Ep. #4864

Taylor beats herself up about how she should have told Thorne that she is responsible for Darla's death, but Phoebe convinces her to stay strong for Alexandria as she needs her support. Thorne mentions Taylor's drinking to her, then leads her to an AA meeting where she breaks down in tears and admits that she has a drinking problem. Donna shows Brooke the proofs that Ridge photographed the previous night. Brooke isn't happy when she learns Ridge scheduled another photo shoot without her permission. Nick is angry when she insists that she has to go to Forrester Creations. Bridget notices some tension in their relationship. Stephanie is suspicious when she notices the closeness between Donna and Ridge during the shoot. Brooke later catches Donna giving Ridge a kiss and orders her sister to stay away from Ridge.

Ep. #4865

Donna accuses Brooke of being jealous of her newfound closeness with Ridge after Brooke confronts her about the kiss she saw between the two of them, then turns the tables around on Brooke by suggesting that she get back together with Ridge, which leaves Brooke again trying to puzzle out which of the two men in her life she really belongs with. After breaking down at her Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting, Taylor spends time with Alexandria and makes a dress for her out of some of Darla's things, leaving Thorne touched with the way Taylor is caring for his daughter. Eric is happy to see how enthusiastic Ridge is over working with Donna, and glad to hear that Ridge seems to be happy again.

Ep. #4868

Ridge tells Donna he feels they make a good team. Donna says that she no longer works for Forrester Creations, but Ridge tells her not to give up just yet and arranges for another fitting the following day. Brooke informs Nick that she fired Donna. He is confused when she seems jealous that Ridge and Donna kissed. Brooke insists that Ridge isn't interested in Donna and she is just looking out for her sister's feelings. Donna arrives home and asks Brooke for another chance. Brooke agrees on the condition that she remains professional with Ridge. Hector calls Taylor to the fire station. He receives an award of honor for his duties. Hector tries to make Taylor see that they both have a lot to give to the world and no good can come from her confessing to killing Darla.

Ep. #4869

Donna fantasizes about being with Ridge as he and Felicia bound through the office door all excited about the great reviews for the Bedroom Line. Donna informs Ridge of Brooke's request that they stay professional, which Ridge manages to do throughout the fitting, although Donna wishes he'd make a move. Hector drops by to see Taylor, but Phoebe informs him that she isn't at home. Hector bullies Phoebe into telling him where Taylor is and she becomes scared when he acts furious that Taylor is with Thorne. Taylor feels guilty when Thorne praises her for being there for himself and Alexandria. Hector snoops outside the window, paranoid at what Taylor is telling Thorne. Taylor leaves and is shocked when she finds Hector sitting in the back seat of her car, ordering her to stay away from Thorne.

Ep. #4872

Bridget informs Nick that she has graduated; she is now an official doctor. Bridget talks about the end of her and Dante's relationship. She admits that she was using Dante to get over Nick. Ridge visits Donna at Brooke's and discusses that he only gets to see his son when Nick isn't around. Donna doesn't think that it's fair for Nick to control everything. Nick comes home and infuriates Donna when he slams Ridge for coming onto her. Nick accuses Ridge of trying to make Brooke jealous. Taylor wakes up and realises that her confession to Thorne was just a dream. Phoebe is concerned that Taylor is losing her mind and wonders if telling Thorne may be better than hiding the truth. Taylor is filled with more guilt when Thorne calls and thanks Taylor for being there for him.

Ep. #4873

Bridget finds Felicia and Dante kissing. Bridget tells them she is happy for them. Bridget tells Felicia that she still loves Nick. Nick informs Brooke that Ridge is still getting personal with Donna. Brooke is angry, especially as Donna promised to keep her relationship with Ridge professional. Nick invites Brooke to a board meeting at Marone Industries. Donna asks Ridge if Nick's idea that he is using her to make Brooke jealous is true. Ridge confesses that he loves Brooke and is on the rebound, but says that he also cares about Donna. Brooke flips out when she arrives and sees them in each others arms. Ridge tells Brooke to admit her true feelings and leave Nick, as Ridge promises to love her forever.

Ep. #4876

Baker shares his suspicions about Taylor with Stephanie, she refuses to believe that Taylor could be in any way involved with Darla's death, but is unable to shift the thought from her mind. Nick tries to convince Brooke to come work for Marone Industries then sings her a tender love song he wrote especially for her. Taylor listens to Thorne's intent on finding whoever killed Darla but doesn't listen when she tries to confess. After he leaves, Baker shows up, ostensibly to talk to Phoebe, and presses Taylor for information about the night of the accident. Hector worries when the guard from the jail tells him how interested Baker was in the fact that he took Phoebe and Taylor to visit Diane Walker.

Ep. #4877

Felicia moves in with Dante and they spend the evening together with Dino. Felicia informs Dante that Bridget admitted to still loving Nick and she decides to take the situation into her own hands. Bridget later drops in to see Dante, and worries when he tells her that Felicia has gone to see Nick. Brooke upsets Nick by saying that she doesn't want to work for Marone Industries and would prefere to concentrate her efforts on Forrester Creations. Felicia comes by and tells Nick that Brooke will eventually go back to Ridge and advises him that Bridget will be waiting. Phoebe visits Alexandria and notices how Thorne is still consumed in finding Darla's killer. Baker tells Taylor that he knows the truth that she is responsible for Darla's death, but yet has no evidence to prove it. Taylor freaks out and tells Phoebe that she must confess.

Ep. #4880

Thorne refuses to believe that Taylor had anything to do with Darla's death. Baker airs his theory but Thorne is furious and storms out at his suggestions. Phoebe looks after Alexandria and begins seeing images of a bloody Darla. Phoebe freaks out when Darla begins appearing before her. Eric later comes by and is shocked by how shaken and distraught Phoebe is. Stephanie arrives as Hector's house is in flames. Stephanie is stunned to see Taylor tied up but refuses to help her until Taylor admits to killing Darla. Firefighters arrive and desparately try to help a trapped Hector. Hector is rushed off to the hospital. Baker and Detective Orbach later investigate the burned down house. Taylor confesses the whole truth to Stephanie, whom is disgusted that Taylor has kept quiet and used Phoebe to hide her involvement in Darla's death.

Ep. #4881

As Stephanie hears the truth from Taylor, Thorne comes by. Stephanie feels Taylor should come clean with Thorne, until Stephanie realises how dependant Thorne is upon Taylor. Stephanie feels she no longer knows who Taylor is anymore, but agress that Thorne needs her. Eric is concerned when Phoebe begins sweating. He takes her to the hospital where Bridget informs him that Phoebe has suffered a panic attack. Thorne, Stephanie and Taylor rush to the hospital and are releived that Phoebe is okay. Thorne seeks Taylor's help when Alexandria begins asking to go the room where Darla died. Stephanie informs Phoebe that she knows the truth and advises her to support Taylor, to make sure she doesn't drink again. Taylor is furious, but Stephanie orders Taylor to do the right thing, stand by Thorne and let her guilt go.

Ep. #4884

Stephanie visits Hector at the hospital and informs him of an optical clinic out of state she wants him to go too. Hector realises that she is just trying to get rid of him to keep the secret safe. Hector yells that he isn't going anywhere. Taylor tells Phoebe that Hector is blind and she suddenly feels compassion for him. Thorne drops in needing Taylor's help. He informs her that he has dropped the investigation into Darla's death and she is the reason for him being able to do so. Thorne rushes out when, in the moment, he kisses Taylor. Brooke sees Ridge and Donna preparing for Donna's interview on a talkshow. Ridge notices that Brooke is jealous, but Brooke storms out when Ridge questions her about her feelings for him. Felicia tells Rich Ginger, the host of the talkshow, that Donna's private life is off limits during the interview. As the show begins, Felicia realises that Ridge has a plan in mind.

Ep. #4885

Stephanie finds Thorne at Forrester Creations. He beats himself up about his commitment to Darla and informs Stephanie that he kissed Taylor. Thorne is stunned when Stephanie encourages it and hints that something positive may come out the misery he has suffered. Taylor brings Hector back to her home. Hector finds it hard to adjust to not being able to see and mentions that Jimmy and Caitlin wanted him to move to New York to be with them. Taylor suggests that Hector live with her and Phoebe for a while until he finds somewhere to go. Nick is annoyed when Brooke seems more interested in watching Donna on television than talking to him or anything else. Felicia is suspicious of what Ridge has planned as Rich begins questioning Donna on her involvement with Ridge. Donna dodges the issue as Ridge makes an entrance onto the stage and kisses her in front of the cameras.

Ep. #4888

Nick wakes up naked, having slept with Bridget. Nick tells Bridget that his marriage to Brooke is over. However, he wonders how he could have jumped right into bed with Bridget. Harry returns to the boat and meets Bridget after Nick leaves. Harry is suspicious of what is going on. Bridget later returns home and looks through her wedding album, thinking about a new life with Nick. Brooke frets that Nick hasn't been home all night. Donna talks with Brooke about it, but they are interupted when Nick comes in. Brooke is stunned when Nick begins packing his things and returns his wedding ring to her. Brooke confesses to the kiss with Ridge, but insists that she pushed him away and that she wants her future to be with Nick.

Ep. #4889

Christian visits Hector to offer support to his blind brother. Hector tells Christian how he feels for Taylor and believes that living with her will turn their friendship into love. Thorne drops in on Taylor and they rearrange the living room to make it easier for Hector to move around. Thorne and Taylor discuss Darla, and also their need for one another, before kissing again. Brooke begs Nick for another chance, but he feels that their marriage is over. Brooke promises him that Ridge is in her past. Brooke tells Nick all that he means to her and he agrees to give it another go. Felicia shares some drinks with Bridget and wonders what is going on when Bridget remains secretive towards questions about Nick. Bridget is hurt when Nick tells her that he is staying with Brooke and that he intends on telling her that he and Bridget slept together.

Ep. #4892

Brooke visits Bridget and sees that she has been looking through Nicole's things. Brooke tries to comfort Bridget, but Bridget decides to come clean and blurts out that she still loves Nick. Harry tells Nick off for sleeping with Bridget whilst still being married to Brooke. Taylor confesses to Phoebe that a romantic relationship is forming between herself and Thorne. Phoebe informs Taylor that Thorne is having a rememberance for Darla's birthday. Hector is angry when he learns that Thorne is coming by to pick Taylor up. Shane deals with the garden plants and listens in outside, he acts concerned when Phoebe mentions Darla's death to him. Shane later returns home and looks through a collection of newspaper cuttings about Darla's death. He thinks back to how he witnessed Taylor run Darla down.

Ep. #4893

Shane sits alone in his run down appartment and thinks of ways to confront Taylor with the truth that he knows. Shane wonders how much he could blackmail from her. Phoebe, Taylor, Thorne, Sally, Clarke and Alexandria come together for Darla's birthday. They share memories and place special gifts for her by her photograph. Later, when everyone is in bed, Thorne talks with Taylor about how he feels, and confesses that he loves her. Brooke is stunned when Bridget admits that she wanted Brooke's marriage to Nick to fail. Brooke yells at Bridget but apologises when Nick arrives. Nick realises that he has to keep the night with Bridget a secret forever for the sake of the mother and daughter relationship. Bridget later sobs alone, while Brooke gushes to Nick in the bedroom about how happy she is.

Ep. #4896

Shane goes into surgery as Phoebe freaks out and blames herself for his accident. Bridget supports her and assures her that Shane will be fine. Phoebe informs Taylor of the accident and she comes by the hospital to see Shane. He learns that he won't be able to use his hand for a few months and worries about how he will pay his bills. Feeling responsible, Phoebe invites him to move in with her and Taylor for a while. Brooke worries about why Bridget is running away from her problems. Brooke feels bad that she has been the one to benefit from Bridget's losses. Nick speaks with Bridget, she tells him that their night together was their final goodbye. Bridget goes to Christian to receive her vaccinations before going on their trip and has to take a pregnancy test as part of the procedure.

Ep. #4897

Taylor isn't happy that Phoebe invited Shane to stay with them without consulting her first. Taylor suggests paying for a nurse, but having Shane live at his own place. Taylor realizes that Phoebe feels guilty and agrees to allow Shane to stay with them, but only until he has recovered. Shane is thrilled, but later wonders whether he should still blackmail Taylor. Nick and Brooke arrive home, where Jackie is looking after Hope. Nick suggests to Brooke that they have a child of their own. Brooke is unsure and feels that they should just enjoy being newly weds for a while. Bridget works herself up into a frenzy as she waits for the pregnancy test results from Christian.