Soap Opera Digest - April 14, 2009 Issue.
OWEN KISSES BRIDGET - AND JACKIE!
Owen's pucker power gets a work out this week after he's hired by Jackie to handle the legal aspects of Jackie M. "They have already been flirting with each other, so there's definitely an attraction going on," concedes Brandon Beemer. "Jackie is a beautiful and fascinating woman. She's different from anybody he's ever met. She's classy and not needy, so when she's interested in Owen, that makes him scratch his head and go, 'Wait a second. Is this really happening?'"
But Owen's first order of business is questioning Jackie about Nick's controversial decision to hire Stephanie, who was recently fired from Forrester Creations. "Owen is a little leery about what her true intentions are, but Jackie assures that Stephanie is on board to do some good work," Beemer explains. "Then Owen finds out that Stephanie has something up her sleeve to benefit Jackie M, so he can relax. She's definitely doing things that will help Jackie M."
Owen then meets with Bridget so they can strategize on how to market her new line. They interact playfully, which Owen eats up. "She makes Owen weak," chuckles Beemer. "He really cares about her and thinks she's a great catch, but after everything she's gone through with Nick, she makes it very clear to Owen that she's not ready for another relationship. He makes it clear that he wants to get to know her better by dating her, but she says that's not what she wants."
Still, Owen makes a move. He plants a kiss on her," says Beemer. "She admits that she is attracted to him, but knows that it's not going anywhere between them because they work together."
Next, Owen meets Jackie at her new residence. "It's a hip loft," says Beemer. "Times are tough, so she needs to downsize her home. He makes her feel good about moving into something that's a little less than what she's used to."
Jackie shares about Stephanie's latest favor for Jackie M and that a new investor is interested in the company based on Bridget's upcoming collection. Jackie and Owen get carried away by the excitement over a brighter future for her company. "Then Jackie gives Owen a promotion to chief of staff," smiles Beemer. "He decides to thank her with a nice kiss."
SPOILERS
April 8 - Eric gets an unexpected reality check during a press conference. Taylor and Stephanie make a pact.
April 9 - Stephanie stands up to Eric after reading Donna's comments in Eye on Fashion.
Stephanie and Taylor make new living arrangements.
Katie and Rocco have a chance encounter. Katie likes what she sees.
Nick receives a gift from an unexpected source.
Rick's revenge takes another twisted turn with his plan for Taylor.
Soap Opera Weekly - April 14, 2009
STEPHANIE TEAMS UP WITH Taylor - AND NICK?
Stephanie moves in with Taylor this week - but it's Nick who wants to help her move on!
"Stephanie feels like she's hit rock bottom in her life. She's someone at a crossroads. She's found herself at a place she never thought she'd find herself," explains Bradley Bell. "She's out of her home, she's out of her company, and she's really lost and alone in the world. That's when her dear friend Taylor comes to her aid. They've had their ups and downs, but Taylor and Stephanie have been allies and admirers of one another since they first met. Very often in soaps, you hear, 'Why doesn't anyone have friends?' These are great friends and it's a friendship that's going to get more intense and beautiful as time goes on."
Intense is how it gets when Stephanie learns that Nick is the one that suggested that Taylor take her in, and that Nick has plans for her, as well - at Jackie M. "Nick is an unlikely guy who has come to Stephanie's aid at this time. He sees someone who he knows has so much strength and fortitude. To see her down and vulnerable...he reaches out to her," notes Bell.
Not that Stephanie is instantly receptive. "At first, Stephanie doesn't want any help, especially from Nick," asserts Bell. "She thinks she's being used. Stephanie always has her guard up; she's very cautious. But when she sees Nick is sincere, she goes along with it. I think it's just that she's been Mrs. Eric Forrester for so long, Stephanie is finding her individuality as Stephanie the woman - an independent woman who can do things. Although it seems like the last thing in the world she would do - leave Forrester and start up with the competition - it's a job offer and her life has to go on."
But can she take such an offer, especially knowing what it might do to Eric? "Eric always had Stephanie. If Eric was with someone else and they were apart, they were always friends. This marks a new chapter in their relationship where Stephanie doesn't want to be his friend," teases Bell. "Stephanie's mad at him. Stephanie, who has always supported him, even when he hasn't been there for her. Now she's looking out for herself."
So look out, Forrester Creations!
SPOILERS
Week of April 6 - Steffy takes a life changing test. Rick shocks Ridge and Brooke with his choice of wedding venues. An innocent conversation turns ugly between Taylor and Rick. Jackie hits a nerve with Katie. Steffy and Rick celebrate. Eric gets a reality check. Marcus takes matters into his own hands. Stephanie confronts Donna. Ridge and Taylor are shocked by Rick's blunt announcement. Katie sees someone from her past.
Week of April 13 - Steffy seizes control of a heated moment. Nick makes shocking revelations to Stephanie and Bridget.