The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 14

14x143 - #3405

October 9, 2000

Brooke is devastated about sending Thorne away. She barges into Eric's office where he is working with Ridge and Stephanie. Brooke lashes out at all of them for destroying her life. Stephanie tells Brooke that she is glad that the relationship is over. Kimberly sees Thorne arrive home and he begins drinking. Bridget goes home so Kimberly can be with Thorne. Thorne swigs Tequilla straight from the bottle. He is in serious agony as he burns photos of Brooke. Filled with memories of everybody telling him that Brooke would destroy him, he realises that they were all correct. Thorne breaks down when he comes across a photograph of Macy. Drunk and distraught, Thorne falls to the floor and then sees Kimberly standing over him.

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October 10, 2000

As the new boss of The Insomnia Cafe, CJ has a romantic meal arranged. He and Amber share good food and conversation as Rick and Bridget enter. Rick is jealous, but Bridget feels Rick is better off without Amber. Rick defends Bridget and asks her to set CJ's car alarm off so that he can speak with Amber alone. Rick traps Amber in the ladies and kisses her. Taylor calls to check on Brooke and Brooke tells her how Thorne was in her bedroom. Taylor reassures Brooke that she has done the right thing in putting her children first. Kimberly tries talking to Thorne, but realises he is intoxicated. Kimberly kisses Thorne and in his drunken state he responds. As Thorne fades in and out of consciousness, Kimberly takes him into the bedroom.

14x145 - #3407

October 11, 2000

Thorne wakes up and finds Kimberly in his bedroom dressed in his shirt. He obviously doesn't remember a thing as Kimberly tells him that they slept together. Kimberly later meets with Bridget and tells her that she spent the night with Thorne but nothing sexual happened. Brooke tells Ridge and Taylor how much she loves Thorne and that she can't cope without him. Ridge tells her that she has made the right decision. Thorne calls and Brooke tells him to stop. Clarke and Sally discuss CJ's marriage proposal to Amber. Clarke thinks things are spinning out of control. Eric, Stephanie and Rick talk about CJ and Rick says that he won't allow CJ take the baby away from him. Breakfast is met by more bad attitude from CJ. Stephanie tells CJ that his marriage proposal to Amber was a desparate attempt of trying to hold onto her. CJ later calls Sally and asks for her help.

14x146 - #3408

October 12, 2000

CJ tells Amber that he can't handle living at the Forrester estate anymore and tells her that they have to leave. Sally has a meeting with Connor. He tells her that the court order requires Amber to live at the Forrester estate, not the baby. Connor adds that CJ has the legal right to the child as stated in Becky's videotape. Sally informs CJ of this and he decides it's time to move the baby out. Rick tells Stephanie that moving Amber in was just about the baby at first, but now he has feelings for Amber again. Stephanie advises Rick to tell her how he feels. Amber is unsure on what to say when Rick confesses his feelings, Rick tells her that he wants a life with her again. CJ later calls Amber and tells her to pack as they are moving out.

14x147 - #3409

October 13, 2000

Clarke brings Morgan a silver rattle as a baby present. She is pleased until he starts bad mouthing Ridge as if the temptation of sticking it to him is getting too much. Morgan reminds him that he has to keep his mouth shut. Clarke goes to Ridge and talks of Morgan's baby and how he will be the father figure once the child is born. Sally and Connor search for CJ's marriage certificate with the help of CJ and Amber. Connor tells them that the certificate, along with the videotape from Becky is all they need to file for custody today. Amber has a distant look as CJ tells her that Forrester family will be out of their lives. Stephanie and Rick spend time with the baby. Rick tells her that it's only a matter of time before they are all a family again.

14x148 - #3410

October 16, 2000

Sally advises CJ to keep his mouth shut and allow her to talk to Stephanie and Rick. They arrive at the Forrester home as Rick and Stephanie notice that CJ has moved his things out. Sally tells them that CJ is moving back in with her. Stephanie and Rick are pleased until they try and take the baby. Darla and Amber chat at The Insomnia Cafe. Darla wonders why Amber isn't happy about leaving the Forrester estate. Darla questions Amber's feelings for CJ and asks her if she is still in love with Rick. Amber insists that once CJ moves out, she will be coming too. Ridge finds Clarke at Forrester Creations. Clarke drops hints that he knows that Ridge is the father of Morgan's baby. Ridge flips out and yells at Morgan for telling Clarke.

14x149 - #3411

October 17, 2000

Clarke bumps into Taylor and stirs the pot by telling her that Ridge is pretty riled up after he spoke about Morgan's baby. Morgan denies that Clarke knows anything. She assures Ridge that the baby is their secret. Morgan calls Clarke to her office and blasts him for baiting Ridge. Morgan tells him that he had better not cross her again. Taylor speaks to Ridge about why he gets angry everytime Morgan's baby is mentioned. Darla continues to question Amber on her feelings for Rick. Amber decides that she must head over to Stephanie's. Sally and Stephanie go at it as Rick and CJ do the same. Everybody argues over where the baby is going to live. Amber walks in and is horrified. Connor and Jonathan come over with legal aide and Connor hands Stephanie the document giving CJ temporary custody of little Eric.

14x150 - #3412

October 18, 2000

Kimberly drops in on Thorne at his office but he doesn't want to talk. Kimberly gets him to open up and he feels bad about taking her virginity and not even being able to remember. Kimberly then goes to Brooke who tells her to get her delusion of being with Thorne out of her head. Kimberly tells Brooke that she slept with Thorne. Jonathan confirms that CJ and Sally have the right to take the baby and live at her penthouse. Stephanie tells Amber that she won't hold her hostage and that she can go too. Sally and Stephanie get into a cat fight about the baby and CJ shoves in some sarcastic comments. Rick takes Amber aside and shows how hurt he is that she and the baby are leaving. He begs her not to go, but Sally, CJ, Amber and little Eric pack their things and leave.

14x151 - #3413

October 19, 2000

Sally, Clarke, CJ, Darla and Connor crack open the champagne at their victory over the Forrester family. Amber stands off to the side with the baby and is sickened by them gloating. CJ later apologises to Amber, but she is angry that CJ can take pleasure in other people's pain. Amber tells him that they all love the baby and the situation isn't fair on anyone. Eric comforts Rick as he sobs that he has lost Amber and the baby. Brooke refuses to believe Kimberly's words but Kimberly tells her that she loves Thorne and showed him so in the bedroom. Brooke rushes to Thorne to demand some answers but he avoids the issue. Thorne admits to being drunk and then waking up with Kimberly at his side but he insists Kimberly means nothing to him. Brooke is crushed.

14x152 - #3414

October 20, 2000

Brooke accuses Thorne of destroying what they had between them. Thorne insists that it was just drunken sex that he can't even remember. Brooke tells Thorne not to touch her and storms out. Kimberly has second thoughts about making Thorne believe that they slept together. Bridget tells Kimberly to keep the lie going or else Thorne will return to Brooke. Kimberly later finds Thorne feeling down and he beats himself up about taking advantage of Kimberly. Brooke is shocked that Bridget knows about Thorne and Kimberly's night together and warns Bridget to stay away from Kimberly. Rick visits Amber and the baby and asks her to consider a life with him. CJ comes home and throws Rick out. Rick meets with Jonathan. He asks Jonathan to help him in finding the baby's biological father and getting him to sign over his rights so Rick can take him back. CJ proposes to Amber again.

14x153 - #3415

October 23, 2000

Brooke admits to Bridget that now Thorne and Kimberly have slept together that any future that could have been for herself and Thorne is over forever. Kimberly starts to tell Thorne the truth but he is filled with guilt about sleeping with her. He offers to stand by Kimberly and apologises. Bridget later comes by and is thrilled that Thorne seems to be getting closer to Kimberly. Kimberly believes it's only a matter of time before Thorne will love her. Rick tells Jonathan that finding the baby's real father is the only way for him to get parental rights. He hopes that it will also bring Amber back to him. Rick starts researching and gives Becky's father Joe a call. Amber asks CJ if he is sure he wants to marry her. Amber gets caught up in the moment at the idea of having a stable family again and accepts to be CJ's wife.

14x154 - #3416

October 24, 2000

Rick is hurt that Amber has agreed to marry CJ. He asks her to remove the ring and replace it with her wedding ring, which he still has. Amber asks him not to do this, but he refuses to give up. Amber later goes to a church and asks for guidance. CJ tells Clarke, Sally and Darla that Amber accepted his proposal. Sally and Clarke give their blessing once they realise it is what CJ really wants. Amber returns home to a suprise engagement party. Darla notices that Amber's mind is elsewhere but she assures CJ that she is thrilled. Rick goes to Furnace Creek to visit Joe and Tilly. They talk about how they miss Becky and then Rick brings up the subject of little Eric's biological father. Joe gets angry and doesn't want to talk about him, but Rick says that he needs to know who he is.

14x155 - #3417

October 25, 2000

Ridge apologises to Taylor for spending too much time at work. Catherine brings Thomas in to say goodnight and then Ridge and Taylor decide to make the most of the time alone. Clarke stops by to see Morgan, he gives her a massage and then proceeds to kiss her neck. He isn't pleased when she pulls away. Clarke tells her that she is obviously still in love with Ridge, which she denies. Darla questions Amber on whether she is sure that she wants to marry CJ. Amber assures her that her future lays with CJ and the baby and Rick will realise that. Joe refuses to give any information on the baby's father but later lets it slip that his name is Deacon. Joe warns Rick to stay away from Deacon as he seemed like a gangster and a con artist who got Becky pregnant and skipped town. When Joe is away, Tilly slips Rick a photograph of Becky and Deacon together.

14x156 - #3418

October 26, 2000

Rick returns home and meets with a private investigator named Ted Jones. Rick hands him the photo of Deacon and asks him to track him down. Ridge and Taylor share a bubble bath and enjoy their moments together. They talk about all that they share and kiss. Clarke continues to try and make Morgan admit that she wants Ridge. Clarke storms out when Morgan refuses to give in to his advances. Morgan thinks about what Clarke said and dreams about a life with Ridge and their son. Morgan wonders if it is possible and calls Ridge. Taylor answers and so she hangs up. Morgan takes a photograph of herself with Ridge and Taylor. She rips Taylor from the photo and places it under her pillow as she bids Ridge goodnight.

14x157 - #3419

October 27, 2000

Ridge comes home from work early and learns that Taylor is sick. Morgan drops by to meet with Taylor has they had previously arranged to go to a child birth class. Taylor has to cancel due to being sick and she asks Ridge to go in her place. Ridge is uncomfortable, but Taylor pleads with him to go. Ridge is further unnerved when people at the child birth class think that he and Morgan are a couple. Amber spends some time with Sally looking at gowns to wear for her wedding. She is blown away when Clarke and Darla come in with beautiful dress he has designed especially for her. Amber tries it on and everybody is thrilled at how perfect the wedding is going to be. Rick tells Bridget that CJ and Amber have planned to get married. Rick informs her of his plan to find Deacon. Ted Jones calls Rick and tells him that he has found Deacon, he runs a bar in L.A. called The Lair.

14x158 - #3420

October 30, 2000

Morgan tries to get Ridge to loosen up during the birthing class. He tells her that he doesn't need to loosen up or learn anything as he won't be there when she gives birth. Morgan helps tidy at the end of the class. She takes Ridge aside to talk and they both learn that they have been locked in the closet. Bridget tells Stephanie that Amber is planning on marrying CJ. Stephanie feels that Amber is only marrying him for the baby and given the chance she would be with Rick. Rick goes to The Lair and asks a waitress named Carmen about Deacon. Carmen tells Rick that he is her boyfriend of over two years. Deacon tells Rick that he doesn't want him poking his nose in and bringing back faces from the past. Angry, Rick leaves and drops the photo of Deacon and Becky on the way out which Deacon finds. Rick meets with Bridget and tells her that his plan won't work because Deacon is a loser. Unknown to Rick, Deacon has followed him.

14x159 - #3421

October 31, 2000

Trapped in the cupboard, Morgan tells Ridge to face up to the fact that she is having his child and asks him to stop with his mood swings. Ridge isn't happy telling lies to Taylor and Morgan isn't happy that her son will grow up without a father. Stephanie visits Amber and asks her to put the wedding on hold. Stephanie advises her to be honest about her true feelings before it is too late. At The Insomnia Cafe, Bridget tells Rick that he'll have to find another way to stop the wedding just as CJ walks in with the baby. Rick goes to leave and spots Deacon at a table. Deacon digs for information from Rick and learns that Becky is dead. Amber informs CJ of Stephanie's visit and CJ yells at Rick for his interference. Deacon overhears the argument and learns that the baby is Becky's.

14x160 - #3422

November 1, 2000

Taylor wonders where Ridge and Morgan are as they are running late returning home. Clarke thinks Ridge is up to something when he calls Taylor and she informs him that Ridge and Morgan still haven't come home. Morgan asks Ridge not to hold his bitter feelings for her against their child as the baby is innocent. After they are released, Morgan asks Taylor and Ridge to be godparents. Taylor is thrilled, but Ridge isn't amused. Rick tries to deny that Deacon is the father of little Eric but Deacon doesn't buy it. Rick has to admit the truth but Deacon says that he wants nothing to do with the baby. Amber and CJ make wedding plans and notice Rick and Deacon arguing. Rick tells Deacon he wants him to sign over his parental rights and disappear and Rick offers him ,000 to do so.

14x161 - #3423

November 2, 2000

Sally goes to Stephanie and warns her to stop sticking her nose into CJ and Amber's business. Stephanie comments that the marriage is doomed and Sally orders Stephanie to stay away. CJ fires ideas about the wedding at Amber. He notices that she is distracted by Rick and Deacon's conversation. Deacon laughs at Rick's offer and doesn't believe that he has to cash until Rick mentions that his last name is Forrester. Deacon is intrigued and wonders why there is so much hype surrounding the baby. Rick protests but Deacon joins Amber and CJ. CJ gives Deacon attitude as he talks to little Eric and asks him to get lost. Deacon goes back to Rick and says they have a deal to sign over the rights, but he wants ,000.

14x162 - #3424

November 3, 2000

Deacon thinks back to the night that he slept with Becky. He remembers how he sweet talked her into bed. He thinks to himself how that one night is going to make him rich. Stephanie visits Amber and learns that the wedding has been moved up to the following day. Stephanie tells Amber that she will regret marrying CJ. Amber wants Stephanie to leave but Stephanie continues on that she is making a mistake. Rick tells Bridget about his deal with Deacon. She is shocked that Deacon demanded so much money. Rick asks Jonathan to draw up the papers. Stephanie returns home and learns of the plan, she gives her support and tells Jonathan to hurry. Rick later calls Amber and begs her not to marry CJ. He promises her that they will soon be together and she will be his wife instead.

14x163 - #3425

November 6, 2000

Deacon is getting hot and heavy with Carmen when Rick calls. Deacon sends her off as he asks Rick if he has the cash. Rick informs him that the papers are being drawn up. Deacon advises him to hurry. Stephanie and Rick press Jonathan to be quick with the adoption papers. Rick visits Amber and asks her to hold off her plans with CJ as he will soon have the opportunity to be a family with her again. Jonathan later calls Rick and apologises as there may be a delay on the paperwork. Amber arrives at the chapel for her wedding rehersal with CJ. CJ wants little Eric as his best man, while Amber asks Darla to be her maid of honor. Clarke and Sally are so happy as CJ gushes will happiness about his love for Amber. Darla notices that Amber's mind is elsewhere.

14x164 - #3426

November 7, 2000

CJ barges into the guest house and warns Rick to stay away from his wedding today. CJ tells Rick that Amber and little Eric are his family now. Rick calls Amber and begs her not to marry CJ. He asks her to admit that she still loves him, which she does, but she adds that her future is with CJ and the baby. Rick calls Jonathan and informs him that he'll wait for the paperwork at Deacon's. Jonathan tells Rick not to give Deacon the cash till the papers are signed. Deacon isn't happy when Rick arrives and they have to wait. Stephanie informs Eric of Rick's plan. Eric isn't happy that they are paying for a baby. Stephanie realises that she must get Amber alone to stall her. Darla notices that Amber is shaken and flustered. Sally says that it's just nerves and whisks her off to get into her wedding gown. Amber cries as she kisses a photograph of Rick and bids him goodbye.

14x165 - #3427

November 8, 2000

Stephanie and Eric sneak into the bride's room to speak with Amber. Stephanie begs Amber to just hold off on marrying CJ until she hears from Rick. Amber is confused on what he has planned. Darla, Sally and Clarke are furious that Stephanie and Eric are hounding Amber and throw them out. Clarke and Connor help CJ get ready has Amber begins walking down the ailse. Stephanie feels helpless and calls Rick to tell him to hurry as he's almost too late. Rick gets on to Jonathan who informs Rick that papers aren't ready. Rick asks Deacon to help him stop the wedding but Deacon refuses to help until he gets his money. Rick reluctantly writes Deacon a check for ,000 and they race over to the chapel. CJ says his vows to Amber and she returns hers. Rick bursts into the church and yells to stop the wedding.

14x166 - #3428

November 9, 2000

Bridget visits Brooke at her office and tells her that Rick is in love with Amber. Brooke doesn't believe it and is concerned when Bridget hints that Rick is going to stop Amber's wedding to CJ. Thorne later drops in and Brooke acts cold towards him. She brings up his night of sex with Kimberly and throws it in his face. CJ is furious that the wedding has been haulted and Clarke tries to throw Rick out of the chapel. Rick says that Amber is only marrying CJ for the sake of the baby, which only angers CJ more. Sally threatens to call the police as Eric and Stephanie stand by Rick. Deacon enters and introduces himself. Amber flies at him for everything that he did to Becky. CJ rages at Rick for bringing Deacon into their lives as Deacon says that he has come to collect his son.

14x167 - #3429

November 10, 2000

Brooke apologises to Thorne for lashing out at him about Kimberly. Thorne asks Brooke if there is a way for them to move past what has happened. Thorne finds Kimberly in his office wearing only lingerie. She attempts to seduce Thorne but gets nowhere. Kimberly is later confronted by Brooke and Kimberly manipulates Brooke into thinking that she has a date with Thorne. Amber storms out of the church with the baby, refusing to let Deacon take him. Rick follows and informs her that Deacon is signing custody over to him. Sally and Stephanie rip each other to pieces as CJ wonders why Deacon would suddenly want his child. Things get out of hand and Sally warns Deacon not to mess with her family. Stephanie and Eric plan to meet Deacon later for him to sign the papers. CJ attacks Rick before leaving with Amber and the baby.

14x168 - #3430

November 13, 2000

Sally and CJ ask Connor what their options are where the baby is concerned. Conner tells them that Deacon holds all the cards. Sally decides that she must talk to Deacon, so she heads out to find him with CJ. Rick, Stephanie and Eric gather at the Forrester home as Jonathan comes by. Rick isn't happy when Jonathan still hasn't had the papers drawn up. Eric and Stephanie are worried about what Deacon is capable of, yet more worried about Sally finding out that they are buying the baby. Rick goes to Amber and she is angry at the risk he has taken. Rick promises her that they can now be together again, he wants their family back again. Deacon tells Carmen about the baby and it occurs to him that he has the money, yet nobody has the baby. He realises that they are willing to pay some serious money in order to have his son. Sally and CJ arrive to get some answers from Deacon. Sally realises that he has been offered money, so she offers to pay him more.

14x169 - #3431

November 14, 2000

Stephanie tells Taylor that Rick is close to getting custody of the baby. Taylor airs her concerns that Deacon already has the cash. Amber is shocked when she realises that Rick has paid Deacon to get custody. Rick tells Amber that he wants her as his wife and he would do anything to have that back again. Amber is torn and tells him that she can't hurt CJ. Rick hears from Jonathan, whom has the papers ready. Rick calls Stephanie to accompany him meeting with Deacon. Sally gets Deacon to confess that Rick has paid him ,000. Sally jumps in and offers him ,000. Deacon laughs at how much control her has on their wallets. Rick, Stephanie and Jonathan arrive with the papers and order Deacon to sign. Deacon demands an offer of ,000 from them. Rick is angry, but Stephanie pulls out her check book.

14x170 - #3432

November 15, 2000

Taylor visits Amber to offer support. Taylor advises Amber to put her thoughts for the baby aside and think of CJ and Rick. Taylor tells Amber that she needs to make a decision. Amber worries about Deacon, but Taylor assures her that once he signs the papers he will be out of her life. Deacon hands the check for ,000 back to Stephanie and refuses to sign the papers. Rick flips out and Stephanie warns Deacon not to mess with her. Stephanie sees Sally and CJ lurking in the back and realises Sally is competing against her. CJ and Rick get into it, as do Sally and Stephanie. Deacon tells them all to get out and heads upstairs with Carmen, saying he'll talk to them the following day. Rick calls Amber and informs her that Deacon has custody. Amber is horrified. Carmen asks Deacon what he is going to do. Deacon yells at her that it's none of her business as he gets off on the power he has over everybody.

14x171 - #3433

November 16, 2000

Sally decides that she needs to concentrate on the new Spectra Fashions line to take her mind of the family problems. Sally presents her new ad compaign to Darla, which involves a huge python. Sally jokes how Clarke doesn't like snakes. Ridge admits to Stephanie that he is worried about Clarke. Stephanie realises that Clarke is close to Morgan and may learn the truth about her baby. Clarke meets with Morgan and she tells him that Ridge is warming to the idea of being a father to his child. Clarke thinks Ridge is just trying to keep Morgan sweet and adds that the truth should come out. Morgan orders him to silence. Stephanie later barges in and tells Morgan that they need to talk. Meanwhile, Clarke goes to Ridge and yells at him for hurting Morgan. Clarke tells Ridge that he knows that he is the father of Morgan's baby.

14x172 - #3434

November 17, 2000

Stephanie tells Morgan to keep her mouth shut about her baby. Morgan tells Stephanie that Clarke doesn't know anything. Stephanie adds that she had better keep it that way if she knows what is good for her. Morgan wonders what Clarke is up to. Clarke taunts Ridge that he has the power to destroy him. Clarke reveals that he knows the entire truth. Ridge is livid and punches Clarke out when he threatens to tell Taylor. Ridge barges into Morgan's office and blasts her for betraying him. Amber panics that Deacon is going to take the baby. Rick tells her to calm down and that Deacon is only trying to get more money from them. Amber can't handle the pressure and heads over to Deacon. Amber tries pleading with Deacon, but it falls on deaf ears. Amber tells Deacon that she can offer him something that Rick and CJ can't.

14x173 - #3435

November 20, 2000

Stephanie finds Taylor and the kids having pictures taken in the Forrester Creations studio. Giovanni snaps away while Megan looks on and comments on how lucky Ridge is. Stephanie grows concerned by those words. Morgan admits that she told Clarke the truth as she needed someone. Ridge tells her that Clarke threatened his family. Morgan says that she can handle keeping Clarke quiet, but Ridge flips out and tells Morgan to stay away from him. He adds that he wants nothing to do with her or the child. Sally and Darla present Patsy Python to Clarke. He freaks out, but Sally tells him that she is going to make them lots of money. Their meeting is interupted by a furious Morgan, who kicks them all out and glares at Clarke. CJ and Rick argue about Amber, blaming one another for the problems with Deacon. Meanwhile, Amber tries to appeal to Deacon but gets nowhere. Deacon tells her that he can work out a deal with her right now as he kisses her neck.

14x174 - #3436

November 21, 2000

Bridget drops by to see Rick, notices how on edge he is when he can't get a hold of Amber. Rick guesses that she is with Deacon, heads over to The Lair. Amber pushes Deacon away, he warns her that he has control of the baby, advises her to give in to him. Amber begins to cry as Deacon kisses her. Rick arrives, grabs Amber, they leave as Deacon laughs. Taylor hopes her family photograph will cheer Ridge up as she mentions to Stephanie that he has been stressed lately. Ridge later tells Stephanie that Clarke knows that Morgan is carrying his child. Sally and Darla speak to John, the snake trainer. He tells them it's best to keep the python caged in the office overnight, until the shoot the following day. Morgan yells at Clarke for ruining the relationship that she was building with Ridge, she warns him that he will pay. Later, Clarke thinks to himself that Morgan will get over her anger toward him. Meanwhile, the python has been released and slithers across the office floor.

14x175 - #3437

November 22, 2000

Deacon sits in his apartment above The Lair and laughs at how he worked Amber. Carmen comes in, angry that Deacon had Amber in the apartment. Deacon tells her that it's part of his plan. Deacon says that he will give the baby to Rick, for a price tag of ,000,000. Amber tells Rick that Deacon offered to give her the baby if she slept with him. Rick asks Jonathan for some help. Jonathan tells Rick that if they could get Deacon recorded on tape, talking about selling the baby, he could go to jail and they could get custody. Stephanie advises Ridge to tell Taylor the truth before Clarke does. Ridge arrives home but doesn't get the chance to talk to Taylor as she shows him the family photograph and fusses with the children. Clarke takes a nap in his office, when he awakes he is being suffocated by the python wrapped around him.

14x176 - #3438

November 23, 2000

Clarke finds it hard to breath as he attempts to break free from the snake. Clarke cries out for help as the python squeezes him. Clarke stops breathing as John, the snake keeper, comes by. He gives Clarke mouth to mouth. Stephanie calls Ridge offering support for after he tells Taylor. Ridge prepares to tell Taylor as she tries to make love. Catherine interupts and tells them that Clarke has been crushed by a snake and may be dead. Deacon kisses Carmen and tells her that they are going to be rich as he heads off to the Forrester home. Jonathan informs Eric and Stephanie of his plan to incriminate Deacon on tape. They are unsure but Rick and Amber feel that it's the only way. Jonathan hides out in the study with the recording equipment as Rick wears a wire. Deacon comes over and they all try to coax him into saying exactly what they need to hear.

14x177 - #3439

November 24, 2000

Jonathan instructs Rick, using a hidden earpiece, on what to say to Deacon. Eric, Stephanie & Amber ask him questions to incriminate him. When they have their evidence, Rick has Deacon sign the custody over to him. Deacon is about to leave when he notices Rick's earpiece. Taylor calls the hospital, learns that Clarke was attacked by a snake, almost died. Taylor is suspicious of why Ridge is so concerned about Clarke. Sally & CJ discuss the situation with the baby when Darla flies through the door, tells them that Clarke is in the hospital. They all rush to The University Hospital, enquire about Clarke's condition with a Dr. Paxson. She tells them that Clarke has broken ribs, a collapsed lung, is paralyzed. CJ begs an unconsious Clarke to wake up. Morgan later comes in when Clarke is alone. Clarke wakes up with her looking over him. Morgan tells him that she didn't want to kill him, only scare him. Clarke, unable to talk, is horrified that Morgan was the one who let the snake lose.

14x178 - #3440

November 27, 2000

Deacon is angered when he realises that the Forrester family has tried to set him up. Deacon starts tearing the place up as Stephanie and Eric yell at him to stop. Deacon finds Jonathan in the study and demands he hand over the tape. Jonathan acts dumb until Deacon threatens to beat him. Deacon tears the custody document up and tells them the baby is no longer for sale. Ridge decides that he must see how Clarke is doing and heads to the hospital, which leaves Taylor even more confused. Sally comforts CJ as he is torn up about Clarke. Ridge arrives and sees Morgan in Clarke's room. Ridge notices how scared Clarke looks as Morgan glares over him. Ridge later questions Morgan and she is offended when he suggests that she is behind Clarke's snake attack. Ridge apologises and Morgan mentions how Clarke being unable to talk has infact helped their situation.

14x179 - #3441

November 28, 2000

Amber is emotional at the thought of losing the baby. Rick assures her that Deacon doesn't want the baby and is just trying to scare them. Rick says that he refuses to allow Deacon to take the child. Stephanie can't believe what they have caused Deacon to do. Eric suggests sending Jonathan over to Deacon, but Stephanie says that Deacon no longer trusts them. Stephanie can't bear to see Rick beating himself up over what has happened. Rick blames himself and Stephanie decides that she must do something. Amber tells Eric that she has to pack her bags and leave town with the baby so Deacon can't find them. Eric manages to calm her down and promises that he'll sort things out. Carmen is happy with the thought of being rich when Deacon returns, but she finds him in a foul mood. Deacon tells her about the set up and warns that the Forrester family will pay. Deacon flies into a rage when Stephanie walks into The Lair.

14x180 - #3442

November 29, 2000

Sally visits Clarke at the hospital with CJ, Amber and Kimberly. Sally is happy that Clarke is awake and when he gives them a sign that he can hear them. Sally is concerned when Clarke looks scared of Morgan's presence. Morgan manages to get Clarke alone and warns him not to tell his family that she let the snake lose. Morgan threatens him if he does. Amber tells CJ about the plan of incriminating Deacon and how it back-fired. CJ is furious that Rick could have blown everything. Rick talks with Brooke and she advises him to stay away from Deacon. Stephanie stands up to Deacon and refuses to be intimidated. Stephanie tells Deacon exactly what she thinks of him in order to get him to open up. He flies into a rage and Stephanie realises that he has a lot of deep hidden issues and has had a battered life. Stephanie pulls him into an embrace as he tries to struggle free, but ends up giving in as he cries.

14x181 - #3443

November 30, 2000

Amber cradles the baby as Darla drops by to see her. Darla thinks that the Forrester family made a huge mistake in messing with Deacon. Amber hopes that Stephanie can get through to him. Deacon pulls away from Stephanie as she digs about his parent's treatment of him. Stephanie asks Deacon to give his son the life that he himself never had. Taylor talks with Brooke about how bizarre Clarke's accident was, when suddenly Taylor is called to the hospital as Clarke has been giving signs that he needs to see her. Morgan hears the nurse call Taylor on Clarke's behalf. Morgan slips into his room and warns him about telling Taylor. Morgan threatens to cut off his oxygen supply. Taylor later arrives, but can't understand what Clarke is trying to tell her.

14x182 - #3444

December 1, 2000

Eric and Brooke discuss Morgan's designs. Eric isn't happy that Morgan is hardly in the office anymore. Brooke makes excuses that she is pregnant, but Eric wonders if she can really cope. Stephanie marches over to to Morgan and accuses her of trying to kill Clarke, but Morgan denies any involvement. Stephanie tells Morgan that Taylor will know the truth and as long as Taylor is alive, Morgan will never have Ridge. Stephanie tells Ridge that she believes that Morgan set the snake on Clarke. Ridge doesn't believe it, but Stephanie warns him that Taylor needs protecting from Morgan. Taylor tries to make sence of Clarke's mumbles to no avail. Clarke works himself up into a frenzy trying to tell Taylor as Morgan arrives and creeps up behind Taylor holding a scarf, as if preparing to strangle her.

14x183 - #3445

December 4, 2000

Ridge tells Stephanie that she is overreacting with her opinions of Morgan, Stephanie seriously believes that Morgan tried to kill Clarke and that Taylor is in danger. Eric walks in, confused when Stephanie marches out, declaring that she has to protect Taylor from Morgan. Taylor is shocked when she finds Morgan standing behind her. Clarke is terrified, Morgan manages to convince Taylor that Clarke is confused, has been accusing everyone of trying to kill him. Taylor is a bit unconvinced, but leaves. Morgan flips out at Clarke, warns him one last time to keep his mouth shut. Morgan switches off his oxygen to scare him further. Eric, Thorne, Brooke & Kimberly have a meeting with Giovanni. Kimberly begins having ideas when Giovanni suggests another photoshoot by the beach with Thorne supervising. Thorne later tells Brooke that he needs her. Brooke sobs and gives in to a kiss, but sends him away. Alone in the studio, a flashlight suddenly falls on Brooke, knocking her unconscious.

14x184 - #3446

December 5, 2000

Kimberly tells Bridget about the planned photoshoot on the beach. Kimberly is stunned when Bridget thinks that Kimberly should stop her schemes. Kimberly is worried that Bridget is going to blow everything. Thorne finds Brooke laying unconscious on the floor. Megan walks in and notices another flashlight about to fall on Brooke. Thorne saves Brooke's life and tells her that he loves her as she comes to. CJ and Sally learn of Deacon's demand of ,000,000 for the baby. They both decide the Forrester family needs to be stopped and head over. Amber sits with the baby and admits to Rick that she loves him. Amber thinks she became too dependant on CJ, but he isn't her future. They kiss as Eric and Stephanie arrive. Sally and CJ barge in and CJ rips into Rick. Deacon grabs Carmen and tells her that they are going to Beverly Hills. They walk into Stephanie's home as everyone bickers about the baby and the payment. Deacon informs them he has made up his mind about who keeps the baby.

14x185 - #3447

December 6, 2000

Kimberly asks Giovanni over and seeks his help. Kimberly asks Giovanni to help her get Thorne alone on the photoshoot so that she can make her final attempt at getting him for herself. Bridget checks in on Brooke to make sure she is okay after her accident. Bridget notices how much Thorne cares for Brooke. Bridget listens in at the door after she leaves and hears how hurt Thorne and Brooke are over the fact that they are apart. Bridget later goes to Kimberly and tells her that she will no longer stand in the way of her mother being with Thorne. Deacon jumps around Stephanie's living room pretending they are having a bidding war. Everyone is sickened by his antics, but Deacon loves every moment as he insults them all. Deacon tells them that he wants more than just money.

14x186 - #3448

December 7, 2000

Thorne visits Brooke and they begin discussing their relationship. Brooke and Thorne both agree that they have to move on. Thorne assures Brooke that if he has to move on, then it won't be with Kimberly. Kimberly feels desperate to keep Bridget from ruining her plans. Bridget says that she feels too guitly to carry on hurting her mother. Bridget tries to make Kimberly see that Thorne doesn't love her and that she will never have him. Kimberly realises that she has to come clean. CJ and Rick bid against one another for who is best to raise the baby. Deacon gets tired of their cash offers and tells them that he is keeping his son. They all feel that he is bluffing, but he hands them a court order giving himself full custody. Carmen goes to take the baby, but Amber warns her not to touch him.

14x187 - #3449

December 8, 2000

Bridget finds Brooke crying and asks her if it's about Thorne. Bridget apologises for being selfish and tells her that she will no longer stand in the way of Brooke and Thorne's love for one another. Kimberly calls Thorne over and tells him that she is ready to let him go. Kimberly admits that they never slept together, she lied in an attempt to keep him from Brooke. Thorne is shocked, but it soon turns to happiness when Brooke arrives. Amber and Carmen begin fighting as Deacon breaks it up. Sally and Stephanie warn Carmen to keep away from the baby, but Deacon tells them that they are powerless against his custody documents, which Connor confirms. Amber takes Deacon to the study and stands up to him. Amber admits that she is trash just like him, then adds that his son should be given the life that they never had.

14x188 - #3450

December 11, 2000

Thorne and Brooke can't quite believe that Bridget is giving them her blessing. Bridget apologises for all that she has done as Brooke and Thorne leave. Thorne tells Brooke that he never slept with Kimberly, they kiss and promise to never be apart again. Bridget comforts Kimberly, but Kimberly admits that she has been living in a fantasy for too long. Amber attempts to appeal to Deacon's good side but he doesn't give in. Amber finds it hard to understand why he is turning down money to have a baby that he never even wanted. Carmen grows tired of waiting and calls the police. Deacon is happy when they arrive, showing them the court order, the officer tells Deacon he is free to take the baby. Amber screams out, begging to have her baby, as Carmen leaves with little Eric in her arms.

14x189 - #3451

December 12, 2000

Brooke and Thorne wake up with one another, filled with a happy glow of being reunited. Brooke takes Thorne onto the balcony asking him to remember the moment, at which point she proposes to him. Stephanie meets with Ridge and tells him that he must tell Taylor the truth before Morgan becomes a danger to his wife. Ridge wonders how Taylor could ever forgive him. Sally and the snake handler are pleased when Clarke is able to talk again. Morgan bursts in as he is about to tell all. Clarke asks them all to go, but Morgan returns and warns him never to cross her again if he wants to live. Morgan returns home and finds Stephanie there. Stephanie threatens to have Morgan jailed for attempted murder. She also informs Morgan that Ridge is telling Taylor the truth. Taylor worries when she finds Ridge looking serious, Ridge confesses that he slept with Morgan.

14x190 - #3452

December 13, 2000

Amber panics that she has lost little Eric. Rick assures her that they will get the baby back. Rick thinks Deacon will soon realize that raising a baby isn't easy and will give him back. Amber worries that she also has another problem with CJ, she needs to tell him that she wants to be with Rick. Morgan is furious with Stephanie, but Stephanie says that Taylor needs to know the truth. Stephanie feels that Ridge and Taylor's marriage will survive and Morgan will be out of their lives forever. Taylor is horrfied and yells at Ridge to leave as he tries to explain himself. Ridge tells her how Morgan manipulated him, but Taylor doesn't want to hear it, she screams at him to get out. Ridge decides he must be totally honest and tells Taylor he is the father of Morgan's baby.

14x191 - #3453

December 14, 2000

Thorne and Brooke kiss in his office as Rick comes in. He is surprised until she informs him of Bridget's blessing and Kimberly's lie. Rick also gives his support. Amber and Rick reveal their news of getting back together. Rick suggests a double wedding to a shocked Brooke. Eric notices that Stephanie has a lot on her mind. Stephanie confesses the whole story about Morgan and Ridge. Eric is devastated and knows that Taylor will need their support. Taylor blasts Ridge for lying to her for so many months. She accuses Ridge of being no better than Morgan and wonders if he will be a father to the child. Ridge insists that he was tricked and that he loves Taylor but she screams at him to get out of the house. He won't leave so she throws him out. Taylor cries uncontrollably on the floor as Morgan shows up.

14x192 - #3454

December 15, 2000

Amber begins freaking out that they haven't heard from Deacon. Rick assures her that he will call soon enough. Carmen moans at Deacon about leaving her to mother the baby. Deacon tells her that he doesn't want little Eric, he just needs to make a point. Carmen isn't impressed. Amber calls and hears the baby crying. Deacon hangs up on her. Amber marches over and when Deacon still refuses to let her see the baby, she breaks down his door with a fire ax. Eric tells Ridge that he is sickened by the situation with Morgan. Stephanie is more concerned about Taylor and wonders how she is coping. Morgan tries apologising to Taylor, but Taylor orders her away. Morgan insists that she doesn't want Ridge and attempts to rationalize her actions by bringing up the abortion. Taylor realizes that Morgan is out of her mind as Morgan chases Taylor upstairs and grabs her. Taylor pulls herself free, causing Morgan to lose her balance and topple over the balcony to the floor below.

14x194 - #3456

December 19, 2000

Amber informs Rick of her visit with Deacon. Amber feels Carmen is a threat to little Eric's safety, but Rick advises Amber to let Eric and Jonathan handle things. Amber feels it's time that CJ learned of her new found romance with Rick. Meanwhile, CJ closes The Insomnia Cafe and has Darla help him prepare a romantic meal for himself and Amber. She later arrives and is concerned by all the trouble he has gone through for her. Stephanie visits Clarke and digs for information about the snake attack. Clarke remains silent but says that Morgan has to be kept away from Taylor. A groggy Morgan comes to but doesn't remember how she got to the hospital. Morgan suddenly remembers and accuses Taylor of pushing her over the balcony. Morgan wonders where her baby is.

14x195 - #3457

December 20, 2000

Amber tries to talk to CJ but he whisks her away with champagne and romance. CJ gets edgy when she mentions Rick. Amber admits that she cares for CJ, but loves Rick. CJ thinks Rick is manipulating Amber, but she says that her future is with Rick. CJ feels rejected as Amber returns her engagement ring and leaves. Darla visits Rick and asks him to back away from Amber and allow her to be happy with CJ. Rick informs her that Amber is leaving CJ, but she refuses to believe it. Amber later returns home and makes love to Rick. Morgan begins chanting about how she, Ridge and Taylor need to make some choices now her son has been born. Taylor thinks Morgan is crazy as she talks about them all being a family. Morgan is concerned when she still hasn't seen her baby and Dr. Paxson comes in alone.

14x196 - #3458

December 21, 2000

Brooke and Thorne begin thinking about their wedding. Thorne thinks that they will be getting married alone as none of his family will attend. Brooke and Thorne go to Eric, but he doesn't want to talk to them. Thorne invites him to the wedding and Brooke hopes he will come. Megan learns of Morgan's accident and tells Stephanie, whom rushes off to the hospital. Morgan becomes hysterical when Dr. Paxson breaks the news that her baby died during the fall. Morgan is uncontrollable and accuses Taylor of killing her baby. Morgan lashes out so Dr. Paxson has to sedate her. Stephanie arrives and learns what has happened from Ridge. Taylor is furious that Stephanie knew the truth about the baby and never told her. Stephanie sends Ridge and Taylor home, then heads in to see Morgan.

14x197 - #3459

December 22, 2000

Thorne and Brooke try to reason with Eric for him to attend their wedding. Eric feels their relationship has caused too much pain. Brooke informs him that Rick and Bridget have given their support. Eric is stunned but finally decides that if his children can handle it then so can he. Ridge and Taylor arrive home and he begs her to forgive him. Taylor says that he cheated and lied and doesn't know if she can ever forgive him. Taylor demands to be alone and asks him to go. Thomas, and the girls come in with Catherine and he Ridge tells them that he has to go on a business trip. Taylor sobs as Ridge does the same. Stephanie brings Morgan home to the beach house and shows genuine concern for her loss, but Morgan lashes out that she doesn't want Stephanie's fake sympathy. Morgan flips out at Stephanie and she realizes that Morgan is clearly unstable. Morgan throws her out and smashes the windows. Morgan rocks on the floor holding her ultrasound photograph.

14x198 - #3460

December 25, 2000

Amber and Rick spend time together, both happy to be back together. They decide that they need to see little Eric and head over to see Deacon. Meanwhile at The Lair, Deacon props little Eric up on the bar and lights a cigarette. Rick and Amber are disgusted when they walk in and see him smoking around the baby. Deacon threatens to have a restraining order issued against them and then has Rick thrown out. Amber takes the baby upstairs to Deacon's apartment. Ridge wanders around the pool by the Forrester home and thinks back to when his kids were born. He is shocked when he sees a ghostly figure of his dead wife Caroline standing before him. Caroline tells Ridge to hold on, she adds that he and Taylor will make it through. Taylor sits with Thomas, knowing that he misses Ridge. Ridge calls and asks Taylor not to walk away from their marriage, telling her that he loves her and needs her.

14x199 - #3461

December 26, 2000

Rick tells Stephanie how Deacon had him thrown out of The Lair, yet Amber stayed behind to be with the baby. Rick is concerned about Amber being with Deacon. Amber is angry with Deacon when she notices that he has been drinking. She refuses to allow him to take care of the baby in such a way and tries to take him, but Deacon won't allow it. Amber decides that she'll sleep over, which annoys Rick. Taylor is surprised when Jack arrives. Taylor seeks comfort from her father and Jack tries to make Taylor see that Ridge was manipulated just as much as she was. Taylor wonders if she will ever be able to trust Ridge again. Eric advises Ridge to give Taylor some time before pushing her to make any decisions. Ridge later walks the beach and finds Taylor doing the same. He holds her and begs for their marriage not to end.

14x200 - #3462

December 27, 2000

Amber pretends to be asleep when Deacon comes into the bedroom. He knows that she is awake and tells her that they could be a good team. He adds that Carmen means nothing to him as he touches Amber's leg. Amber is stunned by Deacon's words. Carmen is angry that Amber is sleeping there, Deacon yells at her that it's none of her business what he does. Clarke stops by to see Morgan. Clarke tells her that he won't tell anyone about her letting the snake out, but advises her to leave town. Clarke says that her games are up. Taylor tells Ridge that she isn't ready to talk, but he can't walk away. Ridge says how much he needs her and the kids, adding that they are his life. Ridge suggests that they move forward, becoming stronger than ever. Ridge asks Taylor to go to St. Thomas to renew their vows and she gives in with a kiss.

14x201 - #3463

December 28, 2000

Stephanie is furious that Eric is attending Brooke and Thorne's wedding. Eric tells her that they have to respect Thorne's choices but she refuses to be part of it. Stephanie wonders if Ridge managed to get through to Taylor and Eric suggests that they go over to see. Ridge and Taylor wake up together and Ridge promises her that he'll never lie to her again. Jack sits with the kids and is thrilled that Ridge and Taylor have decided to work things out. Eric and Stephanie show up and are so happy seeing Ridge and Taylor together. Brooke and Thorne plan their wedding. Brooke wants it at her home and has invited her whole family. Brooke thinks they should start trying to win over his family now. Thorne and Brooke try putting their case across to Ridge, Taylor and Stephanie.

14x202 - #3464

December 29, 2000

Amber tells Deacon that she wants to take little Eric to Brooke and Thorne's wedding. Deacon flirts with Amber but she pushes him away. Amber calls Rick and tells him to bring the money to Deacon. Rick meets with Jonathan and they head over to Deacon's with guardianship papers and ,000,000 in cash. Deacon is angered that they are pressuring him and throws them out, along with Amber too. Brooke tries to reach out to Stephanie, but she refuses to accept her relationship with Thorne. Stephanie mentions how Brooke has been with all the men in the room. Brooke is hurt so Thorne tries to reason with his mother, but she confirms that she won't be at their wedding. Thorne asks Ridge to be his best man, but Ridge turns him down. Eric and Taylor look sorry as a hurt Brooke and Thorne leave.

14x203 - #3465

January 1, 2001

Brooke sits and thinks about her wedding and all she and Thorne have been through. Thorne arrives and Brooke is saddened by Ridge and Stephanie's refusal to come to the wedding. Thorne calls Eric and asks him to speak to Stephanie again. Rick and Bridget come in and promise Thorne and Brooke that their marriage is going to be perfect, with or without Ridge and Stephanie. Brooke's brother Storm arrives, followed by sisters Donna and Katie and then Grandma Logan. Their parents Stephen and Beth fly in from Paris too. Brooke asks Bridget to be her maid of honor and notices how upset Brooke is about Ridge and Stephanie. Eric tries to convince Stephanie to go to the wedding for her son's sake, but she refuses. Stephanie says she will never forgive Brooke for stealing Eric. Stephanie declares that Brooke will never be a Forrester.

14x204 - #3466

January 2, 2001

Brooke & Thorne's wedding day arrives. Brooke calls Stephanie, begs her to attend, Stephanie hangs up. Bridget shows up to see Stephanie. Stephanie refuses to go, Bridget adds that if Brooke had never married Eric, she & Rick would never have been born. Bridget is hurt that Stephanie won't budge, although Bridget's words affect Stephanie. Ridge declines to go to the wedding, Taylor lays on the guilt that Thorne has always supported Ridge. Rick & Amber chat with the family about their own wedding. Thorne checks in on Brooke, they're upset that Ridge & Stephanie won't come. Thorne is later surprised to see Kimberly arrive, she needs closure, asks him to accept her friendship. Stephen & Beth support Brooke, tell her to focus on the joy of her wedding, rather than Stephanie. Brooke is saddened further when Bridget tells of her meeting with Stephanie. Thorne dresses, is surprised to find Ridge there accepting being best man. Brooke is shocked when Stephanie shows up in her bedroom.

14x205 - #3467

January 3, 2001

Eric and Beth talk about old times and Beth admits that she is angry Stephanie won't come to the wedding. Rick and Amber joke that their wedding will be next, assuring one another that little Eric will be at theirs. Donna and Katie gather with Grandma and Beth, all noting how much Brooke wants Stephanie to attend. Rick approaches Kimberly and makes his peace with her, but notices the sadness in her eyes. Megan takes photographs of Rick, Bridget, Thomas and the twins, mentionig to Taylor the next generation of the Forrester family. Ridge apologises to Thorne for trying to control his life and offers his full support to his brother. Stephanie tells Brooke that she will never forgive her for the pain she has caused, but says that she will attend the ceremony for the sake of the family. Everyone is stunned when Ridge enters and takes his place with Thorne, while Stephanie walks Brooke down the aisle.

14x206 - #3468

January 4, 2001

Sally is disgusted when she sees Brooke and Thorne's wedding announcement in the newspaper and states that it's an insult to Macy's memory. Sally is confused when she learns that Stephanie is attending. Darla and Clarke suggest if Stephanie can accept it, Sally can too. As the wedding begins, Stephen makes a speech about everlasting love between Brooke and Thorne. Beth is stunned when Stephanie offers to light a unity candle with her, putting their fued to rest. Brooke and Thorne exchange their vows and pledge their lives to one another as Kimberly fights her tears. Brooke and Thorne are pronounced husband and wife and Brooke tells of how the two families have come together. The Forrester's and the Logan's as one, all due to one man: Thorne.

14x207 - #3469

January 5, 2001

Thorne and Brooke wake up on their first morning as husband and wife. They discuss how their wedding brought everyone together. Stephanie visits Ridge and the children and they both tell one another how surprised they were to see each other at the wedding. Stephanie admits she suddenly felt guitly for putting the children through her fued with Brooke for so many years. Ridge tells Stephanie that he, Taylor and the kids will soon be leaving for St. Thomas. Thorne later drops in and thanks them for coming to the ceremony. Brooke finds Morgan hanging around Ridge's office. Brooke sympathises for Morgan's loss and tells her that Ridge and Taylor are going to St. Thomas and she and Thorne are going on thier honeymoon so Morgan won't be disturbed at work. Taylor is angry to see Morgan and orders Brooke to fire her. Brooke remains professional, stating that Forrester Creations needs her.

14x208 - #3470

January 8, 2001

Carmen is annoyed at playing babysitter to little Eric and wonders why Deacon isn't taking the money. Carmen accuses Deacon of being attracted to Amber. Rick airs his concerns about Amber spending time at Deacon's place. Amber assures him that she can handle Deacon. Deacon watches as Amber plays with the baby. Deacon tells her he will give her the baby and take the money if she will kiss him. Amber laughs it off, but he grabs and places a kiss on her as Carmen sees all. Morgan blasts Taylor for trying to have her fired. Taylor advises Morgan to leave as there is nothing left for her in Los Angeles. Taylor suggests Morgan have some professional help. Taylor meets with Ridge and the kids on the jet to fly to St. Thomas. Morgan sits alone in the dark commenting how she has nothing, while Taylor has it all.

14x209 - #3471

January 9, 2001

Ridge and Taylor agree that their children have held them together as they watch Thomas and the twins have a play fashion show that Catherine has arranged. They all arrive in St. Thomas and look forward to having a good time. Rick tells Bridget that he fears Deacon is after Amber rather than money now. Bridget advises Rick not to start throwing accusations as it could blow up on him. Deacon asks Amber for another kiss in order to get the baby, then laughs at her for falling for it. Amber is furious when Deacon suggests that she enjoyed it. Amber cries and Deacon actually feels sorry. Carmen knocks back some shots and becomes more angry thinking about Amber and Deacon kissing. Carmen later heads upstairs and takes the baby from his crib.

14x210 - #3472

January 10, 2001

Eric and Stephanie discuss Ridge and Taylor in his office. Stephanie is glad that they managed to make it through Morgan's manipulation. Morgan overhears and walks in. Eric fires her, but she states that only Brooke can hire and fire. Eric tells her to get out, or he'll have her thrown out. In St. Thomas, Ridge and Taylor watch the kids sleep, knowing how precious they are. Ridge sends Taylor on another treasure hunt like he did many years before when proposing, upon finding a diamond ring, Ridge proposes again. Amber thinks Deacon has taken the baby but is worried when she learns that he hasn't. They both conclude that Carmen has him and Glenn, the bartender, tells them that Carmen was drunk. Deacon tells Amber that Carmen usually goes to the roof to chill out. They are scared when they head up there and find Carmen on the edge of the roof with the baby.

14x211 - #3473

January 11, 2001

Morgan refuses to leave Forrester Creations. Eric tells her that she can no longer work with Ridge but Morgan sobs that her job is all she has left. Stephanie thinks Morgan has lost it and has security throw her out. Morgan vows that Stephanie will pay. Rick continues to worry about Amber being with Deacon. Bridget questions Carmen's character and Rick admits that she is unstable. Rick blames himself for the whole situation. Carmen accuses Deacon and Amber of having an affair. Amber tries to explain the kiss but Carmen is a mess. She hangs the baby over the roof, blaming him for ruining her life. Deacon screams at Carmen not to hurt his son. Deacon apologises to Carmen and says that he needs her, promising to get rid of Amber. Carmen hands him the baby and he rushes him downstairs. Amber threatens to kill Carmen.

14x212 - #3474

January 12, 2001

Kimberly sits alone at the beach house and remembers Macy. Sally drops in and is concerned that Kimberly has shut herself off. Kimberly admits that she is alone and miserable but insists that she needs to be alone to work through her grief. Sally makes Kimberly promise to keep in touch. Kimberly is later shocked by a surprise visitor. Rick talks with Stephanie about Deacon. Stephanie believes that Deacon is motivated by power. Rick says that he thinks Deacon is after Amber. Stephanie wonders how Carmen would react to that. Deacon yells at Glenn the bartender for allowing Carmen to drink too much. Glenn is worried that Deacon left Carmen and Amber alone together. Amber tries to leave the rooftop but Carmen grabs her and a scuffle starts between them. Deacon rushes upstairs just as Carmen loses her footing and falls from the roof.

14x213 - #3475

January 15, 2001

Clarke notices that Sally's mind is elsewhere as they work at the office. Sally admits that she is worried about Kimberly. Clarke feels the only two people that could help Kimberly are either Macy or her father, so he believes that their isn't much hope. Kimberly is stunned to see her father at the door. Adam tells Kimberly that he has been keeping an eye on her as she says that she needs him. Adam confesses that it's too dangerous for him to stay in Los Angeles and asks Kimberly to go away with him. As they leave, he informs her that he has a big surprise waiting for her. Deacon pushes Amber aside as he rushes down to the street where Carmen's body lays. Paramedics arrive but Carmen is already dead. An officer questions a shaken Amber and learns of her previous arrest for drug possesion. When Deacon fails to back up her story, Amber is arrested in connection with Carmen's fall.

14x214 - #3476

January 16, 2001

Thorne and Brooke arrive back in Los Angeles after their honeymoon and Brooke is unsure when Thorne decides they visit his parents. Stephanie tells Eric that she isn't ready to socialise with Brooke when he informs her that Brooke and Thorne are coming over. Eric takes Thorne aside and informs him of Stephanie's concerns but Brooke takes Stephanie aside and thanks her for all she has done. Brooke hopes that Stephanie will one day enbrace her into the family fully. Amber is being dragged away as Deacon steps in and explains a story of how Carmen fought with Amber in the apartment and then being depressed, she jumped off the roof. Amber is let go but they are warned of the consequences if they are lying. Amber thanks Deacon, but he says that he did it for the baby as he needs a mother. Deacon sobs and admits that he did love Carmen.

14x215 - #3477

January 17, 2001

Thorne is surprised when Eric informs him that he fired Morgan. Brooke is angry as she promised Morgan that she could stay. Eric tells her that family comes before business and Morgan needs to be far away from their family. In St. Thomas, Ridge and Taylor talk about renewing their vows. Ridge promises to love Taylor and never hurt her again. They dress all in white and head to a secluded part of the island and prepare for the ceremony. Morgan is furious when she returns to the beach house and finds Stephanie packing her things. Stephanie tells Morgan that she is moving her out and hands her a ticket for a flight to New York. Morgan is livid but heads to the airport and boards the plane when Stephanie reminds her that Ridge and Taylor are in St. Thomas renewing their vows.

14x216 - #3478

January 18, 2001

Ridge and Taylor exchange vows and pledge their past, present and future to one another. They later head back to their hotel room with the intention of having an evening of passion, but are interrupted by Catherine and the kids. They all end up sharing pizza and watching videos together. Amber tells Deacon that it isn't good for little Eric to stay at the apartment, but is shocked when Deacon allows her to take him for the night. Rick is busy venting his frustration to Bridget when Amber returns home with the baby. Deacon is later stunned when his step-father Daryl shows up. Daryl tells Deacon that he owes him for putting food in his mouth when he was a kid. Deacon allows Daryl to sleep there, but states that it's only for the one night.

14x217 - #3479

January 19, 2001

Deacon isn't impressed when Daryl trashes his apartment and then lays around all day smoking and drinking beer. Daryl insults Deacon's mother and then discovers a photograph of little Eric. Daryl begins asking Deacon for money, to which he refuses. Daryl beats Deacon, steals his wallet and flees. Amber and Rick spend time with the baby. Amber feels that Deacon is softening and will allow them to keep the baby soon. Rick doesn't believe so. Ridge and Taylor tell the kids about a trip to an island that they are going to take. They are dissapointed when they are informed of the news that their boat to the island is having engine trouble. The resort worker tells them of a friend that can take them over so that they don't have to cancel their reservations. They all board the little fishing boat instead for the voyage.

14x218 - #3480

January 22, 2001

Rick stops by to see Brooke and tells her that Amber has taken the baby back to Deacon's. Rick tells of his hopes that he and Amber will have the baby back with them soon. Brooke warns him not to get his hopes up. Amber is horrified to find Deacon's apartment a total mess and Deacon cut and beaten. Deacon admits that his step-father beat him and it made him realize that he needs to be a real father to his own son. Amber is upset and angry. Sally digs from information when Clarke clams up at the mention of Morgan's name. Sally informs Clarke that Morgan left town. Ridge and Taylor enjoy the ride as they sail across the ocean. Catherine takes the twins to bed as Thomas remains with them. Ridge and Taylor head out on deck and are concerned when a strong wind begins to blow in and the boat begins to rock.

14x219 - #3481

January 23, 2001

Amber calls Rick and informs him that Deacon wants to be a good father to his son after the run in with his step-father Daryl. Amber is concerned when Deacon returns from a meeting with a lawyer. Handing her a document he tells her that under this agreement the baby lives with him for four months, during which Amber lives with him too so he can bond with the baby, then he will give her full custody. She flat out refuses, so Deacon snaps that he'll keep the baby for life. Brooke and Thorne gush with happiness about their new married life together. In the Carribean, Taylor and Ridge are scared as the boat suddenly tips. Taylor screams out to Thomas and holds him tight. As things calm, Catherine rushes on deck and confirms that Phoebe is safe. They are all horrified when they realize that Steffy is missing.

14x220 - #3482

January 24, 2001

Amber informs Rick and Eric of Deacon's plans. Eric has Jonathan go over the document that states if Amber live with Deacon for four months, upon payment of ,000,000, Amber gets full custody. Rick feels Deacon is up to something, but Amber insists that Deacon just wants the chance to bond with his son. A waitress at The Lair named Alexandra is shocked to see Deacon cleaning his apartment and throwing out his alcohol and cigarettes. Deacon tells her that he needs to be a responsible father. Alex is stunned and questions if it has more to do with impressing Amber. Rick and Amber show up and sign the papers on the condition that Rick can see the baby too. Ridge has to hold a shaken Taylor as she screams at the coast guard to find Steffy. Promising that they will find her daughter, he later returns with the news that they have found something.

14x221 - #3483

January 25, 2001

Brooke is stunned when she finds Morgan waiting in her office. Morgan explains how she has taken control of life, thus returning to Los Angeles. Brooke reminds Morgan that she was fired, but Morgan threatens Brooke with a law suit for cutting her contract short and informs Brooke that she will return to work the following day. Eric learns that Steffy is missing and tells Stephanie. She is devastated and wants to head to St. Thomas, but Eric advises her that they need to stay and prepare for the worst. Taylor becomes hysterical when the coast guard brings in Steffy's life jacking, torn to shreds. They learns that it was the result of a shark attack. Taylor orders them to keep searching for her daughter, but he claims that the chances of Steffy being alive are very slim.

14x222 - #3484

January 26, 2001

Brooke and Thorne are called to Eric and Stephanie's house. They wonder what has happened and are horrified when they are told about Steffy's shark attack. They all head over to Ridge and Taylor's where Catherine informs them of what happened. Taylor refuses to leave her bedroom and sobs in the dark. Brooke offers comfort to Ridge as he tries to make sence of the fact that his daughter is dead. Stephanie goes to Taylor and supports her as she breaks down in her arms. Morgan is shown a house by a realtor. Morgan insists that it has to be quiet and wonders why there are helicopters flying above. Morgan learns that the house is just across the canyon from Ridge and Taylor's and the helicopters are covering the news. Morgan buys the house flat out. Later whilst watching the TV, Morgan hears the story of Steffy's shark attack and is pleased by the news.

14x223 - #3485

January 29, 2001

Sally reads about Steffy's death and CJ finds it hard to believe. Darla says that everything happens for a reason, but Sally snaps that it isn't the case. Reminded of Macy, Sally feels there was no reason for her death. Ridge and Taylor gather at a chapel for Steffy's memorial. Jack arrives and comforts his daughter whom obsessively checks on Thomas and Phoebe. Taylor sobs as Phoebe asks Catherine where Steffy is. Morgan sneaks in, hiding her face by a black veil and sits at the back as Jack says a few words. Stephanie reads a prayer and Ridge talks of all that he wanted for Steffy. Morgan quickly leaves when her pager goes off and arriving home, she gets a visitor from the captain of the fishing boat that Ridge and Taylor used in the Caribbean.

14x224 - #3486

January 30, 2001

Amber returns to Deacon's place after the memorial service and lashes out at him for no reason. Amber snaps that he needs to child-proof the apartment. Deacon returns and sets up devices on cupboards and windows. Amber is impressed when he is able to throw away his cigarettes and smut magazines. Taylor sobs in her bedroom as Ridge tries to get her to eat. Taylor refuses and beats herself up for not being a better mother. Ridge attempts to make Taylor go to bed but she is unable to sleep, she holds Phoebe as if never to let go. Morgan asks the captain if he has what she needs. He brings Steffy in as Morgan hands him some cash. He tells of how he drugged Steffy and smuggled her back to Los Angeles. He attempts to seduce Morgan but he realizes that she is a lunatic when she threatens to kill him. Morgan tells Steffy that she is her mother now.

14x225 - #3487

January 31, 2001

Rick stops by to see Brooke to discuss his issues about Amber and Deacon but Brooke only thinks Rick should wait to get married. Rick is angry with this and thought Brooke had moved on from her hatred for Amber. Brooke later asks Bridget's opinion, who states that while she isn't Amber's biggest fan, she does make Rick happy. Amber prepares little Eric for a visit with Rick. Deacon begins insulting Rick, which only angers Amber. He begins hinting that he is a better man for her, but she shoots him down. Offended, he leaves as Rick comes over. Rick and Amber spend time alone with the baby, Amber and Rick are busy laughing and insulting Deacon when he opens the apartment door and overhears all they are saying.

14x226 - #3488

February 1, 2001

Deacon heads into The Insomnia Cafe where he finds Stephanie drinking coffee alone. Stephanie thinks Deacon is in love with Amber and using the baby to get to her. Deacon denies it, but asks Stephanie to think about the fact that Rick and Amber are not right for one another. Ridge tries to get Taylor to open up to him but she snaps that she needs Steffy. Ridge feels Taylor is blaming him, to which she doesn't deny. Taylor feels that they should never have gone to St. Thomas. Taylor leaves, insisting that she needs to be alone. Morgan reads Steffy a storybook and convinces Steffy that she can become the girl in the story. Morgan dyes Steffy's hair red and tells her that her new name is Stacey. Steffy calls for her mom, but Morgan again tells Steffy that she is her mother now.

14x227 - #3489

February 2, 2001

Bridget is angered when Deacon bumps into her at The Insomnia Cafe and spills coffee all over her. Having never met him before, Bridget is attracted to him and asks him to buy her a coffee. Neither of them introduce themselves but flirt as they share conversation. Morgan hires a spanish speaking nanny to take care of Steffy while she heads to the office. Morgan warns her not to take "Stacey" out of the house. Norita, the nanny, is concerned when she baths Steffy and red hair dye comes out on her hands. Brooke tries to comfort Ridge as he tells her how Taylor is blaming him for Steffy's death. Brooke insists that Taylor feels guilty herself and needs Ridge more than ever. Morgan comes by and Ridge blasts her for being there. Ridge blames Morgan for the reason he went to St. Thomas in the first place. Stephanie stops by to see Taylor, but she isn't interested in comfort. Stephanie fears for Taylor's sanity when she begins insisting that Steffy is still alive.

14x228 - #3490

February 5, 2001

Stephanie storms in on Ridge and Brooke working, angry that he isn't at home with Taylor. Ridge explains that Taylor won't allow him to get close. Brooke informs Stephanie that Morgan is back. Stephanie does some digging in Morgan's office and finds Morgan's address on some paperwork to do with her new house. Morgan flips out at Norita for bathing Steffy. Stephanie shows up, so Morgan orders Norita to hide upstairs with Steffy. Stephanie demands to know what Morgan is up to. Taylor seeks advice from an old colleague named Sydney, whom insists that Taylor get away for a while to think. Deacon tries to make Amber see that Rick isn't right for her. Amber tells Deacon that he has no chance of charming her and is going to marry Rick as soon as possible. Charlie, a college friend of Rick's, tells him that he is too young settle down with Amber. Two other friends, Amanda and Jennifer come by. Amanda flirts with Rick. Amber isn't impressed when she returns home.

14x229 - #3491

February 6, 2001

Rick, Charlie, Amanda and Jennifer study hard. Amber embarrasses herself by trying to say things which she has no idea about. Amber begins to wonder if she really does belong in Rick's world. Ridge returns home to Taylor, but she remains cold toward him and tells him how her friend Sydney advised her to get out of town for a while. Taylor is livid when Ridge informs her that Morgan is back. Stephanie orders Morgan to sell the house, leave Forrester Creations and get out of town. Morgan refuses and has to make excuses when a noise is heard upstairs. Stephanie feels something is going on, but Morgan throws her out. Morgan later hugs Steffy and promises that everything will be alright for them soon.

14x230 - #3492

February 7, 2001

Morgan has some drinks with Megan at Manniquins. Megan is glad to see that she is happier these days. A geeky guy recognises Morgan from when he counseled her after her abortion. Megan laughs at his attempts to flirt, but Morgan takes his business card and agrees to catch up with Dr. Tim Reid. The waitress at The Lair, Alexandra, mentions that Deacon has changed since Amber and the baby have come into his life. She realizes that he has a big thing for Amber. Bridget talks to her friends at Manniquins about when she met Deacon, although she doesn't know his name. Stephanie and Eric have dinner with Brooke and Thorne. Brooke hopes it will be a milestone for herself and Stephanie. They take a photograph and Brooke kisses Stephanie on the cheek.

14x231 - #3493

February 8, 2001

Bridget giggles with her friend Betsy as Deacon enters Manniquins. Betsy realizes that Bridget is seriously attracted to him. Deacon comes over and flirts with Bridget. Eric, Stephanie, Thorne and Brooke share dinner. Brooke and Stephanie manage to get on well until Stephanie begins urging Brooke to fire Morgan. Brooke refuses out of fear of a law suit. Morgan tries to get Steffy to bed but she cries for Ridge and Taylor. Morgan is furious when she finds the nanny hanging around. Norita becomes suspicious and Morgan blasts her for being nosy. Morgan fires her and threatens her family if she ever opens her mouth. Norita runs from the house. Ridge finds Taylor sitting in the darkness. He suggests they remove some of Steffy's things from the house, but she snaps that Steffy will be coming home soon. Ridge is concerned for his wife.

14x232 - #3494

February 9, 2001

Steffy continues to cry that she needs her mom. Morgan calls Megan to inform her that she is sick and can not come to work. Tim drops by to see Morgan and sees Steffy. Morgan tells him that she is her daughter, makes excuses and forces him out of the door. Stephanie worries for Taylor whom tells Stephanie that her children are scared of her. Taylor says that she needs to get away. Stephanie later tells Eric that Taylor is leaving and feels it will only make things worse. Ridge speaks with Sydney, Taylor's friend, she tells Ridge that he needs to stop being strong for Taylor and allow himself to grieve with her. Ridge later attempts to reach out to Taylor, but she pulls away from him and insists that Steffy is alive.

14x233 - #3495

February 12, 2001

Ridge wakes to find Taylor packing her bags. Ridge tries to get her to stop but she says she isn't sane enough to stay. Stephanie shows up as Catherine brings Phoebe and Thomas in. Taylor asks them to understand that she needs time alone. Saying goodbye to the children, she leaves. Stephanie assures Ridge that Taylor needs her children and will be back soon. Stephanie mentions Morgan being back in town, but Ridge snaps at her. Morgan has trouble feeding Steffy as she cries for Taylor. Tim drops in and Morgan pretends that she is losing it. Tim promises to help her and Morgan guesses Tim will come in handy. Later, Morgan is horrified when she finds Taylor at her door. Taylor blasts Morgan for ruining her life. Taylor goes to leave, but hears Steffy call out for her from upstairs.

14x234 - #3496

February 13, 2001

Brooke notices that Bridget is happy about something and learns that Bridget has met a guy that she likes. Bridget admits that she doesn't yet know his name, but hopes to see him again. Eric is concerned that Taylor has left but Stephanie starts to understand her reason for doing so. Stephanie feels that Morgan should be fired from the company and heads to see Brooke. Brooke reminds Stephanie of why she can't fire Morgan. Brooke tells Stephanie that she is tired of Stephanie always blaming her for everything and suggests they see a therapist to deal with their relationship. Morgan tries to convince Taylor that she is hearing things. Morgan attempts to throw Taylor out but she refuses to leave. Taylor hears Steffy again and Morgan screams at Taylor as she heads up the stairs and finds Steffy.

14x235 - #3497

February 14, 2001

Stephanie tells Eric about Brooke's suggestion that they see a psychiatrist. Stephanie is stunned when Eric feels it's a good idea. Stephanie says she isn't ready to even attempt to be friends with Brooke, but Eric asks her to do it for the family. Brooke meets with Dr. Nunez and he wonders where Stephanie is. Brooke hopes Stephanie will show up as she talks about how much Stephanie's respect means to her. Dr. Nunez is about to leave as Stephanie makes her presence. Thorne tries to reassure Ridge that Taylor will return as Ridge beats himself up for Steffy's death. Taylor grabs Steffy and attempts to leave but Morgan knocks her out with a statue. Tim calls and notices the fear in Morgan's voice as she quickly hangs up. Morgan drags Taylor's body into the basement. Taylor comes to, grabs Morgan's leg, pulls her to the floor and the two women struggle.

14x236 - #3498

February 15, 2001

Sally sees Ridge sitting alone at The Insomnia Cafe. Sally gives him a bit of insight into what Taylor is really feeling. She knows how she felt when Macy died, but tries to make Ridge see that he and Taylor will move forward. Morgan and Taylor fight and Taylor is knocked unconscious again. When she comes to, Morgan has tied her up and locked her in a fallout shelter. Taylor begs Morgan to untie her, but Morgan warns her not to try anything. Morgan has trouble getting Steffy to eat. Tim drops in which frustrates Morgan, especially when he heads to the basement. Morgan forces him out of the house as Taylor bangs on the basement door, screaming to be released. Dr. Nunez listens as Brooke says she wants to put all the past bitterness with Stephanie behind them. Dr. Nunez suggests Stephanie and Brooke go to Big Bear and spend time together to work on their friendship. Stephanie is sarcastic and doesn't want to be at the cabin with Brooke.

14x237 - #3499

February 16, 2001

Deacon laughs at Amber as she reads up on stocks and shares in the newspaper. Deacon makes Amber admit that she would rather be playing pool with him than learning stock reports. Rick calls Amber and tells her that they need to talk. Sally goes to Eric with her sympathy over Steffy's death. Sally wishes to talk to Stephanie, but is shocked when Eric tells her that she is spending her birthday at the cabin with Brooke. Stephanie and Brooke gather fire wood while Stephanie hits her with sarcastic jibes. They have pizza delivered, which Stephanie hates the flavor of, and then Stephanie moans that Brooke is messy and has left her with the dirty dishes. Stephanie states that it's the worst birthday of her life. Meanwhile, Brooke works in the bedroom on a special gift for Stephanie.

14x238 - #3500

February 19, 2001

Amber prepares herself for going to meet with Rick. Deacon laughs at the way Amber has dressed and wonders why she is so nervous. Amber heads out with the baby and Deacon feels that things aren't going to work out with Rick and Amber. Rick tells Eric that he has made the tennis team. Eric begins questioning Rick on if it is really the right time for him to marry Amber again. Rick and Amber meet at The Insomnia Cafe and Rick tells her that she isn't going to like what he has to say. Stephanie and Brooke bicker at the cabin over the nightgown Brooke is wearing. Stephanie feels this idea of bonding between them isn't going to work. An upset Brooke packs her things to leave as Stephanie finds a birthday gift from Brooke. Stephanie is filled with emotion as she finds that it's a photo album devoted to Stephanie's life. Stephanie cries and hugs Brooke.

14x239 - #3501

February 20, 2001

Rick tells Amber that he has made the tennis team and has to go away for a few days to take part in a tournament. Amber is stunned that he's concerned about tennis and not their relationship. Rick worries when Amber begins doubting his love for her. Charlie, Amanda and Jennifer walk in and Rick hides the truth from the girls about who Amber and the baby are. Amber is saddened when they whisk Rick away to the airport. Eric and Ridge work on some designs. Thorne pops in and Ridge admits that he hasn't heard from Taylor. Ridge worries that it's out of character for Taylor to not even call the kids. Morgan ties Taylor up again as she begs to be released. Morgan threatens to gag her if she doesn't keep quiet. Morgan panics as she needs help and calls Tim over. Morgan tells him how she was pregnant and was pushed over a balcony by Taylor. Tim is sucked into her story and feels sorry for her.

14x240 - #3502

February 21, 2001

Tim hears banging coming from Morgan's basement. She covers herself and then threatens Taylor into being quiet. Morgan returns to Tim and continues her story into making him vulnerable toward her. Morgan seduces him to seal the deal. Meanwhile, Taylor manages to cut the ropes binding her hands together. Thorne notices that Bridget has changed her image. Thorne mentions to her that it must be due to a guy. Brooke returns home and gushes with happiness about her breakthrough with Stephanie. Thorne is thrilled that Brooke and Stephanie are getting along. Brooke later mentions Rick and how she thinks he deserves better than getting involved with Amber again. Thorne is surprised, but agrees that Rick is too young to be tied to a wife and child. Brooke is determind to get Amber out of the picture.

14x241 - #3503

February 22, 2001

Rick calls Brooke and informs her that the tennis tournament is going well, although he keeps worrying about Amber and Deacon. Brooke tells Thorne that Rick should be enjoying his life instead of filling it with pressures about Amber. Morgan is grossed out that she had to sleep with Tim, but is happy when he says that he would do anything for her. Morgan brings Taylor breakfast and Taylor tries to escape. Morgan gets the better of her and locks her back in the basement. Morgan heads off to work leaving Tim with Steffy. Stephanie is worried about Ridge when he throws himself into his work to hide away from his problems. Morgan arrives and he acts cold toward Morgan. Morgan freaks out when Tim calls and wonders what the noises are in her basement.

14x242 - #3504

February 23, 2001

Bridget looks for a dress at Forrester Creations to wear on a night out. Stephanie drops in looking for Brooke as she would like her help in planning Rick and Amber's wedding. Thorne and Bridget tell her that Brooke is against the wedding. Stephanie hopes that Brooke stay out of it. Deacon guesses that Amber is worried about Rick as they shoot pool at The Lair. Brooke walks in and meets Deacon before ordering Amber to call off the wedding. Brooke tells Amber that Rick should be enjoying his life and only plans to marry her because of the baby. Deacon orders Brooke out when she insults Amber. Charlie, Jennifer and Amanda try to get Rick to go out but he declines. Charlie is annoyed when Rick sulks off. Brooke calls and gets Charlie, they discuss Amber and she realises Charlie could be a great help to her plans.

14x243 - #3505

February 26, 2001

Amber informs Stephanie of Brooke's visit and her orders to call off the wedding. Stephanie feels Brooke is just concerned for Rick and assures Amber not to let it bother her. Charlie tries to convince Rick to enjoy himself with the girls, but he'd rather be alone. Thorne and Brooke travel to San Francisco to see Rick in the tennis finals. Brooke secretly meets with Charlie and hands him a camera. Brooke wants Charlie to get Rick in a compromising position with Amanda. Thorne doesn't think that Brooke interfering in Rick's life is a good idea. Rick, Jennifer, Charlie and Amanda prepare for the final as Brooke and Thorne come in. Rick is thrilled to see them and is glad for their support. Charlie urges Amanda to go after Rick, while Brooke tells Thorne that Amber is on her way out of Rick's life for good.