The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 4 (1990)

Eric and Stephanie cannot see eye to eye on how Brooke will be affected by Ridge's choice for Caroline. In Encino, Brooke is thrilled when Ridge pays her an unannounced visit. However, Brooke quickly learns about the real reason for his appearance and is heartbroken. Margo plays with Caroline's insecurities that Ridge is not a man to settle down with for the long turn. She reminds her that she was with Ridge until Caroline entered the picture. After telling Stephanie that he met a great woman last night, Thorne informs that Ridge he can have Caroline if he wants her. ...

Sally is overjoyed about Macy's encounter with Thorne and their night at the family cabin. Macy tries to play it cool and tells her mother that she does not know if she will ever see the man again. Eric and Stephanie pressure Ridge to come clean to his brother. At first, Thorne reacts thrilled about Ridge's wedding plans. Despite his intention to move on, Thorne gets furious when Ridge reveals that his fiancée is Caroline, though. Thorne leaves to comfort Brooke about their respective losses. Still shaken that her dream to become Ridge's wife will never come true, ...

Margo sneakily tricks Bill into hanging a portrait of herself above the fireplace of their apartment instead of the picture of Caroline which she has long despised. Ridge and Caroline look back on their first ill-fated wedding and then set a new wedding date. When Caroline mentions her deep connection to her deceased mother, Ridge proposes to get married at the mission in Capistrano close to where Marion Spencer is buried. Even though she and Mick still pretend to not know each other at work, Kristen asks Clarke for a divorce. An upset Clarke warns her to rush things ...

Caroline is dismayed when she spots the new portrait of Margo above the fireplace in her father's apartment. Bill agrees to attend her wedding, though. Margo has high hopes to be Caroline's maid of honor, but Caroline prefers to give this position to her good friend and assistant Valerie instead. Kristen is still dismayed that Mick is not ready to make a commitment just yet. Mick tries to make Kristen understand his point of view that he is a free spirit. At Spectra Fashions, Donna and Macy conclude peace about their mutual interest in Mick as they both lost out. They...

Sally orders Darla to get the intel on the Forrester wedding because she is dying to sneak into this big event. During a fitting for her wedding gown, Caroline asks Eric if she and Ridge should elope quietly. Eric appreciates the thought, but thinks that the ceremony could also have a healing effect on the family. Donna wants Brooke to join her and Thorne for dinner to cheer up her miserable sister. When Thorne voices his approval, Brooke eventually agrees to come. With Sally's imagination running wild, Macy reminds her mother that she and Thorne are not an item - ...

Eric prepares for Forrester daughter Felicia to come home to Los Angeles just in time for the wedding. When Stephanie turns the conversation about her difficult relationship to her youngest child to Brooke, Eric presses Stephanie to find out why she hates Brooke so much. At the Logan House, Brooke apologizes to Donna and Thorne for being a terrible companion at dinner. Brooke tells Thorne Stephanie was the cause of her break up with Ridge. Later, Brooke confesses to Donna that her hatred towards Stephanie is driving her to unknown territory. She recently even had a ...

Caroline thanks Valerie for her support in setting up the wedding. Macy catches Sally and Darla plotting ways to sneak into the Forrester event. Sally manages to convince Macy to join her to get close to Thorne again. At Forrester Creations, Stephanie and Eric ask a reluctant Kristen to bring Clarke to the ceremony as they want to see the family united. Ridge and Thorne get into it again. Thorne tells Ridge that he no longer wants to be best man and says he will not come to the wedding. Constantly absent Forrester daughter Felicia calls her parents from Europe and ...

Thorne is enraged by a newspaper report about Caroline and Ridge being true loves finally reunited. Just then Caroline stops by to calm the waves. Thorne is too hurt though because he still has feelings for his ex-wife. Caroline is not the only one trying to make amends and Thorne not the only one who cannot forgive and forget: Ridge pays the Logan House a visit and is greeted by a stunned Donna. Ridge also fails to win Brooke's understanding. Stephanie informs Clarke that she still considers him part of the family and that he should attend the wedding. Later, Mick is...

Clarke tries to charm his way back into Kristen's life and presents her valid reasons why they should go to the wedding together. Kristen is taken aback when Clark kisses her. After Caroline brags about her mother, Bill's late first wife, Margo gets upset because she realizes that there is still a lot of information she does not know about her husband. Meanwhile, Ridge asks his father to give his marriage one more chance. Eric then attempts to make up with Stephanie and they share a rare kiss. At the lab, Brooke tells Thorne about her last encounter with Ridge which ...

The Forrester and Spencer families get ready for a rehearsal wedding dinner for Ridge and Caroline at Bill's apartment. Brooke tells Donna that she accidentally hinted to Thorne that Stephanie is connected to their father's transfer. Later, Eric stops by in Encino and gives Brooke a plane ticket to Paris so she can visit her family. Brooke is deeply touched. Thorne confronts Stephanie with Brooke's accusations. She says Brooke is just upset about Ridge. Margo realizes that Bill still does not trust Ridge and expects the marriage to fail. At the party, Bill plays nice ...

It is the day of Ridge and Caroline's wedding: Donna unsuccessfully tries to hide a newspaper article from Brooke, but her sister is well aware of the day's big event. Eric and Stephanie break it to Ridge that Thorne and Felicia probably will not attend the ceremony. Mick is envious that Kristen is being Clarke's plus one while he is still her secret lover. Ridge and Caroline meet early at the chapel in San Juan Capistrano where she leads her husband-to-be to her mother's grave. As friends and family gather in the monastery's gardens two unexpected guests arrive: ...

Brooke goes home and finds Thorne waiting for her at the Logan House. She tells Thorne that Stephanie humiliated her again, but vows to get even with his mother. In the monastery gardens of San Juan Capistrano, Felicia Forrester surprises Ridge and Eric with her unexpected return. Shortly later, Ridge and Caroline say their vows and finally become husband and wife in a beautiful ceremony. Back in L.A. at the wedding reception at his apartment, Bill offers his unconditional support to Caroline. Stephanie is surprised to hear that Felicia is back in town, but skipped ...

Stephanie is thrilled that she and Eric seem to have brought their marriage back on track. She then tries to find out from Felicia about her three years apart from the family in London. Felicia is reluctant to reveal anything and rather attempts at shocking her mother with stories about her scandalous love affairs. Brooke tells Donna about the lengths Stephanie Forrester enlisted to break up Beth and Eric. Donna insists that Brooke tell Eric. Reading about the Forrester wedding in the newspaper at which neither Thorne nor Macy were present, Sally asks Darla and Saul ...

Eric informs Clarke that he wants to take him and Kristen out for dinner. When Clarke tries to explain that he and Kristen are not exactly on best terms, Eric bluntly tells Clarke to patch things up with his wife. Clarke later asks Kristen who reluctantly accepts. At the Forrester Mansion, Thorne is happy to see his younger sister Felicia, but she does not reveal the real reason for her long time away to him either. Sally continues to orchestrate Betty Burns for her plan to have Macy and Thorne grow closer. Macy is suspicious when the idea of the fundraiser is finally...

Stephanie is very happy about her re-energized relationship with Eric when she learns that they will dine at Café Russe tonight with Kristen and Clarke. When presented with evening plans by Mick, Kristen has to confess that she is having dinner with Clarke. Clarke shows up and issues his wife an ultimatum: either she joins him tonight or he will file for divorce. Kristen sides with Clarke which further ignites Mick's rage. Donna is surprised that Brooke wishes she had not told Thorne about Stephanie's despicable meddling with their family. At Forrester Creations, ...

Stephanie gives Kristen motherly advice and urges her to give Clarke a second chance. Clarke runs into sister-in-law Felicia at Forrester Creations. Thorne remains cryptic why Eric should so desperately speak to Brooke. In Encino, Brooke reflects on her complex relationship with Stephanie. When Eric shows up at the Logan house, Brooke is hesitant, but eventually tells Eric about Stephanie's interference in her relationship with Ridge. Eric is shocked. Meanwhile, Stephanie begins to feel ill and passes out.

Sally continues to orchestrate Betty Burns for her plan to bring Macy and Thorne closer. At the socialite's office, an unsuspecting Macy and Thorne run into each yet again. They are stunned when they realize they will be chairing the fundraiser for the Children's Medical Center together. Thorne and Macy reluctantly decide to do it with each other's support. Stephanie lies motionless on the upper floor of the Forrester Mansion while house maid Maria is busy downstairs. With Brooke giving him the full story on how Stephanie broke him and Beth up, Eric feels responsible ...

Stephanie is rushed to Cedars Sinai Hospital. Maria informs Thorne of the events. Later, the doctor tells Eric and Thorne that Stephanie may have a heart condition - and that her state is still critical. Margo and Mark pay Clarke a surprise visit. He gets upset that he will miss out on time with his son tonight to be with Kristen who only agreed to spend time with him out of obligation to her parents. At Spectra Fashions, Macy calls an innocently acting Sally out on her manipulations to have her and Thorne co-host the fundraiser. Ridge and Caroline enjoy their ...

Mick wants Kristen to tell her parents about him. Kristen says that he will have to propose first. The news of Stephanie's collapse circulates: Donna informs Brooke who then learns from Eric that he had not confronted Stephanie before she got ill. When Clarke arrives to pick up Kristen for dinner with her parents, he only finds Mick at the apartment. Clarke informs Mick that he is willing to let Kristen go - as he still loves her dearly. Eric, Thorne and Kristen keep vigil at Stephanie's hospital bed as the matriarch suddenly awakes.

Saul informs Sally and Macy that he just heard on the radio that Stephanie Forrester has been hospitalized. Sally is struck with this news, but also encourages Macy to go to the hospital to comfort Thorne. Macy refuses to interfere in this family affair. Ridge and Caroline return from Europe and are glad to see that Stephanie is doing better. Thorne accompanies Felicia to Cedars Sinai. Dr. Lanier tells the family that Stephanie did not have a heart attack, but rather suffered from a blocked artery. Eric calls Brooke to give her the latest update. A still feeble ...

Brooke informs Donna that she is finally accepting that she has no future with Ridge. As they touch the subject of Stephanie, Donna remarks how very much impressed she is by Eric's behavior the last couple of weeks. Later, Thorne tells Donna that he regrets telling Eric about Stephanie. Felicia visits newlyweds Ridge and Caroline who have settled in at the guest house of the Forrester Mansion. She is amazed that Ridge is happily married to an independent woman like Caroline. Ridge and Felicia then discuss their parents' improved relationship. The shocking revelations ...

Ridge checks up on a convalescent Stephanie who is more in love with her husband than ever before. Downstairs at the lab, Eric apologizes to Brooke for the kiss, yet he is still deeply disturbed by his wife's actions towards the Logan family. Then, they share another kiss!? After a round of brain-storming with Darla, Sally disguises herself as a doctor to visit Stephanie at Cedars Sinai Hospital. After being initially annoyed by the uninvited guest, Stephanie is deeply touched by her nemesis gesture and kind words. Donna and Brooke wonder what Eric will do about ...

Macy and Saul badger Darla for information on Sally's whereabouts. On cue, Sally arrives in her doctor's gown. Macy is stunned to learn that her mother went to see Stephanie as she worries about the impact of Sally's intrusion on her possible relationship with Thorne. Kristen tells Clarke that she will file for divorce as soon as Stephanie gets better. Clarke warns her that Mick will not make her happy for long. Ridge gets upset when Mick boasts a bold attitude despite being late with a work assignment. At the Taxi Bar, Thorne complains to Macy about Sally's hospital ...

Bill returns from his business trip and immediately begins to meddle in Caroline's life. Later, Thorne pays his ex and new sister-in-law Caroline a visit at the guest house of the Forrester Mansion. Under the circumstances of their close living arrangements, Caroline is happy that Thorne accepts her marriage. Ridge is furious to find out that Kristen is seeing Mick. Kristen is unwilling to discuss her love life with her brother, though. With a chuckle in his eyes, Clarke tells Margo that he sent Ridge to see Kristen. Margo worries that this might backfire if Mick or ...

Dr. Oshira informs Stephanie and Eric that the angioplasty was a success. A beaming Stephanie tells Eric that they can now continue to rebuild their relationship as she will be released from the hospital soon. Eric looks not as convinced. Donna notices that Brooke seems changed the last couple of days. Brooke confesses to a speechless Donna that Eric kissed her. Ridge confronts Clarke about allowing Kristen to see Mick. He correctly suspects that there is something that Kristen or Mick are holding over Clarke's head. In the guest house of the Forrester Mansion, ...

Ridge is looking for Eric as he runs into Thorne. He tells his brother that Stephanie will be released from the hospital sooner than expected. In Encino, Eric pays Brooke another visit to wail about his issues with Stephanie because she is the only one who knows the dark side of his wife. The recreation of their honeymoon in Greece continues for Caroline and Ridge which involves an appearance by a belly dancer. Thorne calls Brooke to find out if she knows where Eric is. Brooke lies and says that she does not. When Eric finally comes home, Thorne explains that ...

Felicia wants to know more about Ridge's complicated love life with Caroline and Brooke. She then stuns Ridge with the revelation that she saw Brooke at his wedding. Thorne tries to do damage control and asks Brooke to encourage his father to work on his marriage with Stephanie. Just as he arrives to pick up his wife from the hospital, Eric overhears Stephanie badmouthing Brooke and the Logans to Margo. Eric is disgusted, but looks relieved when Dr. Oshira tells him that Stephanie had a remarkable recovery and will not need any special treatment at home. Stephanie is ...

Ridge asks Kristen to join the rest of the family for breakfast to celebrate their mother being out of the hospital. Mick wants to come with her to make their relationship public. He also tries to convince Kristen to move to New York, but she refuses both. When Thorne wonders if his parents had a romantic evening, Eric denies it. Stephanie is thrilled to have all her children back in L.A. after her medical emergency. Kristen dodges Felicia's questions about Clarke's absence. In Encino, Brooke confides in Donna that she feels bad for Eric to be stuck with a villainess ...

Margo and Bill spend some family time with Mark. Bill then reminds Margo that he still wants to adopt the little boy. At Spectra Fashions, Sally confides in Macy that she is lonely and Macy sets out to find her mother a man. Margo tries to prepare Clarke for Bill's adoption plans. She is thrown for a loop, when Clarke tells her that his marriage is over and that he wonders if Margo still loves him. Eric discusses his issues with Mick's work with Ridge who then reveals that the photographer is Kristen's lover. Later, Kristen explains to her father why she left Clarke ...

Eric wants to make sure that Felicia stays in town and offers her a job at Forrester Creations. She declines, but mentions that she did some design work in London the last year. Eric is very impressed to hear of his youngest daughter's aspirations. Stephanie confirms to Ridge that Brooke was indeed present at his wedding. He goes to confront Brooke at the lab. Ridge is pleased when Brooke tells him that there is a new man in her life. Margo is stunned by Clarke's sudden interest in her. Clarke vehemently opposes to Bill's adoption of Mark and instead wants Margo to ...

Margo thinks Eric that looks completely re-energized. Eric then confides in Margo that he is in love with a younger woman. As Margo has long felt disdain for Stephanie, she is not too shocked about it. Thorne finds Stephanie setting up a romantic dinner at the Forrester Mansion after she has changed her plan for the location. Stephanie is totally unsuspecting when Eric turns her down under the pretense of a business meeting. An excited Brooke tells Donna about her evening plans with Eric. Meanwhile, Ridge and Caroline continue to enjoy their newlywed bliss.

Eric and Brooke reflect on Stephanie's manipulations in both of their lives in the Private Dining Room. Eric claims that he has deep respect for his wife as a mother, but he cannot love her anymore. Brooke feels bad that she caused his marriage to collapse. Eric rejects this and admits to Brooke that he loves her. They kiss passionately. Meanwhile, Stephanie notices that Eric is extremely busy as of late. While she is understanding, Stephanie asks Thorne to lighten Eric's workload so he will have more time for her. Bitter that he was not invited over by his daughter ...

Donna wants to know everything about Brooke's dinner date with Eric. Brooke is still completely in dreams and cannot understand Eric is romantically interested in her. Donna is excited, especially when she understands that Eric will tell Stephanie tonight he wants to divorce her. Kristen introduces Mick to Stephanie and says her marriage to Clark is over. They'll be leaving for New York tomorrow. Stephanie is shocked, but nevertheless wishes her daughter the best. Sally tells her daughter Macy that she has a date with a gentleman. However, this turns out to be Clarke ...

Sally reveals to Clarke why she really invited him over. She reminds Clarke of his humble beginnings and the career he made - thanks to her. She also thinks that with Kristen divorcing him there is no reason for Clarke to stay at Forrester Creations. Sally asks Clarke to marry her in exchange for renaming Spectra "Clarke Garrison Originals". As crazy as it sounds, Clarke is tempted. Eric finally returns home where he is greeted by Stephanie. She is shocked when her husband puts a break on her plans for a romantic dinner and instead asks for a divorce. Stephanie ...

It is a new day in Los Angeles: Still under shock from his request for a divorce, Stephanie begs Eric to reconsider. She thought that they were slowly getting back on track, but he bluntly tells her that the feeling was not mutual. Eric agrees to stay at the house for now - in one of the guest rooms. Later, Eric explains to Brooke he asked Stephanie for a divorce. Stephanie wishes for Thorne to call his siblings over for a family meeting tonight. At Forrester Creations, Clarke stuns Margo with the news about Sally's proposal of marriage and a business venture. Margo ...

Just as Ridge is about to fire him, Mick hands in his resignation and informs Ridge that he is moving back to New York. Kristen then arrives to bid a stunned Eric and Ridge goodbye. Eric wishes his daughter all the best. At the Logan House, Brooke tells Donna that she feels guilty for ending Eric's marriage. Donna thinks that Stephanie deserves what is coming for her after her manipulations with their family. Stephanie breaks it to Ridge, Thorne and Felicia that Eric wants a divorce and that it was a long process in the making. The shocked children comfort the ...

Eric informs his lawyer Charles that he wants a very quick divorce. Thorne and Ridge still wonder about the sudden end of their parents' marriage. Thorne - who fears that he jump-started a dangerous chain of events when he told Eric about Stephanie sending Beth and Stephen Logan to Paris - wants to find out if Eric is seeing another woman. Brooke and Donna receive a letter from their mother who announces an upcoming visit to Los Angeles. Ridge asks Eric if he is seeing another woman, but he will not admit it. Thorne takes a different approach: he unsuccessfully tries ...

Macy is reluctant to meet Thorne at Forrester Creations because he is still unaware that she is Sally Spectra's daughter. Ignorant of his parent's divorce, Macy is disappointed when Thorne acts coldly towards her. Eventually Thorne notices his unfair behavior and pulls Macy into a passionate kiss. They then continue to discuss the Children's Hospital benefit. Over at Spectra Fashions, Sally announces her plan to slim down - and Darla deduces that her boss in love. Later, Darla and Saul realize that Sally is in love - with Clarke of all people. Felicia pays Clarke a ...

Sally tries to get more in shape with exercising supervised by Darla. She states to Darla that she wants to get fit for herself - and not just for Clarke. Caroline pays her former best friend Brooke a visit in the lab. She tells Brooke that Thorne suspects Eric is seeing another woman and she thinks it is Beth. Brooke rejects that idea. Meanwhile, Thorne asks Donna bluntly if Brooke is seeing Eric. Macy is surprised that Sally is sincerely sad about the impending end of Eric and Stephanie's marriage. Macy thanks her mother for pushing her towards Thorne as they have ...

Eric is head over heels in love with Brooke. He takes her to Big Bear where they can enjoy some time together - and avoid the watchful eyes of the family. Back in L.A., Ridge suggests to Stephanie to go to the cabin to get some distance. Sally plays with Clarke's ego as she underlines that only Spectra Fashions will allow him to use his full talent as a designer. She reiterates her proposal and shows Clarke a plan for the office he would get if he marries her. In Encino, Beth returns from Paris earlier than announced and is surprised to only find Donna at the house. ...

Donna explains to Beth that Brooke is having a new man in her life - without disclosing his identity. At Big Bear, Brooke and Eric bask in the afterglow of making love. As Donna calls to inform Brooke of her mother's early return, they wonder how to break the news of their affair to Beth. Bill and Margo read about the Forrester divorce in the newspaper and have different opinions as to who is to fault for this development. At Spectra Fashions, Clarke is tempted by Sally's proposal. To prove that she has always loved him, Sally promises Clarke him to help him get ...

Clarke shows up late at the Spencer Apartment to see his son. He is disappointed when little Mark calls Bill "daddy". Margo has to play referee when Bill and Clarke get into a fight over who should be Mark's father. In Encino, Beth is thrilled for Brooke to have found a new man. Just as Brooke wants to unveil her mystery man's identity, Beth starts to talk about Eric and how happy she feels being with Stephen again. Ridge tells Caroline that he is determined to find out who Eric is seeing. After getting a tough time from Ridge, Eric informs Stephanie that he wants to ...

Eric is impressed by Felicia's talent when she finally reveals her sketches to him. He dislikes her style, though, and asks Felicia to work under Clarke. When Stephanie finds out that Beth Logan is back in town, she immediately jumps to the conclusion that she must be the cause why Eric wants a divorce out of a sudden. Beth is thrilled that a check-up with her doctor has confirmed that she is cancer-free for more than a year now. Eric visits Brooke at the lab. She informs him that she has not told Beth the truth yet.

Stephanie is served with divorce papers. Thorne tries to convince his miserable mother to show Eric her vulnerable side to make him reconsider.

Felicia vents to Margo with whom she is going to share an office that Clarke opposed to being her mentor. Later, Clarke discusses Sally's offer with Margo. His mood turns sour when Margo mentions Bill's plans to adopt Mark. After finding out that her husband is having a secret rendezvous at the Ocean Club from Trish, Stephanie turns down Ridge's invitation for lunch as she plans to catch Eric in the act. At the lab, Brooke is upset with Donna for telling Thorne about her affair with Eric. Stephanie sees Eric hugging Beth in the Private Dining Room and feels vindicated...

Sally chats with Clarke about the Forrester divorce. While explaining to Caroline that he is desperate to find out about Eric's fling, Ridge gets the idea that Margo could use her influence to steer Eric back towards Stephanie. Later, Margo graciously declines. The invitation for lunch as well as Eric ending marriage gives Beth new hope to finally get the man that she always wanted: She tells a stunned Eric that she does not love her husband, Stephen. Meanwhile, Stephanie - who thinks that Eric is having an affair with her mother - blasts Brooke about Eric leaving her.

Eric is speechless when Beth confesses that she is still in love with him. Beth is deeply embarrassed to learn that there is another woman in Eric's life. At the lab, Stephanie confronts Brooke with the fact that she finally knows who's plotting to get between her and Eric: Beth. Stephanie informs a shaking Brooke that her mother is having lunch with Eric right now. Clarke hands Sally another fabulous design but still delays an answer to her proposal. Later, Bill tries to convince Clarke to give up Mark, but Clarke refuses. Macy is thrilled when Sally tells her that ...

A deeply humiliated Beth swears Eric to secrecy in regards to their conversation. Meanwhile, Brooke confides in Donna about her run-in with Stephanie and that she is now worried that Beth still loves Eric. Ridge urges Eric not to give up too easily on his marriage. He also warns him that the divorce will crush Stephanie, but Eric does not believe it. At Spectra Fashions, Macy is concerned how the Forresters will react to her background. Sally encourages Macy to keep Thorne in the dark about her family ties a little longer. Later, Macy and Thorne plan the fundraiser ...

Beth breaks down in tears while telling Brooke about her lunch with Eric - and that she and Stephen are not as happy in Paris as it might have seen. Brooke cannot hide the truth any longer and admits to her mother that she is the other woman in Eric's life. Ridge encourages Stephanie to show her vulnerable side to Eric. Later at the swimming pool of the Forrester Mansion, Caroline tells her husband not to get his hopes up too high for a reunion of his parents. Stephanie admits to Eric that she is heartbroken about the divorce. Eric is caught off guard when his wife ...

Stephanie issues an emotional plea to Eric to give their marriage another chance. In Encino, Beth is completely blindsided by Brooke's confession. As Beth pressures her to reveal the intensity of her involvement with Eric, Brooke admits that they have slept together. Beth is upset that her own daughter would steal the love of her life. A thrilled Macy tells Sally that she and Thorne are getting closer, even though they are not exclusive yet. Meanwhile, Thorne has taken Donna out for a rendezvous to the Taxi Bar. As Donna accompanies Thorne home, she overhears ...

Felicia tries to charm Clarke. After she kisses him on the neck, Clarke is intrigued and agrees to be her mentor. At the Logan House, Beth is still having a tough time coming to terms with her daughter's involvement with Eric. Brooke explains that she would have resisted Eric's advances, if she had known that her mother is still in love with him. At the Forrester Mansion, Donna is worried about Brooke because Eric and Stephanie do not seem to go through with their divorce. Ridge, Thorne and Felicia are relieved to hear that Eric is giving Stephanie and his marriage ...

Ridge and Caroline discuss the last-minute reprieve for his parents' marriage. Eric stops by and warns his son not to get his hopes up because his decision was mostly about respect for the family. Clarke realizes that there is one thing he misses more in his life than anything else: Mark. He asks Margo to consider coming back to him so that they can become a proper family. Beth tells Brooke that she believes that she has a chance with Eric, but Brooke thinks these are false illusions. Later, Donna presses Beth not to leave her father. Eric wants to break the news ...

Sally arrives at the Forrester Mansion unannounced to comfort Stephanie about the divorce. Stephanie then tells Sally that she and Eric are trying again. Macy and Thorne are holding a talent show for the fundraiser, but the auditions - including a Japanese Elvis impersonator - present one disappointment after another. While Brooke daydreams how Eric will react to the news of her being pregnant, he is still desperately searching for her. Eric catches Beth on the phone who realizes that he is head over heels in love with her daughter. Later, Stephanie calls Beth and ...

Brooke tries to reach Eric when Thorne arrives at the lab to tell her that he has bad news. As Stephanie asks Eric to be sincere, he agrees to do his best effort for their marriage for the next month. The Forrester kids plan a fun evening for their parents so that they can grow closer again. At Spectra Fashions, Sally encourages Clarke to finally make his decision. Clarke is hesitant to answer when Sally informs him that she expects a real marriage if they were to go through with her plan: meaning she expects to be intimate with him like a true husband and wife.

Ridge informs Caroline of the evening plans for his parents. Thorne breaks it to Brooke that Eric has decided to give his marriage another chance. Felicia tells Eric that he can confide in her as she is only concerned that both her parents are happy. Eric keeps silent when his daughter encourages him to reveal the other woman's identity. Ridge is worried about Brooke because she has been acting strange lately. As he pays her a visit at the lab, Brooke is crying about the man in her life and Ridge comforts her. Eric is stunned, when after several failed attempts to ...

Ridge tells Caroline that Brooke did not divulge any details about her complicated love life except that her newfound romance is already over. Eric is confused when Ridge mentions this to him. Caroline tries her best not be upset that Ridge still cares so much about Brooke. In Encino, Donna confirms to Brooke that Eric and Stephanie have apparently reconciled. A heartbroken Brooke admits to her sister that she is pregnant with Eric's child. Margo is presented with tempting choices: First, Clarke reiterates his proposal; then, Bill informs Margo that he will no longer ...

Eric tries to speak to Brooke at the Logan House, but she hides. Eric apologizes to Beth for hurting her - and exits. Beth has decided to leave L.A. again. Brooke confesses that it is over between her and Eric because he is staying with Stephanie. Beth offers Brooke her plane ticket to Paris which she accepts. Later, Brooke begs Donna not to tell anyone about her pregnancy. Bill explains to Margo that, even though Mark may not legally be his son, he has set up a trust fund as he considers him part of his family. At Forrester Creations, Margo informs Clarke that he can...

Betty Burns of the Children's Medical Center begins to grow impatient with Thorne over the unfinished preparations for the fundraiser. As their talent scouting was a disaster, Macy and Thorne take a last-minute-approach to save the event. Clarke, who has made his decision regarding Sally's proposal, agrees to be host of the evening. Thorne recruits a reluctant Eric while Macy searches for volunteers at Spectra Fashion. Sally and Darla are eager to help whereas Saul turns her down. Thorne and Macy decide to sing a duet because they still need one final act. Also, Macy ...

It's the night of the benefit concert event at Café Russe: After being served divorce papers from Kristen host of the evening Clarke realizes it is all or nothing now in regards to Sally's proposal. Clarke is trading barbs with Bill as Sally and Saul are panicky when a nervous Darla loses her voice seconds before her big moment. On stage however, Darla delivers a fantastic Marilyn Monroe-rendition singing "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend". The next is Eric who is almost as dismayed as Stephanie - who sits with Ridge and Felicia in the audience - when Sally crashes ...

Emotions run high after the successful charity event: Clarke agrees to marry Sally as long as she gives him time to accept her sexually. Sally reminds Clarke that she is not looking for a business venture but a genuine relationship eventually. Ridge comments to Thorne that he seemed extremely smitten with his singing partner. Donna breaks it to a stunned Macy that she is in love with Thorne, too. Eric is confused to hear that Brooke has left town indefinitely. Stephanie picks up on her husband's feelings, but - to Eric's surprise - gives him some much-needed emotional...

Sally badgers Clarke to quickly tell everybody about their engagement and his new role at Spectra Fashion. Clarke realizes that he must leave Forrester Creations, but thinks it is best if he leaves out the part that he is "Beau Rivage". Sally agrees, but is slightly taken aback when Clarke asks for more time before setting up a wedding date. Macy and Donna are at odds as they both hope for a future with Thorne. Macy is certain that Donna is deluding herself because Thorne loves only her. Eric is still upset about Brooke and finds solace with Stephanie. Later, ...

Felicia shocks her mother as she thinks Stephanie is trapping Eric in a marriage which both of her parents should end to find happiness elsewhere. Ridge worries about Brooke's sudden departure, but Caroline tells him to drop it. In Encino, Thorne still tries to convince Donna that it is best for Eric and Stephanie to get back together, but Donna does not buy it. She also reminds him of all the heartbreak she, Brooke and Beth have experienced because of the Forresters. In Paris, Pierre Jourdan notices a striking blonde in his café who is apparently suffering from a ...

Caroline doesn't really like Ridge's concern about Brooke, who seems to have disappeared from the face of the earth. Ridge questions Thorne about Brooke and the man she's been dating, but doesn't get the desired answers. Clarke types his letter of resignation for Forrester. Margo is shocked to learn that he will marry Sally and foresees all kinds of problems. But Clark brushes them away. His marriage will mean the launch of Clarke Garrison Originals and fame and fortune to come. In his cafe, Pierre Jourdan sees Brooke in tears and sings a song in which he takes her ...

Sally breaks the happy news to Macy, Darla and Saul that she is going to marry Clarke. Later, Macy tells Sally that Thorne has been attached to her best friend, Donna. She is determined to win over Thorne, though. Over at Forrester Creations, Eric confides in Margo that the woman of his affection will no longer talk to him and has left town. Caroline admits to Thorne that she is worried about Ridge's continuing concern for Brooke. Ridge grows weary over Clarke's regular disappearing acts in the middle of the day. He confronts Clarke and they get into a fight which ...

Stephanie notices that Eric is still thinking of the other woman. Eric is appreciative when she stays neutral on the topic. Meanwhile, Brooke calls Donna and gets confirmation from her sister that Eric and Stephanie are trying again. Brooke asks Donna to not tell her father that she is in Paris. In light of Stephen's return from a business, Brooke has to leave the family apartment and therefore takes restaurateur Pierre up on his offer to stay in a room above his café. She then tells him more about her complicated love life. Back in L.A., Eric decides to make another ...

Thorne advises Ridge to forget about Brooke as his ongoing concern proves to be burden on Caroline. Eric explains to Donna that she misunderstood his decision to stay with Stephanie. When Eric tells Donna that he is still determined to get a divorce as soon as the month is over, she informs him that Brooke is pregnant with his child. Eric immediately books a flight to Paris. Not a minute too soon: In Paris, Brooke confides in her confidante Pierre that she is actively considering an abortion. Pierre urges her to give it more thought. Felicia informs Ridge that their ...

Storm Logan returns home to Los Angeles and is greeted by mother Beth and sister Donna. Pierre finds Brooke's chequebook and decides to call her home address. When Donna answers, Pierre breaks it to her that Brooke is about to get an abortion. Donna tells Pierre that the father of Brooke's child is already on his way and that they must stop Brooke. On his flight to Paris, Eric calls Donna and she gives him the address of Pierre's restaurant urging him to find Brooke as soon as possible. Margo lets it slip to Bill that Clarke has a new girlfriend. Clarke is livid. ...

Ridge visits the Logan House and pushes Donna to tell him where Brooke is. Donna admits that she went away to get over her boyfriend when Storm walks in. Storm - who is still holding a grudge against Ridge - tells him to stay away from the Logans. Eric arrives in Paris, but Brooke has already checked into a hospital to get an abortion. Pierre and his employees call dozens of hospitals until they finally manage to track her down. Eric rushes to Brooke's side - unaware if it is too late to stop her. Clarke is annoyed that Felicia is the only Forrester at the company ...

Margo is furious with Clarke for his dealings with Sally Spectra. She sneakily convinces Ridge to override Eric's decision to have Clarke's design as the showstopper and instead use one of his designs for the upcoming fashion show. At the Forrester Mansion, Stephanie confides in Caroline when Felicia shows up. To Stephanie's resentment, Felicia again tries to convince her to divorce Eric - for her own sake and not just Eric's. Meanwhile in Paris, Eric arrives at the hospital and finds Brooke. He thinks that it is too late and is therefore ecstatic to learn that Brooke...

Caroline goes to the doctor for a check-up to make sure that she is of perfect health if she and Ridge were to start a family. Stephanie tells a surprised Ridge that she is giving up on her marriage. She still wants to know who the other woman is, though. In Paris, Pierre is thrilled when Eric and Brooke return to his restaurant happily holding hands. Brooke thanks Pierre for his help who in exchange serenades them with a song. Eric and Brooke embark on their trip home to L.A. when Eric asks a stunned Brooke to marry him.

Clarke tells Sally that he feels badly about leaving Forrester Creations now that Eric is having one of his designs as the showstopper. Sally advises Clarke not to get his hopes up prematurely. Margo regrets what she did to Clarke when she realizes that he actively considers backing out of his deal to join Spectra Fashion. She tries to convince Ridge to change back to the original showstopper, but he refuses. Meanwhile, Storm wants to catch up on the good old days and calls Kristen. Unaware that her sister Felicia is answering his call, he sets up a dinner date at the...

Eric and Brooke return to town, yet decide to keep their engagement a secret until Eric's divorce is final. Easier said than done: Beth immediately notices the diamond ring on her eldest daughter's hand. Brooke then admits that she and Eric are engaged. Ridge informs Clarke that he is getting promoted with a raise. Margo tries to prepare Clarke that his design will not be the showstopper after all, but he is too busy to call Spectra. When he gets Macy on the line, Clarke breaks it to her that he needs more time to think about marrying Sally. Ridge and Stephanie are ...

Stephanie is furious when Eric puts her off for after the fashion display to explain his absence. Thorne, Ridge and Felicia are concerned about their mother who fears that Eric has given up on their marriage. The Forrester Fall fashion show begins and is a raving success. The real drama happens next to the runway: Clarke realizes his gown is pulled from the showstopper and angrily tells Ridge that he is quitting. Margo and Bill worry that Stephanie is out of control about Eric's new love. Margo even has a vivid daydream in which Stephanie shoots Eric.

Margo finds Clarke packing up his office at Forrester Creations. Margo urges him to not make any rash decisions and admits to being responsible for changing the showstopper, but Clarke wants to quit anyway. Brooke is thrilled to see Storm. Hiding her engagement ring, Brooke cryptically tells her brother that she is reunited with her boyfriend and that he is not Ridge. After receiving praise from the press, Eric thanks Ridge and Thorne for preparing the fashion show. Stephanie enters to continue her earlier discussion with her husband. They candidly talk about their ...

Ridge informs Eric that Clarke has handed in his resignation. Eric makes an unsuccessful attempt to convince Clarke to stay who then announces that he is leaving to start his own fashion line. At Spectra Fashions, Macy is crushed to find Sally, Darla and Saul busy preparing for Clarke's arrival. Macy has a tough time telling Sally, who wants to shout to the entire world that Clarke will become her business and private partner, that Clarke wants to rethink his decision to marry her. A deeply hurt Sally orders Darla to prevent Clarke from ever stepping a foot into the ...

Clarke makes a bold entrance at Spectra Fashion. Sally can hardly believe his audacity. Clarke is therefore hit hard when she coldly tells him that she will not marry him and throws him out. Eric instructs his lawyer Charles to speed up the divorce proceedings. At the Forrester Mansion, Stephanie receives a visit from Jake Maclaine, a tennis instructor who was hired by Ridge in order to cheer her up. Caroline informs Ridge that Brooke is back together with her secret lover and that they are engaged. Later, Dr. Oshiro calls Caroline about her tests.

Dr. Oshiro has shocking news for Caroline. Thunderstruck, Caroline asks her doctor not to tell anyone. Being reluctant at first, Stephanie feels re-energized after her first tennis lesson. Later, Jake Maclaine runs into Felicia who thinks that the tennis instructor behaves way too cozy at the Forrester Mansion. Brooke and Eric share a romantic lunch break at the Ocean Club. Clarke moves back into his old studio apartment and informs Margo that Sally turned him down out of a sudden. Margo encourages Clarke to swallow up his pride and return to Forrester Creations. ...

Ridge is surprised when Thorne reminisces about his marriage with Caroline. Ridge reminds his brother to focus on his current love life instead. At first, both Donna and Macy turn down an invitation from Thorne as they want to wait until he makes his decision. After some encouragement from Sally, Macy surprises Thorne just as he is about to sing a romantic ballad. She joins in when, shortly after, Donna arrives at the Forrester Mansion. The women then ask Thorne to finally make up his mind: he picks Macy. Ridge wants to know about Caroline's doctor's appointment, but ...

Brooke tells Storm that she is engaged, but keeps silent on her beaus' identity. Stephanie mistakenly accuses Ruth Carter, a mutual family friend, of coming between her and Eric. Ridge and Thorne are stunned that their mother would go that far. Margo is amazed how his new girlfriend is giving Eric a new zest for life. Meanwhile, Brooke realizes that she is starting to show her pregnancy. When Stephanie learns from her attorney Barry Hawkins that Eric has dismissed the divorce proceedings, she gains new hope that Eric has reconsidered. She could not be more wrong as at...

Ecstatic that Eric has apparently reconsidered, Stephanie is in for a rude awaking when Eric breaks it to her that he is still filing for divorce and actually intends to speed up the process. Felicia tells Ridge that she is smitten with the handsome tennis instructor that he hired for their mother. Jake Maclaine shows up at the Logan house as Donna has placed an ad to rent the room above the garage. Storm grills the young man, but eventually agrees to accept him as a tenant. Ridge and Stephanie conclude that - for him to rush the divorce - Eric's new love must be ...

Darla makes a play for Clarke, but he is only interested to win back Sally's trust. In the office, Macy urges Sally to make up with Clarke, but she refuses. Macy then explains about her romance with Thorne; she is worried that Thorne will leave her as soon as he finds out that - despite her last name - she is a Spectra. Margo warns Clarke that it will not be easy to convince Eric to give him his job back. Even though he greatly appreciates Clarke's talent, Eric indeed turns down Clarke as he suspects him of collaborating with Spectra Fashion. As Clarke is running out ...

Bill pumps Margo for information about her past. Brooke meets Jake Maclaine. Clarke calls the society editor. Stephanie offers Eric some unwanted help.

Saul and Darla are extremely protective of Sally when they spot Clarke at Spectra Fashion. Sally eventually relents to Clarke's plea and takes him back. Then, Clarke kisses her. Ridge is surprised to find Caroline reading the bible, but she remains vague what inspired her to do so. Caroline tells her husband how happy she is with him which prompts Ridge to confess his love as well. Storm goes out with Felicia to the Taxi Bar again and is impressed by her outspoken nature. Later, Storm returns home and cannot help but notice that Brooke seems changed: he suspects that ...

Stephanie overhears Caroline talking to her doctor. She shrugs it off and the topic quickly changes to Eric and Stephanie's marriage. Caroline is surprised that Stephanie has regrets, yet seems to accept the inevitable. When her attorney Barry stops by with the divorce decree, she is eager to sign the documents. Just as they read about Sally and Clarke's engagement in the newspaper, Thorne tells Ridge that he is serious about his new girlfriend, Macy. At Spectra Fashions, Macy and Sally both marvel how lucky they are to finally have found the perfect man in their ...

Thorne invites Macy to a family dinner. Macy warns Clarke to be faithful to her mother. Donna runs into Jake in the kitchen of the Logan House and mistakes him for an intruder, before he can properly introduce himself as the new tenant. Storm is convinced that Ridge got Brooke pregnant and runs straight to the source of his sister's misery. Ridge is stunned by the news and swears to find the real father. Meanwhile, Eric returns from Reno where he filed for divorce and is surprised to hear from Stephanie that she will not fight the divorce and has already signed the ...

Caroline and Ridge inform Eric about Clarke's surprising engagement to Sally. Ridge then tells Eric about his talk with Storm and that he got accused of being the father of Brooke's unborn child. Meanwhile, Brooke tries to sell Donna on their new tenant Jake, but she is still too hurt about her break-up from Thorne. Thorne and Felicia convince Stephanie to attend the family dinner - in order to cheer her up and meet Thorne's new girlfriend. Over at Spectra Fashions, Macy is excited and afraid at the same time to be introduced to Thorne's family. Clarke wants to hold a...

Eric and Brooke have another secret rendezvous at the Ocean Club. They decide to further hide their relationship to prevent Stephanie from finding out about them and delaying the divorce. At the Forrester Mansion, Macy becomes acquainted with Stephanie, Felicia and Ridge who are charmed by Miss Alexander. Macy nearly reveals that she is a Spectra by accident, though. At Spectra Fashions, Saul is not too pleased when Clarke and Sally formally announce their engagement and reveal to the press that Clarke has left Forrester Creations to launch his new couture label "...

Ridge notices that Caroline is extremely balanced despite his concern for Brooke. He leaves for the lab to discuss the pregnancy with Brooke, but she keeps mum on the identity of her baby's father. Caroline congratulates Thorne on finding new love with Macy. Later, Stephanie encourages Thorne to find out about his girlfriend's background. At Forrester Creations, Eric questions Margo if Clarke was involved with Sally Spectra while still working for Forrester. Margo feigns ignorance.

Caroline goes to see a different doctor. She reports to Dr. D'Angelo that she has no appetite, yet refuses to receive any special treatment. She explains that by no means her family can know about the severity of her condition. Felicia encourages her mother to enter the dating scene, but Stephanie is not ready yet. Ridge confides in Eric about Brooke's secrecy in regards to the man who got her pregnant out of wedlock. Eric then pays Brooke a visit at the lab. She worries that Ridge is getting closer to the truth. Meanwhile, Ridge and Caroline put one and one together ...

Caroline is dubious if Ridge is drawing the right conclusion. Ridge then confronts Thorne about his assumption that Brooke and Eric are lovers. Thorne is in for an even bigger surprise when Ridge announces that Brooke is pregnant. Stephanie explains to Felicia that her marriage really started to go south when she turned against Brooke Logan which Eric disapproved of. Eric learns from his attorney Charles that the divorce is moving along fast in Nevada as Stephanie is cooperative. They must hope, though, that Stephanie will not change her mind as she could make this ...

Thorne is stunned by Ridge's news. He starts to think that Brooke got pregnant to trap Eric. Ridge disagrees. The Forrester brothers decide to confront Eric when Felicia informs them that Stephanie is talking to Brooke right now. Just then, Eric walks in and asks his sons not to tell Stephanie about his involvement with Brooke until after the divorce. At the lab, Brooke confirms to Stephanie that she is engaged, but naturally keeps her fiancé's identity from her nemesis. Stephanie further insults Brooke about clinging to yet another wealthy man, yet cherishes the fact...

Macy and Saul worry that Sally might get hurt by Clarke eventually as he is already acting like an emperor at Spectra Fashion. Clarke also reprimands Sally in presence of her daughter for expecting intimacy too soon in their relationship. Hence, Macy warns Clarke that he must prove his devotion for Sally or she will stop the wedding. After learning from Charles that the divorce hearing will be today, Eric makes plans with Brooke to have an impromptu wedding in the evening. Meanwhile, despite Ridge's objections, Thorne tells Stephanie that Brooke is seeing Eric.

Ridge shows Caroline plans for a house of their own - for them and their future children. Caroline is heartbroken when she realizes that none of this might ever happen!? At Forrester Creations, Storm asks Eric about his intentions towards Brooke, especially now that his sister is pregnant. Eric assures him that he loves Brooke and will marry her. A joyous Brooke tells Donna that she is getting married to Eric tonight. Meanwhile, Stephanie's world is shattered when Thorne tells her that none other than Brooke Logan is the new woman in Eric's life. The news of her ...

Clarke realizes that Sally is deeply hurt by his words earlier. When Sally says that she loves him, Clarke explains that she should be aware that those feelings are not reciprocal yet and that he therefore feels like a sex object to her. Eric confides in Margo about his marriage plans with his fiancée. In Encino, Stephanie unleashes her anger towards Brooke. She promises Brooke that she would rather die than let her have Eric. Brooke is relieved, though, as Stephanie seems unaware that the divorce hearing has been moved up and will take place today. Thorne informs ...

Ridge explains to Thorne that he is still wondering whether Clarke was in cahoots with Sally Spectra long before he left Forrester Creations. Stephanie is desperately looking for Eric, yet Margo will not reveal anything. It is secretary Trish who tells Stephanie that Eric has already left for Reno. Stephanie calls her lawyer and they rush to the airport. Their attempts to book a flight to Nevada are successful at first, but then LAX is closed due to fog. Stephanie swears to Barry that she is going to stop the wedding - whatever it may cost her. In Encino, Donna tries ...

Stephanie rushes over to the airport in Burbank to get on a flight to Nevada after all. Bill finds his daughter in deep thoughts at the office. Caroline encourages Bill to make amends with Ridge before leaving for another doctor's appointment. Dr. D'Angelo informs Caroline that she must undergo extensive medical tests and encourages her to tell her husband about her diagnosis. Later, Caroline tells Ridge that she is leaving on a business trip for a couple of days. Katie and Donna are overjoyed that Storm is supportive of Brooke's wedding. Brooke then receives a ...

Caroline has a hard time to talk Ridge out of joining her on her alleged business trip as she wants to keep her hospital stay a secret from her husband. Katie and Donna help Brooke to get ready for her wedding. Even Storm is supportive and offers to serve as Eric's best man. Little do they know that the court hearing comes to a screeching halt when Stephanie shows up in Reno. Eric tries to come through to Stephanie, but she makes it clear that she cannot let Eric get trapped by a manipulator like Brooke. Therefore, Stephanie pleads with Judge Thomas not to grant the ...

Clarke puts his heart into designing fabulous dresses for Spectra Fashion, yet tries everything to avoid a private evening with Sally. Macy worries that her mother is in for a disappointment, but Sally explains that she plans to test Clarke's loyalties to her. Thorne invites Macy over to the Forrester Mansion and tells Macy he feels badly for meddling in his parents' lives. Macy reassures him. Brooke, Donna, Katie, Storm and Reverend Shannon wait at a festively decorated chapel for the groom to show up. Eric tries to reach Brooke to warn her that he will be late.

Ridge accidentally interrupts a cozy pool date of Thorne and Macy. The Forrester brothers then learn that Stephanie made it to Reno, but has now opted to spend some days alone at the family's Big Bear cabin. At the chapel, Donna and Katie are happy that the wedding can finally get started. Unfortunately, Eric has to explain to Brooke that Stephanie stopped the divorce proceedings. Eric comforts a disappointed Brooke and swears that he will not let Stephanie drag it out. Storm confirms that Stephanie cannot stop but rather delay the divorce. Jake shows up at the ...

Ridge is angry at Thorne for telling Stephanie about Brooke just ahead of the impending divorce. At the Logan House, Eric tries to reassure Brooke after their ill-fated attempt to wed, but she is convinced that Stephanie will do everything in her power to hurt her. Brooke is also shocked that Thorne revealed their involvement to Stephanie. After trading some more barbs, Jake and Felicia decide to be civil to one another. Donna comforts Brooke about her disappointment of the failed wedding. In Beverly Hills, tensions run high when Thorne makes a snide comment about ...

Bill questions Margo about her past as he knows nothing about her family. Eventually, Margo explains that she grew up in rural Madison, Wisconsin, and has a brother with whom she has not been in contact for a long time. Sally instructs Darla to have one of the Spectra models to flirt with Clarke to put him to the test. Clarke is indeed interested in Michelle, but she informs him that she has recently married. Sally tells Macy that she is not yet sold on Clarke's dedication to their engagement and therefore wants another model called Cybill to charm Mr. Garrison. In ...

A troubled Margo explains to Ridge that she spotted a man from her past at work earlier without revealing any further details. At Spectra Fashions, Darla overhears Sally talking to Macy about the fidelity test. Darla immediately warns Clarke - just before he crosses the line as Sybil is flirting shamelessly with him. Sally is impressed that Clarke seems only interested in his work as he turns down a sexy model's advances and threatens to fire Sybil for coming onto him. Macy correctly suspects that Darla gave Clarke a warning, though. Back at Forrester Creations, ...

Thorne tries to convince Ridge that they owe to it to their parents to be sure that Brooke is fully committed to their father. Ridge reluctantly agrees to go through with Thorne's plan. He sets up a rendezvous with Brooke at the Private Dining Room. Later, Brooke is shocked when Ridge asks her if they still have a future together. Macy and Saul are disgusted with Clarke's pompous behavior and are upset when Sally supports her fiancé. It is not before long though that Clarke's bossy attire is hit by a major bump, though: Sally reminds him that the Clarke Garrison ...

Felicia disapproves of Thorne's plan to have Ridge test Brooke's commitment to their father. The discussion soon shifts to a different topic as Felicia admits to have a liking on Jake. Later, Felicia has another tennis lesson with her new instructor. At the Ocean Club, Brooke does not fall for Ridge's bait. She turns down his advances - citing her feelings for Eric. Sally increases the pressure on Clarke. Clarke makes up a story why he feels overwhelmed and cannot fully commit to a relationship right now: he claims to be impotent. Sally is unsure whether Clarke is ...

Thorne is stunned that Ridge not only failed in convincing Brooke to let go off Eric, but he also seems to have undergone a change of heart. Ridge is now convinced that Brooke is sincere with their father. Thorne still thinks that she is a gold-digger. Eric has a huge surprise for Brooke: He takes her out to a new restaurant, Pierre's. Brooke is overjoyed when Pierre Jourdan who she met in Paris shows up and sings a little serenade. She learns that Eric helped Pierre to open another venue in L.A. and that he plans on staying in town. Brooke and Eric have great plans ...

Bill pays Ridge an unannounced visit and confronts him about his rendezvous with Brooke earlier. The men nearly get into a fist fight, before Ridge tells his father-in-law to leave. At the pool of the Forrester Mansion, Felicia confides in Thorne about her new crush Jake who she thinks is mysterious. Donna brings dinner over to her new tenant. As Jake seems preoccupied, she quickly leaves. Later, Jake is lying on his bed pain stricken by bad childhood memories which also involve his parents. Then, Felicia calls to invite him over to lunch at the Forresters tomorrow. ...

Eric is annoyed when he and Brooke fail to find Stephanie at the cabin as Mrs. Higgins, the caretaker, tells them that she has already left Big Bear. Thorne and Macy's romantic evening by the pool does not go by undiluted: she is worried about her mother and then Stephanie calls to announce her return. Sally and Clarke inform Saul and Darla that they are getting married in a couple of weeks. At the Forrester Mansions Ridge confides in Thorne about his fight with Bill. On an unrelated note, Ridge asks Thorne to delve into the sudden union of Clarke and Sally Spectra. ...

Caroline is still at the clinic undergoing extensive testing. When Dr. Taylor Hayes learns that Caroline has not opened up to her family yet, she encourages her to at least tell her husband the truth. Later, Dr. Hayes assigns Caroline's blood work to Brooke. Ridge picks up Caroline from the airport as she is still keeping up the charade that she was away on business. When Ridge reminds Caroline how much he missed her, she has tears in her eyes. At the Forrester Mansion, Stephanie is greeted by Thorne and Felicia upon her return to town. She informs her children that ...

Storm shares his concern with Eric about Stephanie actively torpedoing his sister's happiness. At the Forrester Mansion, Ridge tries to talk to his mother about the divorce, but she shuts him out. Eric arrives to beg Stephanie to change her opinion about Brooke. Will Stephanie be able to be rational and look past the - in her mind - obvious conniving nature that she thinks is Brooke's trademark? Thorne pays Brooke a visit at the lab because he is still not sold on Brooke's sincerity where Eric is concerned. A furious Brooke eventually throws Thorne out and continues ...

Clarke wants to strike a deal with Macy: in exchange for her support of his marriage to Sally, he offers to put in a good word for her with his former brother-in-law Thorne. Macy declines. At Forrester Creations, Thorne tells Ridge that he starts to open up to the idea that Brooke could be genuinely interested in their father. Sally is thrilled when Clarke designs her a wedding dress. Later, Sally asks Macy to be her maid of honor, but Macy is afraid that her boyfriend might find out about the wedding. Right on cue, Darla announces a surprise visitor: Thorne. Bill ...

Caroline continues to hide her medical issues from both her assistant Valerie and her husband. When Bill stops by, he casually mentions that Ridge was having lunch with Brooke while she was gone. Ridge quickly sets the record straight with Caroline. Meanwhile, Brooke gets confirmation that the blood sample she analyzed does indeed belong to Caroline. Thorne storms into Spectra Fashion to confront Sally and Clarke. Macy barely manages to escape Thorne's view, but overhears his tirade against her mother and his threat to ruin them if Clarke was working for the company ...

Bill spots Brooke as she has second thoughts and starts to walk away from Caroline's office. Caroline is surprised to see Brooke who asks her to join her for lunch soon. Margo encourages Eric to forget about Stephanie and his divorce and simply enjoy life with Brooke. After another lesson, Stephanie inquires about the personal life of her tennis instructor, but Jake is extremely secretive. At Forrester Creations, Felicia realizes Margo knows Jake and tries to find out more about her new beau. Margo does not want to discuss him claiming that she has not seen the man in...

Caroline visits Brooke and asks her not to tell anyone about her illness. A heartbroken Brooke agrees, but is stunned that Ridge does not know yet. Felicia and Jake spend a romantic evening by the pool where they share their first kiss. Felicia mentions that her co-worker has been interested in him. Jake is stunned when Felicia explains that Margo's maiden name was Lynley. At the Spencer condo, Bill tries to be supportive of Margo who remains vague but is clearly worried about the man from her past who she saw recently. Eric attempts to reason with his wife in order ...

Thorne introduces Macy to his mother and Stephanie is charmed by young Miss Alexander. Brooke is still in shock over the news about Caroline. Eric then informs Brooke that he thinks it is best for her to make peace with Stephanie in order to get the divorce. Thorne and Macy spend the evening by the swimming pool of the Forrester Mansion with Ridge and Caroline, who does not recognize her even though they have met before. Macy grows uneasy as talk shifts to Spectra Fashion and Thorne announces that he wants to take action against Sally for collaborating with Clarke. ...

Felicia is angry with Ridge that she was left out of the BBQ with Thorne and his new girlfriend. Later, Ridge informs Eric that he highly doubts that bringing together Brooke and Stephanie will have the desired effect. Brooke learns from Jake that he gives Stephanie tennis lessons. Under the pretense of wanting to improve her tennis skills, Margo asks Felicia for Jake Maclaine's address and then leaves to confront him. At the Forrester Mansion, Caroline begs a shocked Stephanie to make amends with Brooke. Stephanie is stunned and tells Caroline that she is convinced ...

Storm is surprised when Caroline arrives at the Logan house to talk to his sister. Brooke offers Caroline her unconditional support throughout her illness. Caroline then has shocking request: she wants Brooke to be there for Ridge after her death. Macy tells Sally that her relationship with Thorne is doomed as the Forresters hate the Spectras. Sally decides to help her daughter and therefore offers Stephanie her friendship in getting over the divorce. Stephanie is touched by Sally's gesture. In Encino, Jake is stunned to see Margo. Their reunion is anything but ...

Caroline still tries to convince Brooke to be there for Ridge in more than a platonic way after her death. Brooke reminds Caroline that she is now in a relationship with Eric. After Margo refuses to tell her anything about her ties to Jake, Felicia decides to confront her new beau instead. Jake also declines to reveal what the story is behind Margo's hatred for him, but promises Felicia that it is not what she is imagining. Stephanie is getting second thoughts about Eric's plan for a dinner with Brooke. She asks Ridge to act as an intermediary. Caroline agrees to come...

Darla and Saul throw a wedding shower at Spectra Fashion. Sally acknowledges the concerns of Macy, Darla and Saul, yet she asks them to support her marriage. Meanwhile, Margo pays soon-to-be-wed Clarke a visit. She is surprised when Clarke explains that he does not want to hurt Sally as he genuinely cares for her - and also worries about the lengths she would go to if he were to cross her. Just as Stephanie tells Ridge and Caroline that she wants to back out of the dinner arrangement, Eric and Brooke arrive at the Forrester Mansion. The atmosphere is chilly at best, ...

Bill tells a reluctant Caroline to cover the Spectra wedding. Sally decides to have a private ceremony so that Thorne will not find out Macy is her daughter and therefore turns down Caroline's request to attend. Bill then hires photographer Tommy Bayland to score some paparazzo photographs of the bride and groom for an exclusive story in "Eye on Fashion". Over at Forrester Creations, Clarke asks his former brother-in-law to serve as his best man, but a stunned Thorne declines. As he is running out of options, Clarke asks Saul instead. Sally hires Storm, Logan and has ...

It is the day of Sally's and Clarke's wedding: Macy and Saul have her apartment festively decorated even though they still hold strong objections about this union. Strom presents Sally with the desired legal documents: Clarke is to receive 70% of the newly founded Clarke Garrison Originals, but all other assets will be strictly off-base until two years into their marriage. With Bill's demand for crystal clear pictures of the wedding, Tommy must courageously scale a twenty story building, but manages to reach a perfect spot to zoom right into Sally's apartment. After ...

Brooke visits Dr. Hayes. While the doctor agrees with Brooke that Caroline's husband should be told that Caroline is dying, she cannot disobey Caroline's precise wishes. Clarke follows Sally and makes an emotional plea that he will be completely devoting himself to their marriage because they can create something great. Macy and Saul are visibly disappointed that Clarke can convince Sally to marry him after all. From outside the apartment, Tommy Bayland manages to take pictures of the happy couple which he later shows to an approving Bill. Thorne tells Caroline that ...

Storm notices a striking brunette at the Santa Fe Restaurant who he knows from high school as Taylor Ashford: it's Caroline's doctor, Dr. Hayes. Assuming by her last name, Storm is disappointed that his former crush is now married. Bill brags to Caroline about the Spectra wedding pictures when he notices his daughter's feeble state. Caroline claims that everything is okay and later agrees to go out for dinner with Ridge to celebrate six months of wedded bliss. Caroline realizes that she might not live till their first real wedding anniversary. Eric and Brooke discuss ...

Caroline is still adamant to hide her illness from Ridge. She asks Dr. Hayes to prescribe her medication which gives her enough strength to cover her symptoms. Eric finds a weeping Brooke who informs him of her disastrous visit with Stephanie. Eric is furious and sets up a meeting with his attorney. Later, Caroline makes another attempt to convince Brooke to go back to Ridge after her death which she refuses. Stephanie tells Ridge that she is never going to accept Eric's wedding plans with Brooke. Felicia and Jake continue to flirt while they discuss the status of ...

Ridge and Caroline spend a romantic evening at Pierre's restaurant. Ridge gives his wife a touching gift: a charm bracelet. When Storm mentions his blast from the past encounter earlier, Brooke realizes that he knows Caroline's doctor. Without revealing her name, Brooke then explains about her dying friend and Storm agrees with her that someone should tell the husband of Brooke's friend the truth, even if Brooke has to be the one to do it. At the Forrester Mansion, Stephanie and Eric have a bitter fight about the divorce. Jake and Felicia grow closer and kiss again. ...

Bill congratulates Tommy on his stellar work as they have a look at the exclusive photo story in "Eye on Fashion" on the Spectra wedding. Newlyweds Sally and Clarke receive a mixed response when they return early from their trip to enter on the endeavor that is Clarke Garrison Originals: Darla is the only one genuinely happy while Macy hopes her doubts will be proven wrong and Saul is still hoping for a rude awaking for Clarke. Macy tells Sally that she thinks it is time to tell Thorne the truth. Sally is horrified to see her wedding pictures in the magazine. Ridge is...

Brooke carefully discloses to Ridge the truth about Caroline. When Dr. Hayes shows up to confirm that Caroline is suffering from leukemia in the final stages, Ridge breaks down weeping. Meanwhile, Caroline is annoyed by Bill for printing the photos of Sally and Clarke without her permission before suffering another dizzy spell. Sally explains to Darla that the "Eye on Fashion"-story will spread soon and likely be the end of Thorne and Macy's romance as Macy will not be the one to tell Thorne that she is a Spectra. At Pierre's, Thorne surprises Macy with a special ...

Felicia unsuccessfully tries to find out from Margo why she hates Jake so much. After their tennis lesson, Stephanie comes on to Jake, but he turns her down. Stephanie then explains that it was a test of his commitment for Felicia. Meanwhile, Margo spots Macy in Sally's wedding pictures and shows the magazine to Eric. He jumps to the conclusion that Macy trapped Thorne. Ridge is still in shock over the news that his wife will be dying from leukemia. Brooke advises Ridge to pretend that he is ignorant of his wife's impending death. Ridge goes to visit Caroline at the ...

Thorne is on cloud nine as he stuns his mother that he proposed to Macy. Meanwhile, Eric and Margo wonder whether Sally used her daughter to spy on the company. Over at Spectra Fashions, both Darla and Clarke try to cheer up Sally who is heartbroken that her past wrongdoings might cost Macy her true love. When Macy shows up with the happy news of her engagement, Sally gently prepares to tell Macy about the shocking turn of events. Eric visits Stephanie at the Forrester Mansion to inform her about Macy being Sally's daughter. He is not pleased to hear that Thorne got ...

Following a visit with Dr. Hayes, Ridge realizes that Caroline's days are numbered. He therefore surprises his wife with plans to take a leave of absence from work to be with her. Caroline is deeply touched. Eric and Stephanie break it to Thorne that Macy is a Spectra. A stunned Thorne is convinced that this information is false and wants to ask Macy directly. Meanwhile, Sally shows Macy the latest issue of "Eye on Fashion". Macy is in shock and assumes that her relationship with Thorne is over because she missed the right time to tell him the truth about her family. ...

Caroline sets her plan into motion to reunite Ridge and Brooke for the aftermath of her passing. She asks Ridge to invite Brooke over. Brooke accepts and must turn down Eric's dinner invitation. Stephanie swoops in and suggests to Eric to join her for dinner. Storm is perplexed by Brooke's decision to decline spending the evening with Eric. After some words of encouragement from Sally, Macy goes to face Thorne at Forrester Creations. Her hopes that he has not seen the article yet are proven in vain immediately. Thorne is hurt when Macy tells him the truth about her ...

Brooke arrives at the Guest House, but explains to Caroline that she will not leave Eric for Ridge. Caroline responds that she merely wants Brooke to be there for Ridge and the rest will be decided by fate. During dinner, Caroline formally calls a truce with Brooke. Ridge begins to realize that Caroline apparently wants to set him up with Brooke. Eric accepts Stephanie's invitation and they have a pleasant meal. He makes it clear though, that he will go through with the divorce. Felicia notices that Jake is holding back in certain ways. Without going into details of ...

Sally and Clarke anxiously await news from Macy. When Macy finally returns, she tells her mother that she and Thorne broke up. Sally is crushed and decides to call Stephanie to put in a good word, but the Forrester Matriarch hangs up on her. A sad Thorne reflects on his unexpected but deeply romantic love story with Macy. Stephanie claims that Macy was using him for the Forrester name. Thorne does not believe that. As Caroline gets weaker and needs more and more sleep, Ridge starts to realize that he is slowly losing his wife. It breaks his heart when Caroline starts ...

A feeble Caroline informs her father that she is taking a leave of absence from work. Bill worries about Caroline, but she reassures him. Still shaken about Caroline's declining condition, Ridge seeks advice from Dr. Hayes. Taylor pressures Ridge to accept the inevitable and not to tell Caroline that he knows about her illness. Conway Weston gives Stephanie surprising information: the only man that Brooke has been seeing lately besides Eric is Ridge. When Ridge showers her with gifts for their next 50 wedding anniversaries, Caroline realizes that her husband is aware ...

Caroline is relieved when she realizes that Ridge knows about her illness. Ridge and Caroline share a highly emotional embrace. Storm runs into Dr. Hayes at the hospital while looking for his sister. Still smitten by the charming doctor, he is disappointed when she turns down his dinner invitation. Storm's interest is peaked, though, as Taylor points out that she is not married. Thorne does some soul-searching with his mother about his feelings for Macy. As the topic switches to Ridge's perfect marriage, Thorne mentions that Caroline is pregnant which Stephanie finds ...

Ridge convinces Caroline that it is best if he tells Bill about her illness. Bill is stunned by Ridge's news and not willing to accept that his only daughter is dying from leukemia. Brooke finds Storm in a particular chipper mood. He explains to his sister that the lady of his affection, Dr. Hayes, is not married after all. Stephanie and Thorne begin to worry about Ridge and Caroline's marriage. Stephanie tries to find out more about the sudden closeness of Brooke and Ridge, but Brooke keeps mum. Bill wants Caroline to join him on a vacation. With tears in her eyes, ...

Eric has disappointing news for his daughter. He explains to Felicia that her sketches are good but not at all Forrester Creations material as her style is way too avantgarde. Now that Brooke has turned her down, Caroline asks Dr. Hayes to be there for her husband after her passing. Margo and Thorne wonder about Ridge's sudden leave of absence from work. Ridge takes care of Caroline who is in need of more and more sleep as she gets weaker. Later, Ridge tells his family that Caroline has leukemia. The Forresters are in utter shock. Ridge begs them to pretend like they ...

Margo finds an agitated Bill in his office and does not learn of the reason until a visitor arrives: Bill demands from Dr. Hayes to do anything to save his daughter's life. Taylor has to tell a heartbroken Bill that Caroline's cancer cannot be cured because it has progressed too far. Bill breaks down sobbing and Margo comforts him. Upon Caroline's request, a dinner party is to be held at the Forrester Mansion: Stephanie even invites Brooke over for Caroline's sake. Brooke informs Storm that Caroline is dying. She worries about Caroline's plan to reunite her with Ridge...

The dinner party for Caroline begins: Stephanie has a hard time being civil when she spots Eric and Brooke kissing, yet Caroline asks Stephanie and Brooke to be friends because life can be strictly limited. She then asks Bill and Ridge to no longer fight over her as love should be stronger than hatred. Felicia manages to convince a sullen Thorne to follow up on Ridge's wish to pretend that they do not know about Caroline's illness. Caroline goes to dance with Thorne and gets dizzy. Ridge takes Caroline to the Guest House. There, Caroline asks Ridge to consider ...

The Forresters are deeply moved as they return home from the funeral service for the dearly beloved Caroline Spencer Forrester. Eric and Stephanie console Thorne and Felicia while Ridge withdraws himself to the guest house. He is furious that his wife was taken from him this soon. The family fails to reach out to him because he jumps onto his motorcycle and drives off to the Canyons. Meanwhile, Margo uses the incisive moment to confront Jake. She implores him to stop seeing Felicia and leave L.A., but he refuses. Margo accuses Jake of deserting the family many years ...

Storm arrives at Dr. Hayes office and even agrees to a proper examination to score an appointment with the doctor of his desire. Taylor toys with Storm's affection, yet she seems not uninterested in him. Sally offers Eric her condolences and at the same time asks him to put in a good word for her daughter Macy with Thorne. Brooke remains secretive with Stephanie who correctly suspects that the rebuilt friendship of Brooke and Caroline was partly because the latter wanted for Brooke to reunite with Ridge after her death. The only one left completely unaware is Eric who...

Pierre welcomes Storm and Taylor to his restaurant and ensures that their evening gets as romantic as possible. Felicia urges Jake to make up with Margo as the strained relationship with his sister will always be a burden on him. In Encino, Eric notices that Brooke is in deep thoughts and assures Brooke that, despite his age, he is happy to have another baby with her. Jake visits Margo who begs him to tell her why he left the family all those years ago. Jake asks Margo instead to start over as he is not ready to reveal his motivation to her. When a desperate Margo ...

Darla and Saul must endure Sally's sour mood as she is pain-stricken about Macy. Clarke encourages his wife to become proactive. Said and done: posing as Italian buyer Contessa Lombarde, Sally sneaks into Forrester Creations once again to visit Thorne and beg him to give Macy another chance. Thorne is deeply moved by Sally's words and a letter from Macy in which she offers her condolences about Caroline. Felicia shows up at Spectra Fashion to have a talk with Clarke. He suggest to her to come to work there. Clarke strikes a chord with Felicia who agrees to think it ...

Upon Stephanie's urging to look after Ridge, Brooke drives up to Big Bear. Ridge has indeed withdrawn to the Forrester cabin where he has a hard time grasping the events of the last few weeks. Brooke comforts Ridge who is heartbroken over Caroline's passing. Sally is happy that Macy is back in town. She explains about her visit to Forrester Creations earlier and encourages her daughter to contact Thorne. Macy fears that she is not ready yet, even though she misses Thorne sorely. Meanwhile, Stephanie realizes that Thorne is also still thinking about Macy and misses her.

Eric gently reminds Stephanie that he still wants a divorce. Stephanie then informs a stunned Eric of Caroline's dying wish and that she expects their son to reunite with Brooke. At Big Bear, Brooke encourages Ridge to forget about his anger and instead focus on Caroline's lasting effect on both of their lives which continues to live on with her spiritual presence guiding them. The mourning Ridge has hard time sharing Brooke's point of view. Storm encourages Donna to pursue Jake if she is interested in him. Later, Donna offers Jake a massage to sooth a shoulder injury...

Eric confronts Brooke about her visit to Big Bear. Brooke realizes that Stephanie is trying to cause a rift between them. She then explains how Ridge needed comfort and Eric understands. Stephanie goes to see Ridge who is back in town. Ridge is still having a hard time to accept his fate and that Caroline is gone. Later, Taylor delivers the letter to Ridge. In it Caroline urges Ridge to stop mourning and hints that Dr. Hayes might be able to help him through this difficult time. Darla and Saul are surprised that Sally is determined to follow up on her new health ...

Clarke warns Sally that taking on Bill Spencer could easily backfire. Sally is not getting cold feet, though: she calls her police detective friend Al Hendley to collect fingerprints on the window ledge of her apartment as she is sure that there are traces of the photographer Bill hired to spy on her wedding. Eric pays a visit to his mourning son. Ridge tells Eric how grateful he is to Brooke for helping him. Felicia and Jake's evening takes an unexpected turn. Initially they both feel ready to embark on the next step of their relationship, but eventually Jakes ...

Sally gets a name for the fingerprints which detective Al Hendly took outside her apartment. Despite Clarke's warning that her assistant might be in way over her head with this particular assignment, Sally asks Darla to pay shady photographer Tommy Bayland a visit to get proof that Bill hired him to spy on her wedding. Equipped with a recording device, Darla soon arrives at the photo studio under the alias of Victoria Smith and the pretense that she needs some modeling shots. Jake thanks Donna for checking on him last night. Later, Storm advises Donna to stay away ...

After Macy and Saul grow curious where Darla went in the middle of the day, Sally admits that she sent her assistant on a special mission. Tommy is giddy to get some nude shots of Darla who has very different agenda in mind. Equipped with a recording device, Darla tricks Tommy into bragging that he is working for Bill Spencer and took the pictures of the Spectra wedding. At the Forrester Mansion, Margo pays Stephanie a visit and urges her to stop Felicia from seeing Jake as he is dangerous. Storm grills his tenant Jake about his past, but he is evasive. Later, Felicia...

Storm and Taylor's romantic evening at Pierre's is cut short when she is called to the office. There, Ridge is confiding in Dr. Hayes that he has difficulties to come to terms with Caroline's death and her last words. Taylor urges Ridge to take some time to grieve. In the garage of the Logan House, Felicia tries to overplay awkwardness and reassure her boyfriend. Jake is furious because he was impotent with Felicia although he loves her so deeply. In spite of Clarke's doubts, a proud Darla informs Sally, Saul and Clarke that not only got she prove that Bill Spencer ...

Ridge questions Taylor about his wife's behavior during her last days and her rekindled friendship with Brooke. Taylor confirms to Ridge that Caroline wanted him to be with Brooke after her death. Ridge is confused. Donna and Brooke are surprised when Storm comes home early from his date. Later, Eric asks Brooke how she would react if Ridge pursued her again. Storm makes a surprise visit to the Forrester Mansion. To protect his sister, Storm pressures Stephanie to accept the divorce which she refuses.

Margo is surprised to find Ridge at the office. He explains how Brooke convinced him to continue with his life despite the colossal loss of his wife. Margo finds it odd that Stephanie asked Brooke to see him. Meanwhile, Thorne argues with his mother. He thinks that Stephanie should get over her hatred towards Brooke and give up on Eric. At the Logan's, Brooke tells Eric that her love for him has not changed and that she no longer wants Ridge. A while later, Ridge shows up and Brooke explains that Caroline would be so happy to see them consoling each other over her ...

Sally barges into Spencer Publications where she shocks the publishing tycoon with the news that she knows that he is the owner of an illustrious bunch of porn magazines. Sally explains that she intends to ruin him professionally. Bill tries to shrug it off until Sally reveals that she has proof. Bill then offers to buy her off. Ridge and Brooke look through photo albums to relive their past while Stephanie informs Eric that she saw them in each other's arms. Stephanie encourages Eric to call Brooke to get confirmation that she was telling the truth. A highly worried ...

Ridge is unnerved when Stephanie grills him about Brooke. He takes off and seeks solace from Taylor. As she seems to be one of the few people who understand his emotional state right now, Ridge suddenly kisses Taylor. Eric is relieved when Brooke openly talks about Ridge's visit earlier. Sally demands a favorable review in "Eye on Fashion" in exchange for her silence. Margo's arrival causes Sally to leave before Bill can give her his answer. Margo presses Bill for information what brought Sally to his office, but he will not tell.

Jake worries about his impotence with Felicia. She decides to move forward and asks Jake to meet her at Pierre's for a romantic evening. Just as she starts to get frustrated over her stalled relationship with Eric, Brooke receives baby gifts from her fiancé. Later at the Ocean Club, Eric presents Brooke with an even bigger gesture: layout and pictures of the apartment that they will call home in a month's time. Donna plays matchmaker for Storm despite his objections. She invites Dr. Hayes over for dinner and the women get along well. Storm asks Taylor about her ...

Darla takes Macy out to the Taxi Bar to cheer her up. The plan quickly backfires as they spot Thorne there. Thorne also notices Macy, but before he can make up his mind to send her a drink, she has already left. Following an evening with splendid food and songs by Pierre, Jake and Felicia head home to consummate their relationship. When Jake is impotent again, he gets furious with himself and tells Felicia that he cannot see her anymore. Felicia is deeply hurt. Storm and Taylor grow closer after dinner, yet she remains very vague about her personal life and previous ...

Clarke advises Sally not to oppose Bill, but changes his mind when Sally offers to get him on the cover of "Eye on Fashion". After Eric tells her that Stephanie was actually considering to consent to the divorce, Brooke decides to see the Forrester matriarch. Stephanie explains that she thinks Brooke is trying to get Ridge back. An annoyed Brooke informs Stephanie that she could not be more wrong as she wants to be with Eric - with or without the divorce. A miserable Felicia confides in Eric about her heartbreak. Jake receives a late-night-visit from Donna who is ...

Brooke admits to Eric that her talk with Stephanie was a disaster and that the latter is not going to agree to the divorce anytime soon. Eric is extremely understanding and begs Brooke not to worry. Margo and Thorne realize how much they need Ridge's help at work. With a little trick, they manage to convince Ridge to return immediately. Darla informs Sally, Saul and Clarke how she and Macy saw Thorne last night. When Sally calls it a positive sign, Clarke reminds her that the Forresters are not their friends. Later, Sally gets upset that Macy seems to be willing to ...

After her tennis lesson, Stephanie tries to find out more why Jake broke up with Felicia. She wonders if Margo is the reason. Jake then explains that Margo is his sister and tells Stephanie to get a new tennis coach. Felicia wants to get to the bottom what caused the rift between Jake and his sister. Margo confines to flat accusations without disclosing anything in particular. Later, Thorne has a heart to heart with Margo who encourages him to go back to Macy because it is obvious that they love each other too much to be apart. Thorne calls a stunned Macy if they can ...

Sally and Macy are thrilled that Thorne called. Macy's meeting with Thorne at the Private Dining Room begins different than she imagined it to be, though: Thorne wonders if she is plotting with Sally to get close to the Forresters. Macy reacts hurt and is about to leave when Thorne suddenly kisses her. Ridge brings Brooke Caroline's pearls at his late wife's request. Brooke is touched. Later, Storm finds Ridge alone at Brooke's lab and the men quickly get into another argument. Storm tells Ridge to stay away from his sister. Brooke comes back and reigns Storm in.

Ridge gives Taylor a dress to thank her for her help. When Ridge confides in Taylor that he has changed a lot in the last couple of weeks, she advises him to embrace those changes. At the Logan Home, Storm and Brooke continue to differ in their opinion about Ridge. Brooke begins to realize that she is thinking a lot about Ridge lately. Eric wants to take Brooke house hunting, but she is not in the mood. He then reassures his highly pregnant fiancée that she must never doubt is devotion to her. Storm complains to Taylor about Ridge, before they head off to dinner ...

Eric shows Brooke a stunning condo on Wilshire Boulevard. She is overwhelmed by the lushness of the apartment, yet hesitant at first because of the gravity of the decision to move in with Eric. Thorne overhears Stephanie and Ridge talking about the Spring Collection and the rivalry with the Spectras. Upset by the negativity towards Macy and her family, Thorne asks them to steer clear of these topics in his presence. Later, Stephanie explains to Ridge that in her opinion it is fate that he will reunite with Brooke. Sally and Darla are anxious to find out more about ...

Felicia is still heartbroken over her break-up from Jake. She asks her pal Heather Parker to come on to Jake so she will know if only she causes his impotence or if the problem lies deeper. Meanwhile, Margo unsuccessfully tries to bribe Jake to leave town. She worries that her brother will taint her reputation and therefore wants to get rid of him. After some badmouthing about the Spectras from Ridge, Thorne leaves for Spectra Fashions to see Macy. Thorne stuns Macy that his love for her is way more important to him than the family business. He kisses her passionately...

Macy pleads with Thorne to not leave Forrester Creations as she cannot see him being happy in the long run apart from his family. A touched Thorne then puts the engagement ring back on Macy's finger. On behalf of her good friend Felicia, Heather tries to seduce Jake during a tennis lesson, but he rejects her. Heather decides to visit him at home. Ridge pressures Margo to tell him why Jake and Felicia broke up. Margo does not know. She hesitantly reveals why she dislikes Jake that much: Jake left home at age fourteen and her father became suicidal because of it.

Eric explains to Ridge that he will have a normal family with Brooke and the baby despite the delay in the divorce. Ridge and Eric wonder how Stephanie will react to the news of Eric and Brooke living together. Later, Stephanie tries to persuade Ridge to see Brooke. At the lab, Brooke keeps thinking about Ridge and their past romance. Felicia is anxious to find out if Jake will fall for her friend Heather. Meanwhile, Jake gently asks a seductive Heather to back off because he is involved with another woman. Heather immediately informs Felicia who is crushed that Jake ...

Sally is ecstatic to hear about Macy's engagement. Macy warns her mother that Clarke will not nearly be as thrilled about this news. Meanwhile, Clarke enlists Darla's help to find a new man for Macy so that his step-daughter will forget about Thorne Forrester once and for all. Saul then interrupts to show Clarke his new office. Stephanie continues to push Ridge to rekindle his love with Brooke despite her pregnancy. Reluctantly, Ridge visits Brooke at the lab. Brooke worries about her rekindled interest in Ridge. Stephanie and Eric run into each other at Forrester ...

Ridge is surprised that Felicia is so certain that the woman Jake is in love with could be someone else than herself. Equipped with regained hope, Felicia consults Dr. Hayes. She asks Taylor about possible causes for Jake's impotence. Still stunned that his own sisters would pay him money to leave town, Jake is considering his options. Donna pleads with Jake to stay in L.A., but he refuses. Brooke admits to Storm that she is starting to have feelings that she should not have right now: she is falling for Ridge again. At the Forrester Mansion, Stephanie is anxious ...

Donna wants to be there for Jake and presses him again to stay in town for the time being. It becomes obvious that Donna wishes that she could be more than a friend to Jake. Ridge thinks that Felicia could find romance with any man, but she is determined to make her relationship with Jake work. Unfortunately, Jake acts chilly and rejects her when Felicia pays him a surprise visit. Storm cautions Brooke about falling for Ridge again. Whilst taking care of the flower garden that Caroline planted for him at the Forrester Mansion, Ridge remembers how his late wife pushed ...

Thorne and Macy spend the evening at the swimming pool of the Forrester Mansion. The hostility between their families is still looming over their relationship, though. Clarke continues to be impressed by his new office and success that has brought him there. Convinced that the Forresters are a threat, Clarke asks Sally to break up Thorne and Macy. She refuses. Clarke therefore consults with Darla to fix Macy up with a new man. Stephanie and Ridge also discuss the reunion of Thorne and Macy and are not too thrilled about it. Eric surprises Brooke with a candlelight ...

Stephanie implores Brooke to accept the truth that she is still in love with Ridge and should leave Eric. A stunned Brooke asks Stephanie to leave, but her words seem to give Brooke food for thoughts. Later, Brooke tells Storm that she has to get out of L.A. immediately to make a decision. Thorne and Macy have dinner at Pierre's. They plan a line of baby clothes together. Sally and Clarke also dine at the restaurant. After Pierre sings his rendition of "Love is a Simple Thing", Clarke accuses Thorne of spying on Spectra. Feeling heavily insulted, Macy slaps her ...

It's a new day in Los Angeles: Storm tries one more time to talk Brooke out of leaving town, but she refuses. Stephanie implores Ridge again to go after Brooke. Then, Stephanie's attorney Barry arrives at the Forrester Mansion to discuss the divorce proceedings. Stephanie begs her lawyer for more time, but Barry worries that they are running out of stall tactics. In Encino, Brooke tells Eric that she needs to get away to reassess her life. She admits that there is even a small chance that she might want to end their relationship. Eric, who has felt a change in Brooke ...

Bill is stunned when Donna shows up at his apartment. She wants to see his wife, though, and informs Margo that Jake has left Los Angeles. Donna then goes to see Jake who is still thinking about Felicia. She explains to him that he can now stay because she lied to his sister that he is gone. Felicia tells Ridge that Jake is dating Donna. Stephanie has surprising news for Eric: she wants to take a more active role at Forrester Creations. As the discussion turns to Brooke, Eric must admit to her that Brooke has abruptly left town. Stephanie wonders if her plan to ...

Ridge and Taylor's evening by the swimming pool gets cut short when Storm arrives at the Forrester Mansion. Storm, who does see Taylor there, tells Ridge to stay away from Brooke. Ridge is surprised to learn that Brooke is out of town. Donna realizes that Jake's problems are neither with his sister nor Felicia. She convinces Jake to stay in Los Angeles and face his daemons. Jake warns Donna not to fall in love with him, but it is too late. Felicia informs Bill and Margo that Jake left town with another woman.

Sally shows up at Bill's apartment uninvited and demands that the publishing mogul put Clarke on the cover of "Eye on Fashion". Bill realizes that Sally will hold his shady business operations over his head indefinitely. He therefore sends his trusted employee Julie Delorean on a secret mission to help him win back the upper hand. Clarke informs Sally that he is going to Italy on business. Just then, Julie arrives who immediately uses her charm on the designer. Hesitant at first, Clarke agrees to give Julie an interview on way to the airport. Eric tries to reason with...

Bill explains to Margo that he has a plan to get back at Clarke and Sally to protect his reputation. Clarke fears that Macy might disclose company secrets to the Forresters. He urges Sally again to put an end to Macy's romance with Thorne. On his way to the airport, Julie Delorean interviews Clarke under the pretense that she is writing a book on famous fashion designers. Julie manages to push the right buttons with Clarke who is immediately turned on by her. Thorne shocks Macy when he asks for his ring back. Her concerns are unwarranted as he simply wants to propose ...

Margo informs Bill that she is going to visit her parents in Wisconsin. Donna tries to discourage Jake from taking a job too far away from her. In Madison, Helen and Ben Maclaine are surprised to see their daughter. Margo urges both her parents to forget about Jake. Asked whether she has seen or heard from Jake, Margo lies and denies it. Back in L.A., Jake has another tormenting nightmare. Thorne wants to elope, but Macy decides they must iron out their family problems first. Eric tells Ridge that he is not happy about Macy and Thorne because he cannot ignore that she...

It's been ten years that Jake abruptly left Madison, but it is evident that the Maclaines are still clinging to hope that he will eventually return home. Margo tries to convince her mother to start over and move to Los Angeles, but Helen rules out this option. Later, Margo has a heart-to-heart with her father Ben who - despite all the bad things Jake has said about him - is still hoping to come to terms with his son one day. Back in L.A., Bill finds out that Jake never used his plane ticket and is probably still in town. Storm worries that Donna is way too invested in...

Eric tries to hide from Stephanie that he still has not heard from Brooke. When Stephanie finds out, she reiterates her offer to consent to the divorce if he were to move back into the Mansion for a month. Eric turns her down. Taylor surprises Ridge with a visit and by wearing the dress he gave her. Impressed by her stunning look, Ridge asks Taylor to join him for dinner. Stephanie is surprised to spot Dr. Hayes with Ridge at the Guest House. Margo, who is back in L.A., feels guilty about forcing Jake to leave town considering how desperately Helen wants to see her ...

Margo tells Bill that she learned that Jake terminated his job at the tennis club. Bill advises her to check out herself whether Jake has actually left Los Angeles. Donna is angry with Storm for his hostility towards Jake. Storm insists on taking Donna to dinner to appease her. In Encino, Margo finds Jake and informs him about her visit to their parents. Jake realizes that he has to confess to Margo the real reason why he left home 10 years ago. Taylor and Ridge go out to dinner at Pierre's. Ridge has first date jitters when Taylor bombards him with intimate questions...

Storm takes Donna out to Pierre's restaurant and tries to explain why he thinks Jake is a dangerous influence on her. When Storm tells Donna that he is asking their tenant to move out by the end of the month, she threatens to go with Jake. Later, Pierre accidentally discloses to Storm that Taylor had dinner with Ridge earlier. Meanwhile, Jake reveals the shocking truth to Margo: their father sexually abused him. A stunned Margo thinks that he is lying and accuses Jake of badmouthing their father. Back home, Ridge and Taylor discuss Caroline. Ridge admits that he is ...

Sally is disappointed that neither Saul nor Darla hide their happiness that Clarke is currently away on business. Macy and Thorne then arrive on a much happier note: Thorne asks Sally for Macy's hand in marriage. Sally cries with joy. Jake tells Donna not to get too close and cryptically tells her that revealing the truth what bothers him did him no good before. Felicia is back from New York and thanks Ridge for playing matchmaker from a distance during her vacation. She makes it clear that she still loves Jake, though. Later, Thorne asks Ridge to call a family ...

Thorne and Macy happily announce their engagement to the Forresters, but no one but Felicia shares their joy. Actually, Eric, Stephanie and Ridge bluntly oppose to the wedding. They remind Thorne that Macy lied about her family ties for months. Julie surprises Clarke in his limousine as he returns to Los Angeles. Under the pretense of doing research for her book, Julie heavily flirts with Clarke who reminds her that he is a married man. While Sally is thrilled about Macy marrying Thorne, Clarke reacts furious when Darla tells him about this latest development.

Sally gives Bill a friendly reminder that she still expects him to put Clarke on the cover of "Eye on Fashion". Bill does not intend to let Sally blackmail him, though. Julie informs an impatient Bill that she is working on Clarke. Felicia tries to change her brother's mind, but Ridge cannot support Thorne and Macy's marriage. Ridge then wants to fix Felicia up with his friend Joel. Thorne breaks it to Macy that he wants to get married pretty soon, on her birthday. Clarke is upset about Macy's engagement. Sally then softens his mood by revealing that he will be on the...

Bill realizes that Margo is more confused than ever after her visit with Jake earlier. She leaves to speak with her brother once more. Margo still thinks that he is lying about their father Ben abusing him. Jake is shocked that his own sister will not believe him. Stephanie asks Thorne to delay the wedding which he refuses. He informs his mother that he will marry Macy on October 23 - with or without the family present. At Spectra Fashions, Sally wants to throw Macy a big wedding. Macy explains that she would rather elope if the Forresters do not come.

Margo confides in Bill about Jake's outrageous accusation that her father sexually abused him. She is deeply confused because the longer she thinks about it, she is beginning to believe Jake. Meanwhile, Jake decides to leave L.A. to start fresh someplace. He turns down Donna who wants to come with him. Felicia thanks Ridge for his efforts to set her up with a new man. She explains that she is not over Jake just yet. Margo returns and continues to question Jake about his childhood memories and the terrible ordeal he supposedly went through. As several details suddenly ...

Ridge invites Taylor to a leukemia fundraiser. She feels funny about being his date on this particular occasion. Ridge rejects Taylor's concerns. Eric receives a letter from Brooke in which she explains that she went to San Diego to rest and gain strength to prepare for the birth of their child. Ridge also receives a letter from Brooke in which she shares happy memories of their time together. Stephanie sees Brooke's letter to Eric and decides that she has to get active to get together with Eric. She thanks Taylor for steering Ridge towards Brooke to fulfill ...

Macy, Darla and Saul are curious as to why Sally is that keen to get her hands on the new issue of "Eye on Fashion". When Sally proudly presents the cover of Clarke, they are stunned. Macy wonders why Bill gave Clarke the cover page. Clarke boasts with pride. Sally calls Bill to thank him and hint at further demands. Bill therefore pressures Julie to get some dirt on Clarke - and that quick. Felicia goes to visit Jake, but Donna tells her that he is no longer interested in her and left town. Storm is upset that Donna lied to Felicia. Felicia does not give up that ...

Storm finds Felicia snooping around in the garage and confirms to her that Jake is still in town. Just then, Jake shows up. Felicia wants Jake to admit that he still loves her. Jake claims this is no longer the case, yet Felicia is not convinced. Eric and Ridge spot the new issue of "Eye on Fashion" in which Clarke receives praises as the designer to watch. They suspect Sally forced Bill to put Clarke on his magazine's cover, but Margo cannot confirm this. Eric and Ridge go straight to Bill who repulses any foul play. Clarke is in a celebration mood and invites Julie ...

Margo tells a shocked Felicia that Jake was abused. Margo then presses Felicia to let Jake know that she is now aware of the terrible ordeal he suffered as a child. In Madison, Helen Maclaine suggests to her hesitant husband Ben to follow up on Margo's invitation to take a trip to Los Angeles. Jake calls home to talk to his mom, but hangs up when his father picks up the line. Tensions rise between Sally and Clarke who is acting way too confident for his wife's taste after making the big headlines. Stephanie arrives at Spectra Fashion trying to find out more how Sally ...

Storm warns Eric that Brooke might be seeing Ridge. Eric assures Storm that he and Brooke are in a good place despite her being out of town. Ridge and Taylor continue to spend time together. When Ridge gives her a birthday gift, Taylor is touched. Stephanie makes another play for Eric. She explains to her husband that Ridge is seeing Brooke again. Eric's concern yields immediately when he spots Ridge and Taylor kissing by the swimming pool. Stephanie is stunned. Felicia is unsure whether she should tell Jake that she knows about his abuse. Later, Jake tells Margo that...

Stephanie pays Taylor a visit at her office. After some chit-chat Stephanie demands from Taylor to stop seeing Ridge as she finds it highly unethical. Taylor reminds Stephanie that Ridge is not a patient of hers. She suspects that the Forrester matriarch is simply concerned because she is not pushing Ridge into Brooke's arms. Meanwhile, Eric questions Ridge about his relationship with the intriguing Dr. Hayes. Out of concern for Donna, Storm asks his former client Margo what is wrong with Jake, but Margo will not say. Felicia seeks help from Taylor. She tells the ...

Ben explains to Helen that they have only option left to get on with their lives. They must accept that Jake will never come back and therefore hold a memorial service to acknowledge their son's passing. Back in L.A., Felicia calls Margo into Taylor's office. The psychiatrist listens carefully to Margo's narration of Jake's ordeal. Taylor then tells Felicia and Margo that Jake needs to confront his father face to face with the abuse to heal his wounded psyche. Sally notices that Macy is still troubled by the staunch objection of the Forresters. Macy decides to get ...

Margo learns that her parents plan to hold a memorial service for Jake in order to close the emotional void caused by his vanishing. Donna surprises Jake with a packed bag in hand and announces that she is leaving town with him. After some debating with Felicia about Taylor's assessment, Margo decides to call Jake. Is it too late? Eric thanks Taylor for assisting Ridge in his time of need after Caroline's passing. Taylor is relieved that Eric - unlike Stephanie - also approves of her relationship to Ridge on a personal level. Macy makes another attempt to get the ...

Stephanie is hellbent to prevent Thorne from marrying Macy and has a potentially self-serving idea. She suggests to Ridge to set up Thorne with Dr. Hayes. Ridge disapproves, yet he goes to see Taylor and presents her with the suggestion to go out with his brother. Taylor makes Ridge realize that he himself is way too interested in their blossoming relationship than to actually go through with this plan. Storm barges into the garage just as Donna and Jake are about to leave town. Then, Felicia and Margo arrive to talk to Jake about Dr. Hayes' advice to face his abuser....

Sally, Saul and Darla - despite being rather stressed out - are working hard on the new collection. There is one employee, though, who continues to be in a splendid mood and disappears in the middle of the day under vague excuses: head designer Clarke. He meets up with Julie at his old studio apartment. It is obvious that Clarke is tempted by the sexy journalist because he gives her some lingerie as a gift of his appreciation. Thorne and Macy decide that it is best for everyone if they elope. Sally is crushed when she receives the news. She calls her favorite make-up ...

Stephanie and Ridge agree with each other that they cannot get used to the idea of Thorne marrying a Spectra. Ridge is willing to give Macy the benefit of a doubt while Stephanie remains convinced that no one from this family can be trusted. As Stephanie gives an Italian business partner a tour at the company, Sally sneakily passes security at Forrester Creations dressed in a disguise. It is not before long that Stephanie and Ridge catch her, though. Saul is irritated by Clarke's recurring absence from work. Darla tries to her reassure him that Clarke would never ...

Thorne walks in on Stephanie and Ridge having Sally arrested for industrial espionage. Thorne disagrees with his mother and brother that Sally intended to spy on their new collection, but cannot convince them that Macy has nothing to do with her mother's actions. Saul and Darla continue to quibble about Clarke's whereabouts. After she is brought to county jail to be booked, Sally is desperate to have her husband at her side. When she fails to reach Clarke, Saul asks Macy to have Storm achieve her release as soon as possible. Meanwhile, Julie questions Clarke about his...

Donna encourages Jake to get away for a couple of days to clear his head. Margo and Felicia manage to convince Jake to confront his father, though. Jake thanks Felicia for her support while Margo calls Helen in Madison to let her know that she will bring home Jake. Helen - who was about to accept that her son is dead - is overjoyed by this news. Storm gets Sally out of jail. A terribly shaken Sally is comforted by Macy and Darla at Spectra Fashion. Clarke finally returns, but is rather cool to his wife when he learns that she was caught sneaking into Forrester ...

Stephanie informs Eric that she caught Sally Spectra spying on their new collection. Thorne tries to convince them that Sally was merely visiting him. Eric and Stephanie are furious that not only does their son fail to see the obvious, but he is also still determined to marry her daughter Macy. When Storm tells her of his latest client, Taylor is surprised to hear how much he dislikes the Forresters. Taylor cautiously mentions that Storm has a similar character than Ridge for instance. Before leaving with Margo for Wisconsin, Jake assures Felicia that he is not dating...

Thorne confronts Sally as he is a bit suspicious of Sally's motives for sneaking into Forrester Creations. Macy then tells Thorne if he does not trust her mother, she cannot see him anymore. To prove Macy wrong in her assumption, Thorne expresses that he wants to marry her immediately. Helen is perplexed as to why Ben wants to leave for work instead of waiting for Jake to come home. Ben explains that he is cautious because Jake vanished for more than a decade and that they simply do not know if he is still the young boy they remember him to be. Later, Margo and Jake ...

Macy is thrilled by Thorne's commitment to her. They decide to get married in the next few days. An overjoyed Sally and Saul trick Clarke into designing a wedding gown for Macy, although he is extremely reluctant to further a Forrester wedding. Thorne asks Ridge - who is still grieving over Caroline - to be his best man. In Madison, Wisconsin, Jake and Margo continue to have a talk with Helen and reminisce about the past. Helen presses for an answer why Jake left home all those years ago, just as Ben walks into the house. Jake is shocked when his teary-eyed father is ...

It's the morning after Jake's reunion with his parents. Jake has not slept all night and is still in shock over his father's reaction and that he pretends as if nothing ever happened. Jake asks Margo to take Helen out shopping so that he can speak to Ben alone. Back in L.A., Felicia confides in Stephanie about Jake's abuse. Then, Thorne calls a family meeting at the Forrester Mansion. He does not expect an immediate peace between the Forresters and Spectras, but intends to marry Macy regardless of the issues with Sally. As expected, the reactions of Eric and Stephanie...

Jake is still flabbergasted that his fathers acts as if nothing ever happened. He finally tells Ben why he left Madison all those years ago and accuses him point blank of sexual abuse. A shocked Ben denies it. Raged by anger, Jake then tries to strangle his father. Darla and Saul congratulate Clarke on his beautiful wedding dress for Macy. Clarke explains to Sally that he is not happy about Macy marrying into the Forrester family. Later, Thorne surprises Macy with their wedding date - which is at 4 pm this very afternoon. Meanwhile, Ridge and Stephanie discuss ...

Sally can hardly conceal her excitement that her daughter is about to marry the man of her dreams. Macy is stunned when Sally, Saul and Darla inform her that Clarke - despite his vocal objections to her marriage - worked day and night to design her wedding dress. Meanwhile, Thorne makes another attempt to invite his family to his nuptials. When Ridge refuses to be Thorne's best man, the groom asks Saul - who has known Macy since a baby - instead. After Felicia appeals to her family, Ridge and Eric change their minds and come to the wedding after all. Saul graciously ...

Margo is stunned when she returns to her parents' house and learns from Ben that Jake went back to Los Angeles. Margo is furious with her father and departs for home herself. Helen is dumbfounded to find out that both her children left abruptly without saying goodbye. Ben admits to Helen that he had a fight with Jake. Back in L.A., Jake confides in Margo about his unsettling talk with their father and that he denied the abuse. Margo comforts Jake. The Spectra gang and Felicia toast newlyweds Thorne and Macy at the reception at the chapel. Clarke uses the opportunity ...

Ridge tries to seduce Taylor during an afternoon by the swimming pool, but she is unsure about his intentions and cuts their date short. Storm then awaits Taylor at her office. He issues her another warning about Ridge. Taylor assures Storm that he is very important to her, before they head out to spend the evening together. Sally, Darla and Saul are taking final instructions from Clarke for the big launch showing of "Clarke Garrison Originals" tomorrow. The excited designer then leaves to have another secret meeting with Julie. Bill grows impatient when Julie keeps ...

It's a big day for Spectra Fashion: Clarke's first fashion show as lead designer of his own label and Sally's first showing of such scale. As the reporters pour into the showroom, Sally introduces Clarke to the new reporter from "Eye on Fashion", Julie. Clarke and Julie, who got an earful from Bill earlier what he expects from her to write, pretend that they have never met before. Over at Forrester Creations, Felicia is upset that Eric keeps changing her designs until her vision is gone. Ridge informs Eric about his sister's unhappiness who thinks that Felicia is ...

Stephanie opens and reads a letter Brooke sent to Ridge in which she announces her upcoming return to town. As she spots Taylor walking in the courtyard, Stephanie asks her in for a private talk. Stephanie tells Taylor to stop seeing Ridge which the doctor refuses. Stephanie then uses Brooke's letter to derail Ridge and Taylor's evening plans. Sally and Clarke celebrate their victorious fashion show. Sally's mood receives a sour note when Clarke gives her a kiss on the cheek and leaves for an alleged interview to promote the collection. At Spencer Publications, Bill ...

Sally and Clarke bask in the glow of the overwhelming positive response to the fashion show. When she reads the "Eye on Fashion"-review, Sally decides to call Bill to thank him. A furious Bill therefore confronts Julie for single-handedly re-writing the article against his precise instructions. Julie claims that she had to change it because the entire industry loved the collection and their own reputation was at stake. Bill understands, but tells her to stay on Clarke's case to write a withering dossier. Ridge reads Brooke's letter and Stephanie pushes her son towards...

Preparations for the big fashion show at Forrester Creations are underway. Ridge asks Felicia to be the commentator which she happily accepts. Stephanie's optimism for a reunion with Eric is shuttered when she learns from her children that Eric also received a letter from Brooke yesterday. Later, Stephanie begs Eric to stay with her, but he refuses. On her way back to Los Angeles, Brooke remembers happy times - with both Ridge and Eric. She then has to decide whether to see her doctor first or attend the showing.

In the middle of the hustle and bustle of preparing the models for the runway, Eric explains to Ridge that he is certain that Brooke will return today to witness this big moment. Stephanie has a last-minute request to Felicia. Eric and Thorne are surprised when Stephanie takes the stage instead of Felicia to do the commentary for the Spring collection and introduces herself as "Mrs. Eric Forrester". Brooke arrives at Forrester Creations and runs into Ridge. It is not before long that Brooke starts having contractions, so Ridge takes her to the hospital. The fashion ...

Donna wonders why they have not heard from Brooke yet. Storm assumes it is because she is excited to be reunited with Eric. Over at Forrester Creations, the press conference after the fashion show winds down. Receiving praises for his designs, Eric points out that his daughter Felicia has joined the design team this year. When Stephanie finds out from one of the security guards that Brooke did show up, but soon left with Ridge, she is thrilled. Stephanie keeps this piece of information to herself. Stressing the importance of family, she makes another appeal to Eric. ...

After some hesitancy, Stephanie tells Eric that Brooke made it to the fashion show, but soon left together with Ridge. Felicia warns her mother that she is not being realistic about an impending break-up between Brooke and Eric. In Encino, Donna and Storm correctly deduce that their pregnant sister is in the hospital and go to look after her. Brooke and Ridge discuss their complex relationship. They jointly decide that Brooke should stay with Eric. Thus, Ridge calls his father about Brooke being in the early stages of labor. Eric immediately rushes to his fiancée's ...

Eric is angry with Ridge for leaving for the hospital with Brooke without telling him. Ridge excuses himself and goes to inform Stephanie that Brooke chose Eric. Stephanie is crushed and Ridge comforts her. In the hospital, Storm tells Eric he knows a judge that may push along the divorce. But will Stephanie consent to this plan? Donna lies to Felicia about Jake being in Wisconsin, but she will not buy it. When Felicia arrives at the garage to get confirmation for her hunch, Jake tries to drive Felicia away. After his disastrous visit to his parents' home, Jake is ...

Eric tries to find and talk to his wife, but only runs into Ridge at the Mansion. The men realize that Stephanie has left for the hospital to speak with Brooke. In Encino, Storm tells Taylor that he prays that his sister will stay with Eric and not fall back into her old pattern and return to Ridge. Dr. Madigan informs Brooke that the baby is taking his time and she is still in the very early stages of labor. Donna returns and questions Brooke whether she has made her decision. Brooke reassures Donna that Eric is her future. Later, Stephanie shows up with a desperate ...

Eric and Ridge get stuck in traffic on their way to the hospital. Meanwhile, Stephanie pleads with Brooke to use the unexpected opportunity to reunite with Ridge; she should not stay with Eric out of concern for the baby. Brooke bursts Stephanie's bubble that she is going to leave Eric. A furious Stephanie tells Brooke that she will never let her have Eric when Brooke has a contraction. Ironically, it is Stephanie who helps Brooke through the pain. Storm is preoccupied during dinner with Taylor. She is impressed that he cares so deeply for his pregnant sister. At the ...

Taylor and Storm arrive at the hospital to look after Brooke, but are surprised to find her sharing a kiss in a tender moment with Ridge. After his conversation with Brooke, Ridge decides that it is time to shave off his beard which he has kept ever since Caroline passed away. Optimistic that Brooke's labor has stopped for the time being and being told about Stephanie's visit earlier, Eric leaves for the Forrester Mansion again. He makes another attempt to convince his wife to consent to the divorce so that his child can be born into a proper family. Stephanie refuses...

Ridge returns to the Forrester Mansion to give Stephanie an update on what just happened. He sincerely urges his mother to give up on Eric. In a rare moment, Stephanie vehemently disagrees with her first born son. At the hospital, Storm congratulates Brooke on giving birth to his nephew. Brooke reassures her brother not to worry about her and Ridge. Eric is thrilled to hold his son for the first time. Despite the news that Stephanie is still fighting the divorce, Brooke is beaming with joy. She tells Eric that she wants to name their little boy Eric Junior. Taylor is ...

Macy and Thorne are surprised when the news of Brooke giving birth makes Sally feel sad for Stephanie. It also brings back memories to Sally about her first husband being unfaithful to her. Little does Sally know that Clarke is just standing her up for spending the night with Julie. Taylor interrupts Donna's evening plans with Jake. She convinces a reluctant Jake not to give up just yet and go back to Madison to confront Ben again. Bill pays his dear friend Stephanie a visit to look after her. On saying their goodbyes, in a stunning move Bill kisses Stephanie.

Jake informs Donna that he still has unfinished business in Wisconsin that he needs to care of. When Jake gently rejects Donna's offer to join him, she is quick to ask him to not rule out a future with her. In Madison, Helen continues to be miffed that Ben will not tell her about his issues with Jake. She decides to fly out to L.A. to see her son. Just as she is about to leave for the airport, Jake arrives. Ridge, Thorne and Felicia plead with Stephanie to accept the inevitable and move on with her life. They suggest for their mother to get more involved at Forrester ...

Taylor stops by at the Forrester Mansion to let Felicia know that Jake went to Madison - and, more importantly, still seems to be in love with her. Ridge walks in but acts as if he barely knows the handsome psychiatrist. Reason is that Ridge is jealous of Taylor's relationship with Storm. At the same time Taylor is jealous of Brooke. An argument ensues about the respective ties to other lovers. In Wisconsin, Helen is pleasantly surprised when Jake arrives at the family home. He wants to speak to Ben in private, though. As father and son face off, Ben claims that he ...

Eric and Brooke bask in the glow of their newborn child. Brooke convinces Eric to make Ridge the baby's godfather. Sally arrives at the Forrester Mansion bearing flowers and offering some advice. She encourages the Forrester matriarch to play nice with Eric and Brooke so that Eric will return to her when he tires of Brooke. Felicia questions Ridge about his meeting with the elusive Dr. Hayes last night. In Madison, Jake makes another attempt to confront his father, yet Ben vehemently denies ever touching his son like he now accuses him. When Helen walks in on this ...

Helen is appalled by Jake's accusations. She has a hard time believing her son and therefore tells Jake to leave as Ben returns. Helen confronts Ben about Jake. Ben denies the abuse, but Helen does not buy his words. When Helen tells him that she is moving out for the time being, Ben has a heart attack. Fully recovered from the flu, Margo is back to her meddling ways. First she voices her concerns to Bill that he might be hoping to get together with Stephanie now that her marriage is falling apart, before questioning Donna about Jake. Brooke is happy when Ridge shows ...

Julie claims that Clarke is fully devoted to his wife and that she could seduce him into more than a kiss. Bill tells Julie to abort her investigation as it leads nowhere. Julie is thrilled because she wants to continue with her secret relationship with Clarke. She is head over heels in love and now thinks that nothing can stop her from having a future with the handsome designer. Macy and Thorne learn from Storm that his family has not dropped the criminal charges against Sally like they expected. While a shocked Sally finds out herself, Thorne confronts his mother ...

Clarke and Julie continue to spend time together. While she is falling head over heels in love with the handsome designer, Clarke explains to Julie that - despite him wanting to continue with their affair - he is very much committed to his wife. Meanwhile at the court house, Sally's hearing has started. While Stephanie and her attorney Barry showcase Sally's shady history with the Forresters, Storm points out that there is absolutely no hint or proof for the alleged corporate espionage. Thorne and Macy inform the judge that Stephanie is pressing charges because she is...

Darla and Saul worry about Sally's trial - and that Clarke is not with his wife right now. Saul suspects for Clarke to have an affair because of his constant disappearing acts. Darla does not want to accept the possibility that Clarke could be cheating on Sally. Later, a furious Sally confronts Clarke for being absent from her court hearing. Clarke uses his charm to convince Sally that he is very much concerned for her and will continue to support her. Bill tries to comfort Margo who worries what his going on in Madison as she fails to reach her family. Suddenly, ...

Donna continues to show her nurturing side to Jake. Bill tries to comfort Margo on the news that Ben suffered a heart attack and encourages her to leave for Wisconsin immediately. However, Margo runs off to see her brother first. As Margo tells him about Ben, Jake cannot help but feel that he deserves to die for what he did to him as a child. Meanwhile, Helen shows up at the Spencer's apartment, so it is up to Bill to inform her of the events in Madison. Thorne and Macy reflect on the day in court. Thorne then visits Stephanie to thank her for letting Sally off the ...

Ridge confides in Felicia that he and Taylor have had issues lately. Therefore, Felicia sneakily sets up a meeting between them. Felicia's plan does not work out: Ridge and Taylor have yet another argument about Storm. Margo is shocked by Jake's harsh reaction to their father's heart attack. Suddenly, Helen arrives in Encino and informs her children that she left Ben. Margo tells Jake and Helen that she is going to visit her father in the hospital. In Madison, Ben regains consciousness and explains to Charlie that his life is in shambles and that he wants to die. ...

Slowly coming to terms with the fact that she has lost Eric for good, Stephanie tells Thorne that she is considering moving out of the Mansion to start over fresh. The news that Ridge will be the godfather of Brooke's dampers her mood though - until Bill pays her a visit. The married publisher continues to flirt with his dear friend which she more or less ignores. In Encino, Felicia runs into Donna while looking for Jake. The quarreling women are interrupted by Taylor. When Jake shows up, Taylor urges him to resolve things with Ben quickly in case he dies. Margo ...

The baptizing of Eric Junior brings together the Logans and Forresters, but also causes frictions between some family members. Eric returns from his business trip and breaks it to Brooke that he changed his mind who should be their child's godfather. Brooke informs him that it is too late as she already told Ridge. When godmother Donna and Storm arrive, it is not before long that Storm voices his discontent that he was overlooked. Everybody acts civil at the christening in the chapel, though. At the Forrester Mansion, Stephanie correctly assumes that Brooke ...

Brooke and Ridge share some memories after the christening. When Storm's date - Taylor - shows up early at the party, she tries to find out from Ridge whether he is genuinely interested in her. Storm's arrival puts a sudden end to their conversation. Stephanie has Barry confirm to her that Eric has no idea that the divorce will be granted by next week. She calls her husband and asks him for an urgent meeting. Sally and Clarke both acknowledge how much happiness and mutual support they are getting out of their partnership. When Sally runs off to have a girl's night ...

Macy and Thorne are just about to enjoy a calm evening at home when Sally and Darla arrive to find out if the flu-stricken Macy is feeling better. Clarke sleeps with Julie again, but crushes her hopes for a romantic union. Clarke bluntly tells Julie that he will not leave his wife and instead suggests keeping any romantic feelings out of their affair. At the Forrester Mansion, Stephanie generously offers Eric to grant him the divorce as long as she can be friends with him and Brooke. Eric is justifiably suspicious of his wife's sudden change of tune. Eric presents ...

Eric and Brooke wonder about Stephanie's motives for wanting their friendship in exchange of her cooperation in the divorce. Stephanie learns from her attorney Barry that the judge in Nevada will grant the divorce within 48 hours. Later, Brooke meets Stephanie. She realizes that Stephanie wants to be friends in case Eric decides to leave her. An appalled Brooke tells Stephanie that this will never happen. Brooke also warns Stephanie that Eric will never forgive her if she keeps stalling the divorce indefinitely. At work, Ridge voices his concern to Eric that Brooke ...

Brooke explains to Eric and Ridge that she is absolutely certain that Stephanie's interest in a friendship is fake as she only wants to cause trouble in their relationship and be there to swoop in and pick up the pieces. Ridge does not believe Brooke. He feels validated when Stephanie later adds her two cents to the story. Stephanie claims that Brooke does not really want to marry Eric because she is still in love with Ridge. Ridge has doubts and fears that his mother is going to be disappointed in the end. Unbeknownst to him, Stephanie swears her attorney Barry to ...

Beth Logan makes a surprise visit to Los Angeles. Donna and Storm are even more surprised when they learn of the reason why she came: Beth, who is still bitter about losing Eric, thinks Brooke should come to Paris with the baby. At Forrester Creations, Eric informs Ridge that he will ask his brother to be the best man at his upcoming wedding. Thorne gladly agrees to do the honors. Later, Eric - apparently harboring concerns about Brooke's feelings for Ridge - questions Thorne about the sincerity of Ridge's involvement with Dr. Hayes. Felicia and Taylor try their best ...

Bill becomes uneasy with his mother-in-law living with him and Margo. He encourages Helen to return to Madison to work things out with her husband. Margo offers to serve as an intermediary between her parents. Meanwhile, Felicia and Taylor continue to discuss how to best help Jake to overcome the ordeal of being a victim of abuse. Ridge and Taylor run into each other in the Forrester Mansion and banter about her involvement with Storm before embarking on a tender kiss. Brooke is stunned to see her mother. Just as Beth implores Brooke to join her and Stephen in Paris ...

Beth reveals that she and Stephen have been having problems for months which makes this situation even harder for her. Eric gently tells Beth that they share wonderful memories, but his future is with Brooke. A heartbroken and humiliated Beth decides to return to Paris immediately. After telling Jake to set Felicia free, Ridge returns home to implore Felicia to give Jake up because he fears she cannot solve his problems without getting taken down. Felicia is surprised when Jake arrives unannounced at the Forrester Mansion. Jake has now realized how dear Felicia is to ...

Sally and Clarke read about the Forrester divorce in the newspaper before switching the topic to the successful sales of their last collection. Clarke therefore informs Sally that Felicia designed one of their dresses. Sally is intrigued and calls Felicia. She offers Felicia a groundbreaking chance: her own clothing line at Spectra Fashion. Darla accuses Clarke of having an affair which he denies. Julie is pining away for Clarke. He agrees to meet her at his apartment. Saul encourages Darla to trust her instincts. She therefore follows Clarke and spies on his ...

Ridge and Thorne consider finding dates for Stephanie, but wonder why Felicia is bailing on them for the search process. Stephanie walks in on their sons and asks them to respect her privacy. At Pierre's Restaurant, Felicia is stunned by Sally's offer and the savvy business woman continues to make a compelling case to convince her to join Spectra Fashion. Julie is touched that Clarke had the entire rooftop of his building decorated for a romantic dinner. After they retreat for the bedroom, Julie makes another play for Clarke to move his business away from Sally. ...

Helen informs Jake that she is not giving up on her marriage just yet and will return to Madison. Jake is disappointed and warns her that he might not be able to tolerate this. Ben is uneasy before being discharged from the hospital. Later, Charlie tries to convince Helen that she needs to go back to Ben. Charlie refuses to believe that Ben could ever hurt his son. When Charlie insists that Jake is lying about being abused, Helen is torn. Felicia explains to Ridge that she and Jake reunited. A concerned Ridge then leaves to talk to Taylor and urges her to help change ...

Margo is angry with Bill when she finds out that her mother returned to Madison. Charlie explains to Ben that Helen doubts Jake. Ben is overjoyed by the news. Margo takes the next flight home to talk to her parents. Helen tries to convince Margo that Jake might be lying because she just cannot imagine her husband of 36 years to be a child molester. Margo feels conflicted because she has a hard time believing that either her brother or father cannot be trusted, but sides with Jake. Eventually, Helen takes Ben back. Taylor warns Felicia not to get too optimistic that ...

Eric wants to give Brooke the wedding of her dreams. Felicia and Thorne agree to help their father with the planning of the event. Thorne is relieved to hear that Eric is warming up to his wife Macy. Sally is anxious to find out if Felicia is considering her job offer. She tells Clarke that she wants to get back at Stephanie for sending her to jail. Brooke is stunned when Donna informs her that their mother has not left Los Angeles. Beth shows up at the Forrester Mansion to have a talk with the woman who took her beloved Eric from her 30 years ago. Stephanie is ...

Sally and Clarke are giddy with excitement about the prospect of having a Forrester join their design team. Darla confides in Saul that she witnessed a romantic rooftop rendezvous between Clarke and another woman. Felicia pays Sally a visit because she is genuinely intrigued. Sally is thrilled that Felicia is really close to accept her offer. Clarke realizes that Darla intends to blow his cover, so he comes up with a plan. Just as Darla gets ready to tell Sally and Macy about Clarke's affair, Clarke and Julie waltz into the office proudly presenting Julie's book about...

Storm informs Brooke that he intends to finally leave his days of bachelorhood behind. He proudly shows her his engagement ring for Taylor. Then, Stephanie calls Brooke over. She explains that Beth paid her a visit earlier intent to break up Brooke and Eric. Stephanie claims that she rather wants Brooke than Beth with Eric. Brooke is even more surprised that Stephanie wants to visit Eric Junior. Stephanie reminds a reluctant Brooke that she promised her friendship in exchange for her consent to the divorce. Felicia is thrilled that Jake seems to be doing better lately...

Ridge informs Stephanie that he wants to invite Taylor to Christmas dinner. Little does he know that Storm asks Taylor first and she accepts. Thorne and Macy are busy making plans for the holidays and ways to accommodate their rivaling families. Thorne breaks it to his wife that a joint celebration is a bit too soon. Brooke is uncomfortable with Stephanie's sudden interest in a friendship and confides in Eric. Stephanie arrives at the condo to visit the baby. Despite Brooke's reservations, Stephanie is allowed to hold Eric Junior before leaving - and as a result ...

Sally is already very much in the holiday spirit. As Darla learns the hard way, there is one person, though, where her boss feels everything but the season of compassion: Stephanie. Macy explains to Thorne that she hopes to bring the rivaling Forrester and Spectra families together with the first Christmas dinner at their apartment. Unfortunately, Macy and Thorne have to find out that neither Sally nor Stephanie is ready to bury the hatchet and forget what happened in the last months. Ridge brings his presents over to Brooke and Eric's, but only runs into Brooke. ...

Macy and Thorne realize that they both told their mothers to stay away if they are unwilling to celebrate Christmas together with their partner's parents. Eventually, Macy and Thorne see the silver lining and decide to spend the holidays alone. Ridge invites Taylor over to Christmas dinner, but Storm smugly informs him that she is going to spend the holidays at the Logans. Alone with Ridge, Storm then tells his nemesis that he intends to propose to Taylor. Felicia takes Jake to see her mother. At the Forrester Mansion, Stephanie is pleased to see that Jake seems to be...

Brooke and Eric decide to throw a last-minute Christmas party for the entire family at their apartment. Eric realizes that Brooke is preoccupied about her estrangement from Beth, though. In the spirit of the season, Brooke then invites Stephanie over. Eric convinces Thorne and Macy to leave their holiday solitude behind and join the family as well. Ridge returns to Taylor's office, hangs up a mistletoe and kisses the handsome psychiatrist. Taylor eventually agrees to join Ridge for Christmas Eve before spending Christmas Day at the Logans. Beth shows up at the ...

Ridge encourages Stephanie to get away for a couple of days to clear her head from thinking about her failed marriage. Taylor is still overwhelmed by memories of how Storm proposed to her on Christmas Day when Ridge shows up at her office. In spite of the news of her engagement, Ridge manages to persuade Taylor to join him for a sashay to the San Bernardino Mountains. Eric surprises Brooke and Eric Junior with a trip to Big Bear for New Years Eve. When Stephanie arrives at the Forrester cabin, she is shocked to find Brooke and Eric enjoying a romantic evening.

The Forrester cabin turns out to be a particular popular destination for New Year's Eve: Just before the roads in the mountains are blocked due to a snow storm, Ridge and Taylor arrive at Big Bear. They must work out sleeping arrangements with Brooke, Eric and Stephanie who are already stranded there. When Taylor offers to sleep on the couch, Ridge is not pleased. Margo and Bill have a difference of opinion after Felicia tells them that Jake has decided to solve his problems without seeking further professional help. Meanwhile, Jake keeps thinking about a tinkling ...

Jake is touched that Felicia stayed with him last night. After his impotence prevents the young lovers from getting intimate, Jake thinks that he must confront Ben again to finally get closure. Up at the Big Bear cabin, the unlikely party of five awakes. Stephanie accuses Taylor of duplicity when she spots the engagement ring on her finger. Later, Brooke also voices her disapproval of Taylor spending time with Ridge while being engaged to Storm. Taylor then explains that her fiancé is well aware that she accepted his ring but she still has to consider his marriage ...

Sally, Darla and Saul surprise Clarke with a New Year's Eve celebration at the office. Then, Julie calls Clarke to wish him a happy new year. Ridge and Stephanie reflect on a tumultuous year which they both entered with high hopes, but over the course of it lost their respective partners. Stephanie encourages Ridge to stop Eric and Brooke's wedding. While sitting in the garden she planted for him, Ridge remembers Caroline's wish for him to be with Brooke after her passing. Still at the cabin, Eric tells Brooke that he will make sure that their wedding will be like in ...