Eric, Brooke, Ridge and Donna were floored when Bill said he's appointed Katie as the new CEO of the company and she's already happily accepted. Brooke railed at Bill for manipulating Katie, who was upset that the Forrester clan wasn't more happy for her. Eric was angry that Katie was giving up her good PR gig. Ridge told Bill he's a liar and a cheater and using Katie to get his paws on the company. Eric agreed and said it won't be long before Katie realizes his little plan.

Brooke and Donna pulled Katie into Ridge's office to try and talk some sense into her. She was insulted when they suggested that Bill was playing Katie and will just drop her when he gets what he wants from the company. "You've both been loved by great men. Now it's my turn!" Katie explained. Brooke pointed out that Katie's going to get hurt by aligning herself with Bill and warned her about failure. Katie called out her sisters for ganging up on her and said they just don't want to see her stepping out from behind their shadows for once. She begged them for their support. They refused; Katie shed a tear.

Later, the accountant informed Eric and Ridge that Forrester Creations is being forced to pay back a $100 million loan within a year. Bill decided to use their situation to his advantage. "I'm your only option," he smirked.

Dr. Caron paid Stephanie a house visit and told her to stop hiding her condition and get some help. Pam was concerned about her sis's strokes and urged her to take it easy. Steph, however, bristled when Pam suggested she not return to work. "I am not sick!" she exclaimed. Taylor arrived home from her conference and was confused about why the doctor's car had been in the driveway. Steffy urged her grandmother to come clean to Taylor. She refused, saying it would change the dynamic of their relationship and she doesn't want Taylor to view her differently. They sat down over tea to catch up but La Forrester remained mum about her condition. Steffy was miffed.

At Jackie M, Pam offered Whip one of her special lemon bars. He inquired about Stephanie and pointed out to Pam that Steph's not been acting like herself lately. She tiptoed around the subject but assured Whip that Stephanie will be fine. Whip wasn't convinced.