Ep. #4977

Eric suggests that Bridget speak to Taylor professionally if she still has lingering feelings for Nick. Bridget tells him that she doesn't need therapy and wonders if she could still have a future with Nick. Bridget later calls him and invites him to have dinner with her. Ridge is furious that Phoebe has been spending time with Shane. Phoebe begs him to give Shane a chance and Shane makes a promise to Ridge that he will prove himself. Taylor snaps that her life is none of Brooke's business. Brooke tries to lay a guilt trip on her. Brooke takes Nick aside and informs him that she wouldn't be able to handle him getting involved with Taylor. Brooke shows Ridge her divorce papers and confirms that her marriage to Nick is officially over. Brooke then tells him her fears about Nick and Taylor. Thorne calls Taylor and says that he is making progress with Ally. Nick tries to make Taylor see that she is marrying Thorne out of guilt and tells her not to marry him.

Ep. #4978

Ridge asks Taylor if there is any truth to Nick wanting to get involved with her. Taylor is furious that Brooke is spreading rumors. Bridget learns from Nick about his divorce from Brooke. Jackie overhears and is upset that the marriage is over. Jackie is surprised when Bridget agrees with them that Taylor is marrying Thorne out of guilt. Once alone, Jackie suggests to Nick that he stop the wedding, but he feels it's Taylor's mistake to make. Pam, Eric and Felicia help prepare the flowers for the upcoming wedding. Thorne and Ally arrive and the family helps Ally accept the wedding plans. Taylor tells Ally that she won't marry Thorne if it upsets her, but Ally eventually gives the okay. Ally later plays in the study and defaces photographs of Taylor.

Ep. #4981

At the new offices for Forrester Originals, the family gathers together on a high about the debut of their first collection. Eric wants the whole family involved and asks Phoebe to model, while Bridget approves designs. Lauren warns Eric that Nick and Jackie won't go down without a fight. Taylor stands up for Nick when Ridge begins insulting his name, Ridge later warns Thorne that Nick may use his friendship with Taylor to achieve his own ends. Eric is quite confident that his loyal buyers will stand by him. Lauren visits Jackie and Nick at Jackie M. Nick tells Jackie of his plan to buy out Eric's distributors, including Fenmore Department Stores. Jackie is terrified at how much that will cost, but Nick is determined that Eric will have no place to sell his designs.

Ep. #4982

Brooke, Thorne and Ridge have a meeting with Arthur Harrison, one of their loyal distributors. Arthur agrees to come on board for their new company and the designs for which they will produce. Brooke and Ridge discuss the old days of Forrester Creations and make love in his new office. Nick invites Taylor to lunch, she reminds him that she is engaged to Thorne. Nick insists that it will be strictly friends. Nick and Taylor talk about her life before they met and bond over chicken wings at Chuck's Bar. Phoebe questions Taylor when she learns about her lunch with Nick. Phoebe wonders if their something going on between them. Nick sets up a meeting with Arthur and makes a proposal of buying out Harrison Boutiques.

Ep. #4985

Bridget makes notes as Eric and Felicia rush around making the final changes to a gown worn by Phoebe. Brooke and Ridge kiss in his office before discussing Rick. Ridge tells Brooke that he realizes that Rick is concerned about their relationship. Ridge says that he will win him over. Rick later pops into the new offices of Forrester Originals and informs the family that if they keep pushing Nick, he only become more competitive. Storm questions Donna on whether she knows why Nick is taking out so many bank loans. Arthur Harrison meets with Nick and Jackie about selling his company but asks for a much higher price than Nick offered. Nick signs the deal and tells Jackie that Harrison Boutiques will now be part of the Jackie M chain. Jackie airs her concerns that they will end up in huge amounts of debt if he wishes to obtain the other four fashion distributors. Nick tells Jackie that it'll be the Forrester family whom will end up bankrupt.

Ep. #4986

Brooke informs Ridge that Stephanie is planning an engagement party for them. Brooke is thrilled that the family is coming together for them. Brooke tells Phoebe that when she chooses to end her career to spend time with her family she would like her to be the new face of Forrester Originals. Rick blasts Ridge for losing Forrester Creations. Rick decides to stay in Los Angeles to work with Eric, but tells Ridge that he and Stephanie are responsible for Nick's takeover. Storm and Jackie warn Nick about the amount of money he is spending in buying out the distributors. Nick is confident with his plans and meets with Mr. Chen to buy the Asian distribution. The papers are signed and Nick wishes to celebrate with Jackie, but he is confronted by Brooke who demands to know what he is up to.

Ep. #4989

Taylor meets with Thorne at his request. Taylor is saddened to learn that Ally isn't any closer to accepting her. Thorne apologises to Taylor but feels it will be best for Ally if they go their separate ways. They are both equally devastated. Stephanie is impressed by the new Forrester Originals offices. Stephanie learns that Rick is back in town, but is concerned when Ridge says that he wishes he'd return to Paris. Brooke asks Rick to be more accepting of Ridge and even asks him to sing at the engagement party. Ridge isn't impressed when Phoebe tells him that she sat up half the night talking to Rick. Ridge later tells Brooke that he wants Rick to stay away from Phoebe and Rick overhears. Nick tells Jackie that Harrison and Chen have sold to him and explains that there are only three more distributors left to acquire.

Ep. #4990

Ridge hears Phoebe telling Taylor how great Rick is and he isn't impressed. Brooke jokes that Phoebe has a crush on Rick and Ridge fumes. Rick helps Phoebe get ready for the engagement party before they all leave together. Taylor decides not to attend due to the breakup with Thorne, but goes to see Nick instead. Nick comforts Taylor and they head out the door to have dinner at Chuck's. Eric and Stephanie are stunned when a gorgeous Pam walks in wearing a Forrester Original gown. The champagne and celebrations flow and Brooke asks Rick to sing Unforgettable. He agrees but pulls Phoebe into the spotlight with him. Sparks seem to ignite between the two, which everybody notices. Ridge confronts Rick and warns him to steer clear of Phoebe or face the consequences.

Ep. #4992

Rick finds Phoebe undressing and she tells him that she won't be played by him, but shows her true feelings when she becomes nervous around him. Stephanie thinks that Yvette is in town due to Nick and Jackie wanting her to carry their line. Stephanie advises against it. Jackie scoffs that Stephanie has no idea of their plans, but Stephanie later tells Ridge that she has a feeling that something serious is going on with them. Phoebe seeks advice on love from Stephanie, whom is relieved that nothing more is going on with Shane. Rick tells Brooke how Ridge threatened him to stay away from Phoebe. Brooke is appalled and instead encourages their friendship. Rick goes to Nick to thank him for keeping the employees at Forrester International. Nick realizes that Rick isn't too keen on Ridge and tells him that he has him in his corner. Brooke is stunned when Ridge confirms that he wants Rick out of Phoebe's life. Brooke orders him to be supportive as she doesn't want tension within her home.

Ep. #4994

Stephanie tells Eric that she resents him for the position that he has put her in. Eric says that Pam deserves to have a life other than taking care of Ann. Stephanie welcomes Ann to Los Angeles through gritted teeth and she agrees to move to town. Ann tells them that she'll stay in the guesthouse with Pam until she finds somewhere. Pam later sobs with thanks to Eric, while Stephanie suspiciously watches from the landing. Storm meets with Nick at the Café Russe and informs him how hard it has been to track down Harvey Golden to buy the east coast distribution, but Storm later calls him having managed to secure a meeting. Brooke walks in to order dinner and talks to Nick about good times, which makes him uncomfortable. Phoebe sees that Shane has walked out on her so Rick takes her home. She admits she only went to dinner with Shane to make Rick jealous. Returning home, Brooke spots them hugging in the garden.

Ep. #4995

Storm tells Nick that he finds it a little strange that they have to travel to Harvey Golden, rather than him coming to Los Angeles. Once arriving by plane, Nick is required to go alone and finds that the meeting is to be held in a deserted warehouse. Brooke prepares breakfast for the family, but it soon comes to an end when Ridge whisks Phoebe away to keep her from Rick. Eric makes the final changes to a gown and notices a positive change in Phoebe. Ridge tells Stephanie his concerns about Rick making a move on Phoebe. Stephanie thinks that Brooke won't allow it to happen, but decides to talk to her anyway. Brooke and Rick discuss his friendship with Phoebe. Stephanie listens in as Brooke gives her full support. Stephanie criticizes Brooke's parenting methods, so Brooke shows her the door.

Ep. #4998

Champagne flows as Nick, Jackie, Clarke, Donna and Storm celebrate their success, although Jackie can't help but feel sorry for Eric. Taylor calls Nick to thank him for the roses he sent. They arrange a Valentine's day date, which Phoebe is furious about. The Forrester family gather to try and decide a way to salvage their loss. Ridge suggests selling to department stores for slashed prices but Eric refuses to destroy their reputation. Eric comes up with an idea to open their own chain of boutiques to sell their collections, but Ridge airs his views on the amount of debt it would cause and tells Eric that he won't back the plan. Brooke goes to Nick and attempts to appeal to him to stop his revenge plot. Taylor comes by for the date and kisses Nick. Brooke fumes with jealousy.

Ep. #4999

Taylor questions Brooke on whether she is really over Nick. Brooke admits that she cares for him, but that she is committed to Ridge. Before Nick leaves with Taylor, Brooke asks him to consider selling Forrester Originals gowns within Jackie M boutiques. Rick makes a joke of Ridge's warning for him to stay away from Phoebe. They end up getting into an argument about his plans to marry Brooke. Rick lays it on the line how he manages to hurt eveybody around him. Brooke yells at them to stop fighting. Once alone, Rick tells Brooke that she has the chance to get back with Nick and pushes her to do so. Taylor is surprised by the romantic meal Nick has set up for her. They spend the evening talking and kissing. Brooke can't manage to get Nick off of her mind, but heads to bed and makes love with Ridge.

Ep. #5001

Phoebe meets with her friend Madison at The Insomnia Café and is surprised to see CJ back in town. Rick arrives and is happy to see CJ, who explains that Sally isn't doing too well, so he's back to take care of her. It's karaoke night and CJ pushes Rick and Phoebe to sing. They sing I've Got You Babe to one another. Clarke and Storm are worried about Donna when they read in Eye On Fashion that the New York press are panning her as spokes-model. Donna is devastated and hits the roof that the press always consider her to be in Brooke's shadow. Taylor visits Nick and suggests that they take their new relationship slowly. Brooke walks in on them again, and once alone, airs her views about him continuing to see Taylor. Brooke and Taylor later bang heads when Taylor warns Brooke that she won't stand for her interference.

Ep. #5003

Taylor spends the evening with Nick at his place. After reassuring her that Rick is a good guy and wouldn't take advantage of Phoebe, they decide to play cards. Taylor spices things up by suggesting strip poker. Nick ends up nearly naked and makes a statement by removing his Saint Christopher necklace that Brooke bought for him. Rick moves away from Phoebe after the kiss and tells her about Ridge's warning for him to stay away from her. Brooke is furious when she finds Ridge packing Rick's bags. Brooke refuses to allow Ridge to throw her son out of her house. Phoebe manages to start the truck and upon returning home an argument breaks out between Rick and Ridge, during which Rick grabs his things and walks out. Phoebe admits that she and Rick kissed and tells Ridge that she

Ep. #5004

Taylor wonders if she can live up to Nick's past relationships. They discuss the amount of children he has loved and lost and about his need to have one. Nick thinks that the right woman for him to have one with is out there. Brooke is angered when she hears Ridge referring to Rick as a loser. Ridge convinces Brooke that any closeness between Rick and Phoebe could be devastating for their family if the press caught wind of it. He pushes her to talk to Rick. Rick shows up at the beach house and Bridget allows him to stay with her for a while. Brooke later comes by and questions Rick on his feelings for Phoebe. Brooke asks him to end things and Rick is stunned that Brooke is allowing Ridge to control her. Brooke tries to make Rick see that his relationship with Phoebe could destroy her future with Ridge.