Ridge made some calls about a dress and then Taylor came in, relieved to hear Rick would keep quiet about Thomas. Ridge told her the terms of Rick's deal. "I think it's about revenge," he surmised. "He loves having that power over me." Ridge than revealed Rick had called a family meeting. Steffy came in to crow about Rick being a good man and a worried Thomas joined them. After Rick's meeting, Ridge accused Rick of playing the rest of the family. "I still think you are an arrogant jerk...but you saved my life today, so thanks," Thomas said, tentatively shaking Rick's hand and hugging his sister. Rick then wondered if Ridge and Taylor would stand in his and Steffy's way. Could they have a truce? Ridge gingerly shook his hand and thanked him for saving Thomas. Then, a garment bag was delivered! Ridge unzipped it, presenting Steffy with a stunning wedding gown he'd been working on for years. He asked her to think long and hard on her life and who she wants to spend it with. She giddily hugged both Ridge and Rick. Then Ridge and Taylor went to return the dress downstairs so the kids could "celebrate." Steffy was exuberant, so was Rick. They got smoochy as, alone, Ridge told Taylor they had to trust Steffy to ultimately make the right decision and come to her senses about Rick.

Pam, Katie, Bridget and Eric talked about Pam's release, worried what it would mean for everyone's safety. Meanwhile, Brooke hugged Rick, relieved he'd decided not to press charges against Thomas. He noted he still had to tell people he wasn't in danger anymore or Eric wouldn't get rid of the round-the-clock guards. "I'm doing what's best for me," he insisted, before gathering everyone for the big meeting. He revealed the danger against him had passed but didn't finger Thomas — even when his sister and aunts flipped. Rick pulled Eric aside to reiterate his stance. "I'm very optimistic about the future," he then told the room. Afterwards, Brooke backed up his claims to her sisters, Bridget and Eric: "He's safe. It's over!" They all hoped for peace.