11x194 - #2699

December 23, 1997

11x195 - #2700

December 24, 1997

11x196 - #2701

December 25, 1997

11x197 - #2702

December 26, 1997

11x198 - #2703

December 29, 1997

11x199 - #2704

December 30, 1997

Brooke and Ridge are preparing for their upcoming wedding at the house. They thank Eric for designing special wedding outfits for Bridget and Rick, then welcome Brooke's parents, brother Storm, and sister Katie (sister Donna was unable to attend). Brooke then heads off to Taylor's beach house, while Ridge heads to the office. At the beach house, Taylor again insists that until she sees actual medical proof that Brooke is pregnant, she won't believe it. Brooke tries to suggest a home pregnancy test, but Taylor reminds her that she's a chemist; she can fake it. If Brooke cannot produce proof by the wedding, then Taylor will make sure everyone knows she's lying. At the office, Ridge finds the issue of Eye on Fashion showing Taylor in the show-stopper and his bended knee proposal. After a series of flashbacks, Ridge tosses the magazine in the trash, resigned to wed Brooke since he can't have Taylor.

11x200 - #2705

December 31, 1997

11x201 - #2706

January 1, 1998

11x202 - #2707

January 2, 1998

Thorne and Taylor continue to race to the house. Taylor is determined to tell Ridge that he is the father of her baby, as well as her suspicions that Brooke isn't really pregnant. When her water breaks, Taylor realises they aren't going to make it to the hospital, and begs Thorne to pull over because she's about to give birth. At the house, Brooke is terrified Taylor will show up and blow her right out of the water. With her brother, mother, and sister in attendance, Brooke and Ridge say their I Do's, and Stephanie is disappointed that Taylor didn't make it to the church in time. Sally and Lauren (who is drying her nails) read about the wedding, and ask Stephanie's hairdresser Deane for information. Deane is mum on the issue, but Lauren and Sally know there's something wrong if Taylor lets Brooke manipulate Ridge away from her.

11x203 - #2708

January 5, 1998

Rick continues to try hitting on Amber while Brooke rushes to get Ridge out of the house before Taylor can show up and reveal the truth about who fathered her baby. Taylor gives birth in the car, and Thorne rushes her and her son to the hospital where Dr. Santana gives them both a clean bill of health.

11x204 - #2709

January 6, 1998

11x205 - #2710

January 7, 1998

11x206 - #2711

January 8, 1998

11x207 - #2712

January 9, 1998

11x208 - #2713

January 12, 1998

11x209 - #2714

January 13, 1998

11x210 - #2715

January 14, 1998

11x211 - #2716

January 15, 1998

11x212 - #2717

January 16, 1998

11x213 - #2718

January 19, 1998

11x214 - #2719

January 20, 1998

11x215 - #2720

January 21, 1998

11x216 - #2721

January 22, 1998

11x217 - #2722

January 23, 1998

11x218 - #2723

January 26, 1998

11x219 - #2724

January 27, 1998

11x220 - #2725

January 28, 1998

11x221 - #2726

January 29, 1998

Brooke wonders if she is doing the right thing by denying Ridge the chance to know his son. Amber steals a tennis bracelet from Brooke's safe. James convinces Sheila not to press charges against Maggie.

11x222 - #2727

January 30, 1998

Ridge and Brooke worry that Amber stole the bracelet from the safe. James makes Maggie apologise to Sheila. Amber pawns the bracelet.

11x223 - #2728

February 2, 1998

After Amber admits to Rick that she was the one who stole Brooke's tennis bracelet, he agrees to help her out. Lauren and Stephanie fill Maggie in on everything Sheila has done in her past as James and Sheila kiss passionately after he learns she has hired a contractor to build the baby's room.

11x224 - #2729

February 3, 1998

Sally is concerned when Lauren tells her that she's invited Jonny over for dinner, but Lauren soothes her ruffled friend. Grant and Macy are also looking out for Lauren as they pretend to 'interview' Jonny, and are surprised to learn he once pretended to be his brother at a photo shoot.

11x225 - #2730

February 4, 1998

Just as Jonny admits to Lauren that part of him is glad his twin is dead, Rush wakes up in a cabin in Greenland. Thorne and Brooke worry that Taylor will tell Ridge he is the father of her baby once she realises Brooke isn't pregnant.

11x226 - #2731

February 5, 1998

11x227 - #2732

February 6, 1998

11x228 - #2733

February 9, 1998

11x229 - #2734

February 10, 1998

11x230 - #2735

February 11, 1998

Maggie meets with Jay Garvin's widow, Maureen, and begs her for help in exposing Sheila. Although initially Maureen just wants to put everything behind her, once Maggie starts detailing Sheila's recent actions, she agrees to help.

11x231 - #2736

February 12, 1998

Maggie goes to Eric looking for help in destroying Sheila. Rush approaches Amur when she panics at his leaving. Lauren looks forward to having dinner with Jonny.

11x232 - #2737

February 13, 1998

Judy tells Maggie about Sheila. Lauren is dressed to the nines, and is rather surprised to see he isn't dressed in kind. Eric tries to convince James that Sheila will never be any good.

11x233 - #2738

February 16, 1998

Brooke is convinced that her marriage to Ridge is so strong that even if Taylor did make a play for him she couldn't win. Lauren spends the night relaxing with Jonny.

11x234 - #2739

February 17, 1998

Thorne refuses to believes that Brooke faked both her pregnancy and her miscarriage to keep Ridge at her side. Maggie meets with James and lies to him that she's not out to get Sheila. Taylor arrives at Brooke's home to see Ridge.

11x235 - #2740

February 18, 1998

Taylor returns to L.A. and shows up at Brooke's door with the baby. Brooke doesn't want to allow her to talk with Ridge, who is waiting for her in the bedroom. Taylor assures Brooke that she will not tell Ridge that he is the father of her child. Meanwhile Thorne is upset, thinking that that's the end for him and Taylor. Brooke calls him to tell him the good news about Taylor's decision. Meanwhile, Maggie has invited Lauren to watch Sheila's reaction when Judy, the nurse who worked in Sheila and Eric's house earlier, shows up at door and shocks Sheila. They are using a video camera with special sound effects also. Taylor is back at home where Thorne is waiting for her happy, but he doesn't know there will be a surprise.

11x236 - #2741

February 19, 1998

Stephanie wants to talk with Taylor to find the truth and calls her father to find out that Taylor is already back in LA. Sheila is very upset because of Judy's visit and because of the strange sounds coming from different parts of the house. Maggie and the others are doing everything to make Sheila unsure and afraid. Taylor tells Thorne that her real decision is to tell Ridge the truth about her baby and that she lied because of Brooke. Thorne is very upset and leaves her.

11x237 - #2742

February 20, 1998

Stephanie visits Taylor and starts asking her questions. Thorne wants to talk with Macy in her office while she is with Grant. He tells her that he is not the father of Taylor's baby. Taylor finally tells the truth to Stephanie and she is very happy. Taylor plans to talk with Ridge tomorrow and let him know that he is the father of her child.

11x238 - #2743

February 23, 1998

Lauren shows up in Sally's office and they are talking about her new relationships with Jonny Carrera. Meanwhile Tony Carrera, who everyone believes is dead, is coming to L.A. to find Lauren. Thorne and Macy continue their conversation and she tells Thorne she's going to marry Grant. Lauren recieves a phone call with invitation for a meeting from Jonny Carerra.

11x239 - #2744

February 24, 1998

Taylor is ready to talk with Ridge and has invited James in the house to help her with the baby. Stephanie calls her to support her decision again. Brooke is in good spirits and has a surprise for Ridge in his office. Meanwhile, Stephanie visits Thorne is his office and both have a fight over the baby secret. Thorne calls Macy to ask her for a meeting again. Stephanie goes into Brooke's office while she is waiting for Ridge and tells her she knows the truth about Taylor's baby. Taylor is calling Ridge to let him know she's back and on her way to the Forrester building where she must talk to him about something she says is very important.

11x240 - #2745

February 25, 1998

Taylor and Ridge have a little conversation about the baby's name before she lets him know he is the real father. Ridge is shocked and can't believe it. Taylor decides not to tell Ridge about the role Brooke played in the secret. Meanwhile Stephanie and Brooke have a fight again at her office where Brooke tries to stop Taylor bycalling her at home. But she is already in Ridge's office where he is really happy to be a father. Sally and Macy are talking when Thorne comes to visit Macy. She supports him in his decision and suggest him to have a little break at home, away from his family.

11x241 - #2746

February 26, 1998

Brooke comes to Ridge's office while he is still with Taylor. His first happy reaction changes after seeing both women. He has a fight with both Brooke and Taylor over the truth. He is upset that both are hiding it from him until now. Stephanie is very happy and waiting with Eric and James in the office. She is sure Ridge will chase out Brooke and their marriage will be over. After Ridge leaves the office Brooke and Taylor start arguing over the real reason for the problem. Brooke is sure Ridge will stay with her, because they are married. Taylor comes in Eric's office, upset and sorry for letting Ridge know the truth.

11x242 - #2747

February 27, 1998

Lauren and Maggie are talking about Jonny and Lauren tells Maggie she still loves Eric. Grant and Macy have dinner in the same restaurant where Thorne is. Sheila is afraid of the strange sounds, but doesn't want to tell James. Maggie and Lauren are waiting for her reaction. The contractor, Nick Fielding, sneaks back into the house again.

11x243 - #2748

March 2, 1998

The man Maggie and Lauren hired is in Sheila's house and starts playing different sounds again, while Sheila is having a dream about her past. She calls her mother and wants to leave L.A. for awhile. James can't understand her decision, but she is afraid her dark past is coming back. Macy is worrying about Thorne and starts singing in the restaurant. Thorne congratulates her for the song and gives her a phone number to call him. Rush is on his way on the plane to L.A. to find Lauren. Lauren has a strange feeling and discusses it with Maggie.

11x245 - #2750

March 4, 1998

Brooke is on her way to Big Bear, where Ridge is still talking with Stephanie. Rush looks at Lauren's apartment through the window. Brooke comes to Big Bear right after Stephanie leaves for L.A. Ridge doesn't want to talk with her and suspects her of faking her pregnancy. Stephanie visits Taylor at her house to let her Ridge is in Big Bear. Taylor wants to talk with him, and Stephanie supports her, saying he will choose her instead of Brooke.

11x246 - #2751

March 5, 1998

Ridge believes that Brooke lied about being pregnant to keep him and Taylor apart. Stephanie and Taylor discuss her experiences with Brooke over the years. Taylor is afraid Brooke will be the first to talk with Ridge and decides to go to Big Bear. Jonny and Lauren are happy together. He later goes home where his brother Rush is waiting for him. They have a fight and Rush hits him. Lauren calls to see him, and Rush acts like he's Jonny. Brooke is upset and wants from Ridge to stay with her, but he is not ready to do that. He still doesn't believe everything she is saying.

11x247 - #2752

March 6, 1998

Taylor arrives at Big Bear right after Brooke has left and their conversation is almost identical as Taylor makes it clear she still loves him and wants him. Amber meets Thorne in a restaurant, and they talk briefly about Taylor and Brooke. Rick and C.J. are at Insomnia waiting for Amber. Taylor and Ridge talk about Brooke faking her pregnancy, and Ridge learns that Taylor tried for months to tell him the truth.

11x248 - #2753

March 9, 1998

Macy and Grant are waiting for a special guest in their restaurant. He is a music agent, and Amber is very excited and wants to sing, but is not sure Macy will let her. So C.J. suggests Macy and Grant visit Sally, because she is alone at home. Meanwhile, Thorne is searching for Macy and has a fight with Sally. Macy and Grant comes to Sally's house with dinner. Amber wants Rick to help her with the song. The music agent really likes the song and congratulates Amber.

11x249 - #2754

March 10, 1998

Amber is very happy that John Quincy likes her, and wants to celebrate with the guys. They steal a bottle of wine from the bar. Sally is happy to see Macy and Grant, but is already busy with a dinner with a new man in her life (baseball player Steve Garvey). Thorne is visiting James for advice about his life. Macy shows Grant her room as a child and the two have fun. Amber realises she has had too much to drink and gives Rick the keys to the car then gets in, the bottle still in her hand.

11x250 - #2755

March 11, 1998

Stephanie pumps Taylor for information about how her meeting with Ridge went. James has come to visit Brooke, and they are talking about Ridge. Rick and Amber are in the car when she orders Rick to pull over. Amber returns carrying a bottle of wine. Rick asks her to stop calling him kid because he's not. Brooke starts to worry about Rick, because he is not at home.

11x251 - #2756

March 12, 1998

Ridge is coming to visit Taylor while she is still with Stephanie. They are talking about the baby, and Ridge is really sorry about the lost time with his new son. Brooke is pacing the floor, worried about Rick and Amber. She tells James that she is going to have a talk with Amber. Meanwhile, Amber and Rick are still up on Mulholland Drive making out. Someone comes up to the car door and asks to see a driver's license, but it is C.J. He wants a drag race, but Rick wants none of it. C.J. accuses him of not having the stones for it and tells Amber to come with him. At the last minute Rick changes his decision. The two cars are revved up and ready. Amber says "Start"! She is screaming with excitement because they are winning, but Rick turns back and loses control of the car.

11x252 - #2757

March 13, 1998

Stephanie and Eric are talking about the great success of the Forrester collection. Taylor and Ridge are still talking about his feelings about the baby. Brooke is calling all of Rick's friends again, but none of them have heard from Rick or C.J. At the crash scene, the car is shown demolished and smoking. C.J. helps Amber and both start searching for Rick. They find him bleeding. As they hear the first strains of the siren from the ambulance, C.J. tells Amber that she has to leave. Stephanie tells Eric that if he could have seen Ridge and Taylor together, he would agree they are for each other. As Brooke and James open the door to leave, the phone rings and Brooke learns the bad news from C.J. Brooke and James rush into the hospital where she finds Rick with the doctors.