Stephanie lies on the floor and Brooke laments that she needs better acting lessons. These phony falls are getting old. Stephanie finally manages to get her cell and calls 911. She's admitted to the hospital. Given her previous history, they decide to run a few tests despite Brooke thinking Stephanie is still making too much ado about nothing. She claims she did not push Stephanie, she only brushed past her and Stephanie exaggerated the rest. Owen faces off with statue Rick and proclaims that he just tried to seduce his wife so how does she think he feels. Ridge tells Thomas that he needs to let Brooke know about this latest scandal with Bridget. Ridge states to Thomas that he appreciates his stand behind Brooke and for feeling the way he does against his grandmother. It would be a miracle if something could happen that they would have to depend on each other. Amber admits to Bridget that she hoped she and Rick could rekindle something but he brushed her off. His love life must be the biggest secret in town. Bridget only hopes he isn't directing his attention to someone who isn't available. After all have showered, Jackie sits down with Rick and Owen and tries to sort out the situation. Owen feels Rick has caused it by trying to wine and dine her when he's absent. Rick sees it that someone has to while Owen is canoodling with his baby mama. Brooke tells Stephanie that Ridge is not going to be happy about this. She wants Stephanie to admit that she is fine and nothing is really wrong with her. However, she is more stunned than Stephanie when the doctor tells Stephanie that she has cancer.
Brooke: (Scoffs) Honestly, Stephanie. You just pulled this on me a couple of months ago. Surely you don't expect me to buy into this again, Stephanie. (Scoffs) I barely even touched you. Stephanie: (Wheezes) Brooke: Oh, sleeping beauty awakes. Stephanie: (Sighs) Are the paramedics coming? Brooke: (Laughs) Very funny. You don't need a paramedic. What you need is a good acting coach. Your performances get lamer every time you try one of these phony falls. Stephanie: Yeah. You push me again? Brooke: You're faking again. Stephanie: (Sighs) Well, whatever. If I have another concussion, it'll be all your fault. Brooke: Nothing can kill you, Stephanie, except maybe a stake through your heart. (Touch-tones beeping) Stephanie: (Coughs) Stephanie: Yeah, hi. (Chuckles) I think we need some paramedics here. Brooke: (Scoffs) (Groans) [SCENE_BREAK] Ridge: Oh, poor Bridget. It's bad enough the truth comes out about her baby at the fashion preview. Now it's all over the internet. Thomas: (Sighs) Gosh. I really feel for her, Dad. There's gotta be something we can do to help. [SCENE_BREAK] Bridget: (Sighs) Hi. (Sighs) Amber: Are you okay? Bridget: Well, I am now. Hi, Buddy. Hi. Were you good? Oh. Thank God he doesn't know about anything that's goin' on. Hi, precious. Amber: Yeah, poor Jackie, stuck between a rock and hard place. [SCENE_BREAK] Rick: You better hope your face doesn't freeze like that. Jackie: (Scoffs) Owen: You better hope you still have a face after I'm done with it, Rick. Jackie: (Stammers) Stop it, okay? It's--this is no way to behave in front of the goddess of love. Owen: Jackie, he just made a play for my wife behind my back. How do you expect me to react? Jackie: Darling, I told you. Nothing untoward happened between Rick and me- nothing. He knows my heart belongs to you. Rick: And normally-- "Normally"-- I don't mess with that sort of thing. But I see that you share a child with my sister now... Jackie: (Scoffs) Rick: And I-I-I see where things are headed. Jackie: (Stammers) Rick thinks that you and Bridget are suppressing your attraction for one another, but you're not going to be able to do that for very much longer. And when that happens, he-- Rick: When that happens, you and Bridget and my new baby nephew are all gonna get together in this-- this amazing idyllic family, and I will be here with my lady Venus, worshipping her at the altar of her intoxicating beauty. Jackie: (Stammers) Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop. Darling, stop. Fisticuffs solves nothing. Nothing. Please, don't. Rick: (Vibrates lips) Owen: Wanna bet? Stay there! Jackie: Aah! No, no, boys. Boys. Boys. Owen: Get over here, Rick. Come here. Jackie: Boys. (Groans) [SCENE_BREAK] Ridge: I need to let Brooke know what's happened. Thomas: So she can be there for Bridget. Ironic, huh? Who knew another scandal would push Brooke and Oliver out of the spotlight? Ridge: I just never figured it would happen to my wife's other daughter. [SCENE_BREAK] Bridget: Am I gonna see a smile? Logan: (Fusses) Bridget: Thank you so much for being with him while I had to deal with the press. Amber: No problem. So, um, how did it go? I mean, I know that Jarrett-- he has a soft spot for the Forresters, but, uh, the others-- did they give you a hard time? Bridget: (Chuckles) What do you think? Amber: I think you had enough for one day. Come on. I'll give you a ride home. Or, um, Rick can if... Bridget: Um, actually, he's probably already left... or at least I hope he has. [SCENE_BREAK] Jackie: Owen! Put that down right now. Rick: Really? Jackie: Give it to me. What do you think you're doing? Give it to me. Owen: What? This roman reject's the one trying to come between us, Jackie. Rick: Owen, stop. I'm not--I'm not trying to come between anybody, okay? Just listen to me for a second. You have put your wife in an impossible situation. Not only does she have to deal with the situation with my sister and your infidelity, but now there's a child involved, a child that she has opened her heart to, despite the circumstances. And then today-- today at this-- this fashion show, it blows up in everybody's face. And she's publically pummeled with questions regarding the future of her marriage, a question that she should be asking herself, because of what I feel to be the inevitability of your situation with my sister. Owen: I'm not going to abandon my wife to be with your sister, Rick. Rick: You say that now, but trust me. You're gonna feel this-- this pull towards starting a home and building a home with my sister and Logan. And that feeling is gonna get stronger and stronger. But have no fear, because I'm here to look after her and pamper her and draw her bath. Jackie: (Scoffs) Rick: Plus there's one very important thing that I have going for me that you don't and never will. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: She pushed me, and I fell. Brooke: No, no, I didn't push her. I pushed past her, and she lost her balance. (Indistinct radio chatter) Man: Uh, how long was she unconscious? Brooke: How long was she pretending to be unconscious? -- That's a better question. Stephanie: (Coughs) Uh, you know, I-I-I think it was just a minute or two, but I'm not sure, to tell you the truth. Brooke: (Sighs) Look, she did this a couple of months ago. She had the paramedics rush her to the hospital, only to find out that she was perfectly fine. Man: I alerted emergency. Dr. Lewis is on standby. Man: Okay. Stephanie: Oh, my favorite doctor. Man: Let's get you on the gurney, Mrs. Forrester. Stephanie: Thanks. (Coughs) I'm a little, don't know, short of breath. Brooke: Oh, I'll alert the theater critics. I'm sure they wouldn't want to miss act two of Stephanie Forrester's latest performance of "Blame Brooke," the role she's been starring in for so many years. [SCENE_BREAK] Woman: How are you feeling, Mrs. Forrester? Can we get our favorite patient anything? Stephanie: No, I'm feeling much better, thank you. Brooke: Will Dr. Lewis be much longer? Dr. Lewis: I'm sorry to keep you waiting. I was reviewing your mother-in-law's C.T. scan from the last time she was here. I didn't think we missed anything. Stephanie: So what are you saying, that you did miss something? [SCENE_BREAK] Amber: So you're upset with Rick about something? Logan: (Cries) Bridget: Oh, shh. Mommy's got you. Come here. Come here. Amber: Not that it's any of my business. Bridget: Come here. Shh. Amber: It's probably the same thing Brooke thought when I spoke to her. Logan: (Fusses) Bridget: You spoke to Mom about what? Amber: Rick's love life. You know, I was... I was hoping that maybe he and I, we could, you know, put something together again. Bridget: Huh. Amber: Only he hasn't returned my phone calls or my texts. Bridget: Oh. Amber: I mean, any other guy, you know, I would think I was gettin' the old brush-off. But Rick, um, I'm guessing that he's gotta be distracted by something... or someone. Either way, it's gotta be the best-kept secret in town if no one's talkin' about it... (Sighs) Including his sister, apparently. Bridget: Oh, Amber, look. Rick's love life is just that. It's his love life. If someone has caught his eye, and that someone happens to... be taken, I just really hope that he has enough sense to look the other direction. Amber: Even if that direction is towards me? I mean, Rick still is interested in mature women, right? [SCENE_BREAK] Jackie: Okay, I need both of you to play nice. We cannot have a serious discussion with you looking--this-- go and have a shower, both of you. Go shower. Change. And I'll be waiting here for you. Go, both of you, get out of here. Scoot, Darling, scoot. (Sighs) Owen... no more mischief. Jackie: (Sighs) Jackie: Are you this much trouble? (Scoffs) [SCENE_BREAK] Ridge: Brooke, listen, when you get this message, please call me. It's important. Thomas: Never a dull moment in the continuing saga between the Forresters and Logans. Ridge: Oh, it's been that way practically from the beginning. Thomas: Unfortunately, the--decades later, the families are still feuding. Ridge: What can I say? There are strong personalities on both sides. Thomas: Well, Dad, that's exactly the problem. There are sides-- Grandma and Steffy versus Brooke and anyone who supports her. It's getting old, Dad. Ridge: I know. I know. Trust me, I want it to be different as well. Thomas: But how can it when Grandma's always on the attack? Ridge: Look, Thomas, I appreciate your seeing my wife differently. I also understand your frustrations with your grandmother. But all of your grandmother's problems with Brooke aren't her own making. Thomas: I get that, Dad. But all that negativity... (Sighs) It's not healthy for Grandma. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Lewis: No, no, Mrs. Forrester. We didn't miss anything on your earlier C.T. scan. However, since this is your second fall in as many months-- Stephanie: No, no, I was pushed. Brooke: (Scoffs) Dr. Lewis doesn't believe that for a moment, do you, Doctor? Dr. Lewis: The paramedics said you lost consciousness for a few minutes. Stephanie: Yes. I guess I did, yes. Dr. Lewis: Do you remember feeling lightheaded before? Stephanie: Before I was pushed? Brooke: (Scoffs) Dr. Lewis: (Sighs) There is no external indication of head trauma-- no bumps, like before. Brooke: Surprise, surprise. Dr. Lewis: And you had mentioned shortness of breath. Stephanie: Well, yes, I-I did have some shortness of breath at her house, but I don't feel that way now. Brooke: Okay, so everything's fine, isn't it, Doctor? Dr. Lewis: Well, so far. But given your mother-in-law's medical history, I'm gonna order a second C.T. scan and some additional tests. Mrs. Forrester is very important to us, and we--we don't want to take any chances with your health. Stephanie: Okay, thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jackie: Okay, obviously we have a situation here. Owen: No, Jackie, we don't. What is obvious is that this guy is trying to create one, and we can't let him. Rick: (Sighs) Well, someone has got to wine and dine Jackie while you are otherwise preoccupied with the mother of your child. Owen: You know what? There are times that Bridget and I are both gonna have to be there for Logan, and not only does Jackie understand that, she encourages it, Rick. Rick: Well, that's not really the issue, is it, Owen? The issue is you and Bridget. Bridget: Rick, what are you doing? Rick: Oh, hey. Sis, how are you? Um, we're just getting everything out in the open. I think it's about time for that, don't you? [SCENE_BREAK] Ridge: I worry about mother, too. Thomas: No one's invincible, even Grandma... (Chuckles) Not that I'd ever tell her that. Ridge: You do realize that she would give her life for her family. Thomas: I didn't always understand why, though-- what drove her to protect us. And learning what she went through growing up, keeping all that inside, that anger, the pain and-- maybe some of it even got misdirected onto Brooke. Ridge: I don't know if Freud could even describe the, uh, dynamics between those two. They've been at it for so long. What if something happened, something happened to change everything? What if something happened to make them have to depend on each other? Who knows? Maybe it would change everything. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: Thanks. (Sighs) Brooke: Wow. What took so long? They must have given you every test known to medical science. Stephanie: Could I have some water? They--they put a tube down my throat, and I'm really sore. Brooke: I thought you were just having another cat scan. Stephanie: Well, I did. Uh, and then, uh, they asked me what, uh, "Do you cough?" And I said, "Well, sure. Sometimes I cough." You know? And next thing I know, they gave me some muscle relaxant, and I'm like... (Imitates wooziness) Thank you. They put a tube down my throat to take a look, you know? Brooke: What? This is ludicrous. You're subjecting yourself to all these unnecessary tests when we both know you're fine. Stephanie: Would you please go home? You know what? I'm really tired. I'd just like to get some sleep if I could. Brooke: Stephanie. Stephanie: What? Brooke: Admit it. You're not sick. Stephanie: (Sighs) Brooke: Ridge is not gonna be happy about this. Stephanie: (Coughs) Whatever. Did you call him? Did you call Eric? Brooke: I would. I-I would notify your family if there was something wrong with you, but obviously, you're perfectly fine. Stephanie: (Scoffs) No thanks to you. I swear to God, you'll be the death of me yet. Brooke: (Scoffs) Stephanie: (Coughs) Stephanie: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Rick: You should have seen the look on your face. (Chuckles) Bridget: Oh, Lord. So you painted yourself up like a statue and tried to kiss Jackie? Rick: Eh. Bridget: Rick, what's wrong with you? Jackie: Darling, don't worry about it, please. I have explained everything to Owen, and Rick is actually more intent on helping you than he is on causing problems in our marriage. Bridget: Well, I don't need my brother's help, and I thought you understood that. Rick: Bridget, stop it. Can we just be real for a second, please? Owen: Yeah, Rick, you know, let's--let's be real here. You're attracted to my wife, but you don't stand a chance with her. This woman has brought more love and more laughter into my life than any man will ever expect, and I adore her. Amber: Hi, everyone. Sorry. Bridget: Oh. Amber: I was sitting here with Logan, and then he started talkin' to me, and he said he wanted his daddy. Owen: Oh, come here, Little buddy. Amber: There you go. There's your daddy. Yeah. Owen: I got you. Hi. Well, I can't think of a single thing that could break us apart. Rick: I can. [SCENE_BREAK] Ridge: You know... (Sighs) Maybe if they were stranded on a desert island together, and they had to depend on each other for survival-- I don't know. Thomas: Yeah, yeah. That would be Grandma's idea of hell on earth. (Chuckles) Brooke's, too. You know, but you're right, Dad. It's gonna take something major to end this Forrester/Logan rivalry. [SCENE_BREAK] (Machines beeping) Stephanie: (Coughs) Stephanie: You're still here? Brooke: Didn't think I'd leave you in your time of need, did you? Stephanie: I'm surprised you didn't slit my throat while you had the chance. Brooke: Oh, Stephanie. Stephanie: Come on. You know you want to. (Coughs) Brooke: What if I were to tell you I thought you were the most remarkable woman that I have ever met? What would you say? Stephanie: I would say that you're more heavily medicated than I am. Brooke: No, I'm serious. There's nothing you can't do. There's no good that you can't accomplish with the rest of the time that you have left. Now if you would just focus on that instead of making my life miserable-- Stephanie: Wait a minute. Wait a minute. Wait a minute. Wait a minute. Did the doctors come in and tell you something? Is that why you're making nice? 'Cause I-I don't have much time left? Brooke: (Scoffs) Stephanie, Stephanie, Stephanie, sometimes I just... no, no. I--you're fine, okay? Stephanie: (Sighs) Brooke: There's nothing wrong with you, and I'm sure the doctor will confirm that the minute she comes through that door and sends you on your merry way. (Door opens) Brooke: Oh, see? Here she is. So, Doctor, I can take her home, right? (Sighs) Dr. Lewis: Well, actually, Mrs. Forrester, would you mind spending some more time with us? Stephanie: You know, the nurse downstairs said that you were going to tell me that. But the medication's worn off. I'm perfectly fine. Dr. Lewis: I just feel it would be wise if you stayed a bit longer. Stephanie: What is this about? Dr. Lewis: I want to bring in a consultant. Stephanie: I don't need another doctor. I can talk to you. Dr. Lewis: No, Mrs. Forrester, I prefer that we-- Stephanie: Dr. Lewis... say what you have to say. Dr. Lewis: I'm sorry. You have cancer.