Rick shook the hand of a recruiter, who welcomed him to the U.S. Army! Meanwhile, at Forrester, Steffy got all emo over a package addressed to Rick and flashed back on his passionate promise that they'd be together. Ridge tried to comfort her — by reminding her she couldn't trust Rick "ever." She instantly jumped to Rick's defense. Ridge said Rick was "beyond redemption" no matter what crazy thing he came up with to prove his worth. In Eric's office, he and Brooke discussed Rick's actions and if Rick could really change. Rick walked in and told his father he'd joined the military. Eric was proud and Brooke shocked. Rick insisted that the Army would straighten him out and make him a man his parents could be proud of. Elsewhere, Marcus finally resurface (Hi, Marcus!) and he and Steffy talked about their defunct relationship and her affair with Rick. Marcus, being awesome, offered his undying support and urged her to stay away from Rick. Upstairs, Rick reassured Brooke about his plans and and told his parents he loves them. Then, he called Steffy to meet him at the beach house. Alone, Eric comforted Brooke, who prayed Rick had made "the right decision for everybody." Steffy dropped by to find Rick all wet and shirtless and she reminded him they couldn't see each other. Rick told her he's turning his life around. The old Rick was going away and a new Rick would return in his place. "I have enlisted. I'm joining the Army," he said.

Nick walked in to see Bridget hard at work in Madame X mode. They chatted amiably about business. Not so amiable were Jackie and Katie at Chez Marone. Jackie was happy to tout Bridget working closely with her son. At the office, Nick and Bridget talked about the turn their lives had taken. "I guess we both got what we deserve," Bridget shrugged. Back home, Jackie took the gloves off and blasted Katie for stealing Bridget's life. "You saw a chance to ensnare my son and you went for it," she accused. She wanted Bridget and Nicky reunited and would gladly see Katie "sent packing to Hell." Nick, meanwhile, assured Bridget she had already lived up to the hype of Madame X. Later, Bridget made a business call and stared at a photo of Nick on Jackie's desk. And Jackie warned Katie not to underestimate her "sway" with her son. She dubbed Katie a "black widow" and a "disgrace," saying, "I'll be damned if I'm going to have you as a daughter in law." "Mother, that's enough!" Nick cried.