Rick vented to Steffy about Ridge disapproving of them marrying at the beach. "Is that why you suggested it?" she wondered. Rick quickly assured her he wants a future with her and would marry her anywhere. In his office, Ridge and Brooke were discussing the very same subject. Brooke insisted her son is sincere but Ridge thought it was a "desecration." Taylor came in and Ridge brought her up to speed. She was instantly on Ridge's side. Steffy, trying to be practical, asked if she and Rick could really trust their feelings. Rick admitted that he and Ridge would never see eye to eye but swore their relationship was real. The duo then giggled over registering at Macy's and canoodled. Elsewhere, Ridge, Brooke, and Taylor continued to hash out the Rick issue. Brooke thought Rick and Steffy's marriage could heal the family. Taylor wanted her child away from Rick before it was too late and said Brooke was in denial. Ridge just watched his ladies argue and then walked over to stand by Taylor, noting he agreed with his ex. "It's up to you, Logan," he said, warning that it was up to Brooke to stop the wedding.

At Jackie M, Stephanie, Nick, Jackie were already butting heads. Stephanie wanted 50% of the company and Jackie balked. Nick offered her $500,000 a year and a partnership contingent upon their success. Steph wryly suggested his people call her people and moved to love...only to run straight into a nervous Bridget! Nick introduced Steph to Madame X, joking that Stephanie now had to play ball with him or he'd have to kill her because she knows their secret! Baffled Stephanie questioned Bridget about her shift from medicine to fashion. Bridget then marveled at Stephanie joining Team Jackie M. Steph admired her designs before asking Jackie and Nick about their corporate strategy: "So who are we? 'Not Forrester' is not the answer," she noted. Nick got all excited, ready to make something new happen with other hip, young designers like Bridget.