Friday, September 29, 2006
Nick poured coffee for Brooke, who reiterated how in love she is with her husband. Brooke had a busy day ahead at the office, she mentioned. They exchanged, "I love yous" and began their day. As she went to the office, Nick headed to Bridget's doctor's appointment.

At the doctor's office, Felicia checked up on Bridget and was disappointed that Bridget didn't tell Brooke she was pregnant. She did mention she told Nick, though. Felicia pointed out that Bridget doesn't know what she wants. Felicia left and Nick showed up as Bridget awaited the test results.

At Forrester, Eric dressed models with his latest creation as Brooke arrived at work. He ribbed her about her lack of visibility at the office as of late. "I thought you were shortening that period between 'I do' and ‘Oops,' " Eric meowed as he cut to the chase and spoke his mind about Brooke and Nick's re-hitching. Eric refused to be convinced as Brooke professed her love for the sea man. He believed that, at some point, her last name will again be Forrester. Felicia eavesdropped on the conversation, then made her presence known and commented what a surprise it was to see their CEO Brooke in the flesh. She then accused Brooke of making Nick boring. Eric apologized for he and Felicia ganging up on her, but pointed out that he believes she's still got Ridge on the brain, despite his involvement with her sister, Donna. Brooke denied the charge. Doth she protest too much?

Back at the doctor's office, Nick pointed out to Bridget that their lives have changed and they're not the same people they were when they were together. "I refuse to see this as anything but a blessing," he blurted about the baby. Bridget cried and they embraced. "Do you know why I loved you?" she asked. "Because I have a boat," he quipped. Nah, it's the way he makes her feel. Aww. Just then, the doctor returned with the test results: It's official. Bridget is pregnant. Nick had a flashback to his past romantic life with his now stepdaughter. What's a poor sailor/prospective dad to do?

Thursday, September 28, 2006
Along PCH, Harry had Shane in a headlock, but honored Phoebe's pleas to let him go. Hector said he'd take care of the situation and sent Harry off, then demanded to know what Shane wanted from them. Phoebe told Hector that Shane came clean about witnessing Darla's accident and that they can trust him. Shane ordered them both to leave the crime scene before someone spotted them.

At the Forrester home, Stephanie told Eric that she's pleased about Thorne taking an interest in Taylor. She also wished Ridge would get Brooke out of his system once and for all. Then, Lt. Baker showed up. He said he was just checking in. Steph retaliated by saying she didn't like him coming by unannounced and opening up old wounds. She quickly showed him the door. Eric asked for an explanation. "He wasn't stirring things up," Eric protested. "You're annoyed that the police are still looking for Darla's killer? That doesn't make sense."

As their make-out session got hot and heavy by the pool, Taylor pulled back. Thorne said that it was okay; she could take all the time she needed. "You're not disappointed?" she asked. Not yet, he's not! They hugged. Thorne said he needed to go anyway and pick up Ally at his parents house. Phoebe came home and said she needed to talk to her mom. Thorne exited. Hector and Shane joined them, and Phoebe told Taylor that Shane saw the whole thing. His recap proved that he was there, and he said the accident wasn't Taylor's fault. "The question isn't what he's going to do," Taylor erupted when Hector accused Shane of blackmail, "It's about what I'm going to do!" The outburst left everyone speechless. Taylor refused to be extorted, even though Shane declared that he's not a threat. He said that her generosity when he was injured meant the world to him, but Hector refused to believe Shane wasn't going to use his knowledge against them. "I won't let you down, Mrs. Forrester," he assured.

Thorne's arrival ended Eric's inquisition of Stephanie. He thanked his mother for encouraging him and Taylor's relationship and gave her a hug. Thorne told his father that their connection isn't just gratitude on his part. Stephanie said their son had their support. Thorne went upstairs and told a sleeping Ally all about his romantic evening with Taylor.

Wednesday, September 27, 2006
With their car stopped along Pacific Coast Highway, Phoebe demanded to what Shane wanted. She recalled him from that fateful night of the accident, looking like the killer from I Know What You Did Last Summer, while Shane recounted everything he saw. "I know why you were afraid of me then," he exclaimed. "But you have no reason to be afraid of me now." Shane claimed to be having nightmares since the accident and said he empathized with her dilemma. Phoebe cried. "You could put us in jail," she sobbed. Shane said he wasn't going to turn them in. He just needed someone to talk to about it. "You can trust me," he claimed. "I want you to know that."

Eric and Stephanie shared a toast to Taylor's sobriety. Eric believed that Thorne and Taylor were taking things too fast, but Steph didn't seem to mind. In fact, she said she believed that Taylor might be the one to help Thorne find happiness again. Eric suspected that Stephanie knew more about the twosome than she was letting on.

By the pool, Thorne smooched Taylor. "I don't know what I did to deserve this," Taylor replied. Oh, the irony.... They then shared a dance. Thorne said he's ready to take their relationship to the next level. Taylor admitted that she cared deeply for Thorne, as well. She wondered if people would think they were moving too fast, but Thorne declared he "doesn't give a damn" what people think. They both confessed that they were falling in love and kissed again. Thorne picked her up and carried her to a lounge chair where they continued making out.

Hector wandered around the house talking to himself about how Shane was there that fateful night and now he's going to blackmail them — or worse. He called a cab but before it showed up, Harry arrived. Hector told him that Phoebe was in trouble so Harry volunteered to drive him to help find them. Harry and Hector passed Shane and Phoebe along the roadside and had to double back. Harry showed up at the car, pulled Shane out and punched him. Phoebe ordered Harry to stop the attack.

Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Bridget assured a stunned Nick that he fathered her baby and also revealed that she was about to tell Brooke everything. Meanwhile, Brooke picked up a magazine with Ridge's face on the cover that praised Donna as the new Forrester spokesmodel, but still asked herself, "Where is Brooke Logan?" She then descended the stairs in a robe and was surprised to see her daughter still around. Bridget apologized for lingering, then Brooke returned upstairs to tend to a crying R.J. "She's really happy," Bridget observed to Nick, adding, "She deserves that." Bridget promised to contact Nick as soon as she had some tests the next day and then they could tell Brooke together. Nick gave her a hug before she departed.

Hector cautioned Phoebe not to go out to dinner with Shane but she did anyway. While they were driving along the Pacific Coast Highway, Shane stopped at the exact spot where Darla was hit. He explained that he was the bearded stranger who approached Phebe that fateful night. He also shared how he watched Taylor run down Darla. "What do want from me?" a shocked Phoebe asked. Meanwhile, Hector discovered that Shane may have witnessed the accident.

With a proud Stephanie in attendance at AA, Taylor received a chip for 60 days of sobriety. In her acceptance speech, she expressed her gratitude to Stephanie and Thorne. Taylor came home to find that Thorne arranged a celebratory poolside dinner. "I can love again because of you," he rhapsodized, then drew Taylor into a passionate kiss.

Monday, September 25, 2006
Bridget tried to explain to her mom why she didn't go to Africa after all but Nick interrupted them and asked Brooke to renew their wedding vows... now! He showed her a beautiful candlelit garden courtyard and a minister at the ready to officiate. Brooke was impressed and enthusiastically agreed to reaffirm their commitment. "I promise never to take your love for granted ever again," Brooke wept. Nick vowed to love his wife "without limits." The entire ceremony was watched by Bridget, who went unnoticed. After Brooke went upstairs, Nick finally saw Bridget. "I've come around to your way of thinking and I don't think we should tell her abut the night we slept together," he said, then urged Bridget to move on with her life. "I can't, Nick," she blurted out. "I am pregnant."

When Hector tried to tell Phoebe about Shane's criminal record, the mysterious gardener suddenly appeared and verified that he stole a sandwich while hungry and unemployed, then failed to show up in court due to a job interview. After Shane stormed off, Hector warned Phoebe, "Just because he has all the answers doesn't mean they're true." Phoebe tracked down Shane in his room and apologized for Hector's intrusive behavior. As Phoebe changed his bandage, Shane felt guilty for the blackmail scheme he was planning against Taylor. Shane asked Phoebe out on a date to thank her for of all her kindness and she agreed. Hector overheard the conversation and made a call on his cell phone. "The rap sheet wasn't enough," Hec said to an unidentified party. "You've got to help me check out this guy's story and you've got to do it quick."

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