Bridget expressed her concerns about Taylor's state of mind to Ridge. Ridge mused how rough it must be on Taylor given all the circumstances. Bridget told him that Brooke was headed to see Taylor to sign the papers relinquishing the rights to the baby. Sure enough, Brooke was asking Taylor to sign the papers to confirm that Taylor is baby Jack's mother. Taylor bristled and complained about how things are all messed up because the donor is not anonymous as originally planned. Brooke appealed to Taylor to do what's in the best interest of the child to ensure that "her son" will be taken care of. Taylor called Brooke on her Freudian slip and argued that's just what she's afraid of. Brooke downplayed her slip as a symptom of the emotional roller coaster they've all been on. Taylor questioned whether Brooke could really sever all ties to her biological child. Brooke insisted she could, but then asked Taylor if Taylor could really love the child as her own, the way the child deserves to be loved. Taylor questioned why Brooke is so adamant to get the papers signed ASAP, and wondered if Brooke is more worried about appeasing Ridge than she is in doing what's best for the baby. Brooke reiterated that she and Ridge are in love and that the baby is Taylor's, not theirs. Taylor surprised Brooke by refusing to sign the papers. She insisted it was a moot point, since everyone knows who the "real" mother is, anyway. Taylor then asked Brooke to leave so she could rest. Brooke left, leaving the papers behind. A tearful Taylor tried to compose herself. Brooke returned to Ridge and told him that she signed the papers but Taylor had yet to do so. Ridge expressed concern about what would happen if Taylor didn't take to the baby.

Jackie was enthused at the idea of buying Spectra and competing with the Forresters. Nick remained skeptical and asked Clarke for time alone to talk with his mother. Nick asked Jackie if she's sure her interest isn't rooted in payback towards Eric for shacking up with Donna instead of her, but Jackie denied that had any part of it. After much consideration Nick agreed to buy Spectra for Jackie, but he would be a silent partner. Jackie got excited at the prospects of their upcoming success.