16x89 - #3848

July 25, 2002

Rick informs Erica that Amber never came home last night. Erica finally confesses that she saw Amber, she wasn't alone. When Rick questions her, Erica admits that Amber and the model were holding each other. Rick wonders if Amber had more than one glass of wine, but can't believe that Amber spent the night with another man. Amber is horrified when she realizes she was there all night, when Lance reminds her that she got drunk and came on to him. Amber is distraught, believes that she betrayed Rick. She takes a cab home and rushes in, apologizing to Rick. Sheila is pleased to hear that Amber was out all night. Ziggy wants to know what Sheila asked Lance to do to Amber. Sheila just hopes that Lance is as good an actor as he claims to be. She insists that Amber brought this on herself, but Ziggy points out that Amber didn't do anything wrong. Bridget just listens as two fellow employees complain about C.J.'s moodiness. She makes eye contact with C.J. across the room.

16x90 - #3849

July 26, 2002

C.J. points out that he opened up to Bridget, now he wants to know what's been bothering her. He can tell that is has something to do with her mother. Lance picks up his money from Sheila, orders her not to call him again. Amber tries to explain herself, but Rick cuts to the chase, asks her about the guy she was seen with. Amber admits that she blacked out, then woke up in his bed. Rick explodes, wonders if she realizes what she's done. Amber swears that she would never have jeopardized everything she cares about to spend the night with a stranger, but Rick points out that she did. Amber begs for Rick's forgiveness. Brooke misses Bridget, but Stephanie says she's going to have to give Bridget more time. Brooke is stunned to hear that Bridget is working at the Insomnia. Erica informs Sheila that Amber came back, but had apparently gotten drunk and spent the night with some guy. Sheila says it proves that Amber isn't the right woman for Rick.

16x91 - #3850

July 29, 2002

Amber asks Rick for one more chance. Bridget tells Brooke to stop worrying because she is taking care of herself. Brooke admits to Bridget that she misses her, but Bridget insists that it's too soon to talk. When Eric hears what Amber did, he warns Rick that Amber is on the verge of self-destruction and she could take Rick down with her. Erica notes to Sheila that she doesn't want to be a home-wrecker. Sheila responds that if Amber doesn't respect her marriage to Rick, then why should Erica. Amber informs Rick that she's leaving, assuming he'll be relieved if he never has to deal with her problems again. She realizes that he needs a break and promises to call when she gets settled. Rick rushes after her when she walks out, and finds the wedding ring she left behind. Brooke asks C.J. why he hired Bridget and wonders if it's part of some plan to get back at Brooke. Erica confesses to Sheila how hard it is to see Rick hurting, is sure that Rick and Amber will be able to work things out.

16x92 - #3851

July 30, 2002

Rick admits that he could have stopped Amber, but Bridget is glad that he didn't. She thinks this could motivate Amber to get the help she needs. Bridget wants Rick to face the fact that, despite Rick and Amber's love for each other, they may not be able to work things out. Amber reveals to Taylor what happened and that her marriage is over. She cries in Taylor's arms. When Taylor hears that Amber can't remember what happened, she is sure that there is more to the story. She wants to know more about the man Amber went home with and suggests she try to track him down through Caitlyn. Taylor offers Amber the guest room while she tries to find out if Lance was telling the truth about what happened. Amber realizes it's her only chance to save her marriage. Sheila can hardly cover her glee when Erica informs her that Amber moved out. She congratulates herself for making it possible for Erica to become the next Eric Forrester Jr. Erica tells Rick how sorry she is, and embraces him.

16x93 - #3852

July 31, 2002

Erica tells Rick that there's no excuse for Amber getting drunk and spending the night with a stranger. She notes that Amber was her inspiration and now she sees her throwing everything away. Erica wishes Amber had appreciated what she had. Erica knows it's possible to love someone who's no good for you, because that's the way she feels about her mother. Stephanie is disappointed when she realizes that Amber is staying with Taylor and not back at the clinic. Amber tries to explain that parts of Lance's story just don't make sense, but Stephanie thinks that Amber should be looking inside herself to explain her behavior. Over dinner, Thorne asks Brooke if she's going to cut Whip loose now. He empathizes with Whip, knowing how hard it is to get over Brooke. Caitlyn isn't very happy to hear from Amber, but she gives her Lance's phone number. Amber calls Lance and asks him to meet her at Insomnia. She informs Lance that she has some questions for him, and she wants the truth.

16x94 - #3853

August 1, 2002

Erica suggests that Rick get out of the house, says they should go for coffee. C.J. notices that Bridget has been in a funk ever since she saw Brooke. Amber is sure that something is missing in Lance's story, she can tell by the look in his eyes that she's right. C.J. insists that he's not leaving until Bridget reveals what's going on. Bridget admits to C.J. that Deacon cheated on her, she doesn't think she'll ever get over it, but she won't reveal who Deacon was with. Rick is stunned when he looks across the room, spots Amber with Lance. Amber assures Lance that if he tells her the truth now, he won't get in any trouble, but she's determined to find out what really happened. Rick confronts them angrily assuming Amber left him because she couldn't wait to get back to her lover. Rick refuses to listen to Amber when she tries to explain, leaves. Erica notes to Rick that he deserves much better. Erica intervenes when Amber tries to see Rick, Amber realizes that Erica is after her husband.

16x95 - #3854

August 2, 2002

Erica says that Amber betrayed Rick and wonders how she could be so ungrateful. Stephanie can't believe Amber's been given chance after chance, but keeps making terrible mistakes. Taylor is sure that there's more to what happened. Lance informs Sheila that Amber knows he's hiding something, he's going to have to tell her the truth. Sheila warns him not to double-cross her, suggests he get out of town for a couple of days. Lance wants to relocate to New York so Amber won't be waiting for him, notes to Sheila that he needs a hundred thousand dollars to cover expenses. When Sheila insists that she doesn't have the money, Lance says that he's going to have to have a little chat with Amber. Amber tries to explain that Lance is hiding something about what happened the other night, he was about to confess to Amber the truth when Rick spotted them together. Sheila assures herself that she has to do something before Lance ruins everything.

16x96 - #3855

August 5, 2002

Lance calls Sheila, gives her one more chance to give him enough cash to relocate, or he'll confess everything to Amber. Wearing bee-keeping gear, Sheila notes to herself that Lance should have known better than to try to blackmail her. She gathers bees in a jar, knowing Lance is allergic to them. Sheila ties Lance's door shut, then stirs up the bees to make them angry, sends them into his apartment when he's sleeping. Lance is panic-stricken when he awakens as the bees start to sting him. Sheila whispers to Lance he messed with the wrong woman. Amber informs Taylor that Erica is after Rick. Erica is dubious when Rick comments that Amber will have proof tomorrow that this was all a misunderstanding. She reminds him that Amber has caused him enough pain, there are better women out there for him. Amber calls Rick, assures him that she is telling the truth and says not to listen to Erica.

16x97 - #3856

August 6, 2002

Amber is shocked when she goes to Lance's apartment, is told that he's dead. Sheila assures Erica that it won't be long before Rick realizes how special she is. Rick admits to Brooke that he can't conceive of any reasonable explanation for Amber's behavior. He wonders how many times he can swallow his pride, forgive her. Brooke points out that taking a stand, even if it means ending his marriage, may be the right thing to do. Sheila assures Ziggy that the Forresters may never know that she's Erica's mother, but she'll have the joy of knowing that Erica & Rick are together. The police call Ziggy, inform him about what happened to Lance. Sheila denies it when Ziggy asks if she had anything to do with Lance's demise. Amber notes to Rick that she doesn't have an explanation after all because of Lance's death, but Rick is furious, doesn't want to hear any more excuses. He can't put himself in a position to be disappointed again.

16x98 - #3857

August 7, 2002

Stephanie notes to Massimo that Brooke has sworn off men so she can focus on her child. Massimo has planned for the two of them to fly to Milan, then cruise the Mediterranean on his yacht. Massimo explains that if their relationship is going to progress he has to get her out of town. Stephanie wonders if this is about getting her away from Eric. Bridget informs Sally that she wants to throw C.J. a surprise party, even though he hasn't celebrated his birthday since Macy and Becky died. Bridget knows it could backfire, but she's hoping it would cheer him up. Sally thinks it's a great idea and asks what she can do to help. Brooke expresses concern about Bridget working at the Insomnia. She admits to Whip that she doesn't know what she would have done without Stephanie's help. Together, Brooke and Stephanie will give the baby the life that Brooke should have given Bridget.

16x99 - #3858

August 8, 2002

Darla tries to convince C.J. that it's okay to let go of Becky's memory and move on. Clarke informs Bridget that he thinks throwing a party for C.J. is a great idea. He helps her by coming up with an excuse to get C.J. away from the coffee shop for awhile. C.J. is irked with Bridget when he sees that she booked a private party for the evening. He says that she should look for a job somewhere else. Bridget can't believe he's firing her, and admits to him that she thought they were friends. She storms off to pack her things. Sally explains to Clarke that someone like Bridget could be just what C.J. needs, but she hopes he's not too hurt and stubborn to realize it. Brooke encourages Stephanie to go on the romantic cruise with Massimo, but is grateful when Stephanie decides that she's not going anywhere.

16x100 - #3859

August 9, 2002

Sally & Clarke are shocked when C.J. admits to them that he fired Bridget. Stephanie informs Massimo that she can't go away with him because of her obligation to Brooke's child. Massimo is angry, tells Stephanie he's not going to put up with her compulsive need to play savior anymore. He wanted to make a life with her, but he can't accept this situation. Bridget sets up for the party, but insists on leaving before C.J. arrives. She notes to Sally that if she wanted to be treated like dirt, she would still be married. C.J. is stunned, pleased by the surprise. Bridget watches from around the corner, gratified to see him happy. When C.J. realizes Bridget was responsible for putting the party together, he takes off looking for her. C.J. catches up with Bridget, but she is out of patience with him. Bridget tries to leave, but C.J. yanks on her suitcase, which unexpectedly throws her against his chest. They look into each other's eyes.

16x101 - #3860

August 12, 2002

Kristen informs Sally that C.J. blew it and it's going to take more than an apology for him to win back Bridget's trust. C.J. pleads with Bridget not to go. She asks for a raise, and for him to be nicer to her. He takes her hand and they go back to the party. C.J. is moved when Bridget plays the video compilation of photos and video clips, from baby pictures through his wedding to Becky. Despite Bridget's protests, Kristen and Tony realize that she has it bad for C.J. Sally thinks Bridget and C.J. are good together, but Darla wonders how long it will take for them to figure that out. C.J. helps Bridget unpack and bids her goodnight. Disappointed, Massimo decides it's definitely time for a change in his life. Ziggy finds Sheila dressed up and ready to go out. Massimo is intrigued when he sees Sheila come into the bar. He approaches her table.

16x102 - #3861

August 13, 2002

Massimo joins Sheila and orders them a bottle of wine. Sheila reveals that she's a single mother and her little girl has a brilliant future. Taylor and Amber wonder if Lance could have slipped something in Amber's drink, and Taylor suggests having Amber tested to see if the drug is still in her system. Amber sees it as a chance to prove to Rick that what happened wasn't her fault. Erica admits to Rick about the ways her mother influences her, and how it sometimes embarrasses her. She recalls the night her mother sent Erica over in a red dress, wanting her to seduce Rick. When Rick realizes that Sheila is living vicariously through Erica, he suggests that if she finds her mother a man of her own, she'd be too busy to worry about Erica. Erica thinks it would be hard to find a match for her mother because she is obsessive and controlling. When Amber calls to talk to Rick, Erica answers, and she refuses to put him on the line.

16x103 - #3862

August 14, 2002

Bridget tells Stephanie that C.J. became bitter, cynical after Becky's death, but she thinks that's starting to change. When C.J. returns, he's in a terrible mood. He gives Bridget a hard time about not changing the coffee filters yet, then smiles to himself as she flounces off. Bridget pulls out the filter tray, finds a flower and a thank you card. Amber is thrilled that she could have her test results within an hour. As she puts the pieces together, Amber decides it must have been Erica behind a plan to drug Amber, ruin her marriage. Taylor warns Amber to be careful, because she has no proof, but Amber is certain that Erica is behind everything that's happened to her. Rick is upset as it becomes clear that Amber isn't showing up for the meeting, but he invites Erica to sit in. Whip outlines his marketing plan aimed at teens. Erica picks one up herself after everyone leaves. Erica admits to Rick that Amber called, but she didn't tell him at the time because he was in such a good mood.

16x104 - #3863

August 15, 2002

Ziggy is cleaning up Lance's apartment, has just come across a wad of money. Taylor questions Ziggy, he reveals that Lance had money problems, said he'd do anything for cash. Erica reveals to Sheila that she thinks she's been really good for Rick & Little Eric. She believes that she can show Rick what an open & honest relationship can really be like. Sheila advises Erica not to underestimate Amber because she might try to turn Rick against her. Amber explains to Rick that she wasn't drunk at the victory party, she'd been drugged! Amber lays out her case against Erica, then admits that her drug test was inconclusive. Rick finds her explanation too far-fetched. He admits that Erica has a crush on him, but doesn't think that means she would plot against Amber. When Rick informs Erica about Amber's accusation, Erica thinks that Amber is out of her mind. Amber is more certain than ever that Erica is part of a plot to break up Amber's marriage.

16x105 - #3864

August 16, 2002

Sheila tries to hide her panic when Ziggy tells her that Taylor was snooping around Lance's apartment. Ziggy informs Sheila that the cash she gave Lance is still sitting in his room. Sheila realizes she needs to get the money back and asks Ziggy for the key. When Amber explains to Taylor that Rick didn't believe her, Taylor suggests that maybe she should have kept her suspicions to herself. Taylor tells Amber about going to Lance's apartment. Amber is grateful for Taylor's help. Taylor's sure that someone was taking advantage of Amber's history and past mistakes. Erica asks Rick why Amber hates her so much. Rick tries to explain that Amber's jealous of Erica's time with Rick and Little Eric. Erica says that Amber keeps lying to Rick because he keeps falling for her lies. Erica pleads with Rick not to let Amber fool him again. Erica heads out to confront Amber, angry about her accusations. Sheila has just put the money in a bag when she hears Taylor's voice from the doorway.

16x106 - #3865

August 19, 2002

Sheila hides her face in her hands and pretends to sob as if she is a bereaved friend of Lance's. Taylor is moving closer to Sheila, hoping to get some information about Lance, when Ziggy appears. Ziggy orders Taylor to leave again. Sheila is concerned that Taylor will keep snooping around until she finds out what really happened with Amber & Lance. Bridget is incredulous when Rick tells her about Amber's theory. Rick admits it's far-fetched, but thinks it's worth looking into. When Bridget hears that Erica is confronting Amber, she worries that things could get ugly. Erica can't believe Amber is accusing her not only of setting her up at the party, but of somehow being involved in Lance's murder. Erica steps in front of Amber when she says that she's going home to her husband and son. Erica insists that Rick loves her, and he's not going to listen to any more of Amber's lies. When Amber pulls free of Erica's grasp, Erica falls backwards. Erica hits her head and is knocked unconscious.

16x107 - #3866

August 20, 2002

Sheila & Massimo meet again at Las Olas. Massimo can tell that Sheila can be a dangerous person when she wants to be, but Sheila insists only when she needs to be. Bridget admits to C.J. that her summer isn't turning out at all the way she planned. She had hoped for a trip to Hawaii. C.J. goes into action, planning a private luau for two, but Darla is surprised that C.J. plans to set Bridget up with his friend, Scott. Darla wants C.J. to admit that he's falling for Bridget. Bridget overhears them talking about the date, thinks C.J. is about to ask her out. Erica finally regains consciousness at the hospital. Amber tries to tell Rick that she didn't mean for this to happen. Rick explains to Erica that she has to stay overnight, offers to call her mother. Sheila rushes out when she hears from Erica. She's angry when she hears that Amber was responsible. Amber tries to explain what happened, but Rick orders her to go back to Taylor, get some help.

16x108 - #3867

August 21, 2002

Sheila asks the nurse what happened to her daughter. Bridget tells Betsy that she overheard C.J. talking about a 'dream date'. When C.J. points Bridget out to him, Scott is more than willing to go along with C.J.'s plan. He wonders why C.J. isn't taking her out himself, but C.J. responds that he isn't ready to date. Rick promises to stay at Erica's bedside as long as she wants him to. Taylor arrives and Amber points out Rick as he comforts Erica. Amber shares her suspicions that Erica is somehow connected to Lance's death, pointing out that Erica is the one who stands to gain everything that Amber is losing. C.J. asks Bridget if she has plans for tomorrow night. Thinking Sheila is Erica's nurse, he informs her that Erica's mother hasn't shown up and he'd like to stay there with her. Sheila excuses herself when the doctor comes in and lets Rick know that Erica will be released tomorrow. Sheila approaches Amber and hisses at her to stay away from Erica and never go near her again.

16x109 - #3868

August 22, 2002

Erica is released, Rick offers to take her home. Erica is irritated with her mother for never coming to the hospital. Amber informs Taylor that Erica is trying to cause problems for Rick and her. After a phone call from James, Taylor explains to Amber that she doesn't think James ever recovered from losing Mary. Taylor imagines that it must be awful for James to know that someone like Sheila is raising his daughter. Sheila is delighted to hear that Erica will be recuperating at Rick's, advises her not to rush to get back on her feet. Erica admits to Rick what a mystery her father is to her. Darla helps C.J. set up, but she still thinks the blind date is a bad idea. She tells C.J. that it's obvious he is the one Bridget wants to go out with, but C.J. insists that the last thing Bridget needs in her life is a guy like him. Bridget is thrilled with the set up in the back room with all the Hawaiian decorations, but is stunned when Scott arrives and announces that he's her date.

16x110 - #3869

August 23, 2002

16x111 - #3870

August 26, 2002

16x112 - #3871

August 27, 2002

16x113 - #3872

August 28, 2002

16x114 - #3873

August 29, 2002

16x115 - #3874

August 30, 2002

16x116 - #3875

September 2, 2002

16x117 - #3876

September 3, 2002

16x118 - #3877

September 4, 2002

16x119 - #3878

September 5, 2002

16x120 - #3879

September 6, 2002

16x121 - #3880

September 9, 2002

16x122 - #3881

September 10, 2002

16x123 - #3882

September 11, 2002

16x124 - #3883

September 12, 2002

16x125 - #3884

September 13, 2002

16x126 - #3885

September 16, 2002

16x127 - #3886

September 17, 2002

16x128 - #3887

September 18, 2002

16x129 - #3888

September 19, 2002

16x130 - #3889

September 20, 2002

16x131 - #3890

September 23, 2002

16x132 - #3891

September 24, 2002

16x133 - #3892

September 25, 2002

16x134 - #3893

September 26, 2002

16x135 - #3894

September 27, 2002

16x136 - #3895

September 30, 2002

16x137 - #3896

October 1, 2002

16x138 - #3897

October 2, 2002

16x140 - #3899

October 4, 2002

16x141 - #3900

October 7, 2002

16x142 - #3901

October 8, 2002

16x143 - #3902

October 9, 2002

16x144 - #3903

October 10, 2002

16x145 - #3904

October 11, 2002

16x146 - #3905

October 14, 2002

16x147 - #3906

October 15, 2002

16x148 - #3907

October 16, 2002

16x149 - #3908

October 17, 2002

16x150 - #3909

October 18, 2002

16x151 - #3910

October 21, 2002

16x152 - #3911

October 22, 2002

16x153 - #3912

October 23, 2002

16x154 - #3913

October 24, 2002

16x155 - #3914

October 25, 2002

16x156 - #3915

October 28, 2002

While lamenting to Dr. Cooper that he was not able to save Taylor Forrester, Mark flashes back to a conversation he had with his mother before he came to town, where Margo expressed her concern that Mark would get his heartbroken if he was coming to L.A. to get to know his father, Clarke.

16x157 - #3916

October 29, 2002

As the Forresters and the Spectras gather to pay their respects to Taylor, Stephanie tries to comfort her grief-stricken father Jack. When Jack sees Brooke show up to the funeral on Ridge's arm he explodes; his daughter is barely in the ground and Brooke is already trying to move in on her husband!

16x158 - #3917

October 30, 2002

16x159 - #3918

October 31, 2002

16x160 - #3919

November 1, 2002

16x161 - #3920

November 4, 2002

16x162 - #3921

November 5, 2002

16x163 - #3922

November 6, 2002

16x164 - #3923

November 7, 2002

16x165 - #3924

November 8, 2002

16x166 - #3925

November 11, 2002

16x167 - #3926

November 12, 2002

16x168 - #3927

November 13, 2002

16x169 - #3928

November 14, 2002

16x170 - #3929

November 15, 2002

16x171 - #3930

November 18, 2002

16x172 - #3931

November 19, 2002

16x173 - #3932

November 20, 2002

16x174 - #3933

November 21, 2002

16x175 - #3934

November 22, 2002

16x176 - #3935

November 25, 2002

16x177 - #3936

November 26, 2002

16x178 - #3937

November 27, 2002

16x179 - #3938

November 28, 2002

16x180 - #3939

November 29, 2002

16x181 - #3940

December 2, 2002

16x182 - #3941

December 3, 2002

16x183 - #3942

December 4, 2002

16x184 - #3943

December 5, 2002

16x185 - #3944

December 6, 2002

16x186 - #3945

December 9, 2002

16x187 - #3946

December 10, 2002

16x188 - #3947

December 11, 2002

16x189 - #3948

December 12, 2002