Ride was horrified to find out that Rick knows Thomas attacked him. Ridge explained that his son had been "pushed beyond his limits." Thomas tried to apologize for his actions to Rick, who wasn't appeased. When Rick tried to call the police, Ridge stopped him and asked Thomas to leave.

At the restaurant, Jackie came across Owen dining alone and joined him. They enjoyed drinks and laughs but when the tab arrived, Jackie insisted on paying. when Jackie had to leave, it was obvious that she was quite taken with the young man.

While Taylor shared her concern for Thomas's fate with Steffy, he rushed in and said that Rick now knows everything. Taylor freaked that Rick will call the police, but Steffy assured her mom that she can convince her boyfriend not to do so. Steffy was sure Rick would never hurt her like that.

Ridge outlined to Rick how Phoebe's death affected his family. Rick tried once again to explain he was also impacted by the tragedy. Ridge then reminded Rick that he said he would do anything to make up for Phoebe's death and asked Rick, "In the name of compassion, don't throw my son's life away." Rick pointed out that the police won't stop investigating but Ridge said Rick has the chance to make Steffy happy by protecting her brother. That seemed to get through to Rick but he said his silence comes with a price. Rick wanted the car that was blown up replaced and demanded to be treated as Ridge's equal at Forrester Creations. Finally, Rick ordered that Ridge accept Rick and Steffy's relationship. "I own your ass," jeered Rick. "And Steffy's, too."