SOD (6/16/09)
RIDGE LEAVES BROOKE
Brooke supporting Rick and Steffy's reconciliation is more than Ridge can handle so he walks out on her. "He tells Brooke he loves her and always will, but he won't tolerate Rick with Steffy, and if she condones that...well, then there's an issue," says Ronn Moss. "He leaves because he needs some time to think things through."
After storming out, Ridge heads to Phoebe's grave, where he finds Taylor and unleashes his pain and anger. Moss notes that his character "basically has a breakdown and Taylor helps him through it."
As Taylor tends to her ex, she becomes concerned about Ridge's overly distressed state. "He tells Taylor that he just wants to be alone and not see anyone, but he feels comforted, cared for and supported by her," Moss explains. Taylor then suggests she take Ridge to the Big Bear Cabin so he can relax. Says Moss, "At first he hesitates, then he sees it might do him some good to get away."
However, after the couple arrives at the cabin, Ridge has a difficult time winding down. He's such a mess that Taylor finally gives him an anti-anxiety pill. "She sees that Ridge is in real crisis mode," Moss explains. "She doesn't give him the medication in mass amounts. It's just enough to get him to calm down."
Ridge likes the feeling of peace so much that when Taylor isn't looking, he pops several more pills. "Taylor is so caught up in taking care of Ridge in the moment that she doesn't notice," reveals Moss, "but someone else does."
While Brooke is trying to track down an MIA Ridge ("She keeps calling him but he doesn't notice."), he realizes that Taylor's presence has a positive effect on him. He announces to Taylor that his relationship with Brooke is no longer working - and he's moving out! "He actually goes back to Brooke and they're this close to working it out, but then something else happens," teases Moss. "Later in the week, Taylor attempts to be there for him to give him comfort."
And more pills?
June 10 - Steffy delivers an impassioned plea to Thomas.
June 12 - Nick wins the battle but Owen wins the war by delivering an impromptu proposal to Jackie.
Stephanie delivers a surprising and passionate answer to Eric's burning question.
There's a feature interview with Kyle Lowder, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood and Texas Battle