phoebe’s death together as a family. She urges him not to waste another second of his life and Ridge says he has to go.


Jackie and Owen head to the beach for their wedding and say their vows, but Jackie panics that they don’t have rings. Owen’s got it covered and pulls them out of his pocket. Owen and Jackie combine two jars of sand to symbolize all that they are, were and want to be. As the sand can never be separated again, neither can their love. They are pronounced husband and wife and Owen kisses his bride.


Rick blames himself for her and Ridge breaking up, but Brooke thinks they can all heal from this now. Rick is sorry and someone rings the doorbell. Rick leaves and Brooke opens the door to Stephanie who is worried that Brooke doesn't think there will be another man in her life because Ridge is it for her, but tells her he has gone back to Taylor. Stephanie never expected Brooke to lose Ridge because of Rick, but life has consequences and her pushing Rick aside for other men for so many years ultimately cost her the love of her life. She takes no pleasure in Brooke’s broken heart, but she understands what she feels. She also understands that Ridge is where he belongs - with Taylor. She says Brooke’s era with Ridge is gone.

As Nick practices his golf swing in their room, Bridget reads a book on Hawaiian culture. She sees a picture of the wedding circle of flowers and recognizes it. Bridget finally tells Nick his mother and Owen are in Hawaii and that she saw Owen looking at a wedding circle of flowers like that one and Nick runs out of the room.


Taylor doesn't want her kids to get their hopes up, as Ridge returns. He says he’d like to come back home if they will have him. Thomas and Steffy are thrilled and Taylor says this is all Phoebe ever wanted and this is for her.


Owen has another surprise for Jackie: he’s going to whisk them off to their own honeymoon cove. He picks her up and puts her in a sand buggy to drive her down the beach, as Nick runs up and yells after them.

[DivaStephanie]

Monday, July 06

Felicia and Thorne quit, Brooke declares that she and Ridge are not over, Owen and Jackie enjoy their wedding night, Nick fumes and Brooke tells Eric she’s taking a leave of absence.


Stephanie urges Brooke to let Ridge enjoy his time with Taylor and to accept her time with him is over. Brooke insists her and Ridge's story isn’t over because he is her past and her future. She knows he loves her, but she also knows he needs some time to heal and she hopes Taylor and their kids can do that for him. She says, “Make no mistake. Ridge and I are not over. We will never be over.” Stephanie doesn’t want him pulled in two directions and Brooke agrees saying she will avoid him at work. She tells Stephanie Ridge will always love her and she is the only woman who has a hold on him. She loves him and their love is eternal.


Owen surprises Jackie with a bed on the beach and they consummate their marriage - twice.


Nick fumes over his mother and Owen’s marriage and Bridget apologizes for not telling him. Nick assures her it’s not her fault and that Owen would have married her no matter what because he is using her. Nick summons the concierge who brings Owen and Jackie’s tab. Nick looks it over and they see the lengthy bar bill. He thinks Owen isolated her, got her loaded and then married her without a prenup.


In his office, Eric worries to Donna about the company as Felicia and Thorne come to talk to him. They tell him he will have their resignations by the end of the day because they are leaving the company. Donna thinks they are emotionally blackmailing Eric and thinks they have to come together for their father. Donna says this is an opportunity to show him how much they love him and appreciate all the opportunities he’s given them. Eric tells them they will not get Stephanie back at Forrester, so if they want to go then they can do it, even though it will break his heart. Felicia says they don’t belong there anymore and Eric tells them as long as he has Ridge, Brooke and Donna he will be fine. After the siblings leave, Donna consoles a distraught Eric.

Nick starts to pack so he can go back to L.A. and call his accountants in order to protect his assets. He thinks he has to stay one step ahead of Owen.


Brooke comes to the office and learns Thorne and Felicia have quit. She tells Eric and Donna that she has to leave the company for a while too and is taking a leave of absence. Eric panics, but she says she’s not quitting and will be back, but doesn’t know when. She tells them she ended things with Ridge and apologizes for leaving him in a lurch. Eric says they’ll manage and asks if Ridge is leaving too. Brooke doesn’t know and tells him to call him at Taylor’s.

After their romp, Owen thinks Nick won’t be happy when he finds out they got married and needs to know that Jackie will defend what they have. He asks her not to break his heart and she thinks that should be her line and they go for round three.


Nick talks to his lawyer on the phone about ending Jackie’s marriage and when he hangs up, he tells Bridget they won’t talk about Jackie anymore. He apologizes for his behavior and says as great as their honeymoon has been, he can’t wait to get started on their life together. He wants to make their last night in Hawaii special and he picks her up and carries her to the bed.

[DivaStephanie]

Tuesday, July 07

Brooke packs her things at Forrester, Donna consoles Eric, Stephanie encourages Taylor, and Ridge and Brooke say another goodbye.


Brooke packs up her stuff from Forrester, as Katie offers support, but wonders if she is acting too emotional. Brooke tells her sister, she can’t see Ridge at the office knowing he has gone back to Taylor. Katie doesn’t think it’s like her to just hand Ridge over to another woman and says Ridge only slept with Taylor because he was drugged up. Brooke points out he took the medication because he can’t forgive Rick and she can’t turn her back on her son. She asks Katie to hold down the fort and for her to do what she can to get Bill to back off Forrester. Katie hates that she’s doing this and makes her promise to come back. Brooke does and Katie leaves.


At Forrester, Ridge tells Thorne and Felicia he has moved back in with Taylor. They offer their support and Ridge thinks the best thing for him is to get the company back on track and he is counting on them for their help. They drop the bomb that they’ve quit and Ridge wonders how Forrester will survive. Eric comes in and hopes his kids will reconsider their resignations after he tells them that Brooke is taking a leave of absence. Ridge is shocked and Eric wonders if Ridge is sure he’s ready to end his relationship with Brooke. Ridge says Rick took too much of a toll and Eric implores him to talk Brooke into staying because the company is in crisis.


Stephanie visits Taylor and they discuss how Ridge came home. After Stephanie pries, Taylor tells her she is waiting for Ridge to initiate sex because she doesn’t want it to happen like it did last time. Taylor worries about Brooke as well, but Stephanie doesn't think she will be a problem. Taylor worries history will repeat itself, but Stephanie says Brooke wanted Ridge to move on with his life. Taylor is concerned for the kids as well because she finally feels like they are healing from Phoebe’s death. Stephanie thinks Ridge wouldn’t come back if he wasn’t ready and if it wasn’t what he wanted. Thorne calls Stephanie and after she hangs up, Stephanie tells Taylor Brooke is taking a leave of absence from Forrester. Taylor and Stephanie are shocked and Stephanie declares that Brooke won’t interfere in her happiness.


As Brooke continues to pack her things, she sees a photo of her and Ridge and recalls her life with him. Ridge walks in and tells her she can’t leave Forrester because she means too much to the company. She knows he spent the night with Taylor last night and he admits he moved back in. She says this is not what she wanted, but he needed to stop hurting. She thinks it was stupid to tell him to go back to Taylor but she can’t abandon her son. She says they are at a crossroads and going in separate directions, but she can’t think about her life without him. Ridge thought they would grow old together and Brooke says it would be easier to walk away if they didn’t love each other. Ridge thinks there’s been too much damage and Brooke agrees they won’t be able to overcome Rick’s involvement in Phoebe’s death. Brooke wants Ridge to have a great life and knows they will always love each other, but they can’t be together. She tells him this is goodbye and starts to leave, but Ridge grabs her in an embrace. Brooke tears herself away and runs out the door.


Donna tries to console Eric, but he’s crushed his kids are leaving him and Bill is circling. Donna thinks it’s her fault and that their love for each other has cost him too much. Eric won’t let her blame herself because he is committed to her and loves her. She vows they will get through this together and no one will take the company from him. He says with her by his side, he can get through anything.

[DivaStephanie]

Wednesday, July 08

Nick continues to worry about Jackie’s marriage to Owen, as Steffy and Thomas plan a surprise for their parents.


Thomas comes in from the pool where he and Steffy are setting up a family barbecue. He tells Taylor things feel like they are getting better now that Ridge is coming back, but Taylor tells him not to get his hopes up that the situation is permanent. Thomas thinks she is what Ridge needs and after tonight, who knows?


At the pool, Steffy tells Ridge the barbecue isn’t quite ready yet and asks about work. Ridge tells her Throne and Felicia are leaving and Brooke is taking a leave of absence. Steffy tries to console her father and says he and Brooke were never going to work after everything that’s happened and they discuss the break up.


At Jackie M, Nick is furious Jackie and Owen’s wedding photos have made it on the cover of a magazine. Bridget looks through the article and then Jackie bursts in the office. Nick asks if Jackie planned to elope or if Owen did it all on his own. She says it was a whim, but Nick accuses Owen of getting her drunk. Owen walks in telling Nick to call him dad. Nick wants to go for Owen’s throat, but the ladies step in between them. Nick wants Owen gone, but Jackie lays a smooch on her new husband in front of him. Nick walks out of the office ordering his mother to follow.


Bridget lays into Owen about marrying Jackie and says she will never believe anything out of his mouth again and understands why Nick wouldn’t either. Owen didn’t want to cause any trouble, he just wanted to marry the woman he loved. He says if Nick didn’t bully him as much as he did, they wouldn’t have felt the need to elope. He vows to be the best husband to Jackie and that he will prove both her and Nick wrong.


In his office, Nick is irate that Jackie didn’t get a prenup and asks if Owen sent the press to cover the wedding. Jackie doesn’t know how the photos were obtained, but assures her exasperated son she is in total control of everything. Nick is worried about her finances, but Jackie says they mean nothing if she doesn’t have anyone to share them with. She doesn’t plan to hand over the keys to the kingdom to Owen, but she is enjoying herself and wants Nick to relax, have fun and be happy for her.


Steffy and Thomas present a romantic setting, complete with a French meal, to their parents. Taylor pulls Thomas aside and tells him they can’t rush a reconciliation between them because it's too soon.


Owen and Jackie canoodle as Jackie tells him what Nick said. Owen tells her Nick is wrong about him because he is under her spell and their marriage is for keeps.


Bridget believes that Jackie and the marriage are the most important things to Owen, but Nick thinks it’s because he is now set for life. Bridget says Jackie isn’t worried about it, so he shouldn’t be either because they have more important things to do. She pushes Nick down on the couch and seduces him.


As Taylor and Thomas talk, Steffy fears they messed up. Ridge assures her she didn’t and Steffy explains having her parents back together is important to them. She likes knowing Ridge is down the hall in the guest room, but she’d rather have him in Taylor’s room. She just wants things back to the way they used to be. Thomas and Taylor walk back over and Ridge asks for a moment alone with Taylor and the kids leave. Taylor says this isn’t what she expected and Ridge knows their kids couldn’t help themselves. He suggests they stay and enjoy the meal, as Steffy and Thomas watch from the bushes. Ridge turns on some music and he and Taylor dance. Steffy tells Thomas, “Our parents are back together. Tonight is a night anything can happen. And it will.”

[DivaStephanie]

Thursday, July 09

Steffy and Thomas’ plan for their parents seems to work, Rick offers to help Brooke, Pam places an order for Donna and Stephanie asks Eric to step down from Forrester.


Ridge and Taylor dance closely by the pool as their kids joyfully watch and then leave. Ridge and Taylor discuss how much his being there means to everyone. Taylor asks if he thinks of the house as his home and Ridge says yes. They sit down to eat and Ridge pours them both a glass of sparkling water. They toast to a beautiful homecoming. Taylor says having him there feels right and she’s never stopped loving him. She says she misses him and grabs his hand. She would give anything to have things back the way they were. She’s not trying to pressure him, but she’s not ready to call it a night either. Ridge says, “Then we won’t.”


Over the phone, Eric invites a banker to look at their new collection tomorrow. After he hangs up, he tells Donna the bank is nervous and so is he. She thinks all he needs is some good reviews and they’ll get a bump in sales. Stephanie and Pam enter the office and Stephanie says it’s time to turn a page. She points out Ridge is all Eric has left and he can restore the company. She thinks Eric should step aside and let Ridge take over. Donna and Pam leave and Eric lashes out at Stephanie. She is just concerned about the company and thinks Ridge has the talent and reputation to restore the company to greatness. She’s afraid if Eric doesn’t step aside, Forrester will fail, but Eric will decide when and if he steps down. Stephanie thinks Ridge and Taylor together can restore dignity to FC and accuses him of being too blinded by Donna to see what’s happening. She says the company is their children’s legacy and it’s time to turn it over to them. Eric says tomorrow will be a new day for FC where they can show the world what they do best. She thinks if it doesn’t turn out the way he has planned in his head, tomorrow could be his last showing.


At Pam’s desk, she and Donna argue and Pam can’t believe Donna is modeling the showstopper. She says she may not be chic, but she is smart and thinks Eric should go and hopefully take all the Logans with him. Donna tries to listen in at Eric's door and then instructs Pam to order her Honey Bear bottles so she and Eric can celebrate tomorrow. The women get snarky with each other and Donna saunters off.


Nick waits impatiently for Bridget in bed. She exits the bathroom in a skimpy leopard print outfit, which Nick balks at because it makes him think of a cougar, which makes him think of his mother. She kisses him and suggests he help her take it off then. As Nick continues to talk about Jackie and Owen, Bridget tells him he can either go on like this, or he can make her happy and make love to her. She goes to the foot of the bed to wait for his decision, but Nick hesitates and she yells, “Nick!”


Rick comes to see Brooke in her bedroom and suggests she stay at Forrester because it’s in her blood, so he’ll go. Brooke declines, saying she can’t be around Ridge. Rick offers to go to Forrester International with Steffy, but Brooke doesn’t think it will help anything. Rick thinks it’s all his fault, but Brooke doesn’t think they can change the fact that Ridge will always blame him for Phoebe’s death. She hopes Taylor can make him happy and she will just spend more time with her kids. She tells Rick even though they can’t be together right now, her and Ridge’s love will never die.

On the phone, Pam orders Donna’s Honey Bear bottles and after learning they recycle them by the gallon, orders ten gallons, which she will pick up first thing in the morning. She hangs up and says to herself, “You want honey Donna? You got honey. I think you are going to find yourself in a very sticky situation.”

Alone, Brooke looks at photos of her and Ridge.


Ridge and Taylor lie on a chaise by the pool and Taylor says she looks at the stars every night because it makes her feel connected to Phoebe. Ridge looks at them too, for guidance from their daughter. Taylor thinks Phoebe knew they needed each other and knows they belong together. Taylor asks him to come home to her and they passionately kiss.

[DivaStephanie]

Friday, July 10

The Forrester Creations fashion show gets underway, as Pam prepares something special for the showstopper.

Everyone mills around preparing last minute details for the FC fashion show.


Bridget and Stephanie discuss watching the fashion show at the Jackie M offices and Stephanie tells a shocked Bridget Ridge has moved in with Taylor.


At the FC offices, Taylor tells Ridge she had a wonderful time last night and is so happy. She finally feels like life can go on. Steffy and Thomas come to the office and they talk about the fashion show. Ridge is thrilled to see his kids happy and carefree. They tell him it’s because of him.

Bill runs into Katie at the fashion show and she hopes he reports the show fairly, but thinks he will undermine Forrester so Eric will sell to him. Bill thinks at some point he will be forced to sell because FC is in a financial crisis. He tells Katie she’s beautiful when she’s angry and she rolls her eyes and walks away.

A banker tells Eric he will be watching the show very carefully, but suggests he close down some of his retail stores, which Eric balks at.


Rocco explains to Pam that when Donna comes out in the showstopper, confetti will fall down on her. Donna walks by and asks if they’ve seen her Honey Bear and she and Pam snipe at each other. After Donna and Rocco walk away, Pam laughs to herself, “You want your Honey Bear? You’ll get your Honey Bear.”

Bill sees Donna who tells him to pay special attention to the showstopper because she will be modeling it. He makes flirtations remarks, but she tells him she and Eric are solid. He tells her failure is unattractive, but she assures him the show will go off without a hitch.

Ridge comes backstage and tells Eric it’s always been the two of them. Eric says it’s more than enough and hugs his son. He tells Ridge that Stephanie wants him to hand the company over to him and Ridge is all for it. Eric says someday and then tells him he has something special planned for the showstopper.


As Clarke, Jackie, Owen, Stephanie, Nick and Bridget gather around at Jackie M, with pizza and refreshments, Nick and Owen exchange words. Nick wonders if Owen’s marriage or job will last longer and tells him he’s going down.


Thomas and Rick cross paths at the fashion show. Thomas tells him the balance of power is shifting, but Rick thinks otherwise. Thomas doesn’t think he and Steffy will last and points out her talking to Marcus. Rick sees them hug and looks less than pleased.

Jarrett talks with Donna and asks her about Eric needing a successful show. Donna says they will show their critics just that and Jarrett thinks Eric’s gotten himself into a situation. Pam walks up and says, “A very sticky situation.”


Eric comes out to the runway to welcome everyone and introduces their new classic line where every woman’s dream turns to gold.

Pam calls Stephanie to tell her not to miss the finale because it will be one sweet moment.


Ridge and Eric note the crowd is loving their collection as the gang at Jackie M realizes how great the designs are. Bridget doesn't think they have to be concerned and that they should let Eric have his day, because soon they will have theirs.


Pam gets in the crawl space above the catwalk with a bucket as Donna prepares to head out in the showstopper. Eric thinks Donna looks beautiful and will knock them dead. Donna heads out on the catwalk and wows the crowd, as Pam dumps a bucket of honey on her that mixes with the confetti falling from above.

[DivaStephanie]

Monday, July 13

Katie tries to spin things for the press, Donna accuses Pam of sabotaging the showstopper, Pam resigns and Eric stands by Donna.


Eric whisks Donna off the catwalk, as Katie tries to do damage control with the press and Bill glibly looks on.

Backstage, Donna is humiliated as everyone tries to console her. Donna realizes she’s been doused in honey and assumes Pam did it.

Stephanie calls Pam and urges her to hide until she gets there.

Thomas, Steffy, Marcus, Rick and Taylor discuss the disaster that occurred and hope Katie can work her magic to spin it in their favor.


As Bill looks on, Katie talks to Jarrett and does her best to talk up the fashion show and minimize Felicia, Thorne and Brooke’s absence. Jarrett runs off to write up the story before someone else does. Bill is impressed with Katie’s PR skills, but says despite that, the show was a complete disaster and FC is now more vulnerable than before.


Donna tells Ridge and Eric she is sure Pam is responsible for the glitter and honey. As she tries to calm down, she goes off to shower. Ridge tells Eric, “Pam strikes again. For God’s sake.”


Stephanie comes to find Pam, who is pleased with her triumph. Donna walks up as Pam laughs while telling Stephanie what she did. Donna lashes out at both sisters, but Stephanie insists she had nothing to do with it. Donna tells Pam she will regret this, but Pam says she will give whoever did it a big fat kiss. Pam continues to play dumb as Donna accuses her of ruining Eric’s moment. As they argue, Eric and Ridge come upon them and Eric demands that Stephanie and Pam meet him in his office.

Katie begs Bill not to post the photos of Donna in his next issue of Eye on Fashion, but he playfully runs off to publish it, as Katie follows him.


Marcus and Taylor talk about second chances and hope, as Rick watches. Thomas walks over and taunts Rick about Marcus being a good guy who everyone likes. He thinks if Steffy keeps spending time with Marcus, she might forget all about him.


In Eric’s office, the banker tells Eric the show was a disaster and the fallout will be devastating for him and the company. He leaves and Eric lashes out at Pam, who pleads innocence. She tells him she would never hurt him or FC, but it’s not Forrester Creations anymore. Eric has had enough of her pranks and is about to fire her, but she hands in her resignation instead, thrilled that she will never have to hear the words Honey Bear ever again.

Katie follows Bill to his office and gets word that Pam was responsible for the ‘mishap’. Bill still plans to run the story focusing on the honey scandal instead of the designs. However, he will give her an opportunity to try and persuade him not to run the story over dinner. Katie agrees, as long as he’s buying and Bill assures her he is.


Stephanie tells Eric and Ridge their line was exquisite, but Eric thinks they were upstaged by Pam. Eric thinks he should have fired her a long time ago, but Stephanie says everything Pam said was right and they argue about Donna ruining Forrester Creations. Donna comes in and agrees with them saying if he wants her to leave, she’ll understand. Eric won’t hear of it and Stephanie leaves. Eric tells Ridge Donna has been through too much today and this conversation must end. Ridge continues, but Eric says he is happy and loves his life, so he doesn’t care how may Bill Spencers there are trying to take over the company. He declares Donna was the inspiration for his line, which everyone said is the best work he has ever done. He asks Ridge to leave and Donna thanks him for standing up for her. He says they are a team and that he needs her. Donna assures him he has her forever and thinks they will make the company shine again. He tells her she inspires him every day and she is touched that she is his inspiration. He has never seen anything as beautiful as she was on stage in the showstopper. She’s never felt more beautiful, but that’s how he always makes her feel. She tells him no matter what, they are in it together.

[DivaStephanie]

Tuesday, July 14

Katie gets to Bill, Ridge is at peace with Taylor and the kids, Donna worries Bill will take advantage of FC and Marcus visits Steffy.


At home, Ridge, Thomas, Steffy and Taylor discuss Pam’s stunt and how they needed a successful show. His kids assure him they will be there for him and Taylor offers her support as well. It means a lot to Ridge to know they are there for him.


In Eric’s office, Donna tells Marcus she doesn’t want to cause any more grief for Eric. Marcus thinks it will all be okay and it’s a good thing that Pam is gone. Donna notices an envelope he’s holding, but Marcus doesn’t want her to see the photos Jake took. She tells him Eric is trying to get the buyers to focus on the designs and not Pam’s antics. Donna worries about Bill as well and how he’ll take advantage of the situation. Donna thinks Marcus must have better things to do than baby-sit her, but although he was thinking about going to see Steffy, he wants to be there. Marcus tells her the photos of her covered in honey aren’t a good look and Donna worries Bill will publish them, but thinks Katie will come through for them.


Over dinner, Katie tries to reconcile the man who took care of her the night she was drunk with the man who is trying to take over FC. Bill says taking over FC is a dream of his, while taking advantage of beautiful women is not. He tells her when he does get FC, he’ll need someone by his side to run it with him. He asks, “How about you Katie?” Katie thinks it’s insane, but Bill tells her he’s not joking. He wants FC, therefore he will have it. He will break Eric and buy the company and will need an ally on the inside to help him make a smooth transition. He thinks she'll help him because she wants something bigger. Katie won't be responsible for destroying a family company, but Bill continues to press her and says she can’t get emotional about business. Katie wonders if he gets emotional about anything, such as his personal life, or does he not have a life outside of business? He says tonight is an example of having a life, but she calls it business. Flirtation ensues and Katie again thanks him for not taking advantage of her the night she was drunk. He tells her it’s not his style and he wouldn’t want her to miss out on the experience. He adds, “When I’m with a woman. I want her to know she’s being made love to.”


Thomas mentions Marcus to Steffy and thinks she should give him a second chance. Ridge and Taylor back Thomas up on the issue, but she defends her situation with Rick. Thomas and Steffy head off to bed and Ridge and Taylor assume they are trying to give them more time alone. Taylor points out they could talk to Steffy about Rick without any drama or screaming. She thinks it finally feels like there is some peace in the family and it’s thanks to him. She feels like all the tragedy is coming to an end and thanks Ridge for coming back and for making her feel alive again. She never wants to go back to living without him.


Ridge and Taylor head upstairs and have sex. Afterwards, Taylor tells him she’s glad he had a place to come home to after the disastrous fashion show. She thinks he seems more at peace and Ridge says he is. Ridge says she’s been good to him and for him, but Taylor isn’t so sure. She thinks he’s the one who is changing lives right now by making the house a home again and making the kids feel like they have a family.


Marcus comes to see Steffy who tells him she’s happy her parents are getting a second chance and wishes Phoebe could be a part of it. Marcus thinks maybe she is and says Ridge and Taylor are proof you should never give up when you know someone is right for you. Steffy wonders even if that person hurt you and Marcus says even then and kisses her cheek.


Bill goes through the photos of Donna and Katie asks Bill not to publish them. He tells her the photo of Donna covered in honey has power and is naughty. He says one of the photos will be the next cover and all she has to do is choose which one it will be – the one of Donna in honey or the one of her in a clean gown. He gets close to her and Katie is obviously affected by his presence and tells him she can’t choose, so he picks the one of Donna in honey. Katie can’t believe he would do that and wonders what happened to him to make him so cold and hard. She says he has power and money, but not a friend in the world. She sees something else in him though and Bill tells her he likes her and doesn’t want to hurt her, so she shouldn’t try to fix him or get inside him because she won’t like what she sees.

[DivaStephanie]

Wednesday, July 15

Marcus has an idea to help Forrester, Katie sees through Bill’s callous exterior and Brooke has a hard time living without Ridge.


Brooke comes to Taylor’s so RJ can visit his father. Brooke takes him to a room to watch a video and then talks with Taylor about Ridge’s living arrangements. Brooke tells Taylor she’s won, for now, and then the women discuss the situation.


After seeing a magazine cover of Donna drenched in honey, Ridge, Donna, Eric and Katie discuss how they will dig themselves out of the hole Bill has gotten them into.

As Jarrett bemoans the focus on Donna in honey rather than FC’s designs, Bill delightfully says Eric will hate him even more now.


Eric holds a meeting and tells Donna he needs her to fill Stephanie’s spot and promotes Marcus to Thorne’s old position. He asks Steffy and Thomas to handle Felicia’s duties and Rick wonders where Katie is, considering she is supposed to be doing damage control. The group discusses ways to counter Jackie M’s momentum and Marcus comes up with an idea to use a young model, in the same vein as Phoebe, to promote a new youth line. Steffy thinks it’s a great idea, but wonders who they can get to do it. Everyone looks at her and she says, “You’ve got to be kidding me.” Ridge likes the idea and wants to hear more. Marcus comes up with ways to showcase the unexpected from an elegant company that can compete in a youth market. Rick isn’t totally sold, but Eric likes it and asks Rick, Marcus, Steffy and Thomas to handle it as a team.


Katie goes to Bill’s office to do damage control and they discuss the cover of Donna. Katie tells him Eric is pretty upset and wonders why he felt he needed to do it. She doesn’t think he’s the cad he wants people to think he is and Bill hands her a paper as evidence of one of his good deeds. It’s a scathing article on FC that he did not publish and Katie thanks him for not running it, assuming he did it for her. She wonders why he tries so hard to be cold and calculating and thinks there is a deeper, more complex Bill Spencer buried in there. She’d like to meet him someday and knows he will be a tough nut to crack. She muses that other women have tried, but not the right one and thinks he’s worth the effort.

Taylor calls Ridge to tell him Brooke and RJ are there and he leaves the meeting.


As the women discuss Taylor taking advantage of Ridge while he was under the influence, Ridge comes in the house. Brooke tells him her life without him is worse than she thought it would be, but it was her decision and she has to live with it somehow. Taylor leaves the two of them to talk and Brooke tells Ridge she really screwed up this time. She knows his life is with Taylor right now and as much as it may hurt, she has to accept that. However, she says she will never stop loving him and Ridge embraces her. As Ridge starts to respond, he hears Taylor and RJ coming back. Brooke says she can’t stay there and leaves, as Ridge follows her wanting to talk. Brooke drives away and Ridge stands at the doorway watching, as Taylor returns.


Marcus pushes for Steffy to be the model, but she is uncomfortable with it. Rick steps in and tells Marcus to respect Steffy’s wishes, but Marcus declares he has always done that, unlike Rick, and if she gives him the chance, he will let her know how good it used to be between them.

[DivaStephanie]

Thursday, July 16 2009

Steffy models, Bill mocks, Pam interviews and Stephanie kills two birds with one Whip Jones.


Taylor comes to see Stephanie at work, who is looking for someone to do publicity for Jackie M. Taylor gives her a family photo and tells her Brooke came by to see Ridge with RJ. Stephanie thinks as long as Brooke is single Taylor and Ridge’s relationship is at risk. Pam comes by and Taylor tells her that her stunt did not help Forrester.


In Bill’s office, Katie tells him Eric expects her to come up with something spectacular in terms of damage control regarding the photo he’s running on his magazines. Eric calls her and Katie says she will be right there. She lightheartedly tells Bill not to pull anything like this again or else he will have to deal with her. Bill smiles and flirts with her.


At the photo shoot, Steffy likes the concept, but doesn't want to be the model. Marcus tells the room the latest sales figures are not good, despite the positive buzz surrounding the collection. Eric and Ridge tell Steffy their image needs an overhaul and she could be the face of that change. Katie and Taylor come to the shoot and Ridge tells everyone Giovanni will be the photographer and will make it easy for Steffy and she agrees to go along with it.


Jackie, Nick and Clarke come in the office at Jackie M and find Stephanie and Pam waiting for them. Pam is there to apply for the executive assistant position, but the reactions around the room are less than encouraging. An interview gets underway and Pam tries to talk up her good points, while Stephanie tries to help her downplay her scandalous past. Nick asks if she had anything to do with Donna’s honey incident. Stephanie tries to blow over it and Nick says the assistant position is important because it’s the first face people will see when they come in. Pam talks up her idea about “The Price is Right” and Clarke points out she’s not as fashionable as she could be, but Pam says she will make people feel very welcome. She then goes into a tirade about Donna and both Stephanie and Nick stop her. Nick says they’ll let her know and Pam leaves.


Steffy comes out in a gown and meets Giovanni, who directs her and then takes several uncomfortably stiff photos of her. Bill walks in and laughs that Steffy, an inexperienced model, is the answer to their latest catastrophe. He tells Eric he has to think outside of the box and do something bold to save his company. Eric lashes out at him for publishing photos of Donna drenched in honey.


Giovanni tells Steffy they’ll take more photos later and Steffy tells Marcus with another model the campaign could work. Marcus doesn't think it will work without her and Ridge tells her it’s about family and they are in danger of losing that. Steffy wants to stand up and be proud of her family, but she doesn’t think the photos are coming through. She apologizes and runs off.

Bill asks what Eric will do now because the once great Forrester Creations is on the verge of bankruptcy. Eric tells Bill to shut up and defends his company. Eric declares Bill will never have this company and walks out as Katie and Donna follow. Ridge tells Bill they will never sell FC to him because Forrester will not fail.


Stephanie defends her sister to Nick, Clarke and Jackie and Pam returns. She says even if she’s not Jackie M material and an odd duck, she does know people and thinks everyone in the room is more like her than they want to admit. She promises she will make Jackie M proud and after Nick and Jackie exchange looks, Nick hires her. Pam is thrilled and offers to make them all lemon bars, but they all say no in unison.


Stephanie looks at the family photo of Taylor, Ridge and the kids, while looking through resumes for a PR person. She sees Whip Jones’ resume and headshot and thinks he will be perfect as their PR person and a perfect distraction for Brooke until Ridge and Taylor get married.

[DivaStephanie]

Friday, July 17

Whip is hired at Jackie M, while Brooke asks Ridge to come back to her.

Brooke comes to FC to pick RJ up and runs into Taylor. Brooke says she will wait until RJ is done playing with Madison and leaves to talk to Ridge. Taylor calls Stephanie to tell her Brooke is there, but Stephanie has to go because Jackie and Nick come into the office with Pam. Nick tells Pam they are interviewing for the PR position and she should keep things light with the the applicants.

Taylor runs into her kids and tells them Brooke may not work there, but it doesn’t mean she’s gone. They discuss the reasons why she’s there and Steffy worries that Brooke keeps coming back, but Taylor doesn't think that will happen this time.


Brooke goes to Ridge’s office and says Forrester is more like home than home is because he is there. She asks if he’s busy, but he says, “Is there anything more important than you?” She wonders how they ended up there and Ridge says it’s what she wanted. She replies that she was hurt, shocked and wrong. Brooke tells him if they don’t rectify things now they will never be able to go back. She tells him she doesn’t need to protect Rick anymore and that her life is with him. She says they both made mistakes, but it’s not too late to fix it. She tells him she just wanted their pain to end and felt that it was hopeless when she put his hand in Taylor’s. She realizes now that nothing is insurmountable and asks him to come back to her and kisses him.


Clarke comes to Pam’s desk and talks to her about the PR position. Clarke worries they will fire him, but Pam assures him she won't allow it because she wields ultimate power. She indicates everyone leaving and FC going down while she was there was not a coincidence.


Nick and Jackie interview a woman who worked for Fenmore’s. She leaves and Nick and Jackie are impressed, but Stephanie downplays her. Pam comes to the office and says Whip Jones is there and Stephanie explains who he is to Nick and Jackie. Nick sees him and slams the door in his face. He asks Stephanie if he was married to Brooke. She confirms and after shutting the door in his face one more time to talk to Stephanie about him, Nick finally lets Whip in. Whip brings up the brilliance of the publicity stunt of Jackie and Owen’s marriage and knew this was a company he’d want to work for. Jackie assures him it was no stunt.

After his interview, Whip waits by Pam’s desk and eats one of Pam’s lemon bars, which Clarke is leery of. Stephanie pokes her head out and tells Whip they’ll be just a minute.

Stephanie tells Nick and Jackie they have to make a decision today because Eric will snap Whip up if they don’t. Jackie and Nick agree he’s the one.


Pam tells Whip he has an awful name and Clarke worries Whip will be making more money them him. Jackie calls Whip back in the office and she, Nick and Stephanie ask if he has any questions for them. Whip asks for more money than Clarke is making. Nick will consider it and Whip asks where his desk is.

Stephanie calls Taylor, but Pam interrupts because Stephanie wanted to see Whip before he left. Whip comes in the office and Stephanie asks if they should have a conversation about his ex-wife. He declares he doesn’t owe her any favors, but she wonders if he is interested in knowing how Brooke is doing. She tells him Ridge is with Taylor and Brooke needs a new object of her affection. Whip wonders if he owes this job to her and she tells him, “I wanted you here. You will be very good for business and for a few more things.” He sits down and says he always knew he could be good for Brooke. Stephanie responds, “Best thing in the world. No doubt in my mind.”


Taylor looks in the mirror and thinks that Ridge loves her and that everything will be fine.

[DivaStephanie]

Monday, July 20

Ridge turns Brooke down, Steffy and Ridge have a heart to heart, Jackie is suspicious of Stephanie, and Whip visits Brooke.


At Jackie M, Owen holds Whip’s headshot and asks Jackie who he is. Jackie explains and says Stephanie was like a pit bull in trying to get him hired. They both wonder what Stephanie is up to.


Whip and Stephanie discuss her being at Sally’s old place and then Whip thanks her for hiring him. Stephanie hopes he’ll do well at both his jobs, but Whip wonders if anyone can come in between Ridge and Brooke. Whip is filled in on what’s gone down between Ridge and Brooke and Stephanie says this time there has been irreparable harm done. As they discuss the issue, Jackie walks by and overhears them. Whip again thanks Stephanie for the job and she says, “I know you won’t let me down.”


After Whip leaves, Jackie comes in and asks, “You’re sending Whip after Brooke aren’t you?” Stephanie calls her paranoid, but Jackie is on to her and thinks she is championing Whip so he’ll take care of Brooke.


In Ridge’s office, Brooke appeals to him to come back to her but Ridge tells her he’s moved on and he needs to keep the promise he made to Taylor and their kids. Brooke fears he is going to marry Taylor again, but Ridge thinks it’s too early for that. They rehash recent events and Brooke is left with the feeling she sent him to Taylor over an issue that doesn’t threaten them anymore. She realizes it’s too late and he’s with Taylor now because of her. She cries, “What have I done,” as Ridge embraces her and Steffy walks in and sees them. Steffy demands to know what’s going on and Ridge explains that Brooke is just going through a hard time. He asks Brooke for a moment alone with his daughter and Brooke leaves.


A sad Brooke goes home, looks at a photo of her and Ridge and turns it over facedown, but then picks it back up.


Steffy tells Ridge she is trying not to interfere, but when she sees her parents together she thinks they are really tight and as a family everything is just perfect. Ridge agrees that it has been very special. Steffy feels bad for Brooke, but thinks she will survive and move on, but tells her father they need him.


As Brooke cries over the photo of her and Ridge, Whip stops by. She is shocked to see him and lets him in. He offers his condolences regarding her and Ridge and asks what she’s going to do now. Brooke doesn’t know yet, but Whip is confident she’ll get through this. Whip tells her he’d like to see her again, but she doesn't think she’s good company right now. He thinks he can be good company for her and that he might be able to help her, but Brooke doesn’t think so. Whip disagrees and kisses her.

[DivaStephanie]

Tuesday, July 21

Brooke shuts Whip down, Steffy demands Brooke stay away from Ridge, Pam learns of Stephanie's plan and Taylor pops the question.


Steffy tells Taylor she found Brooke in Ridge’s arms and that she wishes Brooke would leave him alone so he could be happy. Ridge comes in and tells Taylor their daughter found him and Brooke together. Taylor knows Brooke is going through a tough time, but believes she will find a way to get through this.

Pam tells Stephanie how much Clarke and Whip enjoy her lemon bars, but Stephanie is preoccupied thinking about Ridge and Taylor. Stephanie tells her sister she has hired Whip to help her deal with Brooke. Pam is impressed with her plan, almost as impressed as she is with Whip himself. Stephanie just hopes Whip can keep Brooke preoccupied until Ridge and Taylor get married.


Brooke acts shocked after Whip kisses her and tells him that was exactly what she needed. She tells him he stirred something inside of her and asks him to take her upstairs. Whip asks, “Really?” Brooke smiles, shakes her head no and laughs. Whip appreciates the humor in her joke and notes she’s still hung up on Ridge. She tells him she always will be, but Whip thinks always is a long time. They briefly discuss their history and she asks why he’s there. Whip says he just wanted to see an old friend who isn’t doing too well and also tells her about his job at Jackie M. He asks her to dinner to help him celebrate, but she declines. Whip hopes they can do it another time and tells her she’s as beautiful as ever and leaves. Brooke smiles as she closes the door behind him and then sadly looks at a photo of Ridge.


Taylor and Ridge discuss his conversation with Brooke and he says he wishes he could take away Brooke’s pain, but it doesn't mean this is not where he wants to be. He declares that she, Steffy and Thomas are stuck with him.


Steffy goes to see Brooke demanding that she leave her parents alone. Brooke knows this is confusing for Steffy, but Steffy reminds Brooke she ended things and is only torturing Ridge now. Steffy wants it to stop, but Brooke says she was too emotional when she made that decision and should have given it more time. Steffy begs Brooke to let Ridge be happy with her mom and family. Brooke wonders if Ridge should really be with her, but Steffy reminds her she did the selfless thing, knowing her dad could find peace with her family. She knows this is hard for Brooke, but she urges her to let Ridge go and move on with his life. She won’t let Brooke hurt her dad or family and asks her not to try.


Whip comes to see Stephanie to give her an update on Brooke and discovers that Pam knows what’s going on. Stephanie asks her sister to leave and Pam reluctantly does so, but not before flirting with Whip. Whip informs Stephanie he kissed Brooke, but it didn’t go anywhere because she’s still emotionally committed to Ridge. He doesn't want Stephanie to expect any miracles, but he will keep trying and will keep her updated. Whip leaves and Stephanie wonders how to keep Brooke away from Ridge and Taylor until they get married.


Taylor tells Ridge about how Steffy and Thomas have lots of stuff planned for them as a family. Taylor regrets that she ever let him go and understands why Brooke would want to hold on to him. She notes he has peace when he’s with her though, instead of the turmoil he feels with Brooke, and she won’t let him get drawn back into that. She vows to make him so happy that he will never want to go back. She declares she is breaking tradition and asks a surprised Ridge to marry her.

[DivaStephanie]

Wednesday, July 22 2009

Whip comes up with a new campaign idea, Brooke won’t give up on Ridge, and Ridge says yes to Taylor.


At Jackie M, Whip presents his promotion campaign idea to Nick, Jackie, Clarke and Bridget. He thinks they need a fresh face to represent the company and suggests Bridget. Jackie loves it, but Bridget is not onboard. Nick asks what his next idea is, as Owen comes in. Whip takes a few jabs at Owen for landing a hot cougar and calls their marriage a publicity stunt. Owen adamantly corrects him, saying his marriage is for real. Whip calls Owen a fine specimen and Clarke expands on the thought calling Owen the Zac Efron of Jackie M. Nick wants to continue with the meeting, so Whip suggests another idea: To promote the brand with Jackie herself. He suggests they call the campaign ‘Cougarlicious’ and use Jackie’s bathtub and her hot stud Owen. Nick is aghast, but Jackie and Bridget think it’s brilliant.






Steffy continues to appeal to Brooke to leave her parents alone. She appreciates Brooke’s support of her relationship with Rick, but Ridge will never accept Rick so there’s no future for them. Brooke makes it clear that she will not give up on Ridge. Steffy responds that Ridge is finally happy, which is what Brooke wanted so she needs to move on.






Taylor doesn’t want to waste anymore time and asks Ridge to get married and be a family again. Ridge says yes and Taylor runs into his arms, but asks if this is what he truly wants, wondering if he still wants Brooke. Ridge says Brooke is a part of his life, but he needs to put this past year behind him. He can’t change that Rick is Brooke’s son and it’s too much and more than any relationship can bear. He can’t continue to keep getting caught up in the trauma and that his life is with her and their kids now. Taylor promises to make him happy because they love him and treasure him.






Brooke sits alone by the fire, as Katie comes in to check on her. Brooke says she misses Ridge and made a terrible mistake. Katie tells her Ridge has to decide who he truly is in love with and believes it’s her.






Steffy and Thomas come home and Taylor and Ridge tell them they are getting married again. They are thrilled and Thomas says they finally have their family back again. They share their happiness as a family, but Taylor says they will never be quite the same without Phoebe. Ridge says she’s there with them right now and Taylor believes they are all together because of her.






Owen blindfolds Jackie and brings her into the office where he has filled the bathtub with bubbles. Jackie loves it and Owen can’t wait to see Jackie as the center of a hot new ad campaign. He suggests they do a dress rehearsal, but Jackie was thinking more like an ‘un’dress rehearsal.






Whip and Nick see a ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign on the office door and Nick expresses his distrust of Owen to Whip, while the newlyweds enjoy their bubble bath.





After Katie leaves, Brooke sees a photo of her and Ridge’s wedding and declares it won’t work out the way Steffy wants. She adds that she will see Ridge tomorrow and he will come back to her.

[DivaStephanie]

Thursday, July 23

Brooke learns of Ridge and Taylor's upcoming wedding, while Owen disapproves of Jackie's photo shoot.


Katie comes to rally Brooke into going out and exercising with her, but Brooke is too tired. Katie thinks she’s just hiding and Brooke says the notion of Ridge and Taylor reuniting for good is just a pipe dream. Katie reminds Brooke Ridge is living with Taylor, but Brooke thinks he’s not really making a commitment and when it comes down to it he will realize he is in love with her.


Stephanie comes to the house, where Steffy, Thomas, Taylor and Ridge are and learns Taylor and Ridge are getting married. Stephanie is thrilled and asks if a date has been set. Steffy and Thomas push for the next day and Stephanie jumps on the idea. Taylor agrees, but Ridge doesn’t look as excited.

At Jackie M, Whip tells Jackie, Owen, Pam and Clarke that Jackie M is on the rise, while FC is on a downfall. He tells Jackie she embodies the bold spirit of the company, but he wants to amp it up. He wants to give the public real women and something they’ve never seen before. Jackie is all for Whip’s ideas, but Owen looks skeptical.


Whip leads Owen and Jackie to the photo shoot and Pam and Clarke follow. Four scantily clad men come in to accompany Jackie in the shoot to show she is unabashed and living a life their clients only daydream about. Owen thinks it’s inappropriate and undignified, but Jackie thinks they should give it a try.


Jackie changes and the photo shoot begins as Owen disdainfully looks on.

Alone, Ridge and Stephanie discuss the wedding and Brooke. Ridge thinks he has to tell Brooke about the wedding, but Stephanie urges him not to. She reminds him of the heartbreak and suffering Brooke has caused him and tells him this is his future.


A new photo scenario is prepped, but Owen doesn’t like the concept. Whip suggests he be in the shoot, but Owen declines. Jackie pulls him on the set and starts to take off his clothes and shots are taken. They move on to another setup of them in a bathtub, but Owen gets upset that the photos will make her look like a sex starved diva. Jackie likes the concept and Whip tries to make him understand that the photos are just creating an image.


Ridge goes to Brooke’s house and she is thrilled he came back, believing he really thought things through. He dashes her hopes when he tells her he’s marrying Taylor and not coming back to her. Brooke thinks he’s punishing her, but he insists that’s not true. He says she may regret pushing him away, but they didn’t get there by accident because it wasn’t just one thing, but a buildup of events. She urges him not to marry Taylor, but he says it’s too late. She thinks he is reacting out of hurt and confusion, but he says he needs some peace and quiet in his life and a direction. She counters he needs it to be the way it was between them before everything was destroyed. She doesn’t think Taylor can make him happier than she can. She declares she is and always will be the love of his life and kisses him.


After the shoot, Jackie and Whip think they did great. Whip wishes Owen could see the campaign for its benefits and Jackie says Owen is just being protective. Owen comes back and makes it clear that they are done for the day. Whip starts to leave, but looks back at Jackie and Owen kissing.

[DivaStephanie]

Friday, July 24

Bridget and Nick celebrate their one-month anniversary, Ridge tells Brooke he loves her, but gives Taylor a ring, and Steffy schemes.


Nick comes home to find Bridget working in bed. He gives her an album filled with photos from their wedding because it’s their one-month wedding anniversary. They talk about the wedding and her fashion career and Bridget admits she misses being a doctor and her patients. Nick tells her she can play doctor with him anytime she likes.


Taylor, Steffy and Thomas wait for Ridge to come home and Steffy calls Ridge, but they discover he left his phone behind. Taylor says Ridge can be trusted and Thomas and Steffy ask their mother about her past with Ridge and Taylor recounts it for them.


After their kiss, Ridge tells Brooke he will always love her, but he’s tired of all the hurt. He wants to be happy for more than a few days at a time. He says he loves her, but he will marry Taylor. Brooke reminds Ridge the last time he was with Taylor and was in love with her, it didn’t work out so well. Ridge says he won’t walk away from his family, but Brooke thinks he will be miserable and will make them miserable. Ridge asks her not to try and see him and to let him be happy. She doesn’t think him marrying Taylor will fix the situation and asks him not to do it. He kisses her and leaves.


Katie returns to Brooke and learns Ridge is marrying Taylor. Katie is shocked and urges Brooke to call him. Brooke takes the phone and texts him.

Ridge comes back home and tells his family Brooke understands she has to respect his decision and will keep her distance. He goes outside to collect his thoughts and says to himself that he can’t go back.

Thomas and Steffy see Brooke’s text on Ridge’s phone that urges him not to go through with the wedding. Steffy takes it upon herself to text her back.


Taylor brings Ridge some iced tea and tells him Brooke will be okay. Ridge says they didn’t get a chance to discuss their engagement so it doesn’t seem real. He pulls out a diamond ring and puts it on her finger. Taylor cries and says she loves him.

In bed, Nick gives Bridget diamond earrings and they continue to have sex.

Brooke gets a text back from Ridge's phone that says their marriage is over and to not contact him again.


Ridge and Taylor return to their kids and show off Taylor’s ring. Steffy takes a photo of Ridge and Taylor together and sends it to Brooke.


Brooke receives the photo and is crushed at the sight of it along with the accompanied words, “Leave me alone.”

[DivaStephanie]

Monday, July 27

Stephanie is impressed with Steffy and Thomas' scheme, Brooke is devastated, Whip questions Jackie and Pam sets her sights on Clarke.

At Jackie M, Owen surprises Jackie with an office renovation and they decide to break in the chaise. Clarke barges in, but Owen and Jackie don’t stop making out. He tells them that Sally called, thrilled about the success Jackie M is having.

Donna and Katie try to get Brooke out of the house, but she won’t leave and tells her sisters about Ridge’s emotionally cold texts.


At Il Giardino, Taylor shows off her engagement ring to Stephanie and they discuss the upcoming wedding. Taylor asks if they can have the ceremony at the beach house and Stephanie is all too happy to oblige, especially since it will give her the opportunity to kick Rick out. Taylor also asks her to be the maid of honor, which she of course accepts.

Steffy feels bad for sending Brooke the texts, but Thomas says if they don’t do it they will lose their family. Ridge comes in looking for his phone, but Steffy hides it. Ridge leaves the room and Brooke sends another text, which Steffy responds to, as Thomas tries to figure out a way to forward the texts to another phone.

Pam asks Clarke about Sally’s call and questions him about his relationship with her. He says it was a good time and Pam responds that she’s a good time as well, but a bit strange. Pam butters Clarke up, as he recalls his past with Sally. Clarke says there is no one like that ‘crazy redhead’, which piques Pam’s interest.


As Owen and Jackie look over the shots of the photo shoot, Whip comes in with an idea to take the campaign on the road. Jackie and Whip are on the same page about locations, as Owen looks miffed. Whip wants to go to France for a shoot, but Owen wants to stay and surf because a big swell is on its way. Whip doesn’t understand why he doesn’t want to go to Europe and wonders why he hasn’t been to France or England, especially since Jackie is from the latter country. Owen says of course he’d love to go and kisses his bride, as Whip looks away in annoyance.


As Thomas and Steffy work on his laptop, Ridge comes in again looking for his phone. Steffy pretends to find it behind some cushions and then says she is worried about Brooke, but will do anything to prevent something from going wrong with the wedding.

At Il Giardino, Stephanie sees Brooke at a table texting and tells her about Taylor’s engagement ring. Bickering ensues.


After Owen leaves, Whip asks if he challenges Jackie because she is a great lady and deserves the best.

A devastated Brooke goes home and cries over Ridge.


Stephanie comes to the house and tells Ridge Brooke isn’t giving up on him and has been texting him all day. Ridge checks his phone, as Steffy panics. Ridge doesn’t see any texts and leaves. Stephanie notes Steffy’s jittery behavior and wants to know what’s going on. Steffy eventually admits that she and Thomas have intercepted Brooke’s texts messages and have forwarded them to her phone. Stephanie calls the plan brilliant and says they will make sure Brooke doesn’t interfere in the wedding in any way.

[DivaStephanie]

Tuesday, July 28

Stephanie gets a new office, Pam goes red, Steffy and Thomas continue to plot and Brooke fights for her man.

At Jackie M, Whip sees Nick and Bridget making out in the hall and tells them they are supposed to be distracting Stephanie. The newlyweds say that's what they are doing because Stephanie will think it’s inappropriate. Whip walks away and they go back to kissing.


Clarke comes back to the office and finds Pam in a red wig because she thought he liked redheads. Clarke tells her only one woman can pull that off – Sally. Owen and Jackie come out of the office and declare it’s time.


Donna and Katie urge Brooke to text Ridge back and to not back down. Brooke picks up the phone and starts typing.


Steffy and Thomas come back from playing tennis with their parents and talk about how right it feels being together as a family. Steffy gets a text forwarded from Ridge’s phone from Brooke. They can’t believe she is still pursuing their father and Thomas thinks they have to continue to answer her at least until after the wedding. Steffy won’t let Ridge be vulnerable to Brooke and texts back. Ridge and Taylor return with lemonade and toast to their family and a perfect day. Taylor says this is all she needs: her children and her husband to be. As they joke around about their tennis match, Taylor is struck by the fact that she and Ridge are getting married and knows that Phoebe is happy for them. Ridge says they have a lot to do for the wedding and Steffy tells Taylor the wedding planner called earlier. Taylor gets up to return the call and Ridge says to spare no expense because he wants it to be a day they will all remember.


Jackie leads Stephanie to a door that says 'Work in Progress’. Stephanie opens it and everyone yells ‘Surprise’! Pam unveils Stephanie’s name on the door and Stephanie is thrilled by her new office. Nick and Jackie say they are there to celebrate her and what she’s brought to the company. Stephanie tries to spread the credit around, but Nick tells her she brought Jackie M back and she will never be undervalued there like she was at Forrester.

Brooke gets a text back that says, “I need some space.” Katie thinks it means Ridge still loves her and can’t see her because he’s vulnerable to her. She tells Brooke to talk to Ridge before he marries Taylor. Brooke thinks she’s right and Katie and Donna urge her not to give up. Brooke vows to find a way to reach him.

At Stephanie’s office unveiling party, Pam cuts the cake she made and gives Clarke a piece with extra frosting. Over at her desk, Stephanie asks Bridget if she is okay working with Whip and Bridget says she is because his thing with her mother happened a long time ago. Stephanie says she thinks he still has a crush on Brooke. She then tells the Jackie M team she feels like they are gelling like a family and they are becoming a part of each other. She wouldn’t want to be any place else and thanks them.

After they leave Stephanie’s office, everyone discusses Stephanie loving her office and being at Jackie M. Bridget can’t believe Jackie and Stephanie are friends, but Nick isn’t so sure they are.

Jackie comes to Stephanie’s office and gives her a photo of the two of them. Stephanie loves it and puts it on her desk. Stephanie tells her former nemesis she is sorry for their past and asks if they can push the bad memories aside. Jackie thinks they can and Stephanie says sometimes you have to lose what is really important to appreciate it. She thanks Jackie for giving it back to her and providing her with a place to come to everyday. She would be happy if they could be friends and Jackie passionately embraces her.

Brooke recalls better times with Ridge and declares he won’t forget her.

After changing, Steffy returns to the living room and Taylor gets off the phone with the wedding planner. Her kids note she looks happy and she tells them to never give up on their dreams. Taylor leaves the room and Steffy's phone receives a text from Brooke. She returns it, as Ridge comes in the room. Steffy tells her father they fear he will always be vulnerable to Brooke. Thomas tells him how happy Taylor is and doesn’t think she would survive if he changed his mind. Ridge assures his kids he is committing his life to Taylor, but Steffy wonders if Brooke will respect his marriage. Ridge thinks Brooke understands because she hasn't tried to reach out to him.

Brooke reads the text Steffy sent as Ridge that tells her to move on and to forget about them. Brooke replies that she will never forget.


Steffy responds for Brooke to leave ‘me’ alone and then drops the phone. Ridge picks it up as a new text comes in. Ridge sees it and demands, “What is this?”

[DivaStephanie]

Wednesday, July 29

Steffy and Thomas continue to play with Brooke’s head, Taylor prepares for the happiest day of her life, Ridge mulls over his past with Taylor and Brooke, and Jackie and Owen have some fun in the steam room.


Whip gives Owen the photo he wants to use of Jackie for the International billboard. Owen likes it and says if she’s cool with it, he’s cool with it. Whip again calls Owen’s marriage a publicity stunt. Owen protests, but then Jackie calls beckoning him to the steam room.


Brooke comes to see Eric and Donna at Forrester. Eric gets called away and leaves and Donna asks if Brooke is trying to run into Ridge. Brooke isn't giving up on him and thinks she has to get through to him somehow. Donna tells her Ridge and Taylor’s wedding is tomorrow and she’s going with Eric. Brooke is stunned and declares she has to stop it because she is not ready to give up on him.


Steffy panics as Ridge questions her about what’s on her phone. He says David Castro wants to go forward with the new line using Steffy and thinks it’s good news. Steffy and Thomas are relieved and Steffy gets her phone back, as another text comes in from Brooke. Steffy shoos her parents out of the house under the guise of them getting the beach house ready for tomorrow. After they leave the room, Steffy tells Thomas Brooke texted that she is coming over and they declare they can't let Brooke wreck their parents’ reunion.


Owen comes in the steam room with a sword that Jackie left out for him. She calls him her knight and she is his queen. They engage in sexual role-playing and then heat up the steam room.

Eric returns to his office and Donna wonders if marrying Taylor is really what Ridge wants.

Taylor and Ridge go to the beach house and Eric calls saying he wants to come over and talk with his son.


Brooke comes to the house and finds Steffy and Thomas who say they don’t know where Ridge is. Brooke doesn’t believe them and won’t leave until they tell her where Ridge is. Steffy and Thomas tell her to move on, but Brooke makes it clear she will fight Ridge and Taylor’s marriage.


Eric comes to the beach house as Taylor puts together some last minute wedding details. Eric congratulates Taylor and she leaves so she and Ridge don’t see each other the night before the wedding. She says goodbye to Ridge and leaves. Eric talks to Ridge about Brooke, but Ridge says she hasn’t tried to reach out at all and that must mean she’s accepted his decision.

Steffy and Thomas fret as Taylor comes home gushing about how tomorrow will be the happiest day of their lives.


Back at the office, Eric tells Donna Ridge is swept up in reuniting his family, but isn’t over Brooke. Eric gets called away again and leaves. Brooke comes back and tells Donna she couldn’t find out where Ridge is. Donna tells her he’s at the beach house, but not to tell anyone she heard if from her. Donna leaves and Brooke sends Ridge a text.


As Ridge recalls his past with both Taylor and Brooke, Steffy gets the text from Brooke and panics that Brooke says she is coming to the beach house to talk to him. Steffy hurriedly texts her back to meet tomorrow at their ‘sacred spot on the beach’. Brooke texts back asking if he’s going through with the wedding tomorrow. Thomas thinks if they can convince Brooke to go to the beach tomorrow, she will miss the wedding. Steffy texts back for Brooke to meet at the beach and Brooke thinks it means Ridge is coming back to her.

[DivaStephanie]

Thursday, July 30

Whip surprises Jackie and Brooke anticipates meeting Ridge, as the wedding gets under way.


On the day of the wedding, Katie and Donna think Ridge might not be breaking things off with Taylor, but Brooke is confident. However, she agrees to text him to make sure he is going to meet her at the beach.

Steffy gets the text from Brooke to confirm her meeting with Ridge and Steffy confirms.

Whip comes to Jackie’s loft because she is working at home and learns Owen is surfing. Whip asks if Owen has family in town and Jackie says he has a brother but they are not very close. Whip motions for a tray of tea to be brought in and Jackie says she adores high tea.

Stephanie meets with Taylor and Steffy before the wedding. Taylor thanks Stephanie for hanging in their with her and says her family’s dreams are all coming true.


Felicia and Thorne meet with Ridge who tells them this marriage will bring his family serenity and happiness. Thorne asks if he is okay, but then chalks up his brother’s reserved demeanor to nerves.


As they indulge, Jackie tells Whip he has nailed English High Tea. She asks him what other English tid bits he has in store for her. Whip rattles a few things off about her and believes he understands her. He also informs her that he’s a take-charge kind of guy and lets the chips fall where they may. Jackie calls Whip cocky, but he prefers the term confident. They discuss the success of his campaign, his work hours and his living arrangements. Jackie thinks there is a place available in her building and offers to get in touch with her realtor. Whip asks about the tub and she says she does her best thinking covered in bubbles. Whip will make a note of it and Jackie says she will make one about him too, but what she plans to do about it will remain a secret for now.


Eric comes to see Ridge who is looking at his phone. They hug and Eric asks if he has heard anything from Brooke, but Ridge hasn’t. Ridge says he feels weird about asking Brooke to respect his decision and that she actually is. He tells his father that as much as he loves Taylor, he’s in love with ‘Logan’ too. Ridge gets a text and says, “Oh my God,” and leaves the room.


Stephanie gives Taylor a watch with a back-story that mirrors Taylor and Ridge’s and tells her she loves her like her own daughter. She thinks Taylor and Ridge have a wonderful life ahead of themselves and advises that they treasure their time together.

Brooke gets on her horse to meet Ridge at their spot on the beach.


The minister, Marcus, Thorne and Felicia gather at the beach house, as Eric and Donna discuss Ridge off to the side. Eric says Ridge is a little concerned, but he will pull himself together.


Steffy gives her mother Phoebe’s ribbon suggesting they put it in the bouquet. She says she feels her sister and knows her love is shining down on them. Steffy thinks Taylor’s love for Ridge is beautiful and that’s what has gotten them through the tough times.


Brooke and Donna talk on the phone and Donna tells Brooke everyone is there, but Ridge has stepped outside. Brooke says she knew Ridge was coming to see her and then spots someone on his motorcycle. She thinks it’s Ridge and excitedly hangs up and gallops over to him, but the motorcycle rider isn’t Ridge.


Ridge thinks about Brooke in the bedroom and Thorne comes in asking how dire things are at Forrester. Ridge says she just got a text about it and Thorne changes topics asking if he is ready for the wedding. Ridge says he loves Taylor and wants to do the right thing for his kids and Thorne asks about Brooke. Ridge doesn’t know how things fell apart and doesn’t understand why Brooke never tried to call.

Marcus notes Steffy is on edge, but then Ridge comes out of the room and she smiles. Donna starts texting Brooke, but Eric takes the phone saying she can call her sister afterwards.


Brooke wonders where Ridge is, as the wedding begins at the beach house. Steffy hands Taylor a bouquet with Phoebe’s ribbon tied around it and Steffy and Thomas walk her to Ridge.

[DivaStephanie]

Friday, July 31

Brooke discovers Steffy's scheme and races to stop Ridge and Taylor's wedding.


As Ridge and Taylor prepare to say their vows at the beach house, Brooke remains confident Ridge will come for her on the beach.


At Forrester, Katie runs into Bill in Eric’s office. He knows the wedding is taking place and came to see if she was looking for something to do. Katie says Ridge is meeting Brooke on the beach, but Bill tells her he has a photographer on a boat off Malibu taking photos and wouldn’t send him out there if he didn’t have confirmation the wedding was taking place. Bill makes himself comfortable at Eric’s desk as they discuss the possibility of true love. Katie believes in Ridge and Brooke’s love because she grew up with it. She says if he tells her to wait for him on the beach, she will wait for as long as it takes.


Brooke texts Ridge to see where he is as Stephanie does a reading. Steffy gets Brooke’s text and responds. Felicia grabs the phone and turns it off so Steffy doesn't miss the ceremony.


Brooke gets Steffy’s text that says Ridge will be there soon. She responds, but gets a return message that says the forwarded text delivery failed. Brooke calls the unrecognizable number and learns her texts are going to Steffy’s phone. Brooke panics and takes off on her horse to stop the wedding.


Taylor and Ridge say their vows as Brooke races to get there. Brooke runs into a tree branch and falls from her horse. She gets back on and continues on her quest.


Ridge and Taylor exchange rings and the minister asks if anyone objects. Nervous glances dart around the room, but the minister proceeds. Just as the minister pronounces them man and wife, Brooke comes in all disheveled and announces, “There isn’t going to be a wedding today!”