Rick and Steffy got all smoochy and romantic at the beach house, joking about being interrupted by Ridge. Rick called his mom to make sure that wouldn't happen. "You and I are in the clear," he then told Steffy. And without a Stephanie lurking about the house, they were "good to go." Cue more smooching and a stroll towards Rick's bedroom — where there were dozens of candles already lit. Holy fire hazard, Rick! "I love you, and I want to make love to you," he said, hoping to inflame Steffy's passions — and succeeding in doing so. The duo kissed tenderly and then Rick carried Steffy to the rose petal strewn bed.

Ridge and Brooke talked about Ridge's inability to accept her son and it was clear they were at an impasse. "He's conned you, Logan, and now he's conning Steffy," Ridge insisted. And he was feeling some serious "despair and hate" for the guy to boot! "You have to get past this," Brooke urged, suggesting they try therapy. "Open your heart to me. Help me help my son." Ridge refused to budge. He loved Brooke with all his heart, but that love was twisted up in his hate. And he didn't want Rick anywhere near Steffy. Later, Ridge tossed and turned and softly swore he'd do anything to protect his daughter.

As Donna and Marcus looked on, Thorne went nuclear about not being president. Eric tried to explain, but Pam weighed in about Rick stealing the presidency, too. Eric demanded everyone treat Rick with respect or "you'll say nothing." He was sick of all the whining! Alone, Thorne, Marcus, Owen and Pam were still mighty peeved. As Pam crocheted away, everyone vented about Rick's machinations. Thorne asked if anyone wanted to get a drink. No dice. The disgruntled gang went their separate ways. Elsewhere, Donna warned Eric about Pam.