Ep. #5131

Phoebe prepares herself for the concert. Constantine presents Felicia with a check for cancer research from the ticket sales. Constantine becomes a little jealous when the concert promoter flirts with Felicia. Ashley attempts to apologise to Phoebe, while Rick again tries in vain to win her back. Stephanie’s lawyer tells her that he located Deacon in Las Vegas and he has given up all parental rights to Hope. Stephanie pushes Ridge to sign the custody papers. Ridge does so, but later tells Ashley that he will retract them if Brooke can take care of the kids. Bridget continues to support Brooke. Nick shows up and knows something is wrong. Bridget tries to get rid of him. Brooke promises that she will talk to him when she’s ready. Bridget leaves to attend the concert. Stephanie arrives and taunts Brooke that she has lost her kids.

Ep. #5132

The concert begins. Taylor gives Phoebe some flowers and wishes her good luck. Donna and Thorne attend, along with Ridge and Ashley. Bridget and Eric secure themselves a seat, while Nick joins Taylor in the audience. CJ, Felicia and Madison watch on the judges’ panel. Jon McLaughlin performs, followed by Elliott Yamin. Constantine also belts out a number. The moment arrives to determine whether the fans wish to hear Phoebe sing with Constantine, or with Rick. Meanwhile, Brooke orders Stephanie out of her house. Stephanie assumes Brooke seduced Andy. Brooke warns Stephanie that she has no idea what happened. Stephanie presents Brooke with the documents, signed by Ridge, to file for full custody. Brooke vows that Stephanie won’t get away with it.

Ep. #5135

Donna suggests having her wedding at the Forrester estate. Stephanie refuses. Donna pretends to be upset at Stephanie’s attitude. Eric tells Thorne and Donna they are welcome to get married in his home. Jackie, Nick and Storm brainstorm ideas to get the better of Forrester Originals. Nick wonders if he can bankrupt Eric, remembering that he never pursued the lawsuit when Eric opened the new company and used the Forrester name. Brooke tells Bridget that Ridge has promised she will get her kids back. Andy races off when he sees Ridge. They end up on the roof at Café Russe. Andy tells Ridge that he had help in finding Brooke.

Ep. #5136

Rick tells Ashley that Phoebe has left him for good. Rick finds it hard to concentrate whilst working with Ashley as he remembers intimate times with her. Stephanie tries to reason with Thorne. He warns her to accept Donna or lose him as her son. Katie Logan returns to town. Katie visits Donna to wish her luck as a Forrester. Katie later has a run in with Stephanie and defends her sisters. Brooke tells Bridget how Andy knew things about her. Brooke wonders how he was able to get the information. Ridge demands the name of Andy’s accomplice. Andy is stunned by the sudden arrival of a guard, falls backward and electrocutes himself on a rooftop transformer. Ridge tells Brooke that Andy is dead. Ridge is determined to find out who helped Andy.

Ep. #5139

Stephanie is furious to see Donna arranging her living room into a wedding. Stephanie pushes Eric to talk Thorne out of marrying Donna. He refuses, believing Thorne is happy. Donna asks Katie to be her maid of honor to which she accepts. Felicia wishes Thorne all the best providing he truly wants Donna. Bridget arrives in support of the marriage. Jackie comes by and Eric uses the opportunity to try and convince Jackie to sell Forrester Creations back to him. Stephanie asks Katie to stop the wedding explaining that Donna is simply after revenge. Katie walks out telling Stephanie that Donna loves Thorne. Jackie pleads with Donna not to go through with the ceremony. Katie overhears Donna telling Jackie how the wedding is going to stick it to Stephanie.

Ep. #5140

Katie demands to know if Donna loves Thorne. Donna dodges the issue and simply tells her that she no longer wants to be alone. Donna adds that making Stephanie miserable is just a perk. Phoebe, Rick, Ashley, Clarke and Storm all arrive for the ceremony. Rick places more doubt in Ashley’s mind over Brooke and Ridge being at the cabin together. Jackie again attempts to talk Donna out of marrying Thorne but she insists she is going to do it. Stephanie tells Thorne that she doesn’t agree with his choice of bride, but is willing to stand by and accept it to keep the peace. Stephanie tells Eric she wishes someone would come through for her to stop the ceremony. Katie tells Thorne that Donna doesn’t love him.

Ep. #5143

Ashley visits Eric for some reassurance in regards to her relationship with Ridge. Eric tells her that Ridge and Brooke will always love one another, but Eric adds that maybe it’s time for Ridge to move past Brooke now. Felicia drops in on Brooke and tells her how Katie looked to her help in ending the Forrester/ Logan feud. Felicia suggests the best way would be for Brooke to walk away from Ridge for good. Brooke is angered that Felicia is playing Stephanie’s lap dog and ends up revealing her rape. Felicia is stunned but understands Ridge and Brooke’s sudden closeness. Ridge and Ed meet with Andy’s prior secretary Eileen. She tells of how much of a pig Andy was and informs them of how he sexually harassed her. Ridge is stunned when he finds Stephanie’s phone number within the call log on Andy’s cell phone.

Ep. #5144

Felicia pushes Brooke to report her rape to the police rather than letting Ridge handle the situation. Felicia fears that Ridge has been in too much trouble with law and can’t keep taking things into his own hands. Bridget worries about Brooke being hurt again when, following a visit, Brooke talks of how close she and Ridge have become again. Brooke says that the history she shares with Ridge will always mean more than anything Ridge could ever have with Ashley. Ridge refuses to believe that Stephanie had anything to do with Brooke’s rape. Ed makes him see that it’s the only plausible answer. Ridge rushes off to find Stephanie but runs into Eric. Ridge tells of Brooke’s rape and Stephanie’s connection to Andy. Eric is sickened, while Ridge tells a horrified Brooke that Stephanie was Andy’s accomplice.

Ep. #5147

Brooke thanks Ridge for being there for her in the aftermath of her rape. Brooke tells Ridge how being with him has reminded her of all he means to her. Ridge pulls away from her comments and Brooke realises that Ridge wishes to continue his relationship with Ashley. Taylor is surprised by a visit from Ashley. Taylor senses that Ashley is feeling insecure with Ridge due to Brooke. Taylor warns her to never let her guard down with Brooke. Taylor admits that she is thankful that Brooke is no longer an issue with Nick. Bridget is annoyed when Carl continues to spout on about Taylor’s IVF. Bridget gets rid of him when Nick comes by. Nick confronts Bridget over what he heard on the phone. Bridget is forced to confess the truth, but insists that it’s extremely unlikely that Brooke’s eggs were used in the IVF.

Ep. #5148

Ridge calls Ashley asking to meet. Ashley gives Ridge the cold shoulder for spending so much time with Brooke. Ridge apologises and promises to make it up to Ashley. Ridge stresses that Ashley is the woman he wants to be with. She forgives him and they make love. Brooke moves back into her old place. Katie decides to stay with her a while. Katie realises that Brooke wants to be with Ridge again. Katie jokes that Ashley had better watch out. Nick doesn’t know how to handle the news that Taylor may be carrying Brooke’s baby. Nick orders Bridget to secrecy and decides that he will deal with the situation once the baby is born. Taylor later tells Nick about Ashley’s visit. Nick feels uneasy when Taylor admits how glad she is that Brooke is no longer an issue for them.

Ep. #5151

Eric apologises to Donna for kissing her. Donna hides when Felicia comes by. Felicia informs Eric that Constantine has gone on tour and would like her to come join him in Seattle. Felicia is concerned when Eric informs her that he doesn’t know or care where Stephanie is. Felicia begs Eric not to leave Stephanie. Donna signs for a letter from Stephanie. She is tempted to burn it but does give it to Eric. He doesn’t want to read it but instead kisses Donna again. Ashley refuses to listen to anymore words of hate from Rick regarding Ridge. Ashley decides that she has to see Ridge. Brooke has dinner with Ridge and assumes that he wants to be with her. Once alone, Brooke finds the ring and quickly puts in on her finger. Ashley walks in and is stunned to see Brooke wearing an engagement ring.

Ep. #5152

Eric tells Donna that he doesn’t want to take advantage of her, but later finds her in his bed. Eric stops himself with Donna due to still being married to Stephanie. Donna manages to convince Eric that he doesn’t owe Stephanie anything. Thorne gives Katie a photograph of them together at Ridge and Brooke’s first wedding and they laugh over old times. Thorne invites Katie to accompany him to a new club downtown sometime. Brooke is devastated when Ridge tells her the ring is for Ashley. Brooke begs Ridge to give her another chance. He tells Brooke they never work out as a couple and are simply not meant to be together. Brooke sobs with Katie comforting her. Ridge proposes to Ashley and she accepts.

Ep. #5155

Katie tells Ridge how Brooke is going to be modelling lingerie for Forrester Creations. They worry that she isn’t ready to flaunt sex appeal following the rape. Ridge rushes off to find Brooke. Ashley is not happy and warns Katie that the Logan sisters had better back off. Ridge vents his fury at Nick, but Brooke jumps in and says she wants to model. The fashion show fails to cause any excitement as the audience awaits Brooke’s entrance. Donna is hurt as she overhears Jackie say that Brooke is the most important asset to the company. Donna makes sure Brooke is ok to go on the runway. As Brooke prepares to make her entrance she freaks out and thinks she sees Andy in the audience. Brooke rushes out and breaks down in the office, leaving Jackie and Nick thoroughly embarrassed on stage, while Ridge comforts a sobbing Brooke.

Ep. #5156

Donna tells Eric about the disaster at the fashion show. Donna vents her fury toward Stephanie for damaging Brooke. Donna suggests that Eric will be able to buy Forrester Creations back soon as it won’t be long until it goes under. Brooke feels disgusted with herself for encouraging women to flaunt their sexuality. Ridge comforts Brooke. Nick offers his support to Brooke and assures her that everything will be fine. Jackie frets the company is destroyed, she attempts to do damage control with the press. Rick tells Ashley that Ridge went to the preview for Brooke’s Bedroom. Ashley calls Ridge and is furious with him for rushing off to Brooke’s aide again. Ridge takes Brooke to see a counselor where she opens up about the rape.

Ep. #5159

Eric refuses to be blackmailed out of his marriage. Jackie and Donna push Eric to divorce Stephanie and take back his company. Eric finally agrees to divorce Stephanie and the papers are signed. Eric is thrilled he has Forrester Creations back, but Donna is angered when Eric says that he needs to give the divorce serious thought before going through with it. Eric does thank Donna for bringing a new light into his life. Ashley and Ridge make further wedding plans. Ashley is stunned when she sees that Stephanie’s name isn’t on the guest list. Brooke calls Ridge as she freaks out seeing images of Andy and he rushes off to be with her. Ashley later goes looking for Ridge in his office and wonders where he is. Ridge comforts Brooke. She asks him to stay the night but he is unsure. Ridge decides to stay when RJ asks him too.

Ep. #5160

Nick packs his things at Forrester Creations and questions Donna on whether she intends on staying around once Eric takes over. Donna is a little confused on his line of questioning and he flat out accuses her of sleeping with Eric. Jackie makes herself comfortable in a bubble bath in Eric’s bedroom. Eric is stunned to see her there as she attempts to entice him into the tub. Jackie is horrified when Donna walks in naked and realizes that the two are involved. Jackie pushes Donna into the tub and warns that their friendship is over. Rick calls Brooke and learns that Ridge is at the cabin with her. Rick informs Ashley and she yells at him when he says Ridge will end up marrying Brooke again. Brooke tells Ridge she wants to reunite their family. Ridge tells her that he is going to marry Ashley. Ridge decides not to stay the night after all. Ashley calls Brooke and warns her to back off.

Ep. #5163

Katie visits Thorne and learns of Donna’s involvement with Eric. Katie is disgusted and wonders how far Donna will go to get her revenge against Stephanie. Thorne is glad Katie sees Donna in the same light he does. Ashley tries to get some reassurance from Eric in regards to her relationship with Ridge. Ashley makes it clear she doesn’t plan on stepping aside for Brooke. Donna questions Eric again on what he plans to do if and when Stephanie returns. Eric tells her he simply doesn’t know but adds he can’t forget how good Donna has been for him. Ridge tells Brooke they need to bring any idea of romance between them to a close once and for all. Brooke gives Ridge a photo album of memories which plays on his emotions.

Ep. #5164

Donna is impressed with Brooke’s actions when she hears of the photo album she gave to Ridge. Brooke is positive that Ridge will leave Ashley now. Katie tells Donna she is disgusting for seducing Eric. Donna tries defending herself but Katie’s opinions remain unchanged. Bridget tells Nick there is no way to find out the true parentage of his child without Taylor knowing. Nick decides he’d rather not know. Felicia and Jackie throw a baby shower for Taylor. Jackie thanks Taylor for being able to give Nick the child he so desperately needs. Ashley finds the photo album and is furious that Ridge accepted it from Brooke. Ashley tells Ridge she is going to Paris on business and asks him to decide on what he really wants by the time she gets back. Ridge tells Brooke his future is with Ashley, however a kiss goodbye turns passionate.