SOD (7/7/09 Issue)....
RIDGE CONFESSES TO BROOKE
Having promised Taylor that he would keep mum about their one-night stand (he was hopped up on anti-anxiety medication when it happened), Ridge then decides to come clean with Brooke, after all."He loves Brooke and he's always promised there would be no secrets between them," reasons Ronn Moss.
Not surprisingly Taylor, who was humiliated that Ridge only made love to her because of the pills, isn't in favor of him clearing his conscience. "Taylor is heartbroken and urges him to keep their secret," says Moss. "But Ridge tells her that he needs to be honest with Brooke about what happened." Taylor eventually gives in because, notes Moss, "She realizes Ridge not telling Brooke will only cause him more pain and she doesn't want that for him."
After Nick and Bridget's wedding, Ridge and Brooke spend some alone time together. "He tells her everything and she's devastated," explains Moss. "She can't believe what she is hearing! She had just thanked Taylor for taking care of Ridge and being there for him during this difficult time. Now she feels like a fool."
The fact that Ridge was taking Taylor's medicine does little to lessen Brooke's pain - and anger. "After Ridge tells her the truth and Brooke has said a few choice words to him, she flies out of the house," sets up Moss. "Of course, Ridge knows that she's on her way to confront Taylor."
Ridge heads over to Taylor's house, too, where Brooke accuses the shrink of manipulating Ridge with her pills. "Taylor vehemently denies it and so does Ridge, but Brooke isn't buying any of it," says Moss. "It's during this conversation that Brooke finally realizes Ridge was self medicating, that it wasn't Taylor feeding him the pills."
This leads to a startling realization for Brooke: Ridge will never get past Rick. "This is a huge epiphany for Brooke," observes Moss. "She wants to be with Ridge, but she's also willing to make the sacrifice of not being with him if he'd be happier elsewhere."
That's when Brooke suggests that Ridge reunite with Taylor. "Both Taylor and Ridge are in shock," says Moss. "But this isn't what Ridge wants. He does not want Logan to leave. She then gives a very eloquent speech about their love. It's extremely loving and after that, she leaves."
OWEN'S WEDDING AMBUSH
Owen whisks Jackie away on a romantic trip to Hawaii - on the same island where Nick and Bridget are honeymooning. "It's purely a coincidence," insists Brandon Beemer. "Nick and Bridget never said where they're going. It was a big secret, so Owen had no idea. He and Jackie even check into the same hotel where Nick and Bridget are staying."
A few hilarious near-misses between the couple ensue. "At one point they're even in the pool at the same time, but there's a hedge between them," Beemer chuckles.
While Bridget is later jogging on the beach, she runs into Owen. "She's really suspicious about why Owen would bring Jackie there," says Beemer. "Bridget thinks Owen is up to something, so he tells her, 'Why would I want to be near a man that hates me?' So she gets it."
Owen doesn't reveal to Bridget that he has planned a traditional Hawaiian wedding on the beach for Jackie. Later, he surprises her with the nups and "Jackie says okay."
Meanwhile, Bridget figures out what Owen is up to and tattles to Nick. "He's really upset and determined to stop the wedding," Beemer smiles. "So we'll just see if Nick gets there in time."
SPOILERS
July 2 - The end of an era for two longtime nemeses, Brooke and Stephanie, arrives at a most unlikely time.
July 3 - Nick's fears are realized. Stephanie basks in her glorious triumph.
Stephanie urges Taylor not to give up.
Wedding bells ring.
WTH is that man smoking!
Bill was the only reason I started paying attention again.
Since we've already established that Taylor can't get pregnant naturally, I'm betting on Steffie/Rick. But with this show, you never know!
will be pregnant
