Ep. #4902

Hector wonders what to do when he is unable to get ahold of Phoebe. Hector informs Harry of what he knows and they rush out onto the highway to find Phoebe and Shane. Phoebe is scared of what Shane wants and accuses him of wanting to blackmail her. Shane appeals to Phoebe's vulnerable side and makes her think that the accident has affected him emotionally and he needs her friendship. Harry arrives and punches Shane as Phoebe yells at him to stop. Eric learns from Stephanie that Thorne and Taylor's friendship has grown into something more. Eric is concerned but wonders what Stephanie is hiding when she supports the relationship fully. Thorne thanks Taylor for helping him move past losing Darla. Thorne tells Taylor that he is ready to take their relationship to the next level and tell the family that they are seeing one another.

Ep. #4903

Eric is sure Stephanie is hiding something when Lt. Baker drops by to check in with Darla's case and Stephanie throws him out. Stephanie insists they all just need to move on from it. Taylor stops Thorne when they are headed to make love as she can't shift Darla from her mind. Thorne later tells Eric and Stephanie that he is falling in love with Taylor. Phoebe yells at Harry to let up on Shane. Hector has Harry leave when Phoebe tells Hector that Shane knows everything. Hector reveals to Taylor that Shane knows that she killed Darla. Taylor wonders what Shane wants from her. Hector believes that Shane wants money, but Phoebe supports Shane and tells Taylor that Shane just needs a place to stay and a friend. Shane insists to Taylor that he can be trusted.

Ep. #4906

Stephanie is horrified when Shane tells her that the only thing he wants is to be with Phoebe. Determined not to let her granddaughter get involved with him, Stephanie tries to scare Shane by telling him that if the truth were ever to come out he would be in trouble by withholding evidence. Donna interrupts Nick's attempt to tell Brooke the truth by showing up wanting Brooke to let Ridge go so that she can have a chance with him. Nick asks Harry to clear out of the Shady Marlin for awhile so he can talk to Brooke uninterrupted. Bridget talks with Felicia about her pregnancy, and that Nick plans on telling Brooke tonight. Felicia muses that Ridge is going to look pretty good to Brooke in comparison now.

Ep. #4907

Nick tells Brooke that he did something awful when he thought they were finished, and she finally realises there was another woman. He confesses to getting the other woman pregnant, and then tells her that it's someone he's been involved with before. Brooke is horrified when she realises that Nick slept with Bridget. Stephanie warns Donna that she will never be part of the Forrester family, but Donna holds her own against Ridge's mother. Bridget worries that Brooke will have a hard time accepting the child because it's Nick's, but Doctor Caspary, after noticing some strange readings in Bridget's medical file, tells her that she is a lot further along in the pregnancy than they originally thought.

Ep. #4910

Bridget visits Eric and informs him of her pregnancy. He is stunned to learn that Nick slept with her, then even more surprised when he learns that the child's father is Dante. Bridget is ashamed as Eric wonders how Felicia will take the news. Brooke cries on Ridge's shoulder, which angers Donna. She is infuriated when Ridge asks her to leave so that he can be alone with Brooke. Donna informs Nick where Brooke is, before being interupted by a snooping Stephanie. Donna is told to leave Ridge but Donna refuses. Stephanie feels Donna is wasting her time and that Ridge will be with Brooke again. Ridge learns that Nick slept with Bridget. Nick barges in on Brooke and Ridge. Nick blurts out that Bridget's baby isn't his and begs Brooke to forgive him, while Ridge begs Brooke to end her marriage.

Ep. #4911

Thorne arranges a day at the cabin to spend some time with Taylor and he also buys a ring. She agrees to go, but Phoebe notices how depressed Taylor is. Taylor tells her that she needs to confess the truth about Darla's death to Thorne, not wanting to lie any longer. Stephanie learns from Eric that Bridget is pregnant with Dante's baby and she wonders if the situation within their family could get much worse. Nick begs forgiveness from Brooke but Ridge tries to throw him out. Bridget comes by and, speaking with Brooke alone, attempts to explain the situation. Bridget and Brooke realise how they have both destroyed one another. Bridget orders Brooke not to give up on her marriage. Ridge and Nick have it out at the main house. Stephanie tries to get involved but Ridge feels that he will be the one with Brooke. Ridge later promises Brooke the life she needs with the children and they kiss.

Ep. #4914

Stephanie rushes over to see Phoebe and is surprised to find that Taylor isn't there. Phoebe admits that Taylor is confessing the truth to Thorne. Stephanie is worried about the outcome, as is Hector. Stephanie manages to drill from Phoebe the whereabouts of Taylor. On the way to leave for the cabin, Baker arrives and stops anyone from leaving. He attempts to get them to confess to their roles in the cover up of Darla's death. Meanwhile, Taylor breaks down as she confesses everything to Thorne. He is angry and hurt that Taylor would allow him to fall in love with her after she killed his wife. Thorne shows no sign of sympathy for Taylor and so she calls Baker and turns herself in for Darla's manslaughter.

Ep. #4915

Taylor goes to the police station where she tells Lieutenant Baker and Detective Orbach that she wants to make her confession. Baker tells her that she should have a lawyer, but Taylor states that she doesn't need one. Taylor confesses the entire story for the record and signs the confession. Taylor is photographed and booked, while Baker tells her that she should expect to go to jail for a long time. Ridge drops by to see Phoebe and learns that Taylor has gone to the police. Ridge is stunned that Taylor is the one responsible for Darla's death. Phoebe blames herself, although Ridge also feels guilty for Taylor's decline and alcoholism. Thorne is livid with Stephanie that she knew Taylor ran Darla down. Thorne accuses Stephanie of allowing him to fall in love with Taylor and setting him up for more pain. Thorne sobs that he wants Darla back.

Ep. #4918

Shane wonders to Hector why Taylor isn't doing more in her own defense after reading the story in the newspaper. Stephanie pleads with Shane to tell the Judge what he saw the night that Darla was killed in the hopes that it could help Taylor. Storm tries to help Taylor but she requests immediate sentencing because she doesn't want to put Thorne and Alexandria through further pain. Thorne goes to see Taylor in her cell after talking with Stephanie, and Taylor tells him she really does love him. Brooke and Ridge share a passionate kiss after he shares with her his feelings of guilt over Taylor's alcoholism.

Ep. #4919

Thomas demands answers from Phoebe, Ridge and Brooke and is shocked to learn what is happening with his mother. They head down to the jail to spend a few minutes with Taylor as they wait for court to resume. Stephanie is at the Forrester estate trying desperately to convince Shane to testify on Taylor's behalf, but he reminds her of all the times she warned him that he had better keep his mouth shut. Court begins with Brooke, Ridge, Phoebe, Bridget and Thomas sitting with Taylor. Eric, Sally and Thorne sit on the opposite side of the courtroom. The judge begins his sentencing, giving Taylor sixty days in jail for driving without a license, one year for obstruction of justice, and ten years in maximum security for vehicular manslaughter. Stephanie bursts in with Shane and announces what he saw, so Thorne demands to know if his mother is telling the truth.

Ep. #4922

Felicia is destroyed knowing that Bridget is to have Dante's child. Bridget assures both of them that nothing needs to change between any of them. Dante makes it clear to Felicia that his future is with her and their child. Felicia wishes Bridget the best. Stephanie orders Jackie out of the house but Jackie accuses Stephanie of only luring Brooke back to take Forrester Creations away from her. Brooke declines Nick's company for the night but tells him that she will have an answer for him soon. Nick learns from Jackie that Stephanie is on a rampage and is furious when he sees that Stephanie hit Jackie. Nick goes to Stephanie and warns her not to cross him. Brooke returns home and finds Ridge there. He talks of a future with her. Brooke decides that she will have the answers for both Nick and Ridge the following day.

Ep. #4923

Brooke gets a call from Stephanie telling her that she belongs with Ridge, followed by a call from Jackie telling her that she belongs with Nick. Brooke tells both of them that she has made up her mind on what she is going to do. Stephanie learns that Ridge has been invited over by Brooke and is thrilled, as is Jackie when she learns that Brooke has invited Nick over. Donna questions Brooke on what she has decided but she refuses to say anything. Stephanie asks Donna to bring the children over for a visit. Nick and Ridge are both surprised to discover the other has been invited over by Brooke. They begin making harsh comments to one another and Brooke orders them to find some common ground. Jackie arrives at Stephanie's to hurl some more abuse. The two go at it over Brooke and their sons. During a scuffle on the stairs, Stephanie pushes Jackie away and she falls over the railing to the floor below as Donna watches through the window.

Ep. #4925

Hector tells Harry that he needs to find out what Shane's motive is for helping Taylor. Harry agrees that Shane can't be trusted. Shane talks with Phoebe by the pool and she thanks him for helping her mother. Shane tells Phoebe that he cares for her and attempts to kiss her, but Phoebe backs away. Ridge and Brooke are interupted by a nurse. Brooke supports Nick as they are told by a Dr. Hillman that Jackie needs to have surgery involving drilling a hole in her skull to release the pressure on her brain. Eric comes by the hospital and tells Jackie to fight. Stephanie later stands over Jackie's bedside, during which Jackie has a seizure. Jackie is rushed off into surgery and Nick warns Stephanie that she will pay if Jackie doesn't pull through. Ridge tells Stephanie that he refuses to lose Brooke to Nick over the situation.

Ep. #4926

Shane tries to kiss Phoebe but they are interrupted by Harry, informing them that Storm has arrived to talk about Taylor's case. Storm tells Shane that he is the only person they have to help Taylor. Shane likes how important he suddenly is. Harry later wonders if Phoebe can handle Shane, and she makes it clear it will only be until after Taylor's trial. Nick goes to pray in the hospital chapel as Jackie is on the operating table. Donna stops by the hospital to enquire about Jackie's condition and hints to Brooke that Jackie's fall wasn't an accident. Jackie is brought out of surgery and Dr. Hillman informs Nick and Brooke that Jackie may have brain damage. Jackie slowly regains consciousness, with Nick at her side.

Ep. #4929

Brooke tells Donna that Stephanie can't fire her from Forrester Creations. Donna is too tired to fight but informs Brooke that Stephanie will have a fight on her hands when Nick learns the truth. Dr. Hillman tells Nick that Jackie is improving but may never be herself again. Donna tells Nick the whole story of what she saw between Jackie and Stephanie. He is furious and heads out of the hospital. Stephanie is thrilled when she learns from Ridge that Brooke and Nick's marriage is over. Stephanie is angry when Eric doesn't believe that Jackie's fall was a complete accident. Eric visits Jackie in the hospital and kisses her. Eric learns from Donna that Stephanie pushed Jackie. Nick confronts Stephanie but she refuses to let him inside the house. He smashes through the patio door and holds Stephanie by the throat over the stair railing.

Ep. #4930

Stephanie manages to get away from Nick and locks herself in a bedroom. Nick kicks down the door only to find Stephanie holding a gun at him. Ridge runs into Eric, Brooke and Donna at the hospital. Ridge learns from Donna why Nick has left the hospital. Worrying that Stephanie is home alone, Eric decides they should get over to the house. A shot rings out as they arrive, but it is simply a warning shot from Stephanie. Nick, Brooke and Donna return to Brooke's, where Donna relates the events of the evening to Storm. Storm suggests that a civil suit against Stephanie may be more successful than a criminal case. Stephanie calls Donna to warn her to keep her mouth shut. Donna puts the phone on speaker so that everyone in the room can listen. Donna tells Nick that they can bring Stephanie down.

Ep. #4932

Eric, Ridge and Stephanie refuse Nick's offer of giving him Forrester Creations in order to keep Stephanie out of the courtroom. Nick warns Stephanie that she will go to jail, but Stephanie snaps that Jackie's fall was an accident and that Nick is committing a crime by blackmailing her for the company. Brooke later questions Nick on why he would want a fashion house and Nick tells her that Taylor's 2% share was bought under Marone Industries and therefore still belongs to him, in gaining the Forrester family's 48% share and giving it to Jackie, Brooke and his mother could run Forrester Creations equally together. Bridget talks with Jackie and she suffers severe headaches when talking about Stephanie. Stephanie later arrives and confronts Jackie.

Ep. #4933

As Eric and Ridge contemplate losing Forrester Creations, Ridge wonders if Eric still loves Jackie. Ridge questions Eric on why he is still with Stephanie to which he responds that it's easier to be with her than fight against her when they are apart. Ridge tells Eric that he feels Nick will push Brooke away by going after their family. Brooke asks Nick to be reasonable and to give up the idea of taking the company. Nick tells her that he's doing it for both her and his mother. Brooke warns him that if he goes through with his plan, then he is doing it without her. Jackie baits Stephanie and tells her that she has a choice between losing her company or losing her freedom. Jackie admits that she is doing it to get Brooke and Eric away from Stephanie. Stephanie tells Jackie that she has no chance of getting anything from her.