After Taylor apprised Thomas and Steffy of their father's split from Brooke, the kids then begged their dad to move into the guest room. While Thomas and Steffy went off to prepare breakfast, Ridge told Taylor that it may not be good for him to be around his family while he's in such a melancholy mood. Taylor understood and Ridge left before Thomas and Steffy came back.

In Hawaii, Bridget and Owen were able to keep Nick and Jackie from seeing each other on the patio restaurant. While Owen pressured his cougar into marrying him, Bridget persuaded Nick, who was sulking about his mom, to go back to his room. Bridget then secretly confronted Owen about staying out of sight and he said he would try his best. Owen then found Jackie and said their wedding plans were good to go but she was hesitant to rush into marriage. Owen insisted that he didn't want Nick to have the chance to tear them part. "Marry me, now," Owen pleaded.

A haggard looking Brooke answered the door to Stephanie, who thanked Brooke for giving up Ridge. Brooke expected Steph to gloat, but the old gal was surprisingly subdued as she pointed out that Ridge would never forget Rick's role in Phoebe's death. Brooke said she had to keep "it together" for the sake of her kids and announced that her chance for love is now over. Having lost Eric, Stephanie knew what Brooke was talking about. A tearful Brooke went upstairs and Stephanie actually felt sad as she realized just how much Brooke really did love Ridge.

In his hotel room, Nick called Clarke, who said he couldn't find out where Owen and Jackie went. A perturbed Nick ordered Clarke to keep looking. Bridget returned to find her husband all worked up over Owen. Nick wanted to cool off my jumping in the pool but Bridget kept him from leaving by throwing him on the bed.