At the press conference, a reporter pointed out that Brooke seemed "flustered." Brooke kept beating around the bush as she admitted to problems at Forrester. She finally announced that the new collection would soon be ready and praised everyone's efforts, including her son as president and Thorne as vice president. The Forresters were stunned by her speech, especially Ridge. Katie called an end to the meeting and thanked the press for coming.

Bridget asked for Taylor's help in keeping Rick at Forrester. "Ostracizing my brother from the company isn't going to change his behavior," Bridget begged but Taylor angrily said she didn't care what happens to Rick, even if he did save Ridge's life.

After the journalists were gone, Stephanie, Thorne and Felicia badgered Brooke about why she didn't fire Rick. Steffy announced she was leaving the company so Rick could stay but Stephanie refused to allow her granddaughter to quit for that "son of a bitch." Rick thanked his mother for the second chance and an angry Ridge stormed out of the room with Brooke in pursuit. Steffy affirmed her love for Rick, which sickened everyone in the room.

While Pam fielded a flood of calls about the press conference, Owen and Marcus discussed their extreme dislike for Rick. Bridget later approached Owen, who told her that Rick is still president but everyone else was very upset with that.

Brooke tried to talk to Ridge but he was too overwhelmed with fury over her failure to fire Rick. He left Forrester and met up with Taylor. He recounted what happened at the press conference and Taylor emotionally insisted, "We've got to stop this." Ridge took Taylor into a comforting embrace. After Ridge left, Stephanie showed up and complained about the day's turn of events. She predicted to Taylor that Ridge will surely see Brooke in an unfavorable light now. "I think Brooke has finally lost his trust," Steph clucked.

As soon as Rick and Steffy were alone, they started making out. Meanwhile, Brooke returned home and hoped Ridge would come back. When Ridge did return, he said he was too angry to talk. Brooke said she was only trying to think of a way for the family to heal but Ridge refused to ever forgive Rick. Brooke tearfully begged for Ridge to love her the way she loves him.