Jackie visited Stephanie and dropped the bombshell on her that Brooke is the biological mother of Taylor's baby. Stephanie didn't believe Jackie. But when Bridget arrived she confirmed Jackie's allegations to a flabbergasted Stephanie. When Bridget left, Jackie suggested that the two join forces "for the greater good," especially because Taylor is falling apart and baby Jack is suffering. "Nick and Brooke belong together," Jackie declared, reminding Stephanie that she wants the same things. "It's a tragedy but it's also an opportunity." Jackie warned Stephanie that Taylor is drinking again. "That poor woman is on a downward spiral. We have to get involved....Do it for Taylor," Jackie urged. "This is a win-win situation for the both of us, but we have to act NOW...."

Taylor persisted in wanting Brooke and Ridge to marry. Taylor accused Brooke of having unresolved feelings for Nick and/or baby Jack. When Brooke asked to speak with Nick alone, Taylor became upset, but ultimately Taylor relented. Alone, Nick tried to defend Taylor's actions as well-meaning, but Brooke demanded that Nick tell Taylor to back off. "This stunt that she's pulled screams of her insecurities and self doubts," Brooke yelled. Meanwhile, Taylor received some guarded sympathy and understanding from Ridge, who praised her for her good intentions. Taylor cried to Ridge that "everything is falling apart." Nick and Brooke rejoined Ridge and Taylor, who became enraged when Brooke didn't budge on her position. Taylor unraveled in front of the three of them. Taylor grabbed a wine glass and offered a mocking toast to Brooke: "You win!" Taylor said. As she prepared to take a drink, Nick urged her not to. Taylor froze, then smashed the glass against the wall as the other three looked on in bewilderment. "Party's over!" Taylor declared. After Ridge and Brooke left Nick bandaged Taylor's hand and offered her some TLC and reassurance. "Nothing is ruined," Nick promised Taylor. Nick asked if Taylor could at least try to see where Brooke is coming from. Taylor got upset at the prospect, but Nick pledged that he totally supports her. "I just want a life without Brooke in it. I love you so much," Taylor sobbed in Nick's arms.

At home, Ridge lamented Taylor's troubles. Brooke was annoyed that Taylor put her on the spot. Ridge asked Brooke why getting married was such a big deal considering everything. "I'm not going to get married in Taylor's living room just to ease her ridiculous fears," Brooke insisted. Ridge went to the bathroom and Nick called Brooke to check in on her. Nick thanked Brooke for handling herself and the situation so well. Brooke thanked Nick for his understanding and support. "You'll always have it," Nick promised. The two wished each other good night, then proceeded to look out on the night sky and the full moon.