Rick changes his mind, Brooke shows Ridge how to move forward, and Stephanie promises Taylor their plan will work!
At Forrester, Taylor tries to tell a disbelieving Ridge and Brooke that they aren't really married! As Taylor tells Brooke that she's not worthy of Ridge and never will be, Stephanie walks in. Brooke rolls her eyes and tells Taylor and Stephanie that their opinions don't matter - only Ridge's does! Ridge has left the room, and Brooke follows.
Rick is up on the roof with Steffy. He says he understands why she can't be with him anymore, then shocks her by announcing that he's joining a monastery! She smirks, and says that his life isn't over because they broke up! He laughs and says she's very gullible! Steffy realizes he put one over on her and laughs too! He says the fact that he made her laugh means he's good for her. Rick then confides that Ridge is pushing for Thomas to come onboard at Forrester - he and Brooke are opposed to it! She argues that it would be great for her brother - and he has as much right to be there as Rick does! He agrees to give it a chance with Thomas for her sake. She thanks him, but warns it won't change things between them. She urges him to get Brooke to change her mind as well!
As Taylor rails about Brooke in the office, Stephanie warns her that she needs to be patient or she will blow their plan! Taylor says that Ridge and Brooke's relationship is in trouble right now! Pam arrives and they all discuss how the plan to have Thomas working there has gone awry due to Brooke and Rick opposing Thomas's presence at Forrester!
Down in Ridge's office, Brooke goes off on him for letting Taylor and Stephanie run down their marriage and for not stopping them! Ridge says they both know their marriage is real! They discuss Thomas working at Forrester again. Ridge says she knows how important it is for him to have a chance to work alongside his son. Brooke isn't convinced about Thomas's stability, saying she and Rick aren't comfortable with it! Just then Rick comes in and says he's cool with it - Thomas can start whenever he wants! Brooke wonders what is up with the change of heart. Rick admits he's doing it for Steffy. Ridge scoffs, saying that it seems like a ploy to get back in Steffy's life - which is never going to happen! Rick says he wants to do something positive - besides what's the worst that can happen - Thomas puts a little arsenic in his coffee? Ridge glares.
Steffy, still on the roof, leaves a message for Thomas saying she may have good news for him. She goes to delete a photo of her and Rick from her cellphone, but can't bring herself to do it - she thinks back to better times with Rick.
After Rick has left the office, Ridge expresses frustration with Brooke that she can't seem to see Rick's true motives. She says they can't let this affect their marriage. Brooke notes that when they argue like this, Stephanie and Taylor are right about their marriage. She doesn't want them to be right - she hopes he feels the same way! Brooke says that Ridge has to accept that there is nothing left between Rick and Steffy and that's not his motive - then they can move on. Ridge says he's not sure how to do that, so Brooke hops on his lap and says she'll show him! They make passionate love in his office!
Rick reappears on the roof and tells Steffy that her brother is now the newest member of Forrester. He warns that Ridge still thinks he has ulterior motives. Steffy says she appreciates what he did for her brother, then leaves.
As Pam, Stephanie, and Taylor continue to bicker, with Stephanie telling Taylor she needs to get a handle on her anger toward Brooke, Steffy walks in and tells Taylor that they need to get Thomas and go celebrate - Rick talked Brooke into letting Thomas work at Forrester! Stephanie and Pam look on, puzzled, as Steffy hugs Taylor! Steffy leaves, and Taylor says she's not buying any of this 'good guy' stuff from Rick. Pam says she'll keep an eye on Rick - if he tries anything, she'll kill him. Stephanie assures Taylor that everything will work out - Ridge will come to his senses and realize that he belongs with her! Stephanie is certain that Rick will push Ridge and Brooke's relationship over the edge - that's when they'll tell them the marriage isn't legal!
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