15x143 - #3655

October 9, 2001

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October 10, 2001

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October 11, 2001

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October 12, 2001

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October 15, 2001

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October 16, 2001

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October 17, 2001

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October 18, 2001

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October 19, 2001

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October 22, 2001

15x153 - #3665

October 23, 2001

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October 24, 2001

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October 25, 2001

Brooke admits to Megan that she had an overnight guest, but doesn't tell her friend that it was her daughter's husband. Amber is hurt when Rick insinuates that she is incapable of fidelity.

15x156 - #3668

October 26, 2001

After realising Deacon has yet to talk to Bridget about their upcoming divorce, Brooke offers to tell her daughter that her marriage is over. Amber plans a romantic dinner to show Rick that she is committed to him.

15x157 - #3669

October 29, 2001

Ridge believes that Massimo destroyed Brooke's family, but Stephanie truly believes Mass did the right thing. Brooke and Deacon talk about their relationship, each one agreeing that it's more than just casual sex.

15x158 - #3670

October 30, 2001

Eric and Stephanie enjoy a romantic dinner at Café Russe, where they reminisce about their history together. Ridge confronts Massimo, accusing him of attacking Brooke in an attempt to get Stephanie.

15x159 - #3671

October 31, 2001

When Massimo rushes Ridge to the hospital after his fall, Eric, Stephanie and Taylor soon arrive. When Ridge needs blood and Eric isn't a match Stephanie offers to donate since she is type O, and is shocked to learn that neither her blood type nor Eric's is compatible with Ridge's, meaning that Ridge isn't Eric's son!

15x160 - #3672

November 1, 2001

Stephanie is shocked when the doctor maintains that there is no way that Ridge can be Eric's father. Tony and Sally talk about his upcoming wedding to Kristen, and Sally realises just how much Tony is willing to give up.

15x161 - #3673

November 2, 2001

Stephanie panics at the thought that the doctor may have told Eric about the discrepancy in the blood records, but soon realises he is clueless. Amber realises that there is something going on between Brooke and Deacon, and wonders if it's why Deacon wants a divorce.

15x162 - #3674

November 5, 2001

While Sally makes his parents welcome, Antonio worries that he will devastate them with the news that he is HIV positive. Deacon and Bridget go up to Big Bear together, and while Bridget makes cocoa, Deacon prepares to ask her for a divorce.

15x163 - #3675

November 6, 2001

Eduardo and Liliana are thrilled to meet Kristen and are looking forward to having her join their family, but are upset when they learn her parents haven't given their blessing yet. Amber tells Rick that Bridget has no idea that Deacon wants a divorce, and thinks he wants to talk about a baby!

15x164 - #3676

November 7, 2001

Sally is convinced that the love between Tony and Kristen can overcome any obstacles, but Clarke points out that Antonio is living on borrowed time as it is. Rick and Thorne refuse to listen to Amber when she suggests that a committed Deacon could be good for Bridget.

15x165 - #3677

November 8, 2001

Bridget is pestering Deacon for the name of the woman with whom he had sex as Brooke is confessing to Megan that she is Deacon's mystery lover. Massimo pesters Stephanie about her secret, and she finally reveals what she has been keeping hidden.

15x166 - #3678

November 9, 2001

Stephanie begs Massimo to keep quiet about being Ridge's father, insisting that it will destroy Ridge. Bridget and Deacon go to see Brooke, and tell her that they are going to work on their marriage.

15x167 - #3679

November 12, 2001

Brooke is angry with Deacon for breaking the promise that he made, and tells him that if he doesn't break it off with Bridget, she'll do it for him. Massimo's heart breaks when he reaches out to Ridge as a friend and Ridge turns on him.

15x168 - #3680

November 13, 2001

Tony and Kristen are both worried about how the conversation between his parents (Eduardo and Liliana) will go with her parents. Brooke wants to prove to Deacon that he'll only end up cheating on Bridget again by kissing him.

15x169 - #3681

November 14, 2001

Rick tells Deacon that his marriage doesn't stand a chance if the entire Forrester clan is against them. Deacon says Bridget has already proved she can stand up against her family, and she'll be even stronger with Deacon behind her. Bridget offers to throw Kristen and Tony an engagement party. Kristen tells Bridget that Tony will be thrilled, but she wonders how Deacon will feel about a family party. Back at the beach house Bridget explains the plans to Deacon. Liliana wonders how Tony can stay so positive given his circumstances. He also believes Eric will come around because love is stronger than fear. Stephanie agrees to meet with Massimo after the wedding. Ridge promises to step in and stop Kristen from getting married tomorrow. Kristen tells Eric that she wishes she could take away his fear. Eric is still against her marriage plans, but Kristen insists on her family's support.

15x170 - #3682

November 15, 2001

Brooke adamantly tells Megan she wants nothing more to do with Deacon. Deacon gives Bridget a ring as a symbol of their new beginning. Bridget senses the change in Deacon and feels loved. Deacon says tonight they will be celebrating two marriages, Kristen's and theirs. Stephanie explains to Kristen that Eric fears the marriage will be the literal death of her. Kristen bravely says it's Eric's loss if he won't come to the party. Brooke gives Eric advice on whether or not he should go to the party and support his daughter, even though he disapproves of the engagement. Brooke warns Eric that someday he may wish that he had been more involved in his daughter's life. Tony is disappointed his plan is down the tubes. The priest gives Tony & Kristen hopeful words about their extraordinary circumstances. Tony thanks everyone for coming, tells the group that he was planning to ask Eric to be his best man, even though it seems foolish now.

15x171 - #3683

November 16, 2001

Brooke wonders if Deacon played her for a fool, even though her instincts tell her he didn't. She decides that her best route is to be happy for Deacon & Bridget. However, Brooke recalls her conversation with Deacon about ending his marriage. She'll kill Deacon if he hurts Bridget. Eric says he has never questioned Tony's intentions, but intentions aren't good enough to protect his daughter from the passion that they feel for each other. Eric turns down Tony's request. Eduardo believes the comment is an insult to his entire family, starts to leave. Kristen tells her father that he has taken the most significant day in her life, trashed it. The priest makes a deeply affecting speech to the group about Tony & Kristen. He says that Kristen & Tony have a difficult path in front of them, but he also knows that something truly miraculous lies ahead for them because of it. Eric is affected by the priest's words, finally agrees to stand up for Tony as his best man.

15x172 - #3684

November 19, 2001

Kristen awakens to her wedding day. Eric knows that Tony will take very good care of Kristen from now on. Kristen tells Eric she knows he only wanted the best for her. Tony is certain that Kristen's wedding dress is a perfect fit, but he just needs to know if Kristen likes it. He has an idea to surprise Kristen at the wedding chapel, asks for everyone's help. Tony, Eduardo & Liliana decorate Kristen's bridal suite, while Sally brings Kristen to the chapel. Sally, as Tony & Kristen's biggest supporter, accepts Kristen's offer to be the matron of honor. Clarke explains to Eric that he knows a gay man who, for a fee of 10.000 dollars, will say that Tony contracted HIV from him instead of Ellen. Eric explains to Stephanie what Clarke has planned, Stephanie rips into Clarke, kicks him out of the house. Kristen sees her wedding dress, touched by its exquisite design. Tony comes out from his hiding spot, Kristen tells him that she will wear it with so much pride.

15x173 - #3685

November 20, 2001

Everyone gathered at the chapel. Eric helps Tony tie his tie. Tony told Eric how happy he is marrying Kristen. Eric thought Kristen was pretty lucky too, to call him Dad. Sally hired a hairdresser & makeup artist to make Kristen beautiful. Stephanie walked in, stunned to find Sally. Kristen explained that Sally had stood up for her & Tony. Eric knocked on the door, it is time. Thorne & Ridge figure out why Stephanie is upset when they saw Sally strutting down the aisle as matron of honor. Eric gave Kristen away. Father Rivera told the guests that Tony & Kristen's love was strong, should be an example to them all. Tony knew that Kristen was truly marrying him for who he was because of all the adversities they were destined to face. Brooke was upset to think that her daughter didn't have a similar marriage, Bridget had no idea how Deacon truly is. Brooke now had the ammunition she needs to get Bridget to dump Deacon, but would never forgive her for sleeping with Deacon.

15x174 - #3686

November 21, 2001

Kristen & Tony's wedding continued. Liliana & Stephanie got up, spoke of love. Bridget whispered to Deacon that she wished they could have had such a wedding. Amber tries to be romantic, Rick could only look at her with scorn. Tony & Kirsten exchanged vows & rings, pronounced man & wife. Kristen hugged her father, told him that she loved him. Tony & Kristen walks into the chapel's courtyard where Tony picks up Kristen as they are showered with white rose petals. In the limousine, Tony presented Kristen with plane tickets to Africa. In front of the chapel, Deacon finds Bridget gazing wistfully at a floral arrangement. She figured it must be the romance, all the family being together. She ran to Father Rivera, then ran out the chapel doors leaving a perplexed Deacon. At Forrester Creations, Brooke is forced to admit that their first encounter had happened so fast they had not used a condom! Brooke takes a pregnancy test.

15x175 - #3687

November 22, 2001

At the Forrester guest house, Amber is disappointed that Rick didn't seem interested in spending much time with her. Dejected, Amber picks up messages, listens to message at Forrester Creations telling them that Bridget had come to the office, borrowed a wedding gown. Rick was infuriated when he figured out Deacon had convinced Bridget to renew their wedding vows. She wants Rick to try & work on their own marriage. Rick says it would take some time. She will re-earn his trust. Deacon waits anxiously at the weddingchapel. Bridget showed up wearing a wedding dress! Bridget explains that this was their chance to have a fairy tale wedding. They had weathered a difficult patch in their relationship, she thought they should start with a clean slate. With the help of Father Rivera, the young couple pledged their love to one another. Brooke is pregnant, freaks out. How could she have slept with her daughter's husband, made a mistake. Brooke said the life growing inside her was not a mistake.

15x176 - #3688

November 23, 2001

Stephanie went to visit Massimo in his office. Bridget and Deacon showed up at Brooke's office at Forrester Creations. Out in the desert near Furnace Creek, Amber took Rick to the spot where she had buried their son.

15x177 - #3689

November 26, 2001

Amber & Rick continued their conversation in the desert at the grave of their child. Rick said he knew that Amber wanted him to forgive & forget. Amber said she understood, she didn't blame him for the way he felt. She will keep him informed of the baby's progress, call him after each doctor's visit. Rick said he did want Amber to be a part of his life. Rick asked what it would take to convince her to return to Los Angeles with him. Amber replied that he needed to believe that she was a changed person. Rick replied that he truly wanted to believe that was true. She then doubled over in pain, cried for Rick to take her to the hospital. Sally admits she has a crush on Massimo, but that he had a thing for Stephanie. Sally figured that the two of them had a secret, She had hired a private detective to find out what was going on. She learns that Massimo & the Forresters were all at Café Ruse.

15x178 - #3690

November 27, 2001

When the doctor came out of the room, he told Rick that they would have test results in a short while. Rick went into Amber's room, they discus that the doctor seems to think the baby is going to be OK. He realise how much he did love Amber & his family. They would meet the future together. The doctor returns, says Amber has a strep infection. In her examination, they discovered that she had an inflammationof the kidney. Normally, that wouldn't be much of a concern, Amber only had one kidney. The problem could be treated with cortisone, that couldn't be used on pregnant women. After the doctor left, Amber said she didn't regret giving Rick her kidney. Darla worried that Sally will make worse if she went to Café Ruse. Sally replied that she cared deeply for Massimo, wants help him out. She worries that whatever secret he & Stephanie were keeping was dangerous. Massimo was just about to tell Ridge the truth when Stephanie returns to the table.

15x179 - #3691

November 28, 2001

Sally asks Massimo if it is true that he is Ridge's biological father. Massimo is forced to admit that he is indeed Ridge's biological father. He explains how Stephanie had not known the truth until Ridge's accident when she & Eric had donated blood. Sally is overjoyed that she would finally get revenge for Macy's death. Ridge already hates him, this news would drive him farther away. Sally felt pity for Massimo, says she didn't care about his future with his son. Ridge is livid that his mother had spent time speaking to Massimo on his birthday. Ridge said it was clear that Massimo has some hold over her. Ridge figures Massimo had feelings for Stephanie, certain he had some reason for wanting to disrupt the Forrester family. Stephanie screams that if Massimo ever threatened her family in any way, she would cut him out of her life. Frustrated, Ridge & Eric left Stephanie alone in the office. She calls Massimo and told him that he had to stay away from the Forrester family.

15x180 - #3692

November 29, 2001

Massimo tells Sally that if she truly cares for him, she would not tell anyone that he is Ridge's father. Sally wants revenge, Massimo told her that would accomplish nothing. In fact, both Sally & he would then have lost their children. Massimo explained that he did indeed have a plan to eventually tell Ridge the truth, it was a scheme that would take some time. Massimo hinted perhaps they could get to know each other better. Massimo took Sally in his arms, plants a kiss on her lips. Nonetheless, Sally swooned, convinced not to let the cat out of the bag. In Africa, Kristen asks the young boy who had come into their room what he was doing. He explained she had dropped some film in the town earlier in the day and he wanted to return it to her. They learn his name was Zende. He said both his mother & brother had died in a car crash, he lived in the local orphanage. Kristen & Tony were both impressed with Zende's good manners & happy personality.

15x181 - #3693

November 30, 2001

Kristen & Tony's tour guide took them to Haven of Hope, the orphanage in town. They spotted Zende who introduced them to Mama Tisha, the woman in charge of the place. Most of the children's parents had died of AIDS. Many of the children were sick themselves, but they were not tested. Zende had told Tony & Kristen his family died in a car crash because he was afraid of rejection. Zende helped take care of the smaller children. All the while, the newlyweds kept exchanging pained, knowing glances at each other. Eric & Rick packed up stuff as Rick & Amber prepared to move into Brooke's place. Stephanie & Amber cried, said they'd miss each other. Rick told them to stop crying, they'd see each other all the time. After the kids left with Little Eric, Stephanie thought the move might be a good thing because there'd be someone to keep an eye on Brooke. Stephanie rolled her eyes and said she had thought Brooke was out of their lives too many times in the past.

15x182 - #3694

December 3, 2001

Ridge tells Sally how much he hates Massimo, then tells Sally that he thinks the two of them are perfect for each other.

15x183 - #3695

December 4, 2001

Rick worked on a laptop computer in Thorne's office. Rick is surprised at Amber's interest in Forrester Creations. When Rick asked what she might like to do for the company, Amber sheepishly told how she had designed & sewed her own clothes as a teenager. While Rick went to the loading dock, Amber sketched a dress on a spare pad of paper. Amber day dreamed that she was the star designer at a Forrester fashion show. At Massimo's office, Stephanie made it clear to him that he could have neither her nor Ridge. Massimo then quizzed Stephanie about Ridge's future at Forrester Creations. Stephanie explained that Ridge would take over the company from Eric. Massimo pointed out that Brooke owned 51% of the company. Stephanie exclaimed that the future of her company was really none of Massimo's business, walked out the door. He then took a piece of paper and put it in an envelope with Ridge's name on it. Massimo thought Ridge would get his opinion even if he didn't want it.

15x184 - #3696

December 5, 2001

As Massimo sat in his office, wonders if Ridge had received his package. Massimo said he had talked to Stephanie, learned that Eric had not planned very well for his children's future, that Ridge would never be the head of Forrester Creations. Sally begged Massimo not to get involved in the Forrester family business, but Massimo feared he would have to look out for his son's welfare. Ridge opens the mysterious box, find it contain the world's largest pie pan with a tiny slice of apple pie in it. The attached note said "This is your slice of the Forrester pie. Don't settle for less than you deserve." That made Ridge think about the mysterious gift. Eric & Stephanie continue to argue about Ridge's share of the Forrester legacy. Stephanie asks Brooke what she thought of all the children inheriting equal stock. While Brooke felt that Ridge had indeed made a larger contribution to the company, she didn't think it was fair to give him more stock.

15x185 - #3697

December 6, 2001

Back in Africa, Kristen & Tony prepare to leave their cabana for home. Kristen was looking at their vacation photos, found the one they had taken with Zende. They both commented what a wonderful boy he was. They discussed Zende, the African AIDS crisis, the future with the employee. Zende arrives to say good bye. He presents Kristen with a bracelet, Tony with a small, cardboard African mask. He had made both items. They had already given him something, he touched his heart. During a tearful good bye, Kristen gave Zende the photo of the three of them. Zende was thrilled to have it and tightly hugged the couple goodbye. Massimo told Sally about his gift of pie to Ridge. Stephanie invites Ridge to join in on the estate planning for their Forrester stock. Eric welcomes a chance to explain his plan, pulled out a handy white marker board for some visual aid. Stephanie & Eric own 49% of the Forrester stock.

15x186 - #3698

December 7, 2001

Kristen & Tony arrive at the Forrester mansion after returning from their honeymoon. They came across a photo of Zende. Stephanie noted that the young boy must have stolen Kristen's heart. Brooke invites Rick & Bridget to sit down, discuss the future of Forrester Creations. The current plan gave both Rick & Bridget controlling interest, left Ridge with very little. They think Brooke should do what she thought was best with the company. They think Ridge should run the company, he had worked harder & longer than anyone else. Bridget & Rick both agreed that Brooke could give Ridge just enough of the stock she intended to give them for Ridge to have controlling interest. Taylor found Ridge alone in the living room. Taylor assumed Ridge would end up with 30% or 40%, shocked to hear he'd have less than 10%. Taylor agreed that Eric wasn't doing what was best for the company, understands he thought he was being fair to all his children. Ridge should maybe quit Forrester, start his own company.

15x187 - #3699

December 10, 2001

Taylor was dubious of Brooke's motives for giving Ridge extra Forrester stock, they go to Brooke's house to sign some official papers. Amber kept needling Rick about giving up his mother's stock. He had just as much right to the company as any of Eric's other children. Connor had drawn up the papers of stock transfer as Brooke had requested. However, Connor warns Brooke to reconsider the transaction because once she had given Ridge the stock, the action could not be reversed. Brooke said she was sure this was what she wanted to do. Connor noticed that Brooke's behavior was strange, asks if she was ill. Rick announces that he had changed his mind, didn't want to give any stock away. Brooke understood Rick's change of heart, suggest that everyone leave before Ridge arrives. Connor didn't think it was a good idea because Ridge was likely to be angry. Ridge brought champagne, suggested they toast the company. Rick then interrupted, says there would not be any stock transfer.

15x188 - #3700

December 11, 2001

Stephanie explains to Massimo that Eric had reconsidered some ideas, was only going to divide their stock among the four children they had together. Ridge would not have controlling interest, but Eric planned to get the siblings to always back Ridge's decisions. Eric explains to Thorne that he & Stephanie had decided to divide their 49% of Forrester stock among only Ridge, Thorne, Kristen, Felicia. Rick & Bridget would inherit their stock from Brooke. Eric said all his children needed to promise Ridge that they would back his every decision when he took control of the company. Eric explains that Kirsten& Tony had returned to Africa after being home for two days to adopt the orphan child they had met on their honeymoon. Tony and Kristen arrive the orphanage. They talked to Tisha who related that all the adoption papers had been processed. Kristen & Tony were overjoyed to learn that Zende was HIV negative. Kristen explained that they had come to take Zende home with them, be their son.

15x189 - #3701

December 12, 2001

Zende told Kristen & Tony that he would very much like to be their son. After a tearful goodbye to Tisha & some of his friends, Zende left for America with Tony & Kristen. Miss Logan & Megan packed for Brooke's retreat. Megan suggested that perhaps Brooke could stay away until she gave birth, give the baby up for adoption. Bridget joins Rick & Amber. Bridget worried that her mother would not open up to her. Brooke came downstairs with her bags, hugged her children good bye. She could not tell them where she was going. Rick said the rest of the Forresters would think something was up if she wasn't there for the stock transfer meeting. Rick & Bridget said they would abide by what she had decided. Bridget said she wished Brooke would not leave until Deacon stopped by to say good bye. Brooke wanted none of that and hightailed it out the door with Megan. Just after Brooke left, Deacon arrived. Amber said it seemed to her that Brooke seemed ashamed.

15x190 - #3702

December 13, 2001

Massimo notices Ridge at the counter, said he understood it was a big day for the stock holders at Forrester. Ridge stormed off, Massimo had a daydream about one day telling Ridge he was his father, Ridge apologizing for being to rude to him. Bridget told Rick & Amber that she had received a call from Brooke, her caller ID told her the phone call was from the Ojai Valley Inn. Amber & Rick convinced her to stay for the stock transfer meeting. A short while later, Deacon arrived looking for Bridget. Amber tells Deacon that Bridget's going to visit Brooke after the meeting, maybe she can drag out of Brooke what's bothering her. Deacon was impressed that his son would have so much power some day. Ridge, Stephanie, Eric, Bridget, Rick, Connor & Jonathan gather for the stock meeting. Eric explains that he had decided not to give any of his stock to Rick & Bridget. Connor explains that Brooke intended to give all her stock to her children.

15x191 - #3703

December 14, 2001

Rick hung up the phone after a conversation with his mother. Amber then asked what had transpired at the stock meeting the previous day. Rick further explained that Brooke had left Ridge in charge as CEO while she was gone. Rick was certain that Ridge would not do anything to rock the boat. Amber emphasized that the company would one day be Rick's. Eric looks on as his older son handled a problem on the Forrester website. Eric commented that he was certain his son would make a fine CEO. Ridge said it felt right for him to be in charge, but he had to remember it was only temporary until Brooke returned from her sabbatical. Megan arrived, took orders from Ridge to assemble reports from all divisions for a board meeting that very night. Both Eric & Ridge were surprised that Brooke had not been totally professional in her running of her own clothing lines. Ridge wants to return Forrester to it's glory days of classic design.

15x192 - #3704

December 17, 2001

Brooke has a visit from Bridget, who tells her that both she and Deacon are worried about her, and she tells her mother that she was the best thing that ever happened to Forrester creations.

15x194 - #3706

December 19, 2001

When Deacon pumps Megan to find out what is wrong with Brooke, she admits that she knows the two of them slept together, and asks Deacon if he still has feelings for Brooke.

15x195 - #3707

December 20, 2001

Deacon calls Brooke, asks her if he's done something to cause this hostility. Brooke explains to Dr. Isabel that when she & Deacon made love, they connected both emotionally & physically. When Brooke insists that a future with Deacon is impossible, Dr. Isabel asks if Deacon is married. Brooke confesses that she can't stop seeing Deacon because he's married to Brooke's daughter. Bridget tells Deacon that Brooke would be furious if she knew Ridge was pulling the Brooke's Bedroom line. Bridget is touched by Deacon's concern for Brooke. Ridge tells Rick that he'll explain why he's pulling the lingerie line, but Rick isn't going to like what he hears. Ridge explains that the line damaged the Forrester reputation, drove away their more conservative clientele. Rick wants Ridge to admit that Stephanie & Taylor put him up to this. Rick asks for research supporting the decision, Ridge doesn't feel he owes Rick any more of an explanation.

15x196 - #3708

December 21, 2001

Bridget tells Deacon that she really feels as if their problems are behind them. Zende is awestruck as he heads for his new home with Kristen & Tony. He's thrilled with their house, his room, the ocean. His new mom & dad tell him that they love him. Brooke tells Dr. Isabel that when the word gets out, her pregnancy will be front-page news. Stephanie tells Eric that Brooke accused Deacon of ruining her life. Ridge asks his parents if he is Brooke's puppet, or if he's really in control of the company. Amber urges Rick & Bridget to call Brooke to tell her about Ridge canceling the bedroom line. Rick assures them that he's going to take care of the situation, but he needs their support. Dr. Isabel tells Brooke that beating herself up isn't going to solve her dilemma. Brooke wonders what to tell her family about her baby. Dr. Isabel advises Brooke to focus on her baby, think of her unborn child as a blessing because he or she will be loved & cherished.

15x197 - #3709

December 24, 2001

Ridge asks Taylor to join the board of directors. Taylor considers it, then agrees to accept if the family votes her in. Rick visits Brooke, spots the garment bag from the maternity clothing store. Brooke covers, explaining that she bought the clothes for Amber. Brooke is stunned when Rick tells her about Ridge canceling the bedroom line. He urges her to come home. Brooke starts to cry, insisting that she can't. Kristen introduces Zende to Eric, who asks the boy to call him ‘Grandpa.' As Tony & Kristen are cleaning stale food out of the refrigerator, Eric notices a tear in Zende's eye. Kristen & Tony promise to be more careful about wasting food. Amber tells Stephanie that she understands why Stephanie hates Brooke, but it doesn't mean Brooke is a bad businesswoman. Rick calls Amber, tells her that he's going to make his move at the next board meeting, adding that he's going to take on his big brother.

15x198 - #3710

December 25, 2001

Rick prepares for the board meeting by reading stacks of papers detailing the history of Forrester. He doesn't want them to get away with what they've done to Brooke. Ridge explains his reasons for dropping the Brooke's Bedroom line. He adds that the move has been met with overwhelming support from their important clients. Massimo asks Yves to be his eyes & ears that the meeting, adding that no detail is insignificant. Ridge nominates Taylor for a seat on the board of directors. The vote is unanimous. Rick appears, announcing that he is there to represent Brooke, the majority stockholder. When Ridge orders him out, Rick reminds him that his family owns more than half the company, which means they own Ridge.

15x199 - #3711

December 26, 2001

Deacon tells Bridget he's going on a business trip to Vegas, when he really plans to visit Brooke. Deacon wonders why Brooke is running away, what she thinks he's done to her life. Brooke tells Dr. Isabel that she's worried that all the responsibilities she left behind will fall on Rick's shoulders. Dr. Isabel wonders if it's easier for Brooke to worry about Rick's problems than her own. She asks Brooke if she can't face Deacon because she still has feelings for him. Ridge tells Rick that he doesn't belong there, then he changes his strategy. The meeting proceeds as Ridge asks Yves about the International response to the cancellation of the lingerie line. Ridge confronts Rick about his stunt, pointing out that Rick is not equipped to run a company. On the other side Amber promises Bridget that Rick is prepared for the meeting, will make them all proud. Brooke sees Deacon, tells him that he shouldn't be there, Deacon insists that he's not leaving until he gets all his answers.

15x200 - #3712

December 27, 2001

Rick tells Amber & Bridget that Ridge made a fool of him at the board meeting. Rick is certain Ridge is trying to cut them out of the company before Brooke can transfer her stock to them, making them majority shareholders. Bridget is horrified by the idea that Ridge is taking advantage of Brooke's absence. Rick decides the rules of the game have changed. Taylor asks Ridge if he feels threatened by Rick. Yves fills Massimo in on the battle between Ridge & Rick at the board meeting. He tells Massimo Ridge tore Rick to shreds. Deacon wants to know what Brooke is keeping from him. Brooke tells him to forget about her, go home to his wife. Deacon tries to convince Brooke she hasn't betrayed her daughter. He tells Brooke it's time she heard the truth, confesses that he loves her. Massimo pays Ridge a visit, comments on Ridge's power struggle with his brother. Massimo offers to help Ridge, denies that it's a ploy to get closer to Stephanie.

15x201 - #3713

December 28, 2001

Brooke finally admits she loves Deacon, but they both accept that he can never betray Bridget again. Brooke tells Deacon he's the only man who has ever accepted her for who she really is, but won't go back to L.A. with him. Deacon is shocked to find out Brooke is pregnant when the concierge drops off her prenatal vitamins. Thomas, Phoebe, and Steffy are excited when Ridge and Taylor take them to meet their new adopted cousin, Zende. Amber realises Deacon lied to Bridget and went to Vegas, and wonders who he's with.

15x202 - #3714

December 31, 2001

Brooke tries to convince Deacon the vitamins are for Amber, Deacon does not believe her lies, wants Brooke to admit she's pregnant. When Brooke finally does, Deacon can hardly believe Brooke is having his child. Brooke wants Deacon to go back to L.A. to keep her secret, adding Bridget can never find out what Brooke has done to her. She knows Bridget would hate them both, Deacon tells Brooke the baby is a blessing, she can't ask him to deny his paternity. Deacon tells Brooke he's going to leave Bridget, ask for a divorce so the two of them can raise their baby together, live as a family. Amber stops in to see Bridget, asks how Deacon's business trip is going. Bridget is certain Deacon would never cheat on her. Tony & Kristen marvel at how much Zende has brought to their lives. Tony promises Zende that no matter what happens, they will never stop loving him because they are a family. Kristen tells Tony they have to give Zende love & security.

15x203 - #3715

January 1, 2002

Ridge tells Taylor that Rick has a lot to learn, needs to pay his dues the way Ridge did. Deacon wants Brooke to go with him, tell Bridget the whole truth tonight. Rick tells Stephanie while they are ripping years of Brooke's hard work to shreds, he is worried sick about his mother. Deacon tells Brooke as soon as the divorce is final, they'll be married. Bridget doesn't need him, Brooke & the baby do. Brooke tells Deacon she wishes she could share his dream, she can't let him break Bridget's heart again. Deacon asks Brooke if she could live with herself knowing she's denied her child a father & herself a life with a man who loves her. Brooke tells Deacon she would make any sacrifice to be with him, except her children. If Rick & Bridget don't know the truth, they will love Brooke's child, the baby will grow up with a supportive extended family. Brooke tells Deacon she's sorry, the baby will never know Deacon is his father.

15x204 - #3716

January 2, 2002

Brooke tells Deacon they would have to leave town if they revealed the truth because no one would forgive them. They are in tears as Deacon points out they both are losing the best thing that ever happened to either of them. He can't give up Brooke & the baby. In frustration, he hurls a vase across the room. Brooke asks Deacon to honor their child & their love by protecting her children from scandal, their child from being an outcast. Deacon wonders how he'll get over her. They kiss passionately. Stephanie thinks something major is going on with Brooke & Bridget should find out what it is. Bridget accuses Stephanie, Ridge & Eric of taking advantage of Brooke by purging the company of her influence while she's gone. Amber & Alexandra wonder if Deacon's involved with another woman. Alexandra recalls something weird happened with Deacon when Bridget was at Big Bear with her friends. She & Amber wonder if he was with another woman then, the same one now.

15x205 - #3717

January 3, 2002

Rick realizes he isn't ready, has second thoughts about going to the meeting. Rick reads a note from Massimo with an urgent request to go to his office. Ridge refuses to change the agenda for the meeting. Eric isn't happy about the animosity between Rick & Ridge, but Ridge points out Rick questioned his authority in front of the board, he won't stand for it. Stephanie tells Eric if Rick doesn't feel prepared to discuss the topics, there's no way he'll show up at the meeting. Massimo tells Sally he must win Ridge's respect before Ridge learns the truth, he's already put a plan into action. Massimo plans to give Rick the tools he needs to take over Forrester, set Ridge free from a company where he can never achieve his full potential. Rick is about to go when Massimo mentions the meeting, wonders if Rick needs any help. Massimo tells Rick if he does as he says, he guarantees Rick will run his father's company. Massimo tells himself Ridge would then take over his own.

15x206 - #3718

January 4, 2002

Massimo gives Rick a crash course in corporate finance, Rick isn't sure why Massimo is helping him. Amber tells Bridget about Rick's meeting with Massimo, admits her concern. When Bridget asks about the board meeting, Amber explains Rick might not go because he saw the agenda, it's all over his head. Taylor senses something is up when Chuck, a financial expert, shows up at Ridge's request to sit in on the meeting. Amber tells Bridget she doesn't know what's going on, if Massimo's involved, it can't be good. Massimo receives a package he's been waiting for, which contains a picture of Stephanie & Ridge. He promises someday they'll be together as a family, when the Forresters let Ridge down, Massimo will be there for him. Massimo adds if Rick does as he says, that someday could be very soon. The meeting has just begun when Rick rushes in. Ridge whispers to Chuck when they are finished with him, Rick will wish he hadn't shown up.