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#1 - Ep. #4705
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 191
With Felicia's health in such a precarious position, Eric calls off his plans with Brooke to steal Forrester Creations from Stephanie, then tries to convince Stephanie they need to put their anger aside to give Felicia the happy family holiday she is dreaming of. Although Bridget made it clear to Nick she would not be able to raise Dominick Jr. as her own child, after she takes Dominick to the hospital to visit Felicia she promises her sister that she will do whatever she can to help her and Dominick in life, and promises that Dominick will always know Felicia as his mother.
#2 - Ep. #4589
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 75
Brooke returns to the home she had shared with Ridge. With Bridget's help, she breaks the news to Hope about their new move. While cleaning her things out of the bedroom that Ridge and Taylor now share, Brooke is devastated to realise it is truly over. Brooke tells Ridge that he is weak for letting Stephanie manipulate him. Sally stops by to see Stephanie in the hospital, and wants to celebrate Brooke's misfortune. Eric overhears their conversation, and is disgusted. Jackie tries to push Nick towards Brooke again, but he insists he's only there as a friend.
#3 - Ep. #4718
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 204
Taylor tries to get Ridge to listen to her, but he is more interested in renewing their romance. After making love and accepting his present for her, a diamond necklace, Taylor tells him about the kiss with Hector. Ridge is prepared to move on, but Taylor wants everything out in the open -- and confesses to Ridge about the time she slept with James. Stephanie shows up at Brooke's door to try to get Brooke to leave Taylor and Ridge alone. Brooke is furious that Stephanie is trying to protect Taylor, but agrees to stay quiet as long as Taylor tells Ridge the whole truth.
#4 - Ep. #4624
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 110
Bridget fears she has made a mistake, but Dante stops her from going after Nick. Bridget tells Catherine that she told Nick that she had an abortion, but admits it's a lie. Bridget explains that she needs to know if Nick will still want to be with her without a pregnancy holding them together, or if he'll run to Brooke, so Bridget asks Catherine to spy on Nick and Brooke. Nick is distraught and goes to Brooke for comfort. Brooke is equally devastated and blames herself. Catherine catches Nick and Brooke in a close embrace.
#5 - Ep. #4617
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 103
Nick sets up a romantic dinner for himself and Bridget, but it's Brooke he almost ends up kissing. Stephanie suspects Bridget might be pregnant.
#6 - Ep. #4507
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 18 - Episode 247
Amber tries to defend what she did in Big Bear to Thomas, but Thomas isn't interested in hearing any of her excuses after what could have happened to his father. Once Morgan realises that Ridge's odd amnesia may be permanent due to his concussion, she makes plans to fly the two of them out of the country. Nick goes from comforting Brooke over Ridge to taking a mysterious plane ride with Bridget.
#7 - Ep. #4481
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 18 - Episode 221
Ridge calls while Eric is busy preparing the models backstage. Eric tells Ridge that if Forrester wins, Thorne will return to Forrester. Eric confesses that he needs Ridge and Thorne back, because they provide inspiration. As Darla and Sally set out the gift bags, Darla discovers that Sally is planning to bribe the reporters with cash. Sally also plants a group of cheerleaders to help pump up the crowd for Spectra.
#8 - Ep. #4643
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 129
Dante presents some designs to Eric and Brooke. Eric is impressed and hires him. Brooke is distracted as she fantasizes about Nick. Bridget accepts Nick's proposal, but he avoids her advances when she tries to make love with him. Bridget confides in Dante that she hopes that being married to Nick will make her insecurities vanish. Bridget invites Brooke to the wedding, but Nick visits Brooke and uninvites her; explaining that if she is there he will not be able to marry Bridget.
#9 - Ep. #4577
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 63
Taylor reconnects with her father, Jack, and talks to him about how much she is looking forward to getting her life back. Stephanie is at the beach house pleading her case for Taylor, who shows up just as Stephanie is being asked to leave. Gaby is devastated to realise she isn't a legal citizen and that she must leave the country, but Thomas is convinced he has the solution -- if she marries him, she can't be deported. Phoebe and Jack open the door at Taylor and Ridge's home to find Dante there.
#10 - Ep. #4650
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 136
Ridge visits Taylor with the hope of saving their marriage. They begin to reconnect as Ridge finally agrees to attend marriage counselling. Nick returns to the Shady Marlin after his meeting with Brooke and makes frantic love with Bridget, but after she leaves he again thinks about Brooke. Stephanie accuses Brooke of having an affair with Nick. Bridget later drops by and Stephanie blurts out that Nick and Brooke are in love with each other.
#11 - Ep. #4662
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 148
Taylor tells Ridge that she still feels that Brooke is a threat to their marriage. Bridget calls Ridge and tells him that Brooke has gotten married, Ridge rushes over to Brooke leaving Taylor pissed. Hector comes by and offers support to Taylor as she whines that her marriage will never be free of Brooke. Brooke tells Nick that she married Eric for Bridget, adding that Eric is the man she should have been married to all along, for her children's sake. Nick tries to make Brooke give into her passion for him, but she pushes him away. Ridge comes by and refuses to believe that Brooke loves Eric, or Nick. Ridge says that he is the man she has always loved. Jackie is crushed when Eric tells her that the evening isn't for her and that he has married sombody else. Jackie runs out when he tells her that Brooke is his wife. Stephanie later arrives and begs Eric to give their marriage another chance.
#12 - Ep. #4611
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 97
Nick manages to cut Hope's hair free, and does CPR on her. Hope starts to convulse when the paramedics arrive. Brooke arrives home to find no one home and she spots one of Hope's water wings floating, and Brooke become very worried. Taylor tells Gaby that she can live in the house with Thomas to make the marriage look real.
#13 - Ep. #4499
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 18 - Episode 239
Ridge explains to Brooke what Amber's role was in the mineshaft incident. Brooke becomes angry and starts to call the police. Ridge prevents her from making the call and explains Amber's plan to break up their family. Ridge then shows Brooke the photograph. Stephanie shows up at Nick's boat and talks about Bridget with him. Nick explains to Stephanie just how special Bridget is to him. Stephanie understands, but suggests that Nick remember Bridget is Brooke's daughter.
#14 - Ep. #4622
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 108
Stephanie tells Brooke that her gift will save everybody and will end all of the problems in the family. Brooke is shocked when she finds that the box contains a pistol. Dante dreams of a life with Bridget in Italy, complete with a child between them. Nick finds Bridget at the beach house. He makes promises to her, and states that he won't walk away from her and their baby. Bridget tells him that she no longer has a baby.
#15 - Ep. #4479
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 18 - Episode 219
Thorne suggests a challenge - Forrester vs. Spectra. The wager - if Forrester wins then Thorne will go back to Forrester. Sally and aren't sure it's a good idea, but Thorne is confident Spectra will win. Ridge, Brooke, and Bridget tell Thomas about Amber's photo and the old feelings that still linger between Ridge and Bridget.
#16 - Ep. #4632
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 118
Brooke tells Eric that no matter what happens, Bridget can never find out that her husband isn't in love with her. Taylor is angry with Gaby and Thomas for breaking the rules, and although Thomas warns his mother he'll leave too if she makes Gaby go, Taylor won't back down. Nick refuses to take no for an answer when Brooke demands he leave, and although she initially resists, the two end up in a passionate embrace on the stairs. Thomas sneaks into Gaby's room and the two begin to make love.
#17 - Ep. #4516
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 2
Nick is pleasantly surprised to find out that Bridget has arranged a special French dinner for them, and the two enjoy the evening together.
#18 - Ep. #4645
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 131
With Brooke, Eric, Massimo and Jackie watching, Nick and Bridget's wedding begins aboard the ship. Nick wants to say his own vows to Bridget, as Brooke watches with tears in her eyes. Bridget and Nick start their wedding night, but all Nick can think about is his time with Brooke. Taylor is dining alone when Hector shows up. After inviting himself to dinner, Hector admits he went there on purpose to check on her, then flirts with her as the two discuss their families. Alone in her office after watching the love of her life marry her daughter, Brooke is startled when Ridge shows up and tells her about his problems with Taylor, then says he needs her.
#19 - Ep. #4276
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 18 - Episode 16
After Brooke has a panic attack, Nick is furious to learn from Jackie that she and Massimo planned a party in his and Brooke's honor without even talking to him about it.
#20 - Ep. #4661
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 147
Stephanie calls Jonathan and learns that Eric really has divorced her. Bridget doesn't believe that Brooke married Eric for love, but rather as a way to try and convince her that she doesn't want Nick. Brooke tells Eric that she loves him, but Bridget still doesn't buy it. Jackie drops by the beach house and finds it all set up for a romantic meal. Assuming it is for the moment Eric proposers to her, Jackie prepares herself for Eric's return. Nick goes to Brooke and declares his love for her, he adds that he wants her to be his wife. Brooke tells Nick that she has married Eric.
#21 - Ep. #4591
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 77
Brooke brings R.J. and Hope to their new home, happily surprised to see the welcome Nick has laid out for her. While Bridget heads off to talk to Ridge about what has happened with Brooke, Nick tries to bolster Brooke's spirits, and to cheer Hope up as well. Bridget rips in to Ridge, and returns home in time to hear Nick tell Brooke that she and the children are everything to him. Philip Dunn from Immigration stops in to see Gaby and Thomas, interrupting a fun moment between the two. Thomas manages to pull it off, but after Dunn leaves, Gaby panics.
#22 - Ep. #4278
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 18 - Episode 18
Although Clarke is skeptical, he and the other employees at Logan Designs listen to what she has to say when Sally tells them about her plans to get her company back.
#23 - Ep. #4598
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 84
Dante is at the Logan home at Bridget's invitation to have dinner with her and Brooke, and Nick is very displeased to find Dante there. When Nick heads upstairs with Brooke to read Hope a bedtime story, Dante tells Bridget that it looks like Nick's allegiance is to Hope and Brooke, and asks Bridget to go away with him. Ridge is furious to learn of Thomas and Gaby's marriage, but Taylor is touched by what a loving man her son has turned into. Jackie is just about to get the information she needs from Mark when his pager goes off.
#24 - Ep. #4483
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 18 - Episode 223
Brooke, Thomas and Hope travel to the Big Bear Cabin. Along the way Brooke calls Ridge to tell him of Forrester's loss. Nick warms up Bridget's feet by giving her a foot massage. while Bridget is off changing her clothes, Nick tells Ridge that he just wants to be Bridget's friend. Ridge asks if that's all Nick wants from Bridget. Later, things begin to heat up when Bridget and Nick are alone.
#25 - Ep. #4599
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 85
Ridge is glad the Thomas and Gaby's annulment papers will be there soon. After seeing Brooke and Nick in close quarters, an upset Bridget goes to Dante.
#26 - Ep. #4600
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 86
Bridget breaks down after telling Dante about her mother and Deacon. Jackie tries to convince Massimo that by proving Stephanie was faking she'll solve all their problems. Brooke tries to convince Nick to focus on his relationship with Bridget.
#27 - Ep. #4610
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 96
Taylor tells Ridge that she needs him to leave for a while, and really figure out what he wants. Nick is concerned about Dante instead of watching Hope play in the water, and Hope gets trapped under the water.
#28 - Ep. #4496
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 18 - Episode 236
At Café Russe, Clarke tries to keep Brooke from getting together with Amber, who's attempting to blackmail Ridge into helping her get Thomas back. Ridge manages to keep Brooke from seeing the photograph, but says he'll meet with Amber to discuss the issue. Nick and Bridget keep fighting with Massimo regarding Deacon, who has decided to leave town.
#29 - Ep. #4612
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 98
Brooke is horrified to learn that Hope could have permanent brain damage, and asks Nick to leave her and her daughter alone. Eric comes by to pick up more of his stuff, and enrages Stephanie when he tells her he's appointed Brooke his co-C.E.O. and moved her into Stephanie's office. Massimo and Jackie talk about their relationship, and although Jackie wants to give it another shot, Massimo tells her that he can't risk his heart again, and it's over.
#31 - Ep. #4618
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 104
Bridget wonders if her pregnancy will be able to make her and Nick into the family he's always wanted. Brooke and Nick come close to kissing more than once as they remember their past. Stephanie breaks the news to Eric about Bridget's pregnancy.
#32 - Ep. #4506
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 18 - Episode 246
Morgan can't believe that Ridge isn't trying to kill her after their past together, and takes the woozy man to her hotel room where she realises that his mind isn't quite right. Thorne stands by his family after learning about what Amber did up at Big Bear and fires the designer.
#33 - Ep. #4623
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 109
Wanting to offer her professional help, Taylor tries to locate Bridget. Talking to Dante, Taylor learns that she is too late when he tells her that Bridget has already aborted her baby. Brooke thinks Stephanie wants to kill her, but Stephanie explains that she wants Brooke to kill herself, in order to save Bridget, Nick and their baby. Brooke thinks Stephanie is insane and attempts to shoot her. Nick is furious and heartbroken with Bridget when she tells him that she had an abortion. Nick walks away from her, telling her that by killing their baby, she killed their relationship too.
#34 - Ep. #3248
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 13 - Episode 42
Ridge realises that Taylor is a little jealous of Morgan and he assures her that she has absolutely nothing to worry about. After giving her one of his newest creations to try on, the two get passionate in his office. Clarke stops by to see Giovanni and learns that he left a note inviting Morgan out for dinner. Morgan finds the note in her office, along with the rose Giovanni left, and looks forward to going out with the photographer. Clarke stops by to tell Morgan that Giovanni will be late, and manipulates her into giving him the name of the restaurant. After the delivery woman drops off the roses he was waiting for (and her phone number), Giovanni heads to Morgan's office to find a note from Clarke. At Mannequins, Taylor warns Morgan to stay away from Ridge.
#35 - Ep. #4631
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 117
Dante offers his support and love to Bridget. She tells him that, although she is thankful to him, her heart is with Nick. Nick tells Jackie that he doesn't want his child to grow up without a father the way he did. Jackie advises Nick not to deny his feelings for Brooke, or else it will lead to a big mess with everybody getting hurt. Thomas tells Gaby that he loves her and that their marriage is now real. They decide to show their feelings by making love. Taylor is angry when she finds Gaby waiting for Thomas and demands that she move out.
#36 - Ep. #4508
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 18 - Episode 248
Nick gives Bridget a beautiful necklace to show how much he loves her, but ghosts from the past rear their head when she asks if he loves her more than he loved her mother. Stephanie can't believe that Massimo would even consider taking Jackie back after she made a fool of him by sleeping with Deacon. Eric admits to Thorne that he is worried that Nick is using Bridget as a substitute for Brooke.
#37 - Ep. #4633
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 119
Phoebe tells Steffy that she blames Gaby for Ridge moving out. Thomas and Gaby sleep together, but the evening is cut short by a snooping Phoebe, who threatens to tell Taylor everything. Nick and Brooke become passionate, but Brooke forces herself to pull away.
#38 - Ep. #4480
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 18 - Episode 220
Amber is devastated when Thomas breaks things off with her.
#39 - Ep. #4644
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 130
Brooke is torn when Nick demands that she not attend the wedding, then Bridget later begs her to come. Eric wonders if Brooke can handle watching Nick marry Bridget. Ridge learns from Dante that he is dating Brooke. Jackie tries one last time to make Nick act on his feelings for Brooke, while Massimo is happy that Bridget and Nick are finally getting married. The wedding begins on the Shady Marlin and Nick is furious when he sees Brooke arrive.
#40 - Ep. #4517
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 3
In Los Angeles, Hector and Caitlin talk about the great love that Brooke and Ridge share. In the meantime, in Italy, Morgan tells Ridge that she has arranged for him to see Brooke, just as a blonde woman knocks on the door.
#41 - Ep. #4649
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 135
Taylor upsets Gaby by telling her that she isn't good enough for Thomas. Phoebe steals some money from Steffy. They bicker and Steffy tells Taylor that Phoebe has also been cutting class. Ridge visits Stephanie who has been staying at big bear. She promises to never again interfere with the family. Nick and Brooke have a hard time saying goodbye to one another. Stephanie spies them from the cabin in a close embrace. Stephanie later barges into Brooke's office and warns her that she wont let her hurt Bridget again.
#42 - Ep. #4494
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 18 - Episode 234
Thomas and Amber have a talk in which Amber says she's made things right with Ridge. Deacon tells Heather what a mistake he made with Jackie. Meanwhile, across town, Nick suggests to Jackie that she leave Deacon, who is bringing her down. Jackie doesn't deny that she misses Massimo, but Deacon needs her particularly during this time.
#43 - Ep. #4604
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 90
Jackie and Brooke confront Stephanie with their proof that she faked her heart attack, a nervous Mark standing by. Unable to keep the secret going, Stephanie agrees to break the truth out as Bridget and Nick prepare to say their vows.
#44 - Ep. #4651
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 137
Stephanie tries to poison Bridget's mind against Brooke. Brooke denies any wrong doing and Bridget accuses Stephanie of just causing trouble. Ridge, Eric and Thorne discuss Stephanie's disire to turn over a new leaf, but then hear Brooke and Stephanie fighting. Everyone turns against Stephanie and Eric has her banned from Forrester Creations. Massimo talks to Nick and advises him to pack his things and leave town with Bridget for good. Stephanie later drops by and attempts to get Nick to admit his love for Brooke.
#45 - Ep. #4590
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 76
Nick surprises Stephanie with a visit at the hospital. He questions her about her condition and begins to believe Brooke's theory that Stephanie faked her heart attack. Stephanie warns Nick that if he carries on down this route then he'll be very sorry. Brooke lays into Ridge for being a coward. She snaps at Taylor and says that Ridge only chose her out of guilt. Thomas, Phoebe and Steffy have a tearful goodbye with Hope. Ridge feels the pain when Brooke takes R.J. away. As Brooke leaves she tells Ridge that she used to believe that their love was unforgetable, but now all she wants to do is forget him.
#46 - Ep. #4482
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 18 - Episode 222
Gowns from Spectra and Forrester take turns on the runway as the Ultimate Fashion Showdown begins. The first Spectra design receives fantastic reviews, while Forrester's gown brings only lackluster praise. Spectra keeps impressing the crowd with two more models. Darla can't believe the crowd's reaction, particularly a certain group of girls. They later turn out to be cheerleaders that Sally planted in the audience.
#47 - Ep. #4605
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 91
Stephanie gathers her family together to explain to them why she faked her heart attack as Brooke and Jackie worry that the Forresters may forgive Stephanie. Sally is shocked to learn from Mark that Stephanie faked her heart attack, and wishes she had been there to see it all unfold.
#49 - Ep. #4495
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 18 - Episode 235
While at the restaurant Amber confronts Ridge and blames him for ruining her life. Brooke leaves the table and gives Amber the chance to show Ridge the photograph from the mineshaft. He can't believe his eyes. Deacon meanwhile returns home to Jackie, thinking he'll break up with her to save her from him. Deacon holds Jackie responsible for the fact that he's fallen off the wagon.
#50 - Ep. #4606
The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 19 - Episode 92
The Forresters are devastated to hear Stephanie admit to faking her heart attack. Taylor lashes out before leaving, and one by one everyone walks out on Stephanie including Eric, who takes his bags with him. Stephanie's pleas for understanding fall on deaf ears.