Steffy came home to Taylor's, clearly in a mood, and her perceptive shrink mom demanded the 411. Steffy told Taylor about seeing Brooke in Ridge's arms. Ridge walked in on the tail end of the tattling. Instead of getting jealous, Taylor noted that Brooke was a strong woman who'd find a way to get through losing Ridge. Ridge assured Taylor that she was stuck with him, and "Steffy and Thomas, too." Taylor noted their kids were mighty protective of them, adding that they were planning a family karaoke night. Taylor talked about how she regretted letting Ridge go and could therefore understand why Brooke had similar regrets. But she wanted Ridge to have a fun, peaceful life, and was willing to do something "unorthodox" to make it happen. "I'm going to be the one doing the asking," she murmured. "Say yes, say you'll marry me." Ridge did a very impressive double take!

Whip pulled away from kissing Brooke, murmuring, "Was it as good for you as it was for me?" Brooke reacted with wide eyes. "How could you?" she gasped..."How could you know that this is what I need?" Whip was baffled as she touched his hand and said he'd stirred something inside her. "Take me upstairs." "Wow. Really?" he marveled. She grinned and shook her head. No, she was only kidding. After Whip laughed, impressed, the duo moved on to remarking on old times over glasses of wine and discussing Whip's new gig at Jackie M. Then, he kissed her hand, said "till next time" and left. Alone, Brooke went back to moping over Ridge. Then, Steffy dropped by to tell Brooke to leave her parents alone! She accused Brooke of torturing Ridge and wanted it to stop. "Let him be happy with my mom and my family," she begged, warning Brooke not to hurt her dad.

At Jackie M, Pam prattled on but Stephanie was all distracted. Pam realized her sister had pointed Whip at Brooke and cackled, delighted. Jokes about Pam's naughty Whip-related fantasies ensued, and Steph just hoped Whip would occupy Brooke until Ridge got married. Later, Whip came by to update Stephanie (and earn some flirting from Pam). He mentioned how he'd kissed Brooke but observed she was definitely not over Ridge. He told Stephanie not to expect miracles. Alone, Stephanie pondered what else she could do to keep Brooke at bay.