At the Jackie M boutique, Bridget informed Nick that there was a new procedure available to determine the maternity of a baby but he said it didn't matter who the egg donor is, the child belongs to him and Taylor. Brooke walked in and asked if everything was okay with Taylor. Why else would her doctor be at the store talking to Nick, Brooke wondered. Bridget covered that she was interested in a dress and left. Brooke asked if Nick was sure about selling Forrester Creations but he explained how the deal was contingent on Eric divorcing Stephanie. Brooke said she may exercise the option in her contract to stay with Forrester Creations and Nick knew it was because of the dress maker. "Ridge is my future," she proclaimed.

On his first day back at Forrester Creations, Eric walked into his office to find his family waiting for him with a welcome back party. "It's a dream come true," Eric enthused about getting his company back and revealed that there were about 30 contracts (including Donna's but not Clarke's) that he acquired but he had six months to decide who would stay and who would go. Everyone was excited when Brooke arrived, which peeved Ashley. Brooke asked Eric if she could join their ranks and he agreed, with everyone's cheering approval. "I can't wait to be part of this family again," Brooke declared (close up on Ashley looking chagrined).

Ridge later explained to Ashley that he went to Big Bear because Brooke thought she saw Andy again. Ash was perturbed and stalked away. Brooke observed the interaction and asked Ridge if he would accompany her to a counseling session and, as Ashley eavesdropped, he said he would try to make it. After Ridge left, Ashley accused Brooke of using her rape to manipulate Ridge. Brooke slapped Ashley, then raged, "Don't you ever, ever say that to me again!"

Jackie recounted her humiliating bubble bath episode at Eric's house with Donna to Nick. "Can you imagine Thorne finding out that the woman he almost married is carrying on with his father?" cried Jackie. Meanwhile, Eric started making out with Donna in his office and guess who walked in on them? Yep, Thorne.