At home, Ridge made a latte for Brooke. She told him how much she loved him. "It's just coffee," he cracked. She added how grateful she is that he forgave her for the Thomas incident. He suggested that she work from home for a few days and she liked the idea. She was determined to convince Stephanie that Thomas's kiss was just a publicity stunt.

Taylor sat in her bed and kept watching the video of Brooke and Thomas kissing. Whip reminded her that it wasn't a big deal, but she was concerned about her son getting caught up in Brooke's drama. After, Whip called Ridge and asked him to stop by so that he could help Taylor deal with everything. He left the exes alone to talk. Taylor confided how upset she was over Thomas's actions. Ridge understood and pulled her into an embrace. He agreed that the kiss was inappropriate, but noted that it was just a stunt. "Brooke is not trying to harm our son," he stated, but Taylor wanted her rival to stay away. Ridge said that she could call him if she needed to talk. They agreed that they'd always love each other and cherish the years that they spent together. Taylor bashed Brooke by stating that Brooke can't avoid scandals. Ridge replied that it's over and Thomas is safe.

At Forrester Creations, Thomas undressed and then stared at a photo of Brooke. He thought back to the kiss. Madison interrupted and expressed her admiration of Thomas's physique. He quickly got dressed and explained that he had to make some changes to his men's line, per Brooke's notes. Madison replied that Brooke knows her stuff — especially how to kiss. Marcus interrupted and asked if something was going on. Thomas replied that it was just Madison being Madison. He then questioned Thomas about kissing Brooke and Thomas replied that people finally recognize his line.

At the beach house, Oliver awoke in bed with Amber, but thought about Hope. Amber asked if he had regrets about being with her and he said that he didn't. Amber thanked him for letting her stay. He offered to make her breakfast, but she knew that he really wanted to be with Hope. She added that she doesn't have any expectations and just wants Ollie as a friend. They kissed. Later, Ollie made her pancakes and Amber thanked him for forgiving her.

At the Forrester manse, Bridget took care of a recovering Stephanie. Brooke soon stopped by and Steph sarcastically asked if she'd kissed anyone inappropriate that day. Brooke asked if they could speak privately. Bridget left and Brooke shared that Ridge has forgiven her. She then asked if Steph could forgive her, as well, but Stephanie refused. Brooke reminded her of all they'd been through over the past few weeks. Stephanie was angry with her for humiliating her family. "I thought that you and I would be able to do something wonderful together for other people," Steph sighed. Brooke promised that there would be no more indiscretions, but Stephanie didn't believe her. Brooke again tried to explain how Thomas had roped her into his stunt, but Steph thought that she should've acted like a responsible adult. "You'd better stay away from my grandson," Stephanie warned. Brooke left, dejected.

Thomas sat alone and thought about how his mom had warned him of Brooke being trouble. He again eyed the photo of Brooke and then looked at the tabloid cover that featured their kiss. He kept flashing back to the smooch. Brooke interrupted and he dropped the magazine. She became suspicious when he locked the door for privacy. She sensed that something was bothering him and asked if he wanted to talk about the kiss. He stated that the kiss would happen again and again — whether they liked it or not. "Something happened," he declared. "My life has been changed forever."