Wed, Jan 2, 1991
Brooke discusses her upcoming wedding with Storm and Donna. Storm pushes Brooke to tell Ridge that he cannot attend. Meanwhile, Stephanie is hurt when Eric tells her that she is not invited - but Ridge is. Felicia is concerned for Jake who flies into a frenzy to make his father confess. Jake eventually agrees to delay his trip home in order to calm down first. In Madison, Charlie badmouths Jake and pushes Helen to forgive Ben. Later, Ben asks Helen to believe him, yet he admits that he has come to the conclusion that there has to be a root for Jake's vivid and traumatized childhood memories. Ben encourages his wife to look into this matter on her own.
Thu, Jan 3, 1991
Bill accidentally walks in on a very delicate moment: Margo admits to Eric that she always hoped to become the second Mrs. Eric Forrester. Taylor makes Ridge understand that she might follow through with her engagement to Storm. When Katie Logan returns for her sister's wedding, Donna and Brooke bring her up to speed on the big event. After receiving the cold shoulder from Eric, Stephanie pays Brooke a visit and asks her if she can come to the wedding. Brooke relents eventually. Later, Ridge shows up at the Logan house to wish the bride luck for tomorrow. The emotional goodbye scene leads for Ridge to kiss Brooke passionately which leaves her in tears afterwards.
Fri, Jan 4, 1991
Beth visits Eric to wish him and Brooke luck just before he leaves for the wedding. In Palm Springs, Donna and Katie are amazed by the lush location of her sister's nuptials. Strom uses the romantic setting to schmooze his fiancé and Taylor seems inclined to fall for it. Bill informs Margo that he heard what she said to Eric earlier, but agrees to discuss it at a later time. While Thorne breaks it to Eric that Stephanie scored an invitation from Brooke, Ridge shows up in the bridal chambers and asks Brooke point-blank if she really wants to marry Eric. Confused, Brooke admits that she still loves Ridge. Ridge then asks Brooke to marry him and she says "I do".
Mon, Jan 7, 1991
Brooke is stunned when Ridge returns to her bridal chambers with a priest and a wedding band in tow. Suddenly, Donna and Katie awake Brooke who realizes her marriage to Ridge was all a dream. At the pre-wedding reception, Pierre introduces himself to Stephanie who puts up a brave front despite the finality of her losing Eric. Macy and Felicia are concerned for Thorne as he looks extremely pale and feels ill. Eric therefore asks Ridge to step in as his best man. Storm is surprised when Stephanie compliments him on his engagement and lets it slip that Taylor told her last week.
Tue, Jan 8, 1991
Family and friends gather in the garden of the hotel resort in Palm Springs to celebrate the wedding of Brooke and Eric. Brooke gets nervous for a short moment when Katie and Donna inform her that Macy had to take Thorne to the hospital and that Ridge will replace him as the best man. Taylor calms down an upset Storm while Felicia comforts Stephanie. After Eric and Brooke are pronounced husband and wife, everyone - including the bride - wonders where the newlyweds are going for their honeymoon. Suddenly, Eric leads Brooke to a hot air balloon and the couple takes off for the blue sky.
Thu, Jan 10, 1991
Eric surprises Brooke with a fairy tale honeymoon: following a hot air balloon ride over Palm Springs, the newlyweds continue their journey with a horseback ride through the Southern California Dessert until they reach an Oasis where a lush yurt equipped with Champagne and candles has been set up. Back in Los Angeles, Stephanie vents her frustration to Ridge about losing Eric. She is sure that Eric will come back to her eventually. Ridge encourages his mother to face reality and look forward. At Spectra Fashions, Sally and Clarke discuss the Forrester wedding and Sally jokingly tells Clarke to better not leave her for a younger woman one day. Later, Julie has a proposition for Clarke.
Fri, Jan 11, 1991
Sally meets with Felicia to remind her of the offer to create her own collection at Spectra Fashion. Felicia is still hesitant to join her family's arch rival as she fears to further the conflict between Stephanie and Sally. Julie suggests for Clarke to leave Sally and go into business with her. When Clarke turns her down, Julie makes a more compelling case and promises to find an investor with deep pockets to fund their business endeavor. Clarke is reluctant to risk his arrangement with Sally. Out of concern for his mother and her plans to stay close to Eric and Brooke, Ridge asks Taylor to counsel Stephanie. Taylor warns Ridge that she might be the last person on earth Stephanie will accept advice from. In Encino, Jake informs Felicia that he starts to feel better and therefore will not go back to Madison for now.
Mon, Jan 14, 1991
Ridge and Taylor debate about the most effective way to reach out to Stephanie. Amidst some bantering, Ridge kisses Taylor passionately in spite of her engagement. Taylor does not seem to be too unhappy about it. Felicia tries to ease Jake's tension about getting intimate with her. Successfully; as they are finally able to reach the next step of their relationship and make love. Stephanie is still harboring resentment but nevertheless opens up to Taylor, if only slightly. The soul-searching is soon turned around as Stephanie questions Taylor about her own failed marriage and divorce from Mr. Hayes. When an angry Stephanie realizes Taylor came to offer uncalled advice, Ridge admits it was his idea.
Tue, Jan 15, 1991
Taylor bluntly tells Stephanie that in her professional opinion she should not try to become friends with Brooke and Eric. Stephanie disagrees. Later, house maid Maria finds Stephanie packing and learns that she wants to leave home for a while. Suddenly, Stephanie suffers a dizzy spell. Still shaken and disoriented, Stephanie teeters to her car - missing her purse in the bedroom. In their lush yurt in the dessert, Brooke and Eric enjoy their honeymoon. Ridge thanks Taylor for talking to his mother. Sally is stunned when Clarke reacts harshly to her news that Felicia might join Spectra Fashions. Clarke is preoccupied because he cannot get Julie's offer to leave Sally out of his head.
Wed, Jan 16, 1991
Storm spoils Taylor with dinner and later gives her another week to decide about the engagement. Felicia and Jake spend the evening with Thorne and Macy. When childhood memories are brought up, Jake cannot understand how his beloved father would molest him considering all the good times they had. Taylor returns to the Forrester Mansion where Ridge is looking for Stephanie. They learn from Maria that the Forrester matriarch has left town. When Taylor mentions that she just had dinner with Storm, Ridge tells Taylor they are not being fair to Storm by seeing each other - and therefore have to stay apart from now on.
Fri, Jan 18, 1991
Felicia is still undecided about Sally's offer - mostly because of her parent's reaction. Jake encourages her to make this bold move. After returning home from their honeymoon, Eric encourages Brooke to start a new chapter professionally, too: he wants his wife to join Forrester Creations and work alongside Felicia. Clarke has his mind on Julie's idea to start a fashion house of his own which does not come unnoticed by Sally. Sally tries to reassure him that - even with Felicia likely joining Spectra Fashions - she has the utmost trust in Clarke and his talent. At Spencer Publications, Bill gets an earful on Julie's business venture. He confronts his trusted employee and Julie admits to being in love with Clarke. Surprisingly, Bill offers to serve as an investor because Sally will likely divorce her husband as a consequence. Later, Julie surprises Clarke with the happy news.
Mon, Jan 21, 1991
Julie is shocked when Clarke not only turns down her business proposition but also ends their affair - out of respect for his wife. At Spectra Fashions, Felicia accepts Sally's offer as long as there is no public announcement about her hiring. Reluctantly, Sally agrees that it is up to Felicia to break the news to her parents. Helen surprises her son with a visit. She is conflicted because she wants to believe both Jake and Ben that they are telling the truth. So, who is lying? Brooke raves to Ridge about her honeymoon with Eric. Ridge explains to Brooke that he broke up with Taylor.
Tue, Jan 22, 1991
Ridge and Eric discuss Stephanie's sudden departure for parts unknown as well as Felicia's unhappiness at work. Eric ponders giving more creative freedom to Felicia. After Margo notices her discontent Felicia heads over to Spectra Fashion. Upon Clarke's praises for his wife and Sally's promise that her old knock-off-days are behind her, Felicia does the unthinkable: she signs a contract at the rivaling fashion house. Stephanie awakes lost and confused in a seedy part of Los Angeles. Her shock widens when she notices that her car has run out of gas. Whilst cleaning at the Forrester Mansion, Maria discovers Stephanie's purse under her bed.
Wed, Jan 23, 1991
Sally and Clarke are anxious to celebrate, but swear Darla to secrecy about their latest hiring. When "Eye on Fashion"-reporter Ted O'Connor overhears by accident that Felicia has joined Spectra Fashions, the one stipulation Felicia demanded is already breached. Meanwhile, Eric tells Margo that he intends to give his unhappy daughter greater creative freedom. Bill pays Clarke an unannounced visit. Bill orders Clarke to take Julie's offer or he will expose him for the fraud he is. A deeply confused Maria drives up to Forrester Creations to inform Ridge that she found his mother's purse. Ridge is not worried, though. In the seedy part of L.A., Stephanie grows panicky when her car is encircled by frightening looking homeless men.
Thu, Jan 24, 1991
Ridge begins to worry about his mother's disappearance. After confiding in Thorne that Maria found Stephanie's purse, they tell Eric about it who believes that there is no cause for alarm. In a seedy part of Los Angeles, Stephanie realizes that she has no wallet with her. While some frightening figures encircle her car, Stephanie decides to walk off to a nearby hotel. Little does she know that the hotel is long closed and no one in there is inclined to help her by calling the police. Eventually, Stephanie is stranded indefinitely when her car is stolen. Brooke explains to Taylor that she is worried about her lack of commitment to Storm. The news that Ridge has cut off contact with Taylor later prompts Brooke to encourage Storm to finally ask Taylor for an answer to his proposal.
Fri, Jan 25, 1991
Stephanie who apparently has lost her memory is relieved when Hank, the alleged hotel clerk, finally calls the police. Soon later she makes a startling discovery and realizes that she is in trouble: the phone is dead. Macy walks in on Ridge while looking for her husband. Ridge tells Macy that he starts to believe that the Spectras and Forrester can live in harmonic coexistence. Jake encourages Felicia to look forward to her new job instead of focusing on her family's likely negative reaction to it. Thorne, Macy, and Ridge worry about Stephanie. Eric confides in Brooke about Stephanie's sudden disappearance.
Mon, Jan 28, 1991
Margo is stunned to see the latest issue of "Eye on Fashion". Bill explains to Margo that his sources are legit and that Felicia has indeed joined Spectra Fashions. Just as she wants to tell her father that she signed on with Sally, Eric offers Felicia her own fashion line. Felicia then heads over to Sally to ask to be released from her contract. Sally refuses. At his old studio apartment, Clarke tells Julie their relationship is over as he will not leave Sally, but Julie will not accept that. Eric is shocked to hear that Felicia is teaming up with his arch rival during the press conference in which he wants to announce her new role at Forrester Creations.
Tue, Jan 29, 1991
Storm invites Taylor to dinner when Ridge barges into her office and wants to speak to her alone. In the seedy hotel in downtown L.A., Stephanie is attacked by muggers who want her luxurious coat and jewelry. Suddenly, a stranger steps in and comes to Stephanie's rescue. Darla congratulates Felicia on making the headlines on the latest "Eye on Fashion". A furious Felicia then confronts Sally. She considers their contract invalid because Sally told the press about her hiring despite their explicit agreement not to. Sally denies that she had anything to do with it. Despite Margo's warning, Eric is still convinced that the magazine report is false. Later, Felicia admits to Eric that she signed with Spectra. Eric is livid.
Thu, Jan 31, 1991
Sally informs Clarke that Felicia wants to bolt on their agreement. She decides to become pro-active and tells Thorne and Macy about Felicia joining Spectra Fashions. Contrary to Sally's expectation, Thorne is furious. Ridge wants Taylor's opinion about his mother's disappearance. Taylor stuns Ridge with her suggestion that Stephanie might have left her purse on purpose to cause concern amongst her family. At the seedy hotel, Stephanie confides in Ruthanne, the homeless woman who saved her from being attacked by the muggers, that she has no idea who she is or what brought her to this shady part of downtown Los Angeles. Ruthanne explains to Stephanie that the hotel they are in is condemned.
Fri, Feb 1, 1991
Thorne and Macy inform Ridge that Felicia is about to join Spectra Fashions. Macy is upset to hear that Ridge and Thorne think Sally hired Felicia solely to hurt the Forresters. Clarke assures his wife that he and Felicia will be a force to be reckoned with in the fashion world. They are relieved to learn from Storm that Felicia's contract is iron-clad. At Spencer Publications, Julie tells Bill that Clarke has called an end to their affair, a move which she will not accept just yet. Bill gladly offers his sympathy and support. Later, Julie calls Sally with a surprise for her.
Mon, Feb 4, 1991
Stephanie is disgusted by Ruthanne's seedy room in the condemned Excelsior Hotel. Ruthanne reminds her guest to quit being ungrateful. Eventually, Stephanie realizes that she has no choice but to stay for the night. Clarke is alarmed when he spots Julie in Sally's office. Julie wins Sally's trust by talking about her alleged husband and her admiration for Sally's work. Therefore Sally willfully accepts Julie's offer to have her write a tell-all book about Spectra Fashions. Felicia explains to Brooke why she originally took the job at Spectra. Brooke is understanding of Felicia's motives; unlike Ridge who is heavily upset with his youngest sister.
Tue, Feb 5, 1991
Eric shows up at Spectra Fashion to confront Sally. When he asks Sally to release Felicia from the contract, she refuses. Brooke tries to help Felicia and therefore calls Storm. The lawyer presents Felicia with the sad truth: Felicia must either honor her 2-year-contract or break it on purpose and risk legal proceedings. In the former Excelsior Hotel in downtown L.A., Stephanie has barely slept all night. She then questions Ruthanne on why she is living on the streets. Ruthanne retorts that it is a vicious cycle and her life is a fight for survival. As the conversation shifts to Stephanie and her desperate attempts to figure out why she does not remember anything, Ruthanne suggests that they go to the police.
Wed, Feb 6, 1991
Considering that his mother is still having trouble to believe him, Jake begins to wonder if he imagined his father molesting him. Margo is shocked that Jake doubts himself. Brooke and Ridge explain to Eric that Felicia's contract is binding. Eric does not want to hear this and decides to talk to his legal department later. Stephanie and Ruthanne arrive at the police station. As the cops are overworked and have no clues to find out about Stephanie's identity, they advise them to seek help from social services instead.
Thu, Feb 7, 1991
Sally gives Felicia a warm welcome on her first day at Spectra Fashions, but also issues a stern warning that the young designer should not dare trying to sabotage her new collection. Clarke wants Julie to drop the book project and order her to respect his marriage. Julie tells Clarke that she wants to be his friend. Suddenly, passion rises and they kiss. During a conversation with Margo, Jake begins to hear the tinkling sound again in his head. As it will not stop, a panicky Jake seeks help from Taylor and explains to her that he fears that he might be losing his mind. Eric realizes that Brooke has been working on a secret project: the chemist has been developing a formula to improve diapers. Eric offers his wife a laboratory at Forrester Creations to continue with her research and maybe even develop a product for the company in the future. Brooke is thrilled about the prospect to work closer with her husband.
Fri, Feb 8, 1991
Stephanie and Ruthanne return to the Excelsior Hotel where they realize someone broke into Ruthanne's room and stole all her belongings. Stephanie is afraid because Ruthanne blames her for being robbed. Eventually, Ruthanne assures Stephanie that she will not abandon her. Jake tries to come to terms with the haunting sound he keeps hearing. With Taylor's help, Jake comes to the conclusion that he has to confront his parents one more time about his childhood's ordeal. Felicia pleads with Macy to help her get out of the contract with Spectra Fashion. Ridge and Thorne have a tense conversation as Thorne does not share his brother's concern about their mother's disappearance and also will not talk to Sally about Felicia.
Mon, Feb 11, 1991
Ridge informs Eric that it will depend on Macy whether Sally will let Felicia go from her contract. Meanwhile, Macy tries to reach a compromise with her mother, but Sally will not pass on Felicia's hiring. Thorne also realizes that Sally will not budge on this topic. Taylor suggests that Jake take Felicia or Margo on his trip to Madison, but he refuses. Taylor then alerts Felicia to speak to her boyfriend immediately. Jake then tells Felicia that he has to confront Ben one more time.
Tue, Feb 12, 1991
Stephanie has a hard time getting used to the life on the streets; eating leftover food from restaurants in particular. Ruthanne explains that the first time is the toughest part and surprises Stephanie that she is a college graduate and used to lead a very different life. Bill is upset with Margo for focusing all her energy on Jake. Margo on the other hand is furious with her husband for his lack of understanding. Felicia stops by and informs Margo of Jake's plans to confront their father. In Madison, Ben presents Helen with a gift for their wedding anniversary. Jake's accusations still weigh heavy on their relationship, but Helen starts to trust her husband again. Ridge and Brooke discuss her new position at Forrester Creations and Ridge offers Brooke help with her chemical research on new textiles.
Wed, Feb 13, 1991
Margo has another argument with Bill after she decides to follow her brother to Madison. Helen informs Ben and Charlie that Jake is coming for a visit. Taylor teases Ridge and eventually sets the record straight that she is looking for a serious relationship - with Storm. Meanwhile, Storm informs Donna that he will give Taylor a proper marriage proposal tonight. Jake arrives in Madison and demands that somebody tell him the truth. In downtown L.A., Ruthanne tries to trigger Stephanie's memory, yet prefers to keep an emotional distance. Stephanie explains to Ruthanne that it is too late because they have already bonded as friends in a time of need.
Thu, Feb 14, 1991
Jake tries to provoke his father. Ben then shocks Jake that Helen now believes him that he never laid hands on his son. Jake is stunned when Helen confirms it. After another heated confrontation, Jake almost passes out. Brooke asks Ridge about his feelings for Taylor. Ridge explains that he is not ready for a commitment, yet he is stunned when Brooke encourages him to follow up on his feelings for the psychologist. In Encino, Storm rushes his nosy sister Donna out of the house to ask Taylor for a verdict on their prolonged pre-engagement period. Will Taylor accept Storm's marriage proposal?
Mon, Feb 18, 1991
Storm presses Taylor for an answer to his proposal. Taylor is hesitant, citing her unhappy first marriage as the reason. Then, Ridge disrupts Storm and Taylor's evening and tells the psychologist not to marry Storm. A furious Storm punches Ridge and Taylor walks out on the quarreling men. After Helen has put her feeble son to bed, Margo arrives in Madison. Ben is shocked that Margo sides with her brother. Jake confides in Margo that Helen is more inclined to believe Ben than him. Jake also reveals that he was molested in this very bedroom.
Tue, Feb 19, 1991
Taylor is furious with Ridge for confronting Storm. Ridge retorts that he is rather interested if Taylor actually wants to marry the lawyer. When Ridge dares her to marry Storm, Taylor leaves in a huff. Eric is thrilled that Brooke is looking forward to working at Forrester Creations. Margo comforts Jake who begins to doubt himself again after both their parents think that he is making up being molested as a child. Later, Margo desperately tries to convince Helen that Jake is telling the truth.
Wed, Feb 20, 1991
Ruthanne continues to teach an amnesiac Stephanie to survive as a homeless person. They sneak into a fancy hotel and manage to persuade a maid to let them get a shower. Later, Stephanie is pricked by a roses' thorn and wonders why that word sounds so familiar. Ridge and Thorne get anxious to find out where their mother went, but decide to wait one more week before starting a search for Stephanie. In Madison, Ben urges his children to believe him that he never harmed Jake. Margo is shocked that Ben is still denying it, but his words do have an effect, though. Just as Jake begins to doubt himself, he finds the source of the tinkling sound that keeps haunting him: right next to his bedroom where he was molested. Jake vows to prove that he is not making all of this up.
Thu, Feb 21, 1991
Clarke tells Julie to return the keys to his apartment. He then officially puts an end to their fling, claiming that he will no longer betray his marriage. An angry Julie threatens Clarke that she will get even with him for dumping her. Sally reminds Felicia that she will not let her out of her contract. Later, Bill pressures Julie to expose Clarke's affair to Sally. Darla and Saul are upset with Clarke for cheating and confront him. When Clarke exclaims how much he admires and loves his wife, they retreat. Sally overhears the entire conversation and is touched. At the abandoned Excelsior Hotel, Ruthanne encourages Stephanie, who she continues to call "Liz", to figure out why the word thorn has a strong meaning in her subconscious as it could trigger her memory.
Fri, Feb 22, 1991
Brooke and Eric go out to have dinner at Pierre's. Meanwhile, Stephanie and Ruthanne are starving and go looking for food. They ask one of the kitchen helpers for table scraps. Ironically, they relish as they get Brooke and Eric's leftovers. Saul and Darla wonder whether Clarke is sincere with Sally. Julie arrives at Spectra Fashions under the pretense to interview Sally for a book. She is about to tell Sally about her affair with Clarke when the designers interrupts the women. Clarke gushes over his wife and ostentatiously kisses Sally right in front of Julie.
Mon, Feb 25, 1991
Brooke is upset with Ridge for interfering with Taylor and Storm. Ridge stresses that he considers it his duty as Taylor's friend and claims that he has no romantic interest in the doctor. Storm is hurt to hear from Taylor that she is unsure of her feelings - for him and Ridge. While a flu-stricken Jake is resting in bed in his parents' house, Ben grows weary that Helen is torn again whether he or Jake is lying about the alleged abuse. Uncle Charlie tries to mediate. Later, Jake makes a startling realization about the tinkling sound that he associates with his abuse.
Tue, Feb 26, 1991
Jake realizes that the tinkling sound that seems to be the key memory from his abuse as a child stems from uncle Charlie's dog tags. Therefore, Charlie, not Ben, molested him as a 5-year-old. Meanwhile, Charlie tries to convince Ben and Helen that they would be better off if Jake were to leave Madison again. Tensions rise amongst the Maclaines: Ben almost strikes Margo for believing Jake and not him. Jake follows Charlie to his home to confront him. Jake remembers that Charlie lived with them for a while after he lost his job - and then the abuse took place. When Charlie pleads innocent, Jake tries to choke him. Back in L.A., a concerned - and unhappily married - Bill asks Eric where Stephanie is vacationing, but Eric does not know.
Thu, Feb 28, 1991
Charlie panics when Jakes confronts him about the abuse. He knocks Jake unconscious and ties him up so that Jake cannot tell anyone. Margo is confused after she finds Jake's bed empty. Ben heads over to his brother's house as Charlie was the last person who has seen Jake. Charlie manages to hide Jake in his bedroom and then pressures Ben to give up on Jake. Later, Charlie realizes that he must get rid of Jake to save himself. Even though she has settled in at her new office at Spectra Fashions, Felicia is still resentful. Macy tries to reassure Felicia about Sally's motive for hiring her with little success. Thorne sides with Felicia which disappoints Macy.
Fri, Mar 1, 1991
Jake pleads with Charlie to set him free. Charlie will not hear him. He is willing to take extreme measures to hide his guilt: he locks Jake in a car exhaust-filled garage to die. Margo and Ben continue to worry about Jake's whereabouts. As they browse through old photos, Margo is reminded that Charlie used to live with the family for two years - around the same time that Jake claims he was molested. Donna visits Brooke at her new lab at Forrester Creations. Later, Ridge suggests to Eric and Brooke that they do something to find Stephanie. Brooke snaps at Ridge that he can do it by himself. Eric and Ridge are surprised by Brooke's attitude.
Mon, Mar 4, 1991
Ridge and Thorne inform Lt. Burke that they have not heard from their mother in three weeks. The Lieutenant agrees to look for Stephanie, but thinks she is probably on vacation. Instead of guessing about her own identity, Stephanie wants to know more about Ruthanne. Reluctantly, Ruthanne admits that she also used to lead a very different life as a happily married mother of two children. After car exhausts have filled up the garage and made Jake loose consciousness, Margo arrives at Charlie's to speak with her uncle. She accuses Charlie of molesting Jake which he denies. Margo is about to leave when she notices the smell of the exhausts and finds Jake unconscious in the garage. While she revives her brother, a desperate Charlie kills himself.
Tue, Mar 5, 1991
Jake and Margo are in shock after they find Charlie dead in the living room of his house. They call the police and then drive over to their parents. Jake informs Ben that his brother committed suicide, before apologizing to his father for falsely accusing him of child molestation. Ben is stunned that Charlie abused Jake as a child. Father and son forgive each other. Bill is looking for Clarke at Spectra Fashions, but only runs into Felicia. When she brings up Jake, Bill is annoyed and leaves. Taylor pays Ridge a late night visit and tells him that she did not accept Storm's proposal yet. Ridge is happy to hear that. Taylor remarks that she would much rather like to see Ridge make a clear commitment.
Wed, Mar 6, 1991
Bill pressures Julie to follow up on her plan with Clarke - and then stuns the reporter with a kiss. Sally confides in Darla that she is starting to believe that her marriage to Clarke can turn into more than just a business venture. Julie, a woman scorned, waits naked for Clarke in his office and nearly achieves the desired effect to have Sally walk in on her act. A furious Clarke tells her that it is over because he loves his wife. Julie retorts that she has an appointment with Sally soon and will no longer keep quiet. Eric presents Brooke with a whole new wardrobe of Forrester originals. As the temperatures rise, Stephanie and Ruthanne must look for some new clothes. Later, Sally and Saul see two homeless women rummaging through the garbage of Spectra Fashions. Sally is speechless to recognize Stephanie as one of the street people.
Thu, Mar 7, 1991
Sally is speechless to find a greasy looking Stephanie going through the trash in the loading dock area of Spectra Fashions. Sally is even more confused when Ruthanne calls the woman with the striking resemblance to the Forrester matriarch "Liz". Ruthanne picks up on Sally's strange behavior and later wonders if she knows her amnesiac friend. Meanwhile, Clarke tries to reason with Julie who was looking forward to a mutual future until he burst that bubble. Ridge is impressed by Brooke's new look and remarks that she went a long way to become Mrs. Eric Forrester. Still shaken from her unexpected encounter, Sally calls off her meeting with Julie to talk to her husband. Clarke thinks that Sally is crazy to believe that the street person might have been Stephanie. Sally calls Forrester Creations to inquire about Stephanie, but Ridge hangs up on her.
Fri, Mar 8, 1991
Donna is stunned when Bill calls her over. Bill makes her a tantalizing offer to return to Spencer Publications as an editor. Donna thinks that there is more to Bill's job offer and correctly assumes that his marital woes cause his sudden reignited interest in her. After Charlie's funeral, Jake encourages Margo to salvage her marriage. Margo and Helen then try to mediate between Jake and Ben. Jake offers to make up to his father for the false accusations. Ben reassures his son that all is forgiven. Darla and Saul notice that Sally is extremely preoccupied. Sally then goes over to Forrester Creations to tell Eric that she saw Stephanie acting like a bum, but he does not believe her. Meanwhile, Lt. Burke informs Ridge and Thorne that he did not find any lead on Stephanie so far, yet he still thinks that she is just on vacation.
Mon, Mar 11, 1991
Margo returns to Los Angeles and explains to Bill what happened in Madison. Bill is upset with Margo for focusing so much on Jake and not even finding time to give him a phone call. Felicia confides in Macy that she is miserable about Jake's absence. Hence, she is thrilled when Jake shows up at Spectra Fashions and takes her into his arms. Ridge invites Taylor to join him on a business trip to Europe. Taylor thinks that Ridge is joking - until he kisses her passionately. Storm warns Donna about Bill's job offer because he is certain that the publisher's interest in his sister is not just platonic.
Tue, Mar 12, 1991
Taylor turns down Ridge's invitation to join him on a trip to Europe before leaving to meet her (almost) fiancé. Storm is extremely hopeful that Taylor will finally accept his proposal. Hence, he is deeply disappointed when she breaks of their engagement and instead asks for his friendship. Brooke tries to talk Donna out of the job offer to work at Spencer Publications. Donna will not let such a chance pass by, regardless of her future boss' possible ulterior motives, and calls Bill to accept his offer. Taylor pays Brooke a visit to inform her that she will not marry Storm. Brooke's harsh reaction shows Taylor that Brooke still has feelings for Ridge.
Wed, Mar 13, 1991
Jake explains to Felicia how he feels reborn now that he has confronted his problems. Later, Felicia fills Taylor in on the revelation in Madison. Taylor warns Felicia that overcoming the sexual abuse might have various impacts on Jake's future. Margo confides in Eric about her marital problems. She is no longer sure whether she loves Bill. Storm confronts Bill who informs the lawyer that he is too late because Donna has just accepted his job offer. Storm runs off to see Margo. Donna is thrilled to start working as an editor at Spencer Publications. When Bill's first demand is that she shall call him by his first name, she begins to wonder exactly what Bill wants from her.
Mon, Mar 18, 1991
Ruthanne finally opens up to Stephanie about her life's story: how her husband left, but eventually took her son and daughter from her, how she lost her job and then lived out of a car until it was stolen from her. Ruthanne then changes the topic and reveals to Stephanie that she found a 5-dollar-bill. Before they can leave to have dinner instead of eating scabs, a homeless person mugs them with a knife. Stephanie saves Ruthanne by handing over their money. Eric is amazed by Brooke's zest to make a name for herself as Forrester Creations' new chemist before Stephanie returns. Over at Spectra Fashion, Sally and Clarke prepare for the next fashion show, yet wonder about Felicia's designs. Later, Sally asks her assistant for a favor. Darla finds out from Eric that no one knows where Stephanie is which further feeds Sally's concern that it was indeed the Forrester matriarch she saw on the streets a couple of days ago. Storm informs Margo that Bill offered his sister a job - and that he suspects the publishing magnate to have a rather personal interest in Donna.
Tue, Mar 19, 1991
Storm tries to talk Donna out of working for Spencer Publications. Donna gives Bill another call in order to find out more about her new position. Bill's reaction confirms her concerns that he merely wants to get close to her again. Therefore, Donna turns down the offer. Later, Margo confronts Bill about Donna. Bill smugly informs his wife that he did not hire Donna. Sally pumps Felicia for information about Stephanie out of concern, but it only leads to Felicia further resenting her. Macy gets curious why Sally has such a weird interest in Stephanie's whereabouts. Stephanie and Ruthanne experience an unexpected gift when Lucas, another street person, offers to share his food with them after being robbed earlier.
Wed, Mar 20, 1991
Clarke is concerned about Sally's zeal to involve herself with the Forresters. He reminds his wife that her depiction of Stephanie digging through the dumpsters of Spectra is ludicrous. However, Sally swears that she will find Stephanie. Meanwhile, Brooke explains to Eric and Thorne that she wants to make her mark at Forrester Creations before Stephanie returns. Eric reveals that Sally paid him a visit and presented a wild story that the Forrester Matriarch is living on the streets. Later, Thorne and Macy discuss what Sally said about Stephanie being a homeless person. Thorne accuses Sally of lying. Macy is insulted and she gets into a big fight with Thorne. Jake feels energized to have overcome his past and especially the guilt that he has always felt. He looks forward to an unburdened future with Felicia.
Thu, Mar 21, 1991
Bill is surprised when Julie tells him that Sally wants some photographs of Stephanie - allegedly for a fundraiser promotion. Sally then instructs Darla to produce thousands of copies of Stephanie's picture to circulate on Skid Row in order to find her. Macy convinces Sally to drop this plan, though, because it has caused already caused her enough trouble with her husband. Thorne vents his frustration over Sally's meddling to Eric and Brooke. They are stunned that, for the sake of his marriage, Thorne considers leaving the company to longer be amidst the conflict of the Forresters and Spectras. In the abandoned Excelsior Hotel in downtown L.A., Stephanie explains to Ruthanne that she believes that she cannot remember anything probably because her past must be mostly bad memories.