The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 11

1. #2506

Aired: 3/27/1997

At Spectra Fashions, Sally is desperate to raise her daughters spirits. She asks Macy to attend Grant's celebration party with her, but Macy says she will not celebrate the Forrester's losing their company. Clarke enters dripping with sweat, returning from his visit with Grant. Grant is laying on the floor of his office in a pool of blood. Everybody is rushing around after hearing the gun shot. Michael sees Enrique quickly remove the gloves he's wearing. In Paris, Beth is just telling Brooke that she shouldn't have made Grant CEO of Forrester Creations as a phone call from Michael interrupts them. Michael explains to a shocked Brooke that Grant has been shot. The paramedics rush to Grant's aid. Police Lieutenant Bradley Baker asks Grant if he knows who shot him and he shouts out that it was Ridge.

2. #2507

Aired: 3/28/1997

Brooke tells Beth and Stephen that Grant was shot. Brooke quickly leaves Paris with Bridget. Brooke learns that Ridge shot Grant. Grant is rushed to hospital. After immediate opperation, Grant is placed in intensive care. Stephanie learns that Grant was shot with her gun. Stephanie explains that she gave it to Michael, Michael tells the police that she gave it to Ridge, so Ridge is arrested. Thorne believes that Ridge did shoot Grant, which annoys Taylor and Stephanie. Ridge is booked, fingerprinted and thrown in a cell for the night.

3. #2508

Aired: 3/31/1997

Taylor worries about Ridge being in jail. Thorne tells Taylor to let the lawyers handle things and orders Taylor to rest. Eric, Stephanie and Jonathan visit Ridge in jail. Jonathan questions Ridge, but Ridge swears that he didn't shoot Grant. Lt Baker has the gun sent to the lab to be tested for fingerprints. Grant wakes up to see Brooke at his bedside. Brooke apologises for taking him for granted and promises that from now on things will be different.

4. #2509

Aired: 4/1/1997

Enrique, Michael and Megan are asked to have thier fingerprints taken as part of the investigation. Enrique refuses and Michael wonders why he is making trouble for himself. Jonathan requests bail for Ridge, but Assistant District Attorney Teresa Emerson believes Ridge to be a threat. Lt Baker takes the stand and informs the court that Ridge's fingerprints are on the gun. Bail is set at $1 million, and Ridge must have no contact with Grant. Brooke questions Grant about who really shot him, but he continues to insist that it was Ridge.

5. #2510

Aired: 4/2/1997

Ridge visits Taylor and begs for her to believe his innocence. Ridge decides he has to see Grant, Taylor tries to stop him, but he heads off. Clarke visits Grant in hospital. Clarke gloats that Ridge is in jail and away from Brooke. Lt Baker and and officer Earl Banks recieve the evidence that Ridge's fingerprints were on the gun. Ridge goes to Grant at the hospital and demands that he tell the police who really shot him. Violating his probation, a nurse calls the police to report Ridge.

6. #2511

Aired: 4/3/1997

Darla states that Clarke was the last person to see Grant before he was shot. Fearing the Forresters will make him a scapegoat, Darla, Clarke, Sally and Macy all make a pact never to mention that Clarke was in Forrester Creations that night. Brooke seeks advice from James. James tells her that all the stress Ridge went through because of Grant, could have forced him into an emotional state, enough to go as far as shooting Grant. Sheila later comes by and tells James that she has signed them both up for Lamaze classes. Ridge orders Grant to clear his name, but Grant only taunts him from his bed. Security bursts in, Ridge is arrested and thrown back in jail.

7. #2512

Aired: 4/4/1997

Stephanie, Eric, Lauren and Claudia learn from Jonathan that Ridge is back in jail. Felicia arrives from Italy to support Ridge. As Stephanie and Eric catch up with their daughter, Lauren sneaks out the back. Eric later drops by Lauren's and he realises that Lauren only dumped him for the sake of Stephanie's friendship. Maggie is furious when James tells her that he is going to attend childbirth classes with Sheila. Maggie begs him not to go. Sheila has Curtis create a plumbing leak in the house so Maggie has to stay home, while Sheila takes James to the class.

8. #2513

Aired: 4/7/1997

Curtis comforts Maggie as she whines about Sheila. When Curtis tells her the cold truth that she will never be happy with James, Maggie asks him to leave. Thorne drops by the Forrester mansion to see Felicia. Talking about Ridge, Felicia is stunned to hear Thorne even suggest that Ridge did shoot Grant. Thorne tells Felicia that Eric and Stephanie may be getting back together, but Felicia isn't thrilled by the prospect. She explains that their divorce was messy and nobody wants to go through it again. Eric makes Lauren admit that she is in love with him. Lauren then tells him that her love for him isn't important as Stephanie loves him too and Lauren refuses to get bewteen the two of them reuniting. Felicia sees Eric leave and then finds Lauren crying.

9. #2514

Aired: 4/8/1997

Stephanie questions Taylor about whether her feelings are with Ridge or with Thorne. Taylor says they both have something that she needs, what one can't give, the other can. Jonathan scolds Ridge for going to see Grant. Lt Baker allows Ridge one last chance at bail, but adds that Ridge has been charged with attempted murder. Jonathan has Ridge stay at a sleazy motel and informs him that he has hired a private investigator named Hunter Jones to help with the case. Grant returns home where Brooke, Katie, Bridget and Rick wait with a welcome home party. Rick acts cold toward Grant and leaves. Ridge later calls to speak to Bridget, but Grant orders him to stay away.

10. #2515

Aired: 4/9/1997

Enrique is angered when he finds Megan putting together a return party for Grant. Michael questions Enrique about why he was wearing gloves the night of the shooting. Thorne is equally angry about the party but decides to attend to represent his family. After hearing that Eric won't be there, Lauren decides to go to. Brooke believes that Grant should take more time off to recover before returning to work. He insists on going so Brooke goes with him and Grant is touched by the the employees celebration to welcome him back. Grant later makes love with Brooke in his office. The investigator, Hunter Jones, meets Ridge and they begin working on the case together.

11. #2516

Aired: 4/10/1997

Hunter questions Stephanie and Taylor about thier feelings towards Grant. Stephanie informs him that Ridge had gotten hold of her gun from Michael, who was supposed to get if fixed. Thorne gives Michael some extra work to do and explains to her that he is going away for a while. Grant is furious that his design award has been removed from his desk and is being held as part of the investigation. Sally and Clarke drop by and toast to Grant's return and future at Forrester Creations. Stephanie is angry when she finds Clarke and Sally in the building, but Grant goes against her wishes and allows them to stay. Hunter goes to Michael to question her about Grant.

12. #2517

Aired: 4/11/1997

Ridge tells Stephanie where he is staying and she goes for a visit. Stephanie is surprised when Ridge is more concerned about talking to Brooke other than Taylor. Michael tells Hunter about the gun, explaining that Enrique and Megan all saw it before she gave it to Ridge. Thorne convinces a reluctant Taylor to go with him on a skiing trip to Big Bear, asking Megan to take his messages so he isn't disturbed. Hunter looks to question Thorne but finds out from Megan that he is out of town with Taylor. Ridge is furious when he finds out. Meanwhile up at Big Bear, Taylor walks in on Thorne getting out of the shower.

13. #2518

Aired: 4/14/1997

Ridge vents his anger to Stephanie. He accuses Thorne of trying to steal Taylor while he is trapped in the motel. Felicia questions Lauren about her feelings for Eric. Lauren admits she loves him but refuses to act on her feelings for Stephanie's sake. Felicia later advises Eric to take the opportunity to sweep Stephanie off her feet when she comes home feeling run down. Thorne and Taylor share dinner at the cabin and he attempts to kiss her, but she gives him the brush off. Later that night Ridge shows up in Taylor's room.

14. #2519

Aired: 4/15/1997

Maggie and James plan a romantic picnic together. Sheila ruins the plans by demanding that James attend a childbirth class with her. A furious Maggie calls Curtis and arranges to spend the day with him instead. Brooke worries about Rick and Bridget learning that Ridge shot Grant. Grant tells Brooke that they have to keep Ridge away from the house and the children. At the cabin, Ridge tells Taylor how much he wants to be with her. He also worries about Thorne taking advantage of the situation. Ridge goes to leave but almost passes out, so Taylor lets him stay in her bed with her for the night.

15. #2520

Aired: 4/16/1997

Maggie goes out with Curtis. Curtis tells her that James' shouldn't be pushing Maggie aside for Sheila. Maggie thanks Curtis for being there for her. Taylor questions Grant about who really shot, but he still insists that it was Ridge. Teresa drops by and tells Grant and Taylor that tests found gunshot residue on Ridge's hands. Ridge drops by the see Brooke. He begs for her to believe his innocence, and she admits that she doesn't think he shot Grant. Ridge asks to see Bridget, but Brooke tells him of Grant's wishes not to allow Ridge near the children. Grant tells Brooke of the new evidence against Ridge.

16. #2521

Aired: 4/17/1997

Hunter finds out that Enrique's fingerprints are also on the gun used to shoot Grant. Enrique denies any involvement and claims that he last saw the gun in Michael's office. Claudia tells Michael that she believes that Enrique shot Grant. Michael doesn't think so but Claudia informs her that Enrique comes from a family of killers. Curtis drops by James' office and begins telling him that he isn't treating Maggie respectfully. James is annoyed that Maggie would share details of her life with Curtis and throws him out. Sheila begins rubbing the birthing methods of childbirth in Maggie's face. Maggie flips and tells her that once she gives birth she will never see the child again. James comes home, has Sheila leave and then lays into Maggie.

17. #2522

Aired: 4/18/1997

Sheila meets with Curtis to give him more money but he hands it back. Sheila sees that Curtis has fallen for Maggie and realises he is even more valuable to her now in her plan to get James. Maggie defends herself to James, but he accuses her of blabbing to Curtis. Maggie insists that she needs someone to talk to as he can't see that Sheila is destroying their lives and their marriage. Sheila walks in as Maggie storms out and she later tells her baby that mom and dad will soon be together. Hunter questions Thorne about his feelings towards Grant. Thorne says he has motive, but didn't pull the trigger. Hunter questions Taylor on if she has seen Ridge and she admits to the night in Big Bear. Thorne is seriously pissed off and storms out.

18. #2523

Aired: 4/21/1997

While Grant gives Michael orders for the party that evening, Ridge puts his head together with Jonathan and Hunter while they discuss other potential suspects in Grant's shooting, including Michael and Enrique, and even Thorne.

19. #2524

Aired: 4/22/1997

Ridge and Felicia discuss strategy for his case. Taylor agrees to play slave girl for Thorne to make up for seeing Ridge earlier. Hunter Jones prepares to question Clarke.

20. #2525

Aired: 4/23/1997

Numerous workers prepare Brooke's mansion for Grant's theme party. Enrique questions Claudia's sudden decision to go to the party with him. Ridge plans to crash the party.

21. #2526

Aired: 4/24/1997

Lauren tells Sally that she's prepared to fight for Eric as Stephanie and Eric are on the balcony discussing their new engagement. Hunter mingles at the party, talking to some guests while eavesdropping on others. Ridge conspires to get Taylor alone.

22. #2527

Aired: 4/25/1997

23. #2528

Aired: 4/28/1997

24. #2529

Aired: 4/29/1997

25. #2530

Aired: 4/30/1997

26. #2531

Aired: 5/1/1997

27. #2532

Aired: 5/2/1997

28. #2533

Aired: 5/5/1997

29. #2534

Aired: 5/6/1997

30. #2535

Aired: 5/7/1997

31. #2536

Aired: 5/8/1997

32. #2537

Aired: 5/9/1997

33. #2538

Aired: 5/12/1997

34. #2539

Aired: 5/13/1997

35. #2540

Aired: 5/14/1997

36. #2541

Aired: 5/15/1997

37. #2542

Aired: 5/16/1997

38. #2543

Aired: 5/19/1997

39. #2544

Aired: 5/20/1997

40. #2545

Aired: 5/21/1997

41. #2546

Aired: 5/22/1997

42. #2547

Aired: 5/23/1997

43. #2548

Aired: 5/26/1997

44. #2549

Aired: 5/27/1997

45. #2550

Aired: 5/28/1997

46. #2551

Aired: 5/29/1997

47. #2552

Aired: 5/30/1997

48. #2553

Aired: 6/2/1997

49. #2554

Aired: 6/3/1997

50. #2555

Aired: 6/4/1997

51. #2556

Aired: 6/5/1997

52. #2557

Aired: 6/6/1997

53. #2558

Aired: 6/9/1997

54. #2559

Aired: 6/10/1997

55. #2560

Aired: 6/11/1997

56. #2561

Aired: 6/12/1997

57. #2562

Aired: 6/13/1997

58. #2563

Aired: 6/16/1997

59. #2564

Aired: 6/17/1997

60. #2565

Aired: 6/18/1997

61. #2566

Aired: 6/19/1997

62. #2567

Aired: 6/20/1997

63. #2568

Aired: 6/23/1997

64. #2569

Aired: 6/24/1997

65. #2570

Aired: 6/25/1997

66. #2571

Aired: 6/26/1997

67. #2572

Aired: 6/27/1997

68. #2573

Aired: 6/30/1997

69. #2574

Aired: 7/1/1997

70. #2575

Aired: 7/2/1997

71. #2576

Aired: 7/3/1997

72. #2577

Aired: 7/4/1997

73. #2578

Aired: 7/7/1997

74. #2579

Aired: 7/8/1997

75. #2580

Aired: 7/9/1997

76. #2581

Aired: 7/10/1997

77. #2582

Aired: 7/11/1997

78. #2583

Aired: 7/14/1997

79. #2584

Aired: 7/15/1997

80. #2585

Aired: 7/16/1997

81. #2586

Aired: 7/17/1997

82. #2587

Aired: 7/18/1997

83. #2588

Aired: 7/21/1997

84. #2589

Aired: 7/22/1997

85. #2590

Aired: 7/23/1997

86. #2591

Aired: 7/24/1997

87. #2592

Aired: 7/25/1997

88. #2593

Aired: 7/28/1997

89. #2594

Aired: 7/29/1997

90. #2595

Aired: 7/30/1997

91. #2596

Aired: 7/31/1997

92. #2597

Aired: 8/1/1997

93. #2598

Aired: 8/4/1997

94. #2599

Aired: 8/5/1997

95. #2600

Aired: 8/6/1997

96. #2601

Aired: 8/7/1997

While Clarke crows to Darla that revealing Grant's secret will make him the Forresters best friend, Thorne delights in telling Brooke that her marriage to Grant is invalid, hoping it will push her back to Ridge so he can have Taylor. Taylor and Ridge play word games at the pool, with Ridge attempting to convince Taylor to get romantic with him. Sheila catches Amber and Eb snooping around in her room, and Amber tells her that she's worried about her, and encourages her to go back to Los Angeles to be with her daughter.

97. #2602

Aired: 8/8/1997

Sally counsels Lauren on her relationship with Eric, advising her to strike while the iron is hot. Brooke calls Connor for advice, and is torn when he reveals that her marriage really is invalid. Grant tells the family that he will be putting Eric back in charge with Ridge as second in command and himself third, but not until after the next showing.

98. #2603

Aired: 8/11/1997

Stephanie catches Lauren in the halls of Forrester dressed as a janitor and delights in making her scrub the floor before admitting she knows the truth. Brooke tells Grant about Captain Harper and their marriage being invalid, and is furious to learn that he already knew. Clarke is refusing to design because he is not under contract.

99. #2604

Aired: 8/12/1997

James is pleased to hear that Dr. Kelly thinks it will be alright for them to get a babysitter for Margaret, but Maggie doesn't agree. Mike overhears, and calls Sheila. Ridge is confused by Thorne's repeated references to things 'changing' with Grant. Sheila tells Amber about her past with Eric. Grant worries that Brooke wants to end their relationship.

100. #2605

Aired: 8/13/1997

Grant punches Clarke, who tries to convince his former friend that it was strictly business. Seeing how upset Sheila is that Maggie and James changed the baby's name and that they plan to get a babysitter, Amber offers herself up for the job. Brooke is upset that Thorne is using her to get to Taylor, but admits that she still wants Ridge. Ridge arranges for Trish to take out the showstopper so he can give it to Taylor for the evening, but Brooke shows up before he leaves and tells him that she's not legally married to Grant.

101. #2606

Aired: 8/14/1997

Lauren helps Taylor choose between dresses that work for a date with Thorne, and dresses that work for a date with Ridge. Brooke and Ridge talk about her relationship with Grant, and he encourages her to do what she thinks is best. Eric and Stephanie share a romantic dinner then he heads to LAX to fly out for a meeting only to learn that the chauffeur is going the wrong way.

102. #2607

Aired: 8/15/1997

After getting a call from Antonio Giovanni, the designer Eric was supposed to be meeting with, Stephanie realises that the whole thing is a set up by Lauren. Amber continues to manipulate Sheila, trying to get Sheila to tell her how to get the babysitting job. Sheila initially refuses, citing the promise that she made, but finally capitulates. Eric gets Lauren to see that their relationship can never happen because he is committed to Stephanie and she agrees to let him go. Shortly after he leaves, a furious Stephanie arrives at the cabin. Maggie worries that she and James will never find a babysitter after a horrible interview.

103. #2608

Aired: 8/18/1997

Amber does a phone interview with Maggie and James, and sets up a meeting for the next day.

104. #2609

Aired: 8/19/1997

Thorne delights in pushing Grant's buttons and insisting that Brooke isn't in love with him.

105. #2610

Aired: 8/20/1997

Taylor goes to Eric seeking his advice on what she should do about her feelings for Ridge and Thorne.

106. #2611

Aired: 8/21/1997

Eric continues to design his perfect wedding dress for Stephanie, and shares with her his thoughts that Taylor will choose Ridge.

107. #2612

Aired: 8/22/1997

Grant angrily turns his back on Brooke after raging at her and Ridge for their constant games with him.

108. #2613

Aired: 8/25/1997

Macy suggests that Sally offer Clarke more money to complete the collection for them, insisting that he needs them almost as badly as they need him.

109. #2614

Aired: 8/26/1997

Taylor begins to feel spasming pains as Brooke taunts her about how she, not Taylor, will have Ridge.

110. #2615

Aired: 8/27/1997

Amber draws Sheila a sketch of the baby from memory so that she will have something to remember of her daughter.

111. #2616

Aired: 8/28/1997

112. #2617

Aired: 8/29/1997

113. #2618

Aired: 9/1/1997

114. #2619

Aired: 9/2/1997

115. #2620

Aired: 9/3/1997

116. #2621

Aired: 9/4/1997

117. #2622

Aired: 9/5/1997

118. #2623

Aired: 9/8/1997

119. #2624

Aired: 9/9/1997

120. #2625

Aired: 9/10/1997

121. #2626

Aired: 9/11/1997

122. #2627

Aired: 9/12/1997

123. #2628

Aired: 9/15/1997

124. #2629

Aired: 9/16/1997

125. #2630

Aired: 9/17/1997

126. #2631

Aired: 9/18/1997

127. #2632

Aired: 9/19/1997

128. #2633

Aired: 9/22/1997

129. #2634

Aired: 9/23/1997

130. #2635

Aired: 9/24/1997

131. #2636

Aired: 9/25/1997

132. #2637

Aired: 9/26/1997

133. #2638

Aired: 9/29/1997

134. #2639

Aired: 9/30/1997

135. #2640

Aired: 10/1/1997

136. #2641

Aired: 10/2/1997

137. #2642

Aired: 10/3/1997

138. #2643

Aired: 10/6/1997

139. #2644

Aired: 10/7/1997

140. #2645

Aired: 10/8/1997

141. #2646

Aired: 10/9/1997

142. #2647

Aired: 10/10/1997

143. #2648

Aired: 10/13/1997

144. #2649

Aired: 10/14/1997

145. #2650

Aired: 10/15/1997

146. #2651

Aired: 10/16/1997

147. #2652

Aired: 10/17/1997

148. #2653

Aired: 10/20/1997

149. #2654

Aired: 10/21/1997

150. #2655

Aired: 10/22/1997

Ridge refuses to work with Caterina, a much-sought after model that Eric has brought on-board, stating that she is selfish and bratty. Caterina proves his point when she gives Eric a list of demands.

151. #2656

Aired: 10/23/1997

152. #2657

Aired: 10/24/1997

153. #2658

Aired: 10/27/1997

154. #2659

Aired: 10/28/1997

155. #2660

Aired: 10/29/1997

156. #2661

Aired: 10/30/1997

157. #2662

Aired: 10/31/1997

158. #2663

Aired: 11/3/1997

159. #2664

Aired: 11/4/1997

160. #2665

Aired: 11/5/1997

161. #2666

Aired: 11/6/1997

162. #2667

Aired: 11/7/1997

163. #2668

Aired: 11/10/1997

164. #2669

Aired: 11/11/1997

165. #2670

Aired: 11/12/1997

166. #2671

Aired: 11/13/1997

167. #2672

Aired: 11/14/1997

168. #2673

Aired: 11/17/1997

169. #2674

Aired: 11/18/1997

170. #2675

Aired: 11/19/1997

171. #2676

Aired: 11/20/1997

172. #2677

Aired: 11/21/1997

173. #2678

Aired: 11/24/1997

174. #2679

Aired: 11/25/1997

175. #2680

Aired: 11/26/1997

176. #2681

Aired: 11/27/1997

177. #2682

Aired: 11/28/1997

178. #2683

Aired: 12/1/1997

179. #2684

Aired: 12/2/1997

180. #2685

Aired: 12/3/1997

181. #2686

Aired: 12/4/1997

182. #2687

Aired: 12/5/1997

183. #2688

Aired: 12/8/1997

184. #2689

Aired: 12/9/1997

185. #2690

Aired: 12/10/1997

186. #2691

Aired: 12/11/1997

187. #2692

Aired: 12/12/1997

188. #2693

Aired: 12/15/1997

189. #2694

Aired: 12/16/1997

190. #2695

Aired: 12/17/1997

191. #2696

Aired: 12/18/1997

192. #2697

Aired: 12/19/1997

Brooke invites everyone over to her house to make an important announcement: Eric is back! When Eric comes in, the kids immediately rush to their side. Brooke tries to get closer to Stephanie, but Stephanie tells her she will find out what she is hiding and expose her. Meanwhile, Taylor and Ridge talk, and Brooke worries Taylor will tell Ridge the truth about her pregnancy.

193. #2698

Aired: 12/22/1997

Connor refuses to help Maggie any more in her quest against Sheila, so she goes to Mike for help. James tells Taylor that the best thing for her to do is keep Ridge from learning of his child.

194. #2699

Aired: 12/23/1997

195. #2700

Aired: 12/24/1997

196. #2701

Aired: 12/25/1997

197. #2702

Aired: 12/26/1997

198. #2703

Aired: 12/29/1997

199. #2704

Aired: 12/30/1997

Brooke and Ridge are preparing for their upcoming wedding at the house. They thank Eric for designing special wedding outfits for Bridget and Rick, then welcome Brooke's parents, brother Storm, and sister Katie (sister Donna was unable to attend). Brooke then heads off to Taylor's beach house, while Ridge heads to the office. At the beach house, Taylor again insists that until she sees actual medical proof that Brooke is pregnant, she won't believe it. Brooke tries to suggest a home pregnancy test, but Taylor reminds her that she's a chemist; she can fake it. If Brooke cannot produce proof by the wedding, then Taylor will make sure everyone knows she's lying. At the office, Ridge finds the issue of Eye on Fashion showing Taylor in the show-stopper and his bended knee proposal. After a series of flashbacks, Ridge tosses the magazine in the trash, resigned to wed Brooke since he can't have Taylor.

200. #2705

Aired: 12/31/1997

201. #2706

Aired: 1/1/1998

202. #2707

Aired: 1/2/1998

Thorne and Taylor continue to race to the house. Taylor is determined to tell Ridge that he is the father of her baby, as well as her suspicions that Brooke isn't really pregnant. When her water breaks, Taylor realises they aren't going to make it to the hospital, and begs Thorne to pull over because she's about to give birth. At the house, Brooke is terrified Taylor will show up and blow her right out of the water. With her brother, mother, and sister in attendance, Brooke and Ridge say their I Do's, and Stephanie is disappointed that Taylor didn't make it to the church in time. Sally and Lauren (who is drying her nails) read about the wedding, and ask Stephanie's hairdresser Deane for information. Deane is mum on the issue, but Lauren and Sally know there's something wrong if Taylor lets Brooke manipulate Ridge away from her.

203. #2708

Aired: 1/5/1998

Rick continues to try hitting on Amber while Brooke rushes to get Ridge out of the house before Taylor can show up and reveal the truth about who fathered her baby. Taylor gives birth in the car, and Thorne rushes her and her son to the hospital where Dr. Santana gives them both a clean bill of health.

204. #2709

Aired: 1/6/1998

205. #2710

Aired: 1/7/1998

206. #2711

Aired: 1/8/1998

207. #2712

Aired: 1/9/1998

208. #2713

Aired: 1/12/1998

209. #2714

Aired: 1/13/1998

210. #2715

Aired: 1/14/1998

211. #2716

Aired: 1/15/1998

212. #2717

Aired: 1/16/1998

213. #2718

Aired: 1/19/1998

214. #2719

Aired: 1/20/1998

215. #2720

Aired: 1/21/1998

216. #2721

Aired: 1/22/1998

217. #2722

Aired: 1/23/1998

218. #2723

Aired: 1/26/1998

219. #2724

Aired: 1/27/1998

220. #2725

Aired: 1/28/1998

221. #2726

Aired: 1/29/1998

Brooke wonders if she is doing the right thing by denying Ridge the chance to know his son. Amber steals a tennis bracelet from Brooke's safe. James convinces Sheila not to press charges against Maggie.

222. #2727

Aired: 1/30/1998

Ridge and Brooke worry that Amber stole the bracelet from the safe. James makes Maggie apologise to Sheila. Amber pawns the bracelet.

223. #2728

Aired: 2/2/1998

After Amber admits to Rick that she was the one who stole Brooke's tennis bracelet, he agrees to help her out. Lauren and Stephanie fill Maggie in on everything Sheila has done in her past as James and Sheila kiss passionately after he learns she has hired a contractor to build the baby's room.

224. #2729

Aired: 2/3/1998

Sally is concerned when Lauren tells her that she's invited Jonny over for dinner, but Lauren soothes her ruffled friend. Grant and Macy are also looking out for Lauren as they pretend to 'interview' Jonny, and are surprised to learn he once pretended to be his brother at a photo shoot.

225. #2730

Aired: 2/4/1998

Just as Jonny admits to Lauren that part of him is glad his twin is dead, Rush wakes up in a cabin in Greenland. Thorne and Brooke worry that Taylor will tell Ridge he is the father of her baby once she realises Brooke isn't pregnant.

226. #2731

Aired: 2/5/1998

227. #2732

Aired: 2/6/1998

228. #2733

Aired: 2/9/1998

229. #2734

Aired: 2/10/1998

230. #2735

Aired: 2/11/1998

Maggie meets with Jay Garvin's widow, Maureen, and begs her for help in exposing Sheila. Although initially Maureen just wants to put everything behind her, once Maggie starts detailing Sheila's recent actions, she agrees to help.

231. #2736

Aired: 2/12/1998

Maggie goes to Eric looking for help in destroying Sheila. Rush approaches Amur when she panics at his leaving. Lauren looks forward to having dinner with Jonny.

232. #2737

Aired: 2/13/1998

Judy tells Maggie about Sheila. Lauren is dressed to the nines, and is rather surprised to see he isn't dressed in kind. Eric tries to convince James that Sheila will never be any good.

233. #2738

Aired: 2/16/1998

Brooke is convinced that her marriage to Ridge is so strong that even if Taylor did make a play for him she couldn't win. Lauren spends the night relaxing with Jonny.

234. #2739

Aired: 2/17/1998

Thorne refuses to believes that Brooke faked both her pregnancy and her miscarriage to keep Ridge at her side. Maggie meets with James and lies to him that she's not out to get Sheila. Taylor arrives at Brooke's home to see Ridge.

235. #2740

Aired: 2/18/1998

Taylor returns to L.A. and shows up at Brooke's door with the baby. Brooke doesn't want to allow her to talk with Ridge, who is waiting for her in the bedroom. Taylor assures Brooke that she will not tell Ridge that he is the father of her child. Meanwhile Thorne is upset, thinking that that's the end for him and Taylor. Brooke calls him to tell him the good news about Taylor's decision. Meanwhile, Maggie has invited Lauren to watch Sheila's reaction when Judy, the nurse who worked in Sheila and Eric's house earlier, shows up at door and shocks Sheila. They are using a video camera with special sound effects also. Taylor is back at home where Thorne is waiting for her happy, but he doesn't know there will be a surprise.

236. #2741

Aired: 2/19/1998

Stephanie wants to talk with Taylor to find the truth and calls her father to find out that Taylor is already back in LA. Sheila is very upset because of Judy's visit and because of the strange sounds coming from different parts of the house. Maggie and the others are doing everything to make Sheila unsure and afraid. Taylor tells Thorne that her real decision is to tell Ridge the truth about her baby and that she lied because of Brooke. Thorne is very upset and leaves her.

237. #2742

Aired: 2/20/1998

Stephanie visits Taylor and starts asking her questions. Thorne wants to talk with Macy in her office while she is with Grant. He tells her that he is not the father of Taylor's baby. Taylor finally tells the truth to Stephanie and she is very happy. Taylor plans to talk with Ridge tomorrow and let him know that he is the father of her child.

238. #2743

Aired: 2/23/1998

Lauren shows up in Sally's office and they are talking about her new relationships with Jonny Carrera. Meanwhile Tony Carrera, who everyone believes is dead, is coming to L.A. to find Lauren. Thorne and Macy continue their conversation and she tells Thorne she's going to marry Grant. Lauren recieves a phone call with invitation for a meeting from Jonny Carerra.

239. #2744

Aired: 2/24/1998

Taylor is ready to talk with Ridge and has invited James in the house to help her with the baby. Stephanie calls her to support her decision again. Brooke is in good spirits and has a surprise for Ridge in his office. Meanwhile, Stephanie visits Thorne is his office and both have a fight over the baby secret. Thorne calls Macy to ask her for a meeting again. Stephanie goes into Brooke's office while she is waiting for Ridge and tells her she knows the truth about Taylor's baby. Taylor is calling Ridge to let him know she's back and on her way to the Forrester building where she must talk to him about something she says is very important.

240. #2745

Aired: 2/25/1998

Taylor and Ridge have a little conversation about the baby's name before she lets him know he is the real father. Ridge is shocked and can't believe it. Taylor decides not to tell Ridge about the role Brooke played in the secret. Meanwhile Stephanie and Brooke have a fight again at her office where Brooke tries to stop Taylor bycalling her at home. But she is already in Ridge's office where he is really happy to be a father. Sally and Macy are talking when Thorne comes to visit Macy. She supports him in his decision and suggest him to have a little break at home, away from his family.

241. #2746

Aired: 2/26/1998

Brooke comes to Ridge's office while he is still with Taylor. His first happy reaction changes after seeing both women. He has a fight with both Brooke and Taylor over the truth. He is upset that both are hiding it from him until now. Stephanie is very happy and waiting with Eric and James in the office. She is sure Ridge will chase out Brooke and their marriage will be over. After Ridge leaves the office Brooke and Taylor start arguing over the real reason for the problem. Brooke is sure Ridge will stay with her, because they are married. Taylor comes in Eric's office, upset and sorry for letting Ridge know the truth.

242. #2747

Aired: 2/27/1998

Lauren and Maggie are talking about Jonny and Lauren tells Maggie she still loves Eric. Grant and Macy have dinner in the same restaurant where Thorne is. Sheila is afraid of the strange sounds, but doesn't want to tell James. Maggie and Lauren are waiting for her reaction. The contractor, Nick Fielding, sneaks back into the house again.

243. #2748

Aired: 3/2/1998

The man Maggie and Lauren hired is in Sheila's house and starts playing different sounds again, while Sheila is having a dream about her past. She calls her mother and wants to leave L.A. for awhile. James can't understand her decision, but she is afraid her dark past is coming back. Macy is worrying about Thorne and starts singing in the restaurant. Thorne congratulates her for the song and gives her a phone number to call him. Rush is on his way on the plane to L.A. to find Lauren. Lauren has a strange feeling and discusses it with Maggie.

244. #2749

Aired: 3/3/1998

Brooke is searching for Ridge. He is alone in Big Bear where Stephanie comes to support Taylor. He is not sure yet. Rush finds Lauren's apartment where she is having a dinner with his brother Tony. Brooke visits Taylor and both fight about Ridge again. Both want to talk with Ridge first, but dont know where he is. Brooke finds from Megan later he is in Big Bear.

245. #2750

Aired: 3/4/1998

Brooke is on her way to Big Bear, where Ridge is still talking with Stephanie. Rush looks at Lauren's apartment through the window. Brooke comes to Big Bear right after Stephanie leaves for L.A. Ridge doesn't want to talk with her and suspects her of faking her pregnancy. Stephanie visits Taylor at her house to let her Ridge is in Big Bear. Taylor wants to talk with him, and Stephanie supports her, saying he will choose her instead of Brooke.

246. #2751

Aired: 3/5/1998

Ridge believes that Brooke lied about being pregnant to keep him and Taylor apart. Stephanie and Taylor discuss her experiences with Brooke over the years. Taylor is afraid Brooke will be the first to talk with Ridge and decides to go to Big Bear. Jonny and Lauren are happy together. He later goes home where his brother Rush is waiting for him. They have a fight and Rush hits him. Lauren calls to see him, and Rush acts like he's Jonny. Brooke is upset and wants from Ridge to stay with her, but he is not ready to do that. He still doesn't believe everything she is saying.

247. #2752

Aired: 3/6/1998

Taylor arrives at Big Bear right after Brooke has left and their conversation is almost identical as Taylor makes it clear she still loves him and wants him. Amber meets Thorne in a restaurant, and they talk briefly about Taylor and Brooke. Rick and C.J. are at Insomnia waiting for Amber. Taylor and Ridge talk about Brooke faking her pregnancy, and Ridge learns that Taylor tried for months to tell him the truth.

248. #2753

Aired: 3/9/1998

Macy and Grant are waiting for a special guest in their restaurant. He is a music agent, and Amber is very excited and wants to sing, but is not sure Macy will let her. So C.J. suggests Macy and Grant visit Sally, because she is alone at home. Meanwhile, Thorne is searching for Macy and has a fight with Sally. Macy and Grant comes to Sally's house with dinner. Amber wants Rick to help her with the song. The music agent really likes the song and congratulates Amber.

249. #2754

Aired: 3/10/1998

Amber is very happy that John Quincy likes her, and wants to celebrate with the guys. They steal a bottle of wine from the bar. Sally is happy to see Macy and Grant, but is already busy with a dinner with a new man in her life (baseball player Steve Garvey). Thorne is visiting James for advice about his life. Macy shows Grant her room as a child and the two have fun. Amber realises she has had too much to drink and gives Rick the keys to the car then gets in, the bottle still in her hand.

250. #2755

Aired: 3/11/1998

Stephanie pumps Taylor for information about how her meeting with Ridge went. James has come to visit Brooke, and they are talking about Ridge. Rick and Amber are in the car when she orders Rick to pull over. Amber returns carrying a bottle of wine. Rick asks her to stop calling him kid because he's not. Brooke starts to worry about Rick, because he is not at home.

251. #2756

Aired: 3/12/1998

Ridge is coming to visit Taylor while she is still with Stephanie. They are talking about the baby, and Ridge is really sorry about the lost time with his new son. Brooke is pacing the floor, worried about Rick and Amber. She tells James that she is going to have a talk with Amber. Meanwhile, Amber and Rick are still up on Mulholland Drive making out. Someone comes up to the car door and asks to see a driver's license, but it is C.J. He wants a drag race, but Rick wants none of it. C.J. accuses him of not having the stones for it and tells Amber to come with him. At the last minute Rick changes his decision. The two cars are revved up and ready. Amber says "Start"! She is screaming with excitement because they are winning, but Rick turns back and loses control of the car.

252. #2757

Aired: 3/13/1998

Stephanie and Eric are talking about the great success of the Forrester collection. Taylor and Ridge are still talking about his feelings about the baby. Brooke is calling all of Rick's friends again, but none of them have heard from Rick or C.J. At the crash scene, the car is shown demolished and smoking. C.J. helps Amber and both start searching for Rick. They find him bleeding. As they hear the first strains of the siren from the ambulance, C.J. tells Amber that she has to leave. Stephanie tells Eric that if he could have seen Ridge and Taylor together, he would agree they are for each other. As Brooke and James open the door to leave, the phone rings and Brooke learns the bad news from C.J. Brooke and James rush into the hospital where she finds Rick with the doctors.