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#1 - Ep. #4492
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 18 - Episode 232
Brooke brings papers for Eric to sign over Thorne's share of the company. Brooke tells Stephanie that nothing's going on between Ridge and Bridget and that it's been over for a while. Amber is putting together an album for Ridge when Clarke enters and sees her hiding a picture of Ridge and Bridget kissing.
#2 - Ep. #4503
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 18 - Episode 243
Bridget asks Brooke not to throw away her marriage because of the photo. Brooke continues to question Ridge after Bridget leaves. She later asks Ridge to leave, since she believes she'll never make him completely happy. Jackie confides in Nick that she has nothing against Bridget, but she does feel that Nick isn't over Brooke.
#3 - Ep. #4504
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 18 - Episode 244
Stephanie shows a photo to Eric of Ridge kissing Bridget in the mineshaft. Eric shouts at Ridge, saying the kiss should never have happened. Eric orders Ridge to stay away from Bridget. Hector goes to support Brooke, who's worried she overreacted by asking Ridge to leave. Hector does his best to convince her that she had a right to be upset and under the circumstances what she did was justified.
#4 - Ep. #4607
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 93
Dante moves in with Bridget temporarily, but can't keep his mind off her. Ridge and Taylor are incredibly disappointed in Stephanie, and when Ridge goes home with Brooke, Stephanie worries that her scam has destroyed Ridge and Taylor's marriage.
#5 - Ep. #4608
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 94
Thomas asks a crying Taylor what's going on, and Taylor admits that she's worried that Ridge will go back to Brooke. Brooke demands Ridge come back to her, and when he cannot give her that, she tells him it's over and she's taking control of her life. Gaby tries to comfort an upset Stephanie, not understanding Stephanie's self-loathing.
#6 - Ep. #4609
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 95
Dante draws a beautiful picture of Hope, and Brooke then tells him that he can live there. Eric proposes to Brooke.
#7 - Ep. #4634
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 120
Phoebe announces over the breakfast table that Gaby and Thomas slept together. Taylor is furious and tells Agent Dunn the whole truth about Gaby and Thomas' marriage. Bridget begins to worry again that Nick really does want to be with Brooke. Eric comforts Bridget, then warns Brooke that he will come clean with Bridget unless she finds a way out first. Brooke realises she must show Bridget that she has moved on, and realises that Dante is just the man to help her do it.
#8 - Ep. #4635
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 121
Thomas and Gaby pack their bags and prepare to go on the run, but Dunn stops them and has Gaby arrested. Gaby's attorney has her released when Gaby and Thomas admit their love, and the attorney points out that the court will see the marriage as real. Eric visits Nick and digs for information about his feelings for Brooke. Brooke invites Dante to spend the afternoon with her by the pool. Sharing wine, they become close and in an attempt to prove that she is moving on, Brooke kisses him.
#9 - Ep. #4636
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 122
Ridge and Taylor discuss Gaby and Thomas, but only end up arguing. Hector is at Taylor's fixing the house alarm, but is the one left comforting Taylor when Ridge walks out on her again. Bridget learns from Dante that he and Brooke kissed. Eric disagrees with Brooke throwing herself at Dante to get over Nick. Bridget questions Brooke about Dante, and after the initial concern, she is thrilled.
#10 - Ep. #4679
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 165
Nick tells Taylor how he wants to forget Brooke and concentrate on Bridget and the baby. Eric and Brooke discuss Nick and Bridget and how they have got to return to one another. Stephanie's attempts to convince Ridge to stay working at Forrester Creations have little success. Taylor tells Ridge that she believes working together could be good for their marriage, but Taylor is deeply hurt when Ridge shows no faith in her abilities. Bridget tells Dante that she has the solution to sorting out the mess all their lives have become. Bridget arranges a meeting with Eric, Brooke, Nick and herself. Bridget makes Nick and Brooke touch each other and tells them to be together.
#11 - Ep. #4680
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 166
Eric is hurt when Bridget insists that Brooke doesn't love him. Nick tells Bridget that he and Brooke love her more than they love each other and that's why they will never be together. Ridge takes Thomas to big bear, but Thomas is angry at him for not staying in L.A. to support Taylor in her new position at Forrester Creations. Stephanie, Thorne, Dante and Taylor hold a press conference. Taylor acts as spokeswoman to eager reporters as Hector watches in support. Celebrations follow as everybody toasts the new beginning for the company, Taylor gets drunk and leaves with Hector.
#12 - Ep. #4681
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 167
Nick tells Bridget about the night he and Brooke went out on the boat and how nothing happened between them, as a way to convince her that his commitment is to her. Eric and Brooke both try to convince Bridget that her place is with Nick. Hector and Taylor spill champagne on themselves so Taylor invites him back to her home to clean up. Taylor admits her attraction to Hector, but Hector sneaks out when Ridge returns home. Taylor admits to Ridge that Hector was there, he doesn't get angry, but instead calls Hector to thank him for getting Taylor home safe. Ridge apologises to Taylor for not supporting her. Telling her he doesn't want to lose her, they make love.
#13 - Ep. #4757
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 243
The wedding guests are shocked that Nick grabbed Brooke and carried her out of the wedding like that. Upstairs, Nick continues to try to convince Brooke not to marry Ridge, and Bridget shows up to try to convince her mother to give Nick a try. She tells her mother that her marriage with Nick is over, and that she is okay with Nick and Brooke ending up together. At his place, Dante imagines Bridget in his home, with his sketchpad, visualizing the two of them raising Dominick together.
#14 - Ep. #4758
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 244
When Taylor hears that Ridge and Brooke's wedding has come to a standstill, Thomas suggests that there may a chance for Taylor and Ridge to get back together. Taylor tells her son that she is tired of chasing Ridge and can live without him. Ridge tries to get Nick to leave but he demands some time alone with Brooke. Stephanie praises Bridget for being strong enough to let Nick go, but Eric thinks Bridget is acting out after the loss of Nicole. Brooke remains silent as Nick and Ridge have it out. Ridge tells Nick to forget his fantasy and asks Brooke to finish the ceremony, but Brooke remains torn.
#15 - Ep. #4759
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 245
Ridge and Nick both attempt to convince Brooke that they're the man for her. Massimo interrupts the discussion, demanding that Nick leave Ridge and Brooke alone. Stephanie pulls Brooke into another room, telling her that she needs to follow her heart and choose Nick. Stephanie encourages Brooke not to ignore the sacrifice that Bridget was willing to make by letting Nick go after she realised that Nick and Brooke were meant to be. Dante is with Felicia at the guest house, and she gives him the paperwork that names him and Bridget as little Dominick's legal guardians after her death.
#16 - Ep. #4760
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 246
The battle over Brooke rages on as Stephanie, Bridget and Nick all want Brooke to choose Nick, and Massimo and Ridge both want her to choose Ridge. Downstairs, Thorne takes a call from Dante telling them Felicia wants them. The Forresters and Nick head over to the guesthouse, leaving Brooke and Massimo alone in the mansion. One by one, Felicia's family says their goodbyes -- Ridge is stoic as he says goodbye, Thorne breaks down and tells her he loves her, Eric thanks her for coming home. Stephanie refuses to accept the truth and calls an ambulance, then begs Felicia to fight for Dominic after Bridget brings him in. Felicia remains strong until she has her son in her arms, then asks Stephanie to hold her. Stephanie breaks down as Felicia dies in her arms.
#17 - Ep. #4791
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 20 - Episode 22
Ridge tells Massimo about his plans to have Brooke forgive her father and hopes that will lead her to fogive him too. Nick tells Brooke that he must find the person who helped Massimo frame Jackie. Whilst talking to Eric later, Nick learns that Eric doesn't have a key for Jackie M and discovers that Megan had no business being there. Megan is busy trying to convince Brooke that she belongs with Ridge when Nick calls to inform her that Megan is Massimo's helper. Brooke loses it when she sees that Massimo, Ridge, Stephen and Megan are all trying to keep her from Nick. Brooke takes more of her medication before Ridge comes over. He begins kissing her as she fades in and out of consciousness from the drowsiness of her meds. Nick heads over to Massimo and catches him kissing Megan.
#18 - Ep. #4792
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 20 - Episode 23
Brooke begs Ridge to leave, then goes upstairs to take a shower. Already heavily medicated, Brooke takes another pill and climbs into bed, and is barely conscious when Ridge, who has followed her upstairs without her knowing, strips off and climbs into bed with her. She tries to ask what he is doing there but is too deeply drugged to be in control and Ridge is all over her. Felicia is shocked to learn that Bridget and Dante are planning a trip to Italy so that Dante's family can meet his son and flat out refuses to let them go. Bridget sends Dante off while she talks to Felicia, and convinces Felicia that Dante has the right to introduce his family to his son, and promises they'll be back soon. Nick confronts Massimo and Megan at his office, and Megan agrees to testify on Jackie's behalf but warns him that Ridge is the only man who will ever make Brooke happy. Nick gives Massimo the phone and demands he have Jackie released, which he agrees to do.
#19 - Ep. #4793
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 20 - Episode 24
Brooke is horrified when she starts to wake up and realises that Ridge actually had sex with her while she was unawares. Ridge doesn't see that he did anything wrong, but even after he leaves Brooke remains horrified that Ridge took advantage of her in that way. Massimo tries again to convince Nick not to waste his time with Brooke, reminding him that no matter how badly Ridge has treated her over the years, she's always gone back to him. Nick heads to Brooke's place to see her, and is shocked by the condition he finds her in. Stephanie shows up in time to interrupt Bridget and Felicia's talk and inserts her own two cents, proclaiming that there is no way Dante will take Dino to meet his family in Italy.
#20 - Ep. #4837
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 20 - Episode 68
Brooke asks Bridget how she really feels for Dante to which Bridget reveals that she loves him and wants to be his wife. Brooke shows her support to Bridget and advises her to follow her heart. Felicia rushes future wedding plans onto Dante. Felicia tells him that she doesn't want Bridget there. Dante tries to have Felicia slow down but she doesn't let up as if in an attempt to grab him before Bridget does. Stephanie tells Eric that she is concerned on what Dante is doing in regards to Felicia. Stephanie later warns Dante that Bridget won't make him happy and that she'll return to Nick given the chance. Stephanie is shocked when she discovers Felicia is already making other wedding plans, but is even more shocked when she finds that Brooke is supporting Bridget. Dante asks Bridget if she truly wants him. She responds with a passionate kiss.
#21 - Ep. #4838
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 20 - Episode 69
Brooke is surprised by Nick's protection over Bridget when he says that Dante isn't the right man for her, while Brooke believes he is. Brooke is over the moon when Nick shows her that his divorce to Bridget has been moved along and he is now free to marry Brooke. Eric tries to talk some sence into Felicia when she remains in denial about Dante's feelings for Bridget. Stephanie barges in on Dante and Bridget kissing. She flips out and shouts abusive words at them both. Dante and Bridget tell her that they are in love. Stephanie tells them she will break the news to Felicia, but will never forgive Bridget. Dante tells Eric his feelings lay with Bridget. Felicia drops in on Bridget and asks her to respect her plans to marry Dante, but Bridget tells her that Dante doesn't love her.
#22 - Ep. #4839
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 20 - Episode 70
Felicia accuses Bridget of deliberatly hurting her because she has the child that Bridget lost. Felicia later apologises for her harsh words and manages to make Felicia see that she shouldn't marry Dante. Dante drops in and Felicia finally accepts the idea of Bridget and Dante being together. Brooke arranges a private dinner for herself and Ridge. Ridge goes with the idea that Brooke wants him back, but Brooke breaks it to him that it's a goodbye dinner. As they share memories and Brooke hands him a photo album, the pianist sings Unforgettable. Brooke tells Ridge that if he really loves her then he needs to let her go and allow for her happiness with Nick. They share a final farewell kiss, before Brooke leaves their romance behind forever.
#23 - Ep. #4884
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 20 - Episode 115
Stephanie visits Hector at the hospital and informs him of an optical clinic out of state she wants him to go too. Hector realises that she is just trying to get rid of him to keep the secret safe. Hector yells that he isn't going anywhere. Taylor tells Phoebe that Hector is blind and she suddenly feels compassion for him. Thorne drops in needing Taylor's help. He informs her that he has dropped the investigation into Darla's death and she is the reason for him being able to do so. Thorne rushes out when, in the moment, he kisses Taylor. Brooke sees Ridge and Donna preparing for Donna's interview on a talkshow. Ridge notices that Brooke is jealous, but Brooke storms out when Ridge questions her about her feelings for him. Felicia tells Rich Ginger, the host of the talkshow, that Donna's private life is off limits during the interview. As the show begins, Felicia realises that Ridge has a plan in mind.
#24 - Ep. #4885
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 20 - Episode 116
Stephanie finds Thorne at Forrester Creations. He beats himself up about his commitment to Darla and informs Stephanie that he kissed Taylor. Thorne is stunned when Stephanie encourages it and hints that something positive may come out the misery he has suffered. Taylor brings Hector back to her home. Hector finds it hard to adjust to not being able to see and mentions that Jimmy and Caitlin wanted him to move to New York. Taylor suggests that Hector live with her and Phoebe for a while until he finds somewhere to go. Nick is annoyed when Brooke seems more interested in watching Donna on television than talking to him or anything else. Felicia is suspicious of what Ridge has planned as Rich begins questioning Donna on her involvement with Ridge. Donna dodges the issue as Ridge makes an entrance onto the stage and kisses her in front of the cameras.
#25 - Ep. #4886
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 20 - Episode 117
Taylor takes Hector to his room and helps him settle in. Stephanie shows up and talks with Taylor about her kiss with Thorne. Stephanie learns that Hector is living with Taylor and accuses him of using his condition to lure Taylor to him. Nick is furious when Brooke storms out to go see Ridge over his kiss with Donna. Nick goes to his boat to get drunk as Bridget stops in and becomes concerned about him. Donna asks Ridge if he truely does have feelings for her. They are busy kissing again as Brooke marches in. Brooke throws Donna out and yells at Ridge. Ridge tells Brooke that she is the woman he really wants. Brooke tries to pull away from Ridge, but he kisses her. Donna spies them through the window and tells Nick of what is going on.
#26 - Ep. #4917
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 20 - Episode 148
Eric reads the morning newspapers with Jackie and Sally. They comment on Taylor's arrest, while Dante and Felicia are both shocked that Taylor was able to keep it a secret. Phoebe overhears their conversation and defends her mother. Eric finds it hard to believe that Darla's death was an accident when Taylor was drunk at the wheel. Ridge thinks that the one person who can help Taylor is Thorne and attempts to get through to him. Thorne refuses to help the person that killed his wife, but Ridge stresses that it was an accident. Stephanie visits Taylor and begs her not to confess, but Taylor feels it's the one thing that she must do for Thorne. Storm later arrives from San Francisco to defend Taylor but she wants to refuse his help. As the court proceeds, against Storm's best efforts, Taylor stands and pleads guilty to the charges against her.
#27 - Ep. #4918
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 20 - Episode 149
Shane reads the paper at the mansion, wondering why Taylor isn't doing more in her own defense. Stephanie heads to the mansion to plead with Shane to tell the judge what he saw the night that Darla was killed in the hopes that it could help Taylor. Taylor requests immediate sentencing because she doesn't want to put Thorne and Alexandria through further pain. Thorne goes to see her in her cell after talking with Stephanie, and Taylor tells him she really did love him. Brooke and Ridge share a passionate kiss after he shares with her his feelings of guilt over Taylor's alcoholism.
#28 - Ep. #4955
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 20 - Episode 186
Phoebe goes to see Brad Baker and makes it clear to him that she is not going to testify that Shane tried to attack her, which leads to a call to the D.A. dropping the charges. Phoebe stops by the beach house to tell Shane that he's free and clear. Phoebe asks Bridget if Shane can stay there for a few more days. Thorne, Ridge and Eric meet to discuss their new company, which is costing them a lot in start-up. Eric refuses to cut costs, insisting that the Forrester name has always stood for quality. Nick begins his therapy sessions with Taylor, and talks of his youth after Frank Payne died, but clams up when he mentions that Jackie had money problems. Ridge is furious to learn that Shane is off the hook.
#29 - Ep. #4956
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 20 - Episode 187
Ridge informs Brooke that Nick is receiving therapy from Taylor. Brooke is stunned that Nick will open up to anyone, and even more surprised when Ridge says that Taylor plans on having him return the company to them. Taylor later drops in and they discuss Stephanie. Brooke wonders if Stephanie will change after confronting Ann, but Taylor feels that Stephanie won't be able to until Ann admits the truth. Felicia tells Stephanie that Dante has got to stay in Italy a while longer. Felicia mentions Ann, and Stephanie hopes that she never has to see her again. Ann and Pam later show up at the front door and Stephanie turns them away. Felicia brings them in and Ann finally admits that John abused Stephanie. Ann asks for Stephanie's forgiveness.
#30 - Ep. #4957
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 20 - Episode 188
Nick has another session with Taylor at Forrester Creations. Nick tells her that he grew up believing Frank Payne was his father until he learned that it was really Massimo. Nick says that Frank was a drinker and a gambler and he and Jackie were better off without him. Jackie attempts to listen in at the door as Nick talks about a ships captain named Jerry Kramer that he used to visit at the port as a child. Stephanie refuses to forgive Ann. Felicia takes Pam to the den were Felicia tries to understand what kind of childhood she and Stephanie had. Felicia feels that family is the most important thing to Stephanie, so for her to want nothing to do with Ann must make her a really bad person. Ann sobs that she takes responsibility and would like to spend her last few years knowing her grandchildren. Stephanie refuses to listen and throws her out.
#31 - Ep. #5002
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 20 - Episode 233
Stephanie accuses Pam of playing on Eric in order for him to offer her a place to stay in Los Angeles. Pam is infuriated and makes it clear that she intends on staying in town. Pam lays on the guilt how she was left with Ann for so many years and has never had a life of her own. Eric, Ridge, Brooke, Thorne and Felicia hold a meeting about how they wish to proceed with their own boutique chain. Rick is running late and Brooke later learns that his truck has broken down. Rick asks Brooke to keep it a secret that he's with Phoebe, whom he was giving a ride home due to the rain. Ridge hears from Taylor that she is unable to locate Phoebe and Brooke is forced to admit that she is with Rick. Ridge is angered that Brooke is keeping secrets from him. Stranded on the highway, Phoebe tells Rick how she is still tormented by Darla's death. Rick and Phoebe share a kiss.
#32 - Ep. #5003
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 20 - Episode 234
Taylor spends the evening with Nick at his place. After reassuring her that Rick is a good guy and wouldn't take advantage of Phoebe, they decide to play cards. Taylor spices things up by suggesting strip poker. Nick ends up nearly naked and makes a statement by removing his Saint Christopher necklace that Brooke bought for him. Rick moves away from Phoebe after the kiss and tells her about Ridge's warning for him to stay away from her. Brooke is furious when she finds Ridge packing Rick's bags. Brooke refuses to allow Ridge to throw her son out of her house. Phoebe manages to start the truck and upon returning home an argument breaks out between Rick and Ridge, during which Rick grabs his things and walks out. Phoebe admits that she and Rick kissed and tells Ridge that she loves Rick.
#33 - Ep. #5004
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 20 - Episode 235
Taylor wonders if she can live up to Nick's past relationships. They discuss the amount of children he has loved and lost and about his need to have one. Nick thinks that the right woman for him to have one with is out there. Brooke is angered when she hears Ridge referring to Rick as a loser. Ridge convinces Brooke that any closeness between Rick and Phoebe could be devastating for their family if the press caught wind of it. He pushes her to talk to Rick. Rick shows up at the beach house and Bridget allows him to stay with her for a while. Brooke later comes by and questions Rick on his feelings for Phoebe. Brooke asks him to end things and Rick is stunned that Brooke is allowing Ridge to control her. Brooke tries to make Rick see that his relationship with Phoebe could destroy her future with Ridge.