11x5 - #2510

April 2, 1997

Ridge visits Taylor and begs for her to believe his innocence. Ridge decides he has to see Grant, Taylor tries to stop him, but he heads off. Clarke visits Grant in hospital. Clarke gloats that Ridge is in jail and away from Brooke. Lt Baker and and officer Earl Banks recieve the evidence that Ridge's fingerprints were on the gun. Ridge goes to Grant at the hospital and demands that he tell the police who really shot him. Violating his probation, a nurse calls the police to report Ridge.

11x6 - #2511

April 3, 1997

Darla states that Clarke was the last person to see Grant before he was shot. Fearing the Forresters will make him a scapegoat, Darla, Clarke, Sally and Macy all make a pact never to mention that Clarke was in Forrester Creations that night. Brooke seeks advice from James. James tells her that all the stress Ridge went through because of Grant, could have forced him into an emotional state, enough to go as far as shooting Grant. Sheila later comes by and tells James that she has signed them both up for Lamaze classes. Ridge orders Grant to clear his name, but Grant only taunts him from his bed. Security bursts in, Ridge is arrested and thrown back in jail.

11x7 - #2512

April 4, 1997

Stephanie, Eric, Lauren and Claudia learn from Jonathan that Ridge is back in jail. Felicia arrives from Italy to support Ridge. As Stephanie and Eric catch up with their daughter, Lauren sneaks out the back. Eric later drops by Lauren's and he realises that Lauren only dumped him for the sake of Stephanie's friendship. Maggie is furious when James tells her that he is going to attend childbirth classes with Sheila. Maggie begs him not to go. Sheila has Curtis create a plumbing leak in the house so Maggie has to stay home, while Sheila takes James to the class.

11x8 - #2513

April 7, 1997

Curtis comforts Maggie as she whines about Sheila. When Curtis tells her the cold truth that she will never be happy with James, Maggie asks him to leave. Thorne drops by the Forrester mansion to see Felicia. Talking about Ridge, Felicia is stunned to hear Thorne even suggest that Ridge did shoot Grant. Thorne tells Felicia that Eric and Stephanie may be getting back together, but Felicia isn't thrilled by the prospect. She explains that their divorce was messy and nobody wants to go through it again. Eric makes Lauren admit that she is in love with him. Lauren then tells him that her love for him isn't important as Stephanie loves him too and Lauren refuses to get bewteen the two of them reuniting. Felicia sees Eric leave and then finds Lauren crying.

11x9 - #2514

April 8, 1997

Stephanie questions Taylor about whether her feelings are with Ridge or with Thorne. Taylor says they both have something that she needs, what one can't give, the other can. Jonathan scolds Ridge for going to see Grant. Lt Baker allows Ridge one last chance at bail, but adds that Ridge has been charged with attempted murder. Jonathan has Ridge stay at a sleazy motel and informs him that he has hired a private investigator named Hunter Jones to help with the case. Grant returns home where Brooke, Katie, Bridget and Rick wait with a welcome home party. Rick acts cold toward Grant and leaves. Ridge later calls to speak to Bridget, but Grant orders him to stay away.

11x10 - #2515

April 9, 1997

Enrique is angered when he finds Megan putting together a return party for Grant. Michael questions Enrique about why he was wearing gloves the night of the shooting. Thorne is equally angry about the party but decides to attend to represent his family. After hearing that Eric won't be there, Lauren decides to go to. Brooke believes that Grant should take more time off to recover before returning to work. He insists on going so Brooke goes with him and Grant is touched by the the employees celebration to welcome him back. Grant later makes love with Brooke in his office. The investigator, Hunter Jones, meets Ridge and they begin working on the case together.

11x11 - #2516

April 10, 1997

Hunter questions Stephanie and Taylor about thier feelings towards Grant. Stephanie informs him that Ridge had gotten hold of her gun from Michael, who was supposed to get if fixed. Thorne gives Michael some extra work to do and explains to her that he is going away for a while. Grant is furious that his design award has been removed from his desk and is being held as part of the investigation. Sally and Clarke drop by and toast to Grant's return and future at Forrester Creations. Stephanie is angry when she finds Clarke and Sally in the building, but Grant goes against her wishes and allows them to stay. Hunter goes to Michael to question her about Grant.

11x12 - #2517

April 11, 1997

Ridge tells Stephanie where he is staying and she goes for a visit. Stephanie is surprised when Ridge is more concerned about talking to Brooke other than Taylor. Michael tells Hunter about the gun, explaining that Enrique and Megan all saw it before she gave it to Ridge. Thorne convinces a reluctant Taylor to go with him on a skiing trip to Big Bear, asking Megan to take his messages so he isn't disturbed. Hunter looks to question Thorne but finds out from Megan that he is out of town with Taylor. Ridge is furious when he finds out. Meanwhile up at Big Bear, Taylor walks in on Thorne getting out of the shower.

11x13 - #2518

April 14, 1997

Ridge vents his anger to Stephanie. He accuses Thorne of trying to steal Taylor while he is trapped in the motel. Felicia questions Lauren about her feelings for Eric. Lauren admits she loves him but refuses to act on her feelings for Stephanie's sake. Felicia later advises Eric to take the opportunity to sweep Stephanie off her feet when she comes home feeling run down. Thorne and Taylor share dinner at the cabin and he attempts to kiss her, but she gives him the brush off. Later that night Ridge shows up in Taylor's room.

11x14 - #2519

April 15, 1997

Maggie and James plan a romantic picnic together. Sheila ruins the plans by demanding that James attend a childbirth class with her. A furious Maggie calls Curtis and arranges to spend the day with him instead. Brooke worries about Rick and Bridget learning that Ridge shot Grant. Grant tells Brooke that they have to keep Ridge away from the house and the children. At the cabin, Ridge tells Taylor how much he wants to be with her. He also worries about Thorne taking advantage of the situation. Ridge goes to leave but almost passes out, so Taylor lets him stay in her bed with her for the night.

11x15 - #2520

April 16, 1997

Maggie goes out with Curtis. Curtis tells her that James' shouldn't be pushing Maggie aside for Sheila. Maggie thanks Curtis for being there for her. Taylor questions Grant about who really shot, but he still insists that it was Ridge. Teresa drops by and tells Grant and Taylor that tests found gunshot residue on Ridge's hands. Ridge drops by the see Brooke. He begs for her to believe his innocence, and she admits that she doesn't think he shot Grant. Ridge asks to see Bridget, but Brooke tells him of Grant's wishes not to allow Ridge near the children. Grant tells Brooke of the new evidence against Ridge.

11x16 - #2521

April 17, 1997

Hunter finds out that Enrique's fingerprints are also on the gun used to shoot Grant. Enrique denies any involvement and claims that he last saw the gun in Michael's office. Claudia tells Michael that she believes that Enrique shot Grant. Michael doesn't think so but Claudia informs her that Enrique comes from a family of killers. Curtis drops by James' office and begins telling him that he isn't treating Maggie respectfully. James is annoyed that Maggie would share details of her life with Curtis and throws him out. Sheila begins rubbing the birthing methods of childbirth in Maggie's face. Maggie flips and tells her that once she gives birth she will never see the child again. James comes home, has Sheila leave and then lays into Maggie.

11x17 - #2522

April 18, 1997

Sheila meets with Curtis to give him more money but he hands it back. Sheila sees that Curtis has fallen for Maggie and realises he is even more valuable to her now in her plan to get James. Maggie defends herself to James, but he accuses her of blabbing to Curtis. Maggie insists that she needs someone to talk to as he can't see that Sheila is destroying their lives and their marriage. Sheila walks in as Maggie storms out and she later tells her baby that mom and dad will soon be together. Hunter questions Thorne about his feelings towards Grant. Thorne says he has motive, but didn't pull the trigger. Hunter questions Taylor on if she has seen Ridge and she admits to the night in Big Bear. Thorne is seriously pissed off and storms out.

11x18 - #2523

April 21, 1997

While Grant gives Michael orders for the party that evening, Ridge puts his head together with Jonathan and Hunter while they discuss other potential suspects in Grant's shooting, including Michael and Enrique, and even Thorne.

11x19 - #2524

April 22, 1997

Ridge and Felicia discuss strategy for his case. Taylor agrees to play slave girl for Thorne to make up for seeing Ridge earlier. Hunter Jones prepares to question Clarke.

11x20 - #2525

April 23, 1997

Numerous workers prepare Brooke's mansion for Grant's theme party. Enrique questions Claudia's sudden decision to go to the party with him. Ridge plans to crash the party.

11x21 - #2526

April 24, 1997

Lauren tells Sally that she's prepared to fight for Eric as Stephanie and Eric are on the balcony discussing their new engagement. Hunter mingles at the party, talking to some guests while eavesdropping on others. Ridge conspires to get Taylor alone.

11x22 - #2527

April 25, 1997

11x23 - #2528

April 28, 1997

11x24 - #2529

April 29, 1997

11x25 - #2530

April 30, 1997

11x26 - #2531

May 1, 1997

11x27 - #2532

May 2, 1997

11x28 - #2533

May 5, 1997

11x29 - #2534

May 6, 1997

11x30 - #2535

May 7, 1997

11x31 - #2536

May 8, 1997

11x32 - #2537

May 9, 1997

11x33 - #2538

May 12, 1997

11x34 - #2539

May 13, 1997

11x35 - #2540

May 14, 1997

11x36 - #2541

May 15, 1997

11x37 - #2542

May 16, 1997

11x38 - #2543

May 19, 1997

11x39 - #2544

May 20, 1997

11x40 - #2545

May 21, 1997

11x41 - #2546

May 22, 1997

11x42 - #2547

May 23, 1997

11x43 - #2548

May 26, 1997

11x44 - #2549

May 27, 1997

11x45 - #2550

May 28, 1997

11x46 - #2551

May 29, 1997

11x47 - #2552

May 30, 1997

11x48 - #2553

June 2, 1997

11x49 - #2554

June 3, 1997

11x50 - #2555

June 4, 1997

11x51 - #2556

June 5, 1997

11x52 - #2557

June 6, 1997

11x53 - #2558

June 9, 1997

11x54 - #2559

June 10, 1997

11x56 - #2561

June 12, 1997

11x57 - #2562

June 13, 1997

11x58 - #2563

June 16, 1997

11x59 - #2564

June 17, 1997

11x60 - #2565

June 18, 1997

11x61 - #2566

June 19, 1997

11x62 - #2567

June 20, 1997

11x63 - #2568

June 23, 1997

11x64 - #2569

June 24, 1997

11x65 - #2570

June 25, 1997

11x66 - #2571

June 26, 1997

11x67 - #2572

June 27, 1997

11x68 - #2573

June 30, 1997

11x69 - #2574

July 1, 1997

11x70 - #2575

July 2, 1997

11x71 - #2576

July 3, 1997

11x72 - #2577

July 4, 1997

11x73 - #2578

July 7, 1997

11x74 - #2579

July 8, 1997

11x75 - #2580

July 9, 1997

11x76 - #2581

July 10, 1997

11x77 - #2582

July 11, 1997

11x78 - #2583

July 14, 1997

11x79 - #2584

July 15, 1997

11x80 - #2585

July 16, 1997

11x81 - #2586

July 17, 1997

11x82 - #2587

July 18, 1997

11x83 - #2588

July 21, 1997

11x84 - #2589

July 22, 1997

11x85 - #2590

July 23, 1997

11x86 - #2591

July 24, 1997

11x87 - #2592

July 25, 1997

11x88 - #2593

July 28, 1997

11x89 - #2594

July 29, 1997

11x90 - #2595

July 30, 1997

11x91 - #2596

July 31, 1997

11x92 - #2597

August 1, 1997

11x93 - #2598

August 4, 1997

11x94 - #2599

August 5, 1997

11x95 - #2600

August 6, 1997

11x96 - #2601

August 7, 1997

While Clarke crows to Darla that revealing Grant's secret will make him the Forresters best friend, Thorne delights in telling Brooke that her marriage to Grant is invalid, hoping it will push her back to Ridge so he can have Taylor. Taylor and Ridge play word games at the pool, with Ridge attempting to convince Taylor to get romantic with him. Sheila catches Amber and Eb snooping around in her room, and Amber tells her that she's worried about her, and encourages her to go back to Los Angeles to be with her daughter.

11x97 - #2602

August 8, 1997

Sally counsels Lauren on her relationship with Eric, advising her to strike while the iron is hot. Brooke calls Connor for advice, and is torn when he reveals that her marriage really is invalid. Grant tells the family that he will be putting Eric back in charge with Ridge as second in command and himself third, but not until after the next showing.

11x98 - #2603

August 11, 1997

Stephanie catches Lauren in the halls of Forrester dressed as a janitor and delights in making her scrub the floor before admitting she knows the truth. Brooke tells Grant about Captain Harper and their marriage being invalid, and is furious to learn that he already knew. Clarke is refusing to design because he is not under contract.

11x99 - #2604

August 12, 1997

James is pleased to hear that Dr. Kelly thinks it will be alright for them to get a babysitter for Margaret, but Maggie doesn't agree. Mike overhears, and calls Sheila. Ridge is confused by Thorne's repeated references to things 'changing' with Grant. Sheila tells Amber about her past with Eric. Grant worries that Brooke wants to end their relationship.

11x100 - #2605

August 13, 1997

Grant punches Clarke, who tries to convince his former friend that it was strictly business. Seeing how upset Sheila is that Maggie and James changed the baby's name and that they plan to get a babysitter, Amber offers herself up for the job. Brooke is upset that Thorne is using her to get to Taylor, but admits that she still wants Ridge. Ridge arranges for Trish to take out the showstopper so he can give it to Taylor for the evening, but Brooke shows up before he leaves and tells him that she's not legally married to Grant.

11x101 - #2606

August 14, 1997

Lauren helps Taylor choose between dresses that work for a date with Thorne, and dresses that work for a date with Ridge. Brooke and Ridge talk about her relationship with Grant, and he encourages her to do what she thinks is best. Eric and Stephanie share a romantic dinner then he heads to LAX to fly out for a meeting only to learn that the chauffeur is going the wrong way.

11x102 - #2607

August 15, 1997

After getting a call from Antonio Giovanni, the designer Eric was supposed to be meeting with, Stephanie realises that the whole thing is a set up by Lauren. Amber continues to manipulate Sheila, trying to get Sheila to tell her how to get the babysitting job. Sheila initially refuses, citing the promise that she made, but finally capitulates. Eric gets Lauren to see that their relationship can never happen because he is committed to Stephanie and she agrees to let him go. Shortly after he leaves, a furious Stephanie arrives at the cabin. Maggie worries that she and James will never find a babysitter after a horrible interview.

11x103 - #2608

August 18, 1997

Amber does a phone interview with Maggie and James, and sets up a meeting for the next day.

11x104 - #2609

August 19, 1997

Thorne delights in pushing Grant's buttons and insisting that Brooke isn't in love with him.

11x105 - #2610

August 20, 1997

Taylor goes to Eric seeking his advice on what she should do about her feelings for Ridge and Thorne.