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Help Me Help You.

Donna tells the kids to run upstairs and brush their teeth for bed. The kids do as they're told and once Donna is alone again, Pam returns. Donna continues to try and ‘help’ Pam, but Pam laughs and thinks she just wants to see her dead. Donna says she just doesn’t want to see anyone get hurt, especially the children. Pam makes references to how cute Hope is and Donna tells her that Stephanie would be horrified if she did anything to the kids. Pam says if Donna tells Eric to go back to Stephanie, everyone will be safe. Pam instructs Donna to tell Eric she wants to be with Owen, but Donna doesn't think she can be that convincing. Pam urges Donna to give the performance of a lifetime so that she can fulfill her purpose on this earth, which is to reunite Eric and Stephanie. Pam recounts watching her father abuse Stephanie when they were kids and regrets that she couldn’t do anything to help her sister, but notes that Stephanie saved her from similar abuse. The doorbell rings and Pam warns Donna about saying anything or else she will be sorry and she hides.

You Want Me To Do What?

Brooke, RJ and Hope come to the cabin and the kids are excited to see Jack. They run to play with him and Jack seems to respond. Brooke asks Rick why he came up when he knew she would be there. Rick tells his mother that they need to do what’s best for Jack. He says it’s not working with Taylor and Jack because something is missing and Brooke thinks it’s because Taylor is always tense around him. Rick says they need to figure out what’s best for Jack and Taylor starts to cry. Brooke shockingly asks if Taylor is considering letting her be a mother to Jack.

Purpose and Determination.

At Brooke’s house, Beth brings Hope and Katie cookies. Katie tells her that they are wonderful, but Beth says to thank Brooke because she found the recipe in her box. Katie says it’s Beth’s recipe, but Beth clearly doesn’t remember that. Katie gets uncomfortable and takes Hope into the kitchen and Nick comes to the door. Beth lets him in and Hope runs up to him, clearly excited to see him. Nick picks her up and Katie looks surprised to see Nick saying she thought he was on his honeymoon. Nick says they had to cut it short because Bridget got called to the hospital. Katie and Nick both note that the other looks great.

Forresters and Bowling?

Brooke and Stephen find Beth with Hope at Brooke’s house. Brooke tells her mother that Katherine, the babysitter called them and wonders what brought her there. Beth doesn’t know, but Hope says she came to see her to say goodbye. Hope tells Beth she doesn’t want her to leave and Brooke says no one does. Beth doesn’t want to be a burden, but Brooke insists that it’s their turn to take care of her. Hope asks what a burden is and Brooke says, “Your grandmother isn’t one. No mater what she thinks.” Stephen wants to take Hope out of the room so Beth and Brooke can talk, but first Hope asks her grandma to say goodbye before she leaves. Brooke says she’s not going anywhere and Hope tells her grandma she loves her.

The Invisible Thread.

Beth goes to Brooke’s house and Katherine, the babysitter says she’s not sure when Brooke will be home. Beth says she’s only here for a few minutes before she goes to the airport and Katherine leaves the room. Beth looks around and remarks that Brooke really pulled herself up from that little house in the valley where they used to live. Beth thinks her girls will be fine because they have each other and then finds a music box. Hope comes out and tells her grandma that it is her mother’s music box. Beth remembers giving it to her as a little girl and Hope tells her name. Beth says she knows who she is and they have a nice bonding moment. Beth hugs Hope and says she doesn’t want to let her go.

Confession on the Shady Marlin!

Stephanie and Brooke are still discussing her being Jack's mother. Stephanie says she doesn't believe this won't be an issue. Felicia comes in with Hope and R.J. after a play date with cousin Dominick. After embracing their mom, they head to the kitchen and Stephanie wants to continue the conversation. Brooke tells her to stay out of it, but Stephanie says R.J.'s involvement makes it her business. Brooke says she won't let her treat her this way! She asks Stephanie if she is saying she doesn't want R.J. growing up in a loving home with her and Ridge?! Stephanie tells Brooke that she believes Brooke is still in love with Nick, so it will never work with Ridge - it's just wrong!

Forrester Family Christmas!

Ridge takes a call from Eric and tells Brooke that everything is being prepared over at Stephanie's house, and the kids are eager to go. Brooke replies that she just isn't sure she can face Stephanie! Just then, the kids come down with a card they've made themselves. They says they've got one for Grandma too! When Brooke says she isn't going over with them, the kids are disappointed.

At the Forrester mansion, the entire family is there, the cars are hidden, the food has been catered, and the house decorated! As Stephanie walks through the door and realizes what is going on an irked look passes over her face. She says hello to the little ones, but continues to look disturbed. Stephanie goes out on the terrace and Eric follows. She lays into him for not respecting her wishes. He feels he knows her well enough to think otherwise. She tells him he is wrong - she can't handle it! He tells her to listen to the sounds of the family inside - no matter what happens, she should feel that joy! Especially this year! Inside, Brooke arrives and Ridge and the kids tell her she's made their Christmas! Ridge crosses the room to kiss her.

Moving On

Back at Brooke’s house, Ridge is still telling Brooke about everything Andy had said before he died. Brooke surmises that Andy must have been stalking her for a while. Ridge comforts Brooke, reminding her that Andy’s not a problem anymore and instead they need to focus on finding out who helped him. Holding Brooke close, Ridge says he’s going to get Hope and R.J. back to her, “where they belong.” He asks for Brooke’s forgiveness about the custody papers. She says she’s already forgiven him. Things get very tender between the two of them. “I have never ever stopped caring,” Ridge says. “I know who you are and I love who you are.” They promise to never become distanced from one another again. “I’ll always, always be on your side no matter what,” Ridge says. They kiss, a tender kiss that might have looked like there was the tiniest bit of something more than friendship behind it...

Another Son Takes a Stand

Ridge and Ashley are playing a game with the kids. The kids, not playing with much gusto, tell Ridge that they want to “go home.” Hope wants to spend more time with Mommy, she says sadly. The kids troop off to feed the turtle, leaving Ashley and Ridge alone, pondering whether or not the kids would be better off with Brooke. Ridge hints that Brooke will get the kids back as soon as she “gets her head back on straight.” With a little pressure from Ashley, Ridge agrees to call CPS and “get things back to normal again.” Ridge heads for the phone, where he calls Dorothy at CPS, asking her to call him as soon as possible. Alone and feeling good about the decision, Ridge and Ashley get romantic and start kissing.