Brooke passionately declared that Ridge isn't leaving her and their marriage is forever. Ridge dubbed their problems "insurmountable," but Brooke kept working on him. Just when it seemed she'd made progress, Rick left a message on the answering machine about swinging by for dinner with Steffy! "This just isn't going to work," sighed Ridge, in the face of her denials. "Please don't tell me this is the end," Brooke begged as they embraced, emotionally. Ridge kissed her tenderly, whispered, "Goodbye, Logan," and walked out. Separately, they both broke down. Rick came over to Brooke's, where she told him what had transpired and he tried to comfort her. Brooke appreciated that, but noted there was Taylor to consider. Meanwhile, Stephanie found Ridge all emo and alone in the Forrester guest house. She wasted no time calling Taylor to come over and deliver some TLC. Taylor, being less overt, went to Ridge, offering to leave him alone and "occupy" his mother. When she left the room for a second, he reached for her pills. Stephanie walked in as he put the bottle away and then Taylor came in with tea. Perturbed, Steph tucked the bottle in her pocket and left them alone. Ridge, all loopy and high, told Taylor she was beautiful and stroked her face.

Nick interrupted Jackie and Owen necking at Jackie M, shocked to hear he'd missed a morning meeting — and unhappy to hear Owen had been privy to the company's finances. Jackie said he was overreacting and Nick said she was naïve. Furious Owen noted Nick wanted him fired but it was Jackie's call. If Jackie wanted him out, he'd go. Sadly, when push came to shove, a torn Jackie had to side with her son. She fired Owen! He understood, but feared that losing his job would lead to losing Jackie, too. He wanted more. "You're getting bored with me," she surmised. No! He wanted a life with her: "I'm talking about marriage." Down on one knee, he asked her, "Will you marry me, Jackie?" "Oh, what the hell, I'll marry you!" Jackie gasped, as they kissed playfully and embraced.