Pam clings to Stephanie and begs her to believe her that she did not do all these things to go after Rick. She claims she is not capable anymore of hurting another person. Stephanie realizes someone is trying to set Pam up, but who would do that for Pam to take the blame. They both put the blame on Marcus and/or Donna. Brooke begs Ridge's forgiveness for her not believing in him either. Steffy and Rick are kissing in the office, but interrupted by an unhappy Marcus. Rick apologizes to Marcus for being cool during this time since he is the one who lost out. Marcus assures him that he hasn't lost out and he just hopes Steffy opens up her eyes and sees what an ass she has fallen for. Donna leaves a love note for her honey bear to join her in the steam room. Instead Stephanie reads the note and slips in and pours a bucket of ice on a horizontal Donna ..just what she needs to cool her off. Stephanie wants to talk to her later, but Donna says she has nothing to say to her. Funny says Stephanie, Donna always has her lips flapping. Stephanie accuses Donna and her son. Stephanie is not going to let her sister take the fall for something they have done. Thorne and Felicia welcome Rocco home. Felicia is surprised to hear Thorne say that he asked Rocco back to work on a special project. Rocco bumps into Rick who is happy to see him. He introduces him to Steffy and tells her that Rocco works at International. Rocco says no more; Thorne had him transferred back to the states. Rick tells Steffy that Rocco is some loser that he's been trying to get rid of for years. Rick escorts Steffy to the beach house where he has set up a celebratory dinner. With Pam behind bars, their worries are over. He pours her wine, but says if she drinks enough of it, then she can't drive home and must have a sleep over. Stephanie has overheard they are there and she bursts in and insists Steffy go with her. Steffy refuses, and Rick tells Stephanie to get the hell out of his house. Stephanie slaps him and reminds them if anything happens to Steffy that she will kill Rick herself.
Pam: Stephanie, please. (Sobs) You've got to believe me, Steph. I didn't do anything to Rick. Please, believe me. (Sniffles) Stephanie: I want to believe you. Pam: But you don't, you don't. Stephanie: You've done some pretty terrible things, honey. Pam: But that's when I was sick. It's when I was sick. Stephanie: You can tell me the truth, all right? You can tell me the truth, because I know how protective you are of me, and--and I know that you know how much I dislike Rick. Pam: But I don't like Rick either, but I wouldn't try to kill him, Steph. I am better now. Please, believe me, Steph. Please, believe me. [SCENE_BREAK] Brooke: I really thought she was cured. (Door closes) Ridge: It wasn't just you. Aunt Pam had us all snowed. Brooke: To go after Rick... Ridge: He's okay now. Everything is gonna be fine. Brooke: (Sighs) Thank you. Ridge: For what? Brooke: For being you, supporting me, supporting my son. Ridge: Logan, um, I don't want you getting the wrong idea about what happened today. Brooke: I know the idea of Rick and Steffy being together is still really difficult for you. But the fact that you decided not to fight it-- that's a huge step, Ridge: (Sighs) Brooke: And I think it's gonna make a difference for all of us. [SCENE_BREAK] Rick: I am not taking anything for granted anymore, I'll tell you that. Steffy: (Laughs) You're gonna start appreciating life? Rick: Every second. Steffy: Mm. Rick: Especially the seconds I get to spend with you. Steffy: Mm-hmm. Well, now that my dad's not standing in our way, we'll have plenty of those. Rick: Oh, yes. Yes. Steffy: (Giggles) Marcus: (Clears throat) Excuse me. Am I interrupting something? [SCENE_BREAK] Donna: "Hope you had a successful trip with the Forrester team. Come join me, honey bear, for a little steam." [SCENE_BREAK] Jake: Ahh, I heard you were in here. Thorne: Hey, Jake, what's up? (Chuckles) Felicia: Rocco Carner? (Laughs) Rocco: Felicia. Felicia: Hey. Rocco: (Laughs) Felicia: Uh-huh. You deserved that. You know it. Rocco: Yes. Aren't you looking, well, scrumptious as ever? Felicia: Same old Rocco. How are you? Rocco: Je suis fantastique. Felicia: Oh, yeah. Rocco: Mm-hmm. Felicia: When did you get back from Paris anyway? Rocco: Oh, a few days ago. Thorne: He just got back. Felicia: Well, which one is it? [SCENE_BREAK] Pam: I wouldn't do this, Steph, even for you. Think about it. If I did do this, why would I hide the evidence in my own office? Stephanie: To put the blame on someone else. Pam: No. This is all a terrible mistake. Steph, please, look at me. I'm telling you the truth. I am not capable of hurting another person, I promise you, not anymore, Steph. Please, you have to believe me. Tell me that you know that I wouldn't hurt anybody. Stephanie: Okay, Pam. Pam: (Sighs) Oh, thank you! (Sobs) Stephanie: But if you didn't try and kill Rick, who did? Pam: (Sighs) I don't know. Stephanie: All of the evidence points to you, which means... Pam: (Sighs) Stephanie: Someone has set you up. But who wants to kill Rick? Who wants you to take the blame? Pam: Steph, you're right. Somebody tried to set me up. They planted that evidence in the closet. Then they put crochet fibers all over the crime scene. But, Steph, do you realize Rick could have been killed 'cause somebody wants to see me in prison? Stephanie: No, he's the target. You're just the scapegoat, I think. Pam: (Sighs) Well, he sure does have a lot of enemies. Stephanie: Yeah, but it's in our family, and who in our family would want you to be in jail? No, no. It has to be somebody-- somebody who wants the both of you out of the way, but why? Pam: I don't know. Like an outsider? Stephanie: Does Steffy have any old boyfriends, I wonder? Pam: Marcus. Stephanie: Marcus? Pam: Marcus hates Rick because of what he did, taking Steffy away. Stephanie: You'd never know that. You sure? He doesn't act that way. Pam: Well, maybe he's putting on an act. I mean, h-how well do we really know him? Stephanie: Well, we don't. He just says he's Donna's son. Pam: Donna. And if Donna had her way, where would I be? Prison. Stephanie: Oh, my God, you're right. You're right. Pam: Steph, how do we prove it? Stephanie: I don't know. Pam: Well-- Stephanie: I don't know. Pam: (Sighs) Stephanie: I don't know. I mean, if they are involved-- if the two of them are involved in this, I will find out. I promise you. I'll get you out of here. Honestly, I will. I promise you. Pam: Oh, thank you. Please, Steph. [SCENE_BREAK] Thorne: What I was trying to say, Felicia, is that he just got back a few days ago. Rocco: Yeah. (Sighs) Felicia: Mm-hmm. Okay. Sure. Well, welcome home. (Laughs) Rocco: Thank you. Felicia: I guess you're gonna want to stop by and see Rick. You two probably crossed paths a lot while he was over there, huh? Rocco: Yeah. (Sighs) Felicia: Did I say something wrong? Rocco: No, no. It's just I don't really, uh, need to talk to Rick about anything. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: Eric? Stephanie: (Clears throat) "Hope you had a successful trip with the Forrester team. Come join me, honey bear, for a little steam." What do you know? A poet. Steam, huh? Hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Marcus: Excuse me. I thought this was a place of business. Silly me. Steffy: Marcus-- Marcus: What? Am I wrong? Steffy: No, I-it's just that we, um-- Rick: It's just that it's been a freaky couple days, okay? Now Pam is behind bars, and things are looking up. Steffy: (Sighs) Marcus: Good news for you. Rick: Look, Marcus, things are weird between us, okay? We could have easily come to blows, but we haven't. I appreciate you being so cool, since you're the one that lost out. Marcus: Oh, I didn't "lose out." You see, Steffy's a woman. She's not some object to be won. And you're right, Rick. I have been "cool" about everything that's gone down thus far. Oh, but don't get it twisted. It's got nothing to do with you. It's because I respect her. You see, I'm not dumb. I see the way she looks at you. She never looked at me that way. You see, all I can do now is just hope that she'll open her eyes someday and realize what type of ass she's fallen for before you really hurt her, which I'm sure you will. [SCENE_BREAK] Donna: (Sighs) (sighs) (sighs) (door opens) Donna: Oh. (Laughs) Thank you. (Sighs) (sighs) (door closes) (knocking on door) Donna: Is that you, honey bear? Stephanie: (Clears throat) Donna: Oh, I've been so lonely without you. Did you bring the massage oil? Stephanie: (Clears throat) (deep voice) mm-hmm. Donna: (Sighs) Good. Let's put those paws to work. (Giggles) Oh, wait. First, um, could you put a little water on the coals and make it really, really steamy in here? (Sighs) (moans) (sighs) (sighs) Oh! (Giggles) Ice. Eric, you can't cool me off. (Giggles) (sighs) Aah! Aah! Oh, my-- Stephanie?! Stephanie: (Normal voice) Come up to the office. I want to talk to you. Donna: I don't have anything to say to you. Stephanie: Really? Your lips are always flapping. Donna: (Scoffs) (sighs) (door closes) Donna: (Groans) [SCENE_BREAK] Rocco: (Sighs) Felicia: Rocco, do I sense bad blood between you and Rick? Rocco: No, I wouldn't say that... exactly. Thorne: Rocco asked Rick several times for a transfer back to L.A., Which, as usual, Rick ignored, so I took care of it, which is going to work out great for me, because I need someone of Rocco's expertise. We're, uh, working together on a dynamite project. [SCENE_BREAK] Brooke: I think we turned a corner today. (Sighs) It's a new beginning for all of us. Ridge: I like new beginnings. Brooke: Now that's something I haven't seen in a while. Ridge: What? Brooke: Your cute little smile. Ridge: (Laughs) Brooke: Mm. Ridge: Logan, when I'm with you, how can I not smile? Ridge: You just make everything... (sighs) sweeter. Ridge: And... Brooke: Mm-hmm. (Giggles) Ridge: Softer. You make everything perfect. [SCENE_BREAK] Steffy: I am sorry about that. Rick: Oh, stop it. That's not your fault. Steffy: I'm the one who hurt Marcus. Rick: Look, the guy has got an ax to grind, all right? I just hope he's not gonna swing that ax at me. What the hell? Rocco. Rocco: Yo. Rick: Hey, it's Rick. Rocco: Oh, hey, Rick. Rick: How are you? Rocco: Good. Yourself? Rick: Good. Come on in for a second. Rocco: Oh, thank you. Oh, hi, pretty lady. Steffy: Hey. Steffy Forrester. Nice to meet you. Rocco: Rocco Carner. Likewise. Rick: Uh, Rocco works over at international. Rocco: (Chuckles) Well, yeah. Not anymore. Haven't you heard? Rick: What, you quit? Rocco: (Chuckles) Heck no, Rick. No, I finally got transferred to L.A. Rick: Uh... (laughs) I don't think I-- I don't think I approved that, you know? Rocco: No, well, you didn't have to. Thorne took care of it. Rick: Thorne took care of it. Rocco: We're, uh, we're working on a project together, and, uh, well, it's-- it's gonna be the bomb. Rick: Oh, okay. Rocco: Yeah. Rick: Good. Rocco: Anyway, I'll, uh, see you around. Awesome. Rick: Sounds good. Good to see you. Rocco: Okay. Steffy, a pleasure. Steffy: Mm. Rick: (Clears throat) Steffy: Who--who-- who was that? Rick: Oh, it was just some loser I've been trying to fire for years. Steffy: Oh. Rick: I got to talk to Thorne. What the hell was he thinking, bringing that guy over here? Anyway, you ready to go? Steffy: Go? Rick: Well, I have A... Steffy: Go... Rick: Surprise for you. Steffy: Oh, a surprise. Rick: Mm-hmm. You do like surprises, don't you? Steffy: Of course. Of course. (Giggles) [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: What took you so long? (Door closes) Donna: Suddenly, I got a chill, so I took a nice, long, hot shower. What's wrong with you, Stephanie? Stephanie: There's nothing wrong with me, but I think there's something wrong with you and that son of yours. I think you're involved in this thing with Rick and that you're prepared to let my sister take the fall for it. Donna: No. No, we didn't have anything to do with what happened to Rick. Stephanie: Really? Didn't Steffy break Marcus' heart? Wouldn't he like to hurt Rick? And wouldn't you like to hurt Pam? Donna: Oh, that's ridiculous. Stephanie: The jilted lover. Donna: There has been an arrest. You leave my son out of this. Stephanie: He has a motive. You tell me what motive Pam has for wanting to hurt Rick. It makes absolutely no sense. Donna: I don't know. She's crazy. She's insane. And--and you hate Rick, and-- and, well, Pammy would do just about anything for you. Stephanie: I know when my sister has done something. I know when she gets herself into trouble. And she has not done anything now, I'm telling you. I'm not gonna let her take the fall for you or anybody else. Donna: Okay, I have heard enough. Good-bye. Stephanie: My sister is innocent. I'm gonna prove it. (Door opens) Donna: Goodnight, Stephanie. [SCENE_BREAK] Jake: Oh, it's no problem, Rick. (Clicking pen repeatedly) Yeah, I'll get it there right away. You, too. Hey, yeah, listen, have a great time with Steffy. Sounds like it's gonna be a great time at the beach. (Sighs) All right, I'll talk to you. Bye. Stephanie: They're both at the beach? [SCENE_BREAK] Rick: Got you. Got--I got you. Steffy: (Giggles) Rick: All right, ready? And open. Surprise. Steffy: Wow. Very nice. Rick: (Laughs) What-- Steffy: So this is what took you so long? You were cooking? Rick: Yeah, well, I'm--you know, I'm-- I'm hoping that you're gonna, gonna be impressed. We have so much to celebrate, though, Steffy. Think about it. Uh, Pam, the woman who's been trying to kill me, is safely behind bars... Steffy: (Laughs) Rick: And that gives us a chance to enjoy some beautiful food, some beautiful music. I can enjoy a beautiful woman, and most importantly, some beautiful wine. Wait a second. Steffy: What? Rick: Well, if I serve you this wine, then I cannot willingly let you drive home afterwards, so you might have to sleep over. Steffy: Oh, a sleepover. (Chuckles) Rick: (Laughs) Steffy: Well, then, safety first, hmm? Rick: Yes, absolutely. Steffy: Yes, safety first. Safety, safety. Mm. Rick: It is very important to be safe. Steffy: Mm-hmm. Rick: Always. Steffy: Very, very, very. Rick: Mm. (Laughs) Steffy: (Giggles) Rick: Mm. (Key rattles in lock) Rick: What the hell is that? Steffy: What's that? Rick: Oh, my God, ste-- I got to get the locks changed in this house. (Groans) Stephanie: Steffy, I want you to come with me. Steffy: Grandma-- Rick: (Sighs) Stephanie: Honey, look. Someone is trying to kill him. And obviously, it's someone who has no concern about innocent bystanders. I don't want to see you end-- I just don't want you to end up hurt or dead. Rick: Your sister, the perpetrator, is now behind bars. Stephanie: Steffy, come on. Come with me. Rick: (Sighs) Steffy: I am staying here. Stephanie: This is not open for negotiation. Steffy: I know you want to believe Aunt Pam isn't responsible, but I am not going anywhere with you. I'm sorry. I'm sorry, but dad has stepped aside, and he is letting us be, and we caught the person who's trying to hurt Rick, so we're celebrating alone without you. Stephanie: You're coming with me. Steffy: Stop it! Rick: Whoa, whoa. This is getting out of hand. Don't touch her, okay? Come on. Stephanie: Steffy, someone is really trying to kill him, and the two of you are acting as though it's no big deal. You have a little candlelight dinner. Look, honey, I know you think you're in love with him, and I know you want to celebrate, but do you think you could wait and do it when it's safe to do so? Rick: You barge in here "pretending" that you really know who is trying to kill me, when the fact of the matter is you think that I'm doing this to myself. You told Lieutenant Baker that. You're trying to get me arrested, so I'll stay the hell away from your granddaughter. Well, it's not gonna work, so get the hell out of here. Stephanie: Not without my granddaughter. Rick: You think you own the world. The truth is you're just as crazy as your sister is. Steffy: (Gasps) oh! Rick: You're out of your damn mind. Steffy: Get-- Rick: Get the hell out of my house before I totally... Steffy: Grandma, get out of here. Rick: Freak out on you. Steffy: Get out of here. Stephanie: You have alien-- stop it! You have alienated every single person who has ever loved you. Do you understand? If anything happens to you, it will break my heart. Steffy: (Sobs) Stephanie: It will destroy your father. Please, come with me now so we can keep you safe. Steffy: I am safe. Rick: You heard her. She does not need you anymore. She's with me now... Steffy: (Sobs) Rick: So kindly get the hell out of my house. Steffy: (Sobs) Stephanie: I don't know if you're the most arrogant son of a bitch I've ever met or the stupidest. But if you really loved her, you would keep her out of harm's way. You don't. This is all a game. That game cost Phoebe her life. If anything happens to her, so help me God, I'll kill you myself. (Door closes) Steffy: (Sobs) Rick: Shh. Steffy: (Sobs) Rick: Come here. Come here. Come here. It's okay. Steffy: (Sobs) Rick: It's okay.