Ridge calls Brooke warning her to be careful on her trip up to the beach house as a storm is brewing. Taylor decides to leave early because of the storm. She and Ridge begin to kiss and are close to having sex before Taylor pulls away reminding Ridge that his time with her and Brooke should be "innocent". At the office, Stephanie continues to berate Brooke but Brooke fires back telling Stephanie that Ridge's call is a sign of his deep concern for her. On her way out, Brooke flirts with the idea of reminding Ridge of the woman he fell in love with. Eric tells Stephanie that her obsession of ridding the family of Brooke has caused him to be highly concerned about both her health and dramatic shift in character, but Stephanie said that it's her job to protect her family and that is exactly what she's going to do. Taylor arrives home and is readily greeted by the twins who are both upset about Ridge's decision to spend time with both their mother and Brooke. Stephanie stops by to see Taylor and asks her where Brooke is. Taylor assumes that Brooke is upstairs but doesn't know for certain. Stephanie tells Taylor that she believes Brooke is up to something. Brooke arrives at the beach house earlier than expected - that same night rather than the following day when she was told to come. She sees Ridge in the shower and jumps in to join him!
Brooke: You still want me to come over there, don't you? Ridge: Of course. Brooke: Oh, good. Because I'm looking forward to spending some time alone with you. Ridge: Me, too, Logan. But I just wanted to warn you. Brooke: About? Ridge: Driving out here tomorrow. It seems like there's a storm coming and the roads could be kinda slick, so I wanted to make sure you promise me you'll be careful. Brooke: I promise. Thanks for thinking of me. Ridge: Always. I'll see you tomorrow. Brooke: I can't wait. I love you. Well, I'm gonna see him tomorrow, just as planned. Eric: Why was he calling? Brooke: He was concerned about me. Apparently, a storm's coming into Malibu. Eric: He just wanted you to drive carefully? Brooke: Exactly. So, he's thinking of me. That's a good sign. Stephanie: He doesn't want anybody in an accident. Don't get ahead of yourself. Brooke: You're one to talk. Eric: Look, don't get started, you two, all right? Obviously, Ridge has not yet made a decision, which is why he wants to spend this time down there at the beach house. Today with Taylor. Tomorrow with you. So that he can make a fair, thoughtful decision about all of your futures. Without any outside interference. Stephanie: The only decision he really has to make is, how is he going to break the news to you. Brooke: Oh, Stephanie. My husband just went out of his way to call me, while he was with Taylor to tell me he couldn't wait to spend time with me. Now, tell me. Does that sound like someone who wants me out of his life? [SCENE_BREAK] [ Wind howling ] Ridge: You're dressed? Taylor: I should be leaving soon. Ridge: Because of the storm? Taylor: Well, they just said there might be some flooding. And I know the roads will be slick. Not that I want to leave. But, rules are rules. [ Ridge groans ] I'd really like to break them. Ridge: Well? Taylor: Want me to warn Brooke about the storm when I get home? Ridge: She knows. I called her and gave her a heads up. Taylor: Oh. Good, good. The last thing I'd want is for her to go careening off into the ocean. That would be bad. That'd be so bad. Ridge: Yes. Yes, I think it would be very bad. Taylor: Oh, I wish this day didn't have to end. Ridge: Me, too. Taylor: I wish we could stay like this forever. [ Taylor sighs ] Ridge: I just want to drink you in, doc. [ Ridge sighs ] You nourish me. Intellectually. Spiritually. Physically. That's what I love about you, doc. One of the many things I love about you. [SCENE_BREAK] Brooke: Would you mind if I left early, Eric? I'd like to go home and get ready for my time with Ridge. Stephanie: What are you gonna do, pack? You're only spending the day. Eric: Of course. If you want to leave early, please do. Ridge asked for this time, Stephanie. As his parents, we should support him any way we can. Brooke: Thank you for understanding, eric. I'm glad that somebody realizes that I need to spend time with ridge just as much as Taylor does. Stephanie: A mere formality. Brooke: I plan on making the most of it, Stephanie. Stephanie: I'm sure you do. Brooke: Mm-hmm. I'm going to be the woman that ridge fell in love with. Fun, spontaneous, adventurous. The woman he married. The woman he had a child with. Stephanie: See, this is why you don't stand a chance against Taylor. You're just -- you're just the same. Always the same. You've never grown up. Brooke: Stephanie, I am what Ridge needs. And I am going to remind him of that. As soon as we're all by our lonesome. Stephanie: Oh, I bet you're going to try. Brooke: You and Taylor ganged up on me. You turned my friends against me. You tried to influence Ridge, and that's why he ran off to Malibu, to get away from your meddling in the first place. Stephanie: I'm just putting it in a proper perspective for you. [ Brooke sighs ] Brooke: Whatever. You've had your turn. Taylor's had her turn. And now, it's my turn. Stephanie: She's up to something. [SCENE_BREAK] Taylor: Ridge. Ridge: Yeah? Taylor: If we don't stop -- Ridge: Mm-hmm? Taylor: We might not be able to stop. Not that I want to stop. I wanna make love to you. I wanna make love to you so much. But the ground rules. Ridge: Right. A day with you. A day with Brooke. Taylor: An innocent day. Remember that when you're with Brooke. I've waited this long. I guess I can wait another day. I understand you can't say what you've decided. You never needed to. We never needed words to express how much we love each other. It's just there. And it always will be, for the rest of our lives. I love you so much. Ridge: I love you, doc. Always. [ Wind howling ] [ Thunder ] [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: Why do you always take Brooke's side? Eric: I'm just honoring our son's request, which is what you should do by staying out of it. Stephanie: You didn't think I would just -- Eric: But you can't do that. You're consumed by this, aren't you? Stephanie: You didn't think I'd just sit on my hands while our family's future is at stake, and while I'm that close -- Eric: To getting Brooke out of your life forever. You are truly obsessed by this, you know that? You're sick with it. You're not eating, you're not sleeping. Your blood pressure's probably through the roof. Stephanie: I'm fine. Eric: No, you're not. You're not fine. The truth is, I'm worried about you. You keep telling me what a tragedy it'll be if Ridge chooses Brooke. But the real tragedy will be if because you weren't able to let go. Stephanie: I can't. Eric: You cannot control everything. You can't. Stephanie: I'm trying to protect my family. That's who I am. That's who I've always been, Eric. Eric: You've never been like this. Stephanie: I'm swimming with sharks now. Actually, just one. A blonde man- eating one. And I'm not gonna let her continue. Eric: I can't stand it when you're like this. [ Cell phone rings ] Ridge: Hello? Stephanie: I hope I'm not interrupting anything. Ridge: No, Mother. Not interrupting at all. Taylor just left. Stephanie: How did it go? Ridge: Oh, it went well. It went very, very well. Thank you. Stephanie: Well, that's because Taylor's such an extraordinary woman. Someone you really should -- someone you need to spend the rest of your life with, honey. Matter of fact, I don't even know why you're bothering. Ridge: Look, enough. Enough, okay? Brooke is coming over here tomorrow. Then I'll make my decision. My decision, Mother. Do you understand me? My decision! [SCENE_BREAK] Phoebe: Mom. Steffy: Mom. Taylor: Hey, girls. Where's your grandfather? Where's Thomas? Steffy: First things first. How was your date with dad? Taylor: Hmm. I guess you could say it was sort of a date. Things couldn't have been more wonderful. I thought you two would be a little more excited. Phoebe: We are. It's just -- Steffy: We heard Brooke's meeting dad at the beach house, too. Did you know? Taylor: Actually, I did. Steffy: We can't believe it. Phoebe: It just doesn't seem fair to you. Taylor: Listen, I would've told you two earlier. I should've. Steffy: Why didn't you? Taylor: I guess I'm just not used to treating you both like the young adults that you've become. Phoebe: Then it's true? Dad -- Taylor: Asked if he could have some time alone with me, and then some time alone with Brooke, before he made any final decisions. Steffy: I can't believe it. How could dad even consider spending time alone with Brooke when you're home? Taylor: Sweetheart, there's not a fairer, or more decent man than your father, and he just needs some time alone to make the right decision for all of us. And he will. I believe he will with all my heart. And so should both of you. [SCENE_BREAK] Ridge: Two incredible women. Both so different. So special. I can only be with one of them. Brooke: Ridge? Ridge, are you here? [ Running water ] Brooke: Taking a shower, huh? Poor guy. All alone all night. With a difficult decision on your mind. You need your wife, Ridge. You need me to make your decision a little easier. Can your cleanser give you exceptionally clear skin... [SCENE_BREAK] Taylor: Why don't you guys get upstairs and go get ready for bed. And then I'll come up and I'll give you both a back scratch. Come on. [ Knock at door ] Taylor: Stephanie -- Stephanie: I hear everything went well. Taylor: Yeah. Did Ridge call you? Stephanie: I spoke to him briefly. Taylor: So, what? Did you come over for some details? Stephanie: No. I actually came to see if Brooke was here. Taylor: I don't know. I just got home. I assume she's upstairs. Stephanie: You're assuming or you know? Taylor: Why? Stephanie: I just have a feeling that she's up to something. [SCENE_BREAK] Ridge: What the -- ? Oh, damn electricity. Logan -- Brooke: Ridge, I didn't know you were in here. Perfect. We can conserve water. You know what an environmentalist I am. Ridge: Logan, you weren't supposed to be here till tomorrow. Brooke: Well, it's tomorrow in Australia. Ridge: We're not in Australia. Brooke: Details, details. Rules were meant to be broken. You taught me that yourself. Ridge: You're naked. Brooke: You just noticed? Ridge: You are a bad, bad girl and you need to be punished. Brooke: Yes, I am. I am a naughty, naughty girl. Ridge: Oh, Logan, what're you doing? Brooke: Oh, I have to wash these dirty thoughts from my mind. Oops. I'll get it. Ridge: Logan. Brooke: You're my husband, Ridge. Make love to me. Tell me you've made a decision. Tell me that the rest of our life begins right here, right now.