Owen worried to Pam that the press conference would be about phasing out the surf line. Rick happened by and Owen revealed that he had some ideas for the surf line but Rick shut him down by snarking that Owen should be waxing surfboards and not designing clothes. Jake was nearby and overheard the exchange.

Ridge raged at Brooke for her plan to keep Rick at Forrester. Ridge insisted that Steffy stay with the company and Rick go. Steffy insisted on leaving while Brooke kept defending her son. "He belongs in Forrester," she insisted. Rick showed up and Ridge criticized him for manipulating Brooke and Steffy. Rick thanked the ladies for their support, which annoyed Ridge. After Rick and Steffy left, Brooke pleaded that there was still place at Forrester for Rick but Ridge urged her not to fight him on this. Brooke was stunned when Ridge also explained that he felt Rick actually hesitated about saving his life

Stephanie filled in Taylor on Ridge's near-death experience. Taylor was more convinced than ever that should Rick is a disruptive presence at Forrester but wondered if Brooke would allow her son to be fired. Stephanie revealed that Brooke supported the decision for Rick's ouster, but Taylor didn't believe Brooke would go through with it.

Eric and Katie listened to Thorne and Felicia revel in the fact that Rick was on his way out of Forrester. Later, Jake eavesdropped on Thorne talking to. Knight affirmed that once Rick is gone, he will be happy to throw all his support behind Thorne as president. Meanwhile, Rick continued to ruffle feathers as he condescendingly asked Marcus why he wasn't wearing his uniform. Rick then met with Steffy and expressed his undying love for her.

The press gathered in Eric's office and Stephanie showed up, too. Brooke and Ridge arrived and Eric asked Brooke if it was true that Rick saved Ridge's life. She said yes, then Eric took the podium and started to address the reporters. Brooke interrupted, stepped up to the podium and started to stutter as she talked about overcoming adversity at Forrester. "I'm going to make a life-changing announcement," Brooke declared.