Mon, Jan 4, 1993
Taylor voices her frustration to Jack that Brooke went up to Big Bear during a snow storm despite being in the final stages of her pregnancy. She is concerned about the bond that the joint experience of child birth might have created between Ridge and Brooke. Sheila finds out from Eric that Ridge helped Brooke to deliver the baby in the cabin. She makes a beeline to the hospital and tells Dr. Peters that she would love to learn more about genetics. Tracy is impressed and eventually opens up to Sheila volunteering at her lab. Sheila gets panicky, though, when Tracy explains that she will not get security clearance for the genetics lab until a couple of weeks because of a mandatory security background check. Brooke and Ridge admire the baby. She thanks him for his support to get her through delivery. They are then picked up by a helicopter and brought back to Los Angeles.
Tue, Jan 5, 1993
Taylor witnesses an intimate moment of Ridge and Brooke in the hospital. Brooke thanks Taylor after she learns who gave Ridge extensive instructions on how to deliver a baby. At Spectra Fashions, Karen and Macy have a catty exchange which culminates with Macy threatening that she will not accept Karen's relationship until she and Thorne are divorced. Dr. Robbins informs Brooke that the baby has jaundice. While the newborn should be doing fine in a couple of days, the doctor advises Brooke to postpone the genetics test. During a shift at the hospital, Sheila delivers Brooke flowers. Brooke correctly assumes that Sheila is worried and reassures her that giving birth with Ridge by her side formed the ultimate bond. Brooke tells a relieved Sheila that she is convinced that she and Ridge will have a future.
Wed, Jan 6, 1993
Sheila gives an Eric an update on Brooke giving birth to a baby girl who is having jaundice and that this development will delay the paternity test. Eric reassures Sheila that his feelings for her have not changed. Darla runs into Ridge at her first day at Forrester Creations posing as Camille Evans, the new mail lady. Sally and Saul talk about Darla's secret mission, but quickly change the topic when Macy walks into the office. Sally advises Macy to give Sly a second chance because Thorne will not come back to her it seems. Macy leaves for Bikini Bar to apologize to Sly for brushing him off at New Year's. They seem to strike up a connection. Ridge shares with Eric how incredible it felt to help Brooke deliver. Ridge wonders if it was destiny - and the little girl is his child. Sheila assesses that she has two important matters to take care of: Firstly, she has to devise a plan to make sure that the paternity test will show that Ridge is the father of Brooke's baby. The second quest is even more important: Sheila has to face Lauren and convince her that she is not the same person anymore who made her miserable. Sheila calls Molly and realizes that her mother did not make any progress. Sheila decides to go to Genoa City to speak to Lauren herself.
Thu, Jan 7, 1993
Sally gives Jack Felicia's former office to thank him for helping Spectra Fashions out last year. Noting the expensive décor, Jack reminds Sally of the bad sales figures of the last quarter, but she remains optimistic. Posing as Camille, a nervous Darla has her first encounter with Eric who does not recognize her either. Later, Sally instructs Darla to keep her eyes open at Forrester Creations because they are in desperate need of some first rate designs. Brooke is surprised when Karen pays her a visit in the hospital. Karen explains that she can relate to Brooke and read so much about her in her sister Caroline's diaries. They hit it off immediately and soon Brooke confides in Karen about delivering the baby at Big Bear and her hopes for a reunion with Ridge. Stephanie is shocked to hear that Eric thinks that assisting Brooke with the delivery of the baby had an impact on Ridge. She decides to confront her nemesis. Eric pays a visit to the neonatal ward and meets Brooke's child for the first time.
Fri, Jan 8, 1993
Macy is still sorry about brushing Sly off on New Year's Eve. Sly asks his co-worker Keith to cover for him at the bar and he and Macy have a joyful evening dancing. Karen and Thorne also show up at Bikini Bar and he is soon jealous of Sly. When Macy catches this, she kisses Sly. Sly informs Macy that he is aware that she did this merely because she saw Thorne. Macy apologizes for her erratic behavior. Karen also has to sit through Thorne complaining about Macy. At the hospital, Stephanie accuses Brooke of taking advantage of her newborn child like she used all previous pregnancies. Brooke is shocked when Stephanie threatens to do everything to keep Brooke from breaking up Ridge's marriage. Brooke reminds Stephanie that she loves her children. Stephanie hisses and explains that she is willing to drag Brooke into court to rip her off her parental rights if it were necessary.
Mon, Jan 11, 1993
Sheila calls Eric from Genoa City to catch up with him. Sheila has a concerned look on her face when Eric mentions that the newborn looks similar to Eric Jr. and might be his. Taylor notices that Ridge is thinking about the baby. She encourages him to pay a visit to the little bundle of joy. Stephanie stops by and warns Taylor about Brooke. An annoyed Taylor tells Stephanie to stop planting seeds of doubt in her mind. She is sure that Ridge is completely committed to their marriage despite Brooke's illusions. In the hospital, Ridge and Eric both gather around Brooke and the baby, each having their very own perception as to who is the father of the little girl. Brooke announces that she will not name her until the results of the paternity test are in. Thorne and Macy mutually accuse each other of disrespecting their marital vows. Macy is confused because Thorne continues to dance around the topic that he believes that she has been seeing Jake before he chose Karen. They part ways bitterly.
Tue, Jan 12, 1993
Sally meets Bill at his apartment and is shocked to hear that Bill considers Spectra Karen's training ground for a bigger career and that he does not feel obliged to sell Sally her company back so soon. Bill makes it also clear that he does not want to have Karen's reputation tarnished in any way. Sally wisely keeps mum about the plot she has hatched. Across town, Jack runs into Macy when he wants to pick up Sally for dinner. He offers her sound advice on her personal problems. Ridge returns home and Taylor informs him about Stephanie's visit. Ridge is impressed by his wife's trust in him and pays her back with a massage. Darla spends the evening with Bill when she almost spills the beans that she is part of Sally's plan to steal designs from the Forresters. Sally begins to fall head over heels in love with Jack, yet she is concerned because of her bad luck with Clarke. Jack reassures her that he is genuinely interested in her.
Wed, Jan 13, 1993
Sally confirms to Darla that Bill must not know about their plan to steal designs realizing that it will totally blindside Karen. Later, Darla aka. Camille walks in on Eric's meeting with Ridge and Thorne about the new collection. While Eric reminds his sons that they have to raise security standards to protect their corporate secrets, Darla plots to take pictures of the new designs. Karen gets uneasy when she picks up on Thorne's choice of words that Macy was having an affair with Jake the entire last year. Thorne quickly changes the topic and they kiss. Dr. Peters informs Brooke that she is released today. After reading about her giving birth at Big Bear in a dramatic fashion in the newspaper, Sally pays Brooke a visit at the hospital. Brooke makes it clear to Sally that she is neither interested in her friendship nor will she form an alliance against Stephanie with her. Just as she leaves bitterly, Sally accidentally finds out that Brooke is having a paternity test for her baby.
Thu, Jan 14, 1993
The upcoming paternity test is wearing on Taylor even though Eric is optimistic to be the child's father. Sally breaks it to Darla that apparently Brooke does not know who fathered her baby girl. She intends to use this information as payback to make the holier than thou Forresters a public spectacle. Karen accompanies Brooke home and confides in her that Thorne still has a rather unhealthy obsession with Macy. Later at work, Karen congratulates Macy on going out again. Macy snidely notes that she loves her husband to this day. Karen confronts Macy about dating Jake last year. Macy retorts to Karen's surprise that she has not seen the man since last Spring with the exception of a very brief visit recently. Karen has a bitter realization that Macy saw Jake the night before Thorne made his choice, meaning that he originally wanted to choose Macy. Sheila calls Eric from Genoa City and learns that the genetics test might be done tomorrow. Meanwhile, Taylor and Brooke quarrel when the latter admits that she is still in love with Ridge.
Fri, Jan 15, 1993
Sally fills her favorite reporter Randy Walker in on the paternity scandal brewing in the Forrester family. Upon cross-checking this piece of information, Stephanie shuts down the news story and finds out that Sally was Randy's source. Stephanie makes a beeline to Spectra Fashions where Sally is rather nonchalant and congratulates the Forrester matriarch on getting the payback her family so rightfully deserves. With fond memories of her successful trip to Genoa City, Sheila returns to L.A.: after Molly was unsuccessful in making a play for her, Sheila walked in on a lover's tryst between Lauren and married man Brad Carlton. The photographic evidence of this act of indiscretion is now supposed to be Sheila's ammunition to make sure that Lauren will not blow her cover. Eric happily greets Sheila. The only dark cloud looming over them seems to be the paternity test. Meanwhile, Taylor and Brooke continue to throw insults at each other, debating about who the baby's father really is.
Mon, Jan 18, 1993
Sheila asks Dr. Peters to have her draw the blood because of her closeness to the family. Tracy reminds Sheila that she has no security clearance for the lab and informs her that she is personally doing the test. Later, Sheila accidentally runs into security guard Mike Guthrie and learns that he is responsible for the programming of the lab clearance codes... Ridge pays Brooke and the baby a visit. Brooke lays it on thick how much she feels hurt by Stephanie and Taylor accusing her of giving birth on Big Bear on purpose as a master plan to win him back. Just then, Dr. Peters calls to inform Brooke to stop by tomorrow for the blood test. Taylor confides in Jack that Brooke is still in love with Ridge and hopes to reestablish their relationship through the baby. Stephanie cunningly convinces Sally that she drew the wrong conclusion at the hospital and that the scheduled blood test is connected to the newborn having suffered jaundice. Jack is surprised to see Stephanie at Spectra Fashions who, upon leaving, coldly asserts that he and Sally deserve each other as they are both untrustworthy.
Tue, Jan 19, 1993
Ridge reassures Taylor that their relationship is as solid as ever - regardless of the outcome of the paternity test. Stephanie breaks it to Eric that Sally found out about the test, but she managed to avert the crisis. She wonders if he intends to save his marriage if he is the father of Brooke's child. Eric says that it is unlikely. Stephanie points out that she would happily raise the baby with Eric. To prove her point, she dons her surprised ex-husband a kiss. Sheila sneakily convinces security guard Mike to let her into the genetics lab. She watches him enter the access code closely. Unfortunately the door is not the only thing equipped with a security code: the computer is password-protected as well. Sheila realizes that it will be a very difficult task to alter the outcome of the paternity test tomorrow.
Thu, Jan 21, 1993
Eric, Ridge, Stephanie and Brooke gather in the hospital for the paternity test. Brooke makes fun of Stephanie who - due to her fear of needles and blood - is getting nervous as she is having her blood drawn. Later, Eric and Brooke have a bitter exchange of words when he reminds his still-wife that the chances for him to be the baby's father are much higher than Ridge's. During another business lesson, Bill realizes that Karen seems preoccupied. She admits that she is considering steering Thorne into Macy's arms as they were separated by a misunderstanding. Just as Sly explains to Keith that Macy is still married to Thorne, the latter arrives at the Bikini Bar. Thorne encourages Sly to pursue Macy who, on the contrary, thinks that they should give their marriage another chance.
Fri, Jan 22, 1993
Sheila puts another piece of the puzzle picture of Lauren and Brad making love in an envelope destined for Genoa City. She tells herself that putting a little pressure on the much-married Mrs. Fenmore Grainger will do the trick to protect her own future with Eric. Later, Sheila tries to seduce security guard Mike at the hospital to get her hands on the password to access the computer at the genetics lab to be able to alter the paternity test. Just as Mike is about to let Sheila into the lab, he is called away on an emergency. Time is running out on Sheila... At Forrester Creations, a miserable Brooke informs Ridge that the baby's date of birth makes it very plausible that Eric is the father and not him. They are anxious to get confirmation one way or another as soon as possible. Meanwhile, Jack is concerned for Taylor's marriage to Ridge. Stephanie reassures Jack that Brooke's baby will not split them apart. However, she continues to be very cold with her former lover.
Mon, Jan 25, 1993
Sheila panics when she overhears Brooke assuring Ridge that Eric is the father of her baby. She rushes to the hospital to swoon security guard Mike in order to get access to genetics lab again. Sheila realizes that she will not be able to log into the password-coded computer to change the test results; therefore she wants to switch the blood samples to alter the outcome. After stealing Mike's access card, Sheila sneaks into the lab. Just as she is about to exchange the labels on Ridge and Eric's blood samples, Mike walks in and catches Sheila right in the act. Meanwhile, Ridge wants to put an end to Brooke's speculations. Brooke and Ridge question Dr. Peters about the date of conception. The doctor reminds them that a full-term pregnancy is 40 weeks, so there is a slightly longer time period to consider. Brooke gains new hope that Ridge is actually the father. At Spectra Fashions, Saul reads Karen the riot act for coming between Macy and Thorne. Karen, who is already feeling bad because Thorne's choice for her was based on a misinterpretation of seeing Macy with Jake, leaves to tell Thorne the truth. Thorne then surprises Karen that he is finally ready to let go of Macy and appreciate her as the great woman that she is.
Tue, Jan 26, 1993
Sheila's desperate attempt to alter the paternity test for Brooke's baby takes a shocking turn: She has to fabricate a story when Mike catches her in the genetics lab handling the blood samples. Just before Sheila can stick on the name labels again, Mike puts the sample stand in motion. Sheila gazes in horror because now there is no way to be sure whose sample is Eric's or Ridge's. Mike is confused when Sheila is furious with him for mixing up these allegedly random samples. At the Forrester Mansion, Eric explains to Stephanie and Taylor that he is absolutely certain to be the father of Brooke's baby because he slept with Brooke exactly 9 months before her delivery date. Ridge walks in and states that - upon consultation with Dr. Peters today - they will not find certainty until the test results are in. Karen wants to tell Thorne the truth about Macy and Jake. Thorne will not hear it; he thinks that they have been living in the past for too long and should instead focus on their future. Karen is touched.
Wed, Jan 27, 1993
It's a new day in Los Angeles: Sheila is still in shock how she completely lost control over the tampering of the paternity test and equally ignorant whom Dr. Peters will announce as the father of Brooke's baby. Then, just as she is about to send another puzzle piece to her rival Lauren in Genoa City, Eric arrives. He notices the stress that Sheila is under. Eric apologizes and promises that the paternity results will not have a negative influence on them. Jack is confused why Sally, Saul and Darla remain optimistic about the future of Spectra Fashions even though the company is headed straight into bankruptcy. Sally is miserable when Jack will not talk about their relationship. Jack leaves to see Stephanie who downplays the impact of their short-lived romance. Jack nevertheless asks for a second chance because he truly loves Stephanie. She sends him away.
Thu, Jan 28, 1993
Karen shares with Brooke that she is sitting on the fence with Thorne still being married to Macy. Brooke encourages Karen to believe in her future with Thorne - like she does with Ridge. To help her friend, Karen leaves to talk to Ridge and remind him that it was her late sister Caroline's dying wish for him to end up with Brooke. Meanwhile, Sly suggests for Macy to start a new career as a singer. Suddenly, Thorne walks into the Bikini Bar. Macy is surprised when Thorne begins to speak fondly of their marriage. However, upon leaving, Thorne hands her the contact details of his divorce attorney. Macy is crushed that her husband has given up on their relationship.
Fri, Jan 29, 1993
Still shaken, Sheila pays a visit to Dr. Garvin in whom she confides that she was caught whilst doctoring with a paternity test. Suddenly, it dawns on Sheila that she is revealing a bit too much. She reminds her psychiatrist that this conversation happened under doctor-client-privilege and walks out. At the hospital, Mike is already waiting for Sheila. The security guard discloses that he uncovered that Sheila wanted to alter the top-secret paternity test of the Forresters. Darla aka. Forrester Creations' new mail lady Camille Evans is introduced to Brooke who thinks that she has seen her before. Eric then wants Brooke to consider the possibility of mending their marriage if her baby girl were his. Brooke shrugs it off. Eric counters that, even if the girl is Ridge's, his son is in a committed relationship and unlikely to come back to Brooke. Macy opens up to Sly that Thorne wants to initiate divorce proceedings. Sly comforts Macy. Later, Sally pressures Macy to not give up on Thorne without a fight - and a hefty alimony. Macy does not want to talk about it.
Mon, Feb 1, 1993
Mike threatens to expose Sheila and demands that she follow up on her previous attempt of seducing him. When the security guard begins to undress, Sheila - who feels trapped - grabs a pair of scissors and makes it clear that she is willing to go to extreme lengths to protect herself. Startled, Mike reveals that he already left a note for Dr. Peters about the lab incident, so Sheila runs off to speak to Tracy. In the guest house of the Forrester Mansion, Ridge is considering Karen's words about Caroline's dying wish while Taylor grows increasingly uneasy about the outcome of the paternity test. Just as Sally is telling Darla how much it hurts that the man of her affection seems to be making a play for Stephanie again, Jack shows up. Sally and Jack share a meaningful conversation before they kiss passionately.
Tue, Feb 2, 1993
Thorne informs a surprised Karen that he told Macy that he wants to initiate divorce proceedings. Saul comforts Macy about the end of her marriage and hints that he cannot help but feel sorry for losing Sally out to Jack. Meanwhile, Sally makes it clear to Jack that she is not looking for a one night stand. She needs him to be committed and prefers to remain friends in order not to lose him. Sally is touched when Jack stresses that he wants to be exactly that. They kiss. Later, Karen intends to come clean to Macy about the misunderstanding that prompted Thorne's choice for her. A bitter Macy is too busy throwing insults at Karen so that the latter shelves this intention. Sheila runs into Dr. Peters' office, fakes a dizzy spell and secretly steals Mike's letter for Tracy. Having one crisis averted, Sheila prays that the paternity test will show the desired results.
Wed, Feb 3, 1993
Karen informs Brooke that she gave Ridge Caroline's diary to remind him that his late wife gave them her blessing. Taylor explains to Ridge that her father is still in love with Stephanie even though the Forrester matriarch continues to show him the cold shoulder. At Spectra Fashions, Sally is surprised by Saul's harsh reaction to finding out that she and Jack have consummated their relationship last night. It is obvious that the tailor was hoping to finally become more than a dear friend to Sally. Stephanie realizes that Karen has been trying to play matchmaker for Ridge and Brooke. She encourages her son to not let Karen play with his insecurities right now.
Thu, Feb 4, 1993
Stephanie barges into Brooke's conversation with Karen and accuses Brooke of manipulating Karen into giving Ridge Caroline's diary. When Karen corrects this assumption, Stephanie makes it clear that Ridge used the two years since Caroline's passing to move on and that no one should meddle with his decision. The Forrester matriarch also warns Karen to side with Brooke because nothing good will come out of it. Taylor organizes a romantic lunch with Ridge at his office. She wants to underline that the paternity test results will have absolutely no bearing on their marriage. Before leaving for dinner with Eric, Sheila sends Lauren yet another puzzle piece of the photographic evidence of her indiscretion with Brad. At the Private Dining Room, Eric professes his love to Sheila. However, he admits that he cannot guarantee that being the father of Brooke's baby girl would have no implications on their relationship. Sheila is shocked. Then, the family learns that the results that will change all of their lives are in.
Fri, Feb 5, 1993
Karen updates Bill that she did not reveal to anyone that a misconception caused Thorne to break-up with Macy. However, Karen intends to make sure to only enter marriage if she is absolutely certain that Thorne only loves her. Then, Thorne stops by with flowers and they wonder about the outcome of paternity test. Still bickering, Stephanie and Brooke arrive at the hospital. Eric and Sheila show up next. Brooke shares a private moment with Ridge while Taylor is parking the car. They rehash how special it was to deliver the baby girl in the mountains. Finally, the mother, the potential fathers and their respective spouses and ex assemble in Dr. Peters' office. Tracy explains that the test results were conclusive and that they found several genetic markers in the baby that one of the men has. Brooke implores Dr. Peters to reveal the answer to her most burning question: "Who is the father of my baby?"
Mon, Feb 8, 1993
Sally tries to ease Jack's concern for the future of the company by revealing that she is banking on someone to save Spectra Fashions with a brilliant new collection. Meanwhile, Darla is already in disguise looking for her spy camera when she runs into Bill. When the publishing tycoon begins to flirt with "Camille Evans", Darla can barely keep up the charade. Just in time, Sally walks into the office. Bill is miffed that Sally will not show him the stolen designs; so he warns her not to risk his daughter Karen's reputation. At the hospital, both Taylor and Sheila pray that their partner will not turn out to be Brooke's baby daddy. Dr. Peters then reveals that the baby girl's father is Ridge. Eric immediately issues plea to make the baby a source of unity and not division. Stephanie demands that Brooke be a good role model for her daughter. Taylor then shocks Brooke that she intends to be an active step-mother to support Ridge. Finally, Taylor encourages Ridge to take Brooke home so that they can digest the news.
Tue, Feb 9, 1993
Security guard Mike threatens to expose Sheila to Dr. Peters again. He has put one and one together and correctly assesses that she wanted to alter the Forrester blood samples to make sure that Eric's DNA did not match with the baby girl. Sheila remains cool and bluntly tells Mike to forget about it because he has zero proof that she ever was in the genetics lab in the first place - and for all they know the results could be accurate. Eric and Stephanie talk about the likely ramifications of the paternity test. She fears that Brooke's sole purpose will be to ruin Ridge's marriage to get him for herself now. Stephanie therefore suggests to Eric to end Brooke's employment at Forrester Creations despite her achievements with BeLieF. Ridge surprises Brooke with the concession that he still needs time to come to terms with being the baby's father. Brooke promises Ridge that she did not want to trap him with a child. Ridge explains that he will need time to adjust. Head over heels in love, Sly shares with Keith that he written a poem for the lady of his affection. On cue, Macy arrives at Bikini Bar. When Sly shows her the poem - without disclosing for whom he wrote it -, Macy inadvertently hurts his feelings by calling it "corny". Later, Keith reveals to Macy that Sly wrote it for her. A stunned Macy suddenly feels very bad for hurting Sly's feelings yet again.
Wed, Feb 10, 1993
Darla shows Sally and Saul some photos that she took of the new collection at Forrester Creations. They are thrilled to finally have proper designs to anchor Spectra Fashions own Fall collection. Eric informs Sheila that he will move ahead with the divorce from Brooke in light of the outcome of the paternity test. Sheila is over the moon when Eric proposes to her. Stephanie warns Taylor to be extra cautious with Brooke because she will be using the baby to her advantage now that Ridge is the father. Taylor tries to remain optimistic that her marriage will not be affected by the recent developments. At the condo, Brooke happily introduces Ridge to his baby girl. Brooke then reveals that she wants to call her Bridget, a combination of the names Brooke and Ridge.
Thu, Feb 11, 1993
Thorne suggests for Stephanie to make play for a reunion with his father now that he is actually divorcing Brooke. Meanwhile, Sheila happily accepts Eric's marriage proposal. Over the moon to become the wife of the man of her dreams, Sheila then realizes that being Mrs. Eric Forrester will bring her in all the fashion magazines - meaning that Lauren will find out that she is alive. Sheila reassures herself that Lauren will forgive her because otherwise she will show Lauren's husband Scott the pictures of her adulterous affair so that she will lose her marriage and the custody of her son Scotty. Ridge fills Taylor in on his visit to Brooke and the baby. Taylor acts strong, even though it tears her up inside that her husband is experiencing fatherhood with her rival. Sally, Darla and Saul present Macy and Karen the first designs for their new collection. They are amazed by the quality work of the unknown designer called "Camille". However, Karen reminds Sally that thy originally decided to forget about haute couture and target the mass market. Sally stresses that she is still running the company without Karen's approval.
Fri, Feb 12, 1993
Stephanie receives a visit from Ruthanne and tells her that she believes in a future with Eric. Ruthanne reminds her friend that her ex is in a relationship with Sheila. Stephanie explains that Sheila is not the right woman for Eric and that she will make him see that. Thorne shares his optimism for a likely reunion of his parents with a skeptical Karen. Eric informs Brooke that their divorce should be final within a week. He then questions Brooke about her plans. Brooke states that she will not promise not to go after Ridge because their daughter deserves the right to spend as much time with her parents as possible. Later, Brooke begins to work out to get back in shape after the pregnancy because she has set her sights on Ridge. Meanwhile, Taylor talks with Ridge about Bridget and Brooke's role in this complex situation. Ridge admits to being aware that Brooke wants him back in her life. After professing his devotion to Taylor, they kiss passionately.
Mon, Feb 15, 1993
Sally and Saul show Bill the stolen designs for the new collection. Bill looks pleased; however, he is interested in the mysterious woman Camille who apparently is "the informant". Darla is under the impression that Bill seems smitten with "Camille Evans" which infuriates her. She wants to test her lover's commitment. When Jack walks into the office, everyone tries to hide the precise concept of the plan to save Spectra Fashions because Sally fears that he would not be able to condone it. Can Sally keep the truth from Jack any longer? At Bikini Beach, Keith wants to help Sly to make Macy fall in love with him. Ready to move on from Thorne, Macy buries the hatchet with Karen. Just as the women begin to talk about Sly, Macy receives another poem. Ignorant of the fact that Keith wrote it instead of Sly, this time around Macy is really touched by the rhymes.
Tue, Feb 16, 1993
Sheila is about to send the ninth puzzle piece to Genoa City to tighten her grip on Lauren and have leverage for the big reveal that she is still alive. Eric stops by to inform Sheila that he is having dinner with Stephanie tonight. Just as Sheila begins to get worried, Eric reveals that he wants to tell his ex about their wedding plans on this occasion. At the Forrester Mansion, Ruthanne and Maria help Stephanie prepare the evening who is hoping that she and Eric have a chance for a reunion. Later, Eric admits to Stephanie that she was right all along and that Brooke did not make him happy after all. Jack worries that Bill has Sally doing something illegal to save her company from bankruptcy. Sally explains that an executive in the fashion industry sometimes has to play dirty. Jack warns Sally that extreme measures always come at a certain cost. Leery of her lover's intentions, Darla poses as "Camille Evans" trying to seduce Bill. At first, Bill falls for Darla's trap, but then recoils stressing that he is in a relationship. Darla is relieved.
Wed, Feb 17, 1993
Sly explains to Keith that somehow he cannot find the right words to touch Macy. As he apparently can, Sly begs Keith to write another poem. Macy arrives at the Bikini Bar and stresses that nothing like Sly's last poem has rang with her in many years. Keith curiously listens in as Macy gushes over Sly. Thorne happily meets his little niece for the first time. He then shares his optimism with Brooke that Eric and Stephanie will get back together. Brooke blurts out that it will not happen because his father has already proposed to Sheila. At the Forrester Mansion, Eric begins to realize that Stephanie has misread his signals. He breaks it to his ex that he wants to marry Sheila. Stephanie calls it a mistake; she thinks that Eric is acting out of impulse over not being the father of Brooke's baby and encourages him to wait a couple of months before remarrying.
Thu, Feb 18, 1993
After seeing this new side of her suitor, Macy gives her mother Sly's poem to read. Sally is equally amazed by those skilled romantic lines. She encourages her daughter to call the poet and tell him how she feels about him. Just as Keith is writing another poem for Macy on Sly's request, Thorne walks into Bikini Bar and spots the nearly finished limerick. Asked for whom he is writing this, Keith fusses and finally tells Thorne that he is unlucky in love. Later, Keith begins to grow jealous of Sly who is winning Macy's affection with his words. Sheila sends the final piece of the puzzle photo to Lauren which shows her in bed with Brad Carlton. Eager to pave the way for a happy future with Eric, Sheila hopes that she will soon be able to settle her feud with Lauren. Meanwhile, Eric signs the divorce papers and is a "free man" again. He goes straight to Sheila and tells her that he wants to take her to Tahoe to marry her tonight. Alarmed and thrilled at the same time, Sheila stalls by explaining that she has to visit her mother in Genoa City first to settle some matters. Sheila then leaves to face Lauren Fenmore - nearly one year after she presumably died in a fire.
Fri, Feb 19, 1993
Karen catches up with Brooke who stresses that she does not want to become a problem for her due to the disdain she has been experiencing in the Forrester family as of late. Meanwhile, Thorne and Stephanie talk about Eric's engagement and Karen's friendship with Brooke which does not gel with the Forrester Matriarch. Ridge encourages Taylor to visit Bridget with him so that they can bond. Taylor explains that she is not sure if she is ready to experience closeness to the little girl and the whole situation with Brooke. Stephanie pays Karen a visit at work to underline that she is very fond of her. However, Stephanie makes it clear that someone - who is friends with Brooke who has caused havoc in her family for years - cannot receive her support. Brooke lets Ridge feed Bridget so that he can experience all areas of fatherhood. Eric's attorney Charles stops by and asks Brooke to sign the divorce decree. Brooke seems hesitant.
Mon, Feb 22, 1993
Ruthanne comforts a devastated Stephanie over Eric's engagement to Sheila. Stephanie is not ready to throw in the towel and makes an appointment with Dr. Jay Garvin. Stephanie comes straight to the point that the man in her life is seeing a certain Sheila Carter. The psychiatrist naturally reminds the Forrester Matriarch that he cannot reveal privileged information about his other patients. Unaffected by these words, Stephanie stresses that she is certain Sheila is keeping secrets from everybody and that Dr. Garvin has to inform Eric before he is making a big mistake by marrying the woman. Taylor admits to Eric that it bothers her that Ridge is experiencing fatherhood with Brooke and not her - and that her rival has proven time over time that she cannot be trusted to respect someone else's marriage. Later, Ruthanne visits Eric at work and urges him not to waste this unique opportunity to get back together with Stephanie. Brooke surprises Ridge and Charles with her hesitancy to finalize the divorce. The attorney explains that Eric is very eager to move on and that the usual waiting period is already over due to the lengthy proceedings. Eventually, Brooke signs the divorce papers which officially marks the end of her marriage. Brooke then urges Ridge to acknowledge that they have a chance to reunite - and in the past they always regretted it when they let such a chance pass them by.
Tue, Feb 23, 1993
Stephanie tries to put pressure on Dr. Garvin so that he will spill Sheila's secrets. Jay reminds Stephanie that Sheila is his patient and keeps silent even though some of the Forrester Matriarch's depictions make him worrisome. Ridge attempts to convince his father to forget about Sheila and get back together with Stephanie. Eric repeats that he is happily engaged and merely waiting for his fiancée to return from Genoa City to move on with her. Karen fills Brooke in on Stephanie's threats, but stresses that she will let no one dictate her with whom she can be friends with. Karen then advises Brooke to invite Taylor to bond with Bridget because it will also bring her closer to Ridge again. Meanwhile, Taylor confides in Jack that she has great reservations about Brooke and her motives in regards to her daughter.
Wed, Feb 24, 1993
Sly is curious to find out which woman inspired Keith to write the poem for Macy, but the bartender keeps mum about his true feelings. Macy is still in awe over Sly's poem and can hardly believe that she is falling for a new man after the bitter breakup from Thorne. She makes a surprise appearance at Bikini Bar to serenade Sly with the song "The Poetry Man". Keith looks on miserable. Sally and Jack - who feels rather uncomfortable amongst the young crowd in the beach club - are also in the audience. When Brooke wants to extend a dinner invitation to her, Taylor calls Miss Logan out on her true intentions. Taylor accuses Brooke of using Bridget as a means to tie Ridge closer to her. Brooke vehemently denies this and reminds Taylor that she promised right after the paternity test to be a supportive step-mother to Ridge's child.
Thu, Feb 25, 1993
Maria helps Stephanie prepare a festive dinner for her and Eric at the Mansion - and remarks how wonderful it would if she and Mr. Forrester would reunite. Ridge and Taylor spend a relaxing evening down by the swimming pool, but it is not before long before Brooke's name is brought up. Ridge wishes that Taylor would play a role in his daughter's life. Taylor explains why she is not ready yet. They start dancing which is witnessed by Eric and Stephanie up from the balcony. Eric suggests for Stephanie not to waste the lovely music and dance as well. After gushing to Saul how her boyfriend passed the test of being tempted by her alter-ego Camille Evans, Darla surprises Bill with a candlelight dinner at his apartment. They are both at ease with their unexpected romance and suddenly Bill professes his love to Darla. Over the moon, Darla begins to strip off her dress to consummate the relationship with Bill for the first time.
Fri, Feb 26, 1993
Unbeknownst to Macy, Sally has hired Diane Brown, a well-known divorce attorney. The matter-of-fact manner in which the lawyer takes on the case, e.g. discussing grounds for divorce and alimony, completely upsets Macy. Macy flees home and records a message for Thorne in which she asks him to give their marriage one last chance. But will Macy actually let Thorne know this? Meanwhile, Taylor visits Thorne at the office. Thorne admits that he feels bad for failing his marriage and cannot forget Macy. However, he has given up hope that their relationship is salvageable. Brooke surprises Ridge at work with Bridget. She tells him that Taylor bailed on her invitation for dinner. Brooke tries everything she can to get Ridge on her side. When Bridget starts crying, Ridge picks her up and lovingly sings his daughter to sleep. At that moment, Taylor enters the room unnoticed.
Mon, Mar 1, 1993
Ridge notices that his brother seems rather edgy. Thorne admits that he just cannot get his mind off Macy. At Spectra Fashions, a miserable Macy plays the recording to Darla in which she expresses the words that she has wanted to say to Thorne for months. Darla is deeply moved and pressures Macy to send Thorne the tape so that they can sort out their feelings for good. Walking into Ridge's office, Stephanie is surprised to run into Brooke with Bridget. Brooke announces that she is having dinner with Ridge tonight. When Stephanie begins to throw insults at her, Brooke sets the record straight that she invited Taylor who turned her down. Stephanie makes a beeline to Taylor's office to change her daughter-in-law's mind. Stephanie thinks that the worst possible outcome is to have Ridge spend time alone with Brooke. Taylor disagrees.
Tue, Mar 2, 1993
Bill and Darla are over the moon to have found each other. When Darla nixes Bill's hopes for a happy future of Karen and Thorne by mentioning Macy's tape that she has sent Thorne, Bill feels the urge to intervene. Sally is confused why Macy is suddenly optimistic that she and Thorne will not get divorced after all. After explaining her reasons, Macy continues to anxiously wait for a call from Thorne. Just as Thorne is about to play Macy's recording, Bill walks into his office at Forrester Creations. Ridge and Taylor talk again about Brooke's dinner invitation. She cannot help but think the worst of Brooke. Ridge tells Taylor that he will go alone tonight and prove his wife wrong that Brooke is interested in anything else but him forming a bond to his daughter. Meanwhile, Brooke shares with Karen that she is more convinced than ever that she and Ridge will end up together. She is hoping for Ridge's wife to witness firsthand what it means for young parents to have their first child together, so that Taylor will bow out gracefully.
Wed, Mar 3, 1993
Sally urges Macy not to get her hopes up prematurely, especially considering the highly unusual canal of conversation to sort out conflicts. Macy explains that, even though she cannot talk to Thorne just yet in person, she is optimistic that her recorded message will be a new beginning for them - or the means to close the book on their relationship for good. Across the hall, Saul questions Jack about his intentions in regards to Sally. At Forrester Creations, Thorne is having trouble to find batteries for his tape recorder. Bill walks in and uses a diversionary maneuver to switch Macy's message with a blank tape. Eric thanks Stephanie for their dinner last night. She jokes that they could have it all again, including marriage and eventually another divorce. Eric jokes that he cannot afford another divorce - and responds by kissing Stephanie passionately. Meanwhile, Sheila is on her way back from Genoa City after settling her score with Lauren Fenmore. She is hopeful to finally get her happy ending with Eric.
Thu, Mar 4, 1993
Sheila is thrilled to have finally settled her score with Lauren - by means of blackmail. Eric is happy to have his fiancée back in town and immediately reveals that he has been with Stephanie last night. Sheila is relieved that he considers his ex as nothing more but a close friend. Sally takes Jack out to Taxi Bar to get her mind off Macy and her troubles with Thorne. They have a great evening. Eventually Jack even gifts Sally a diamond bracelet. Thorne confides in Stephanie that the weirdest thing has happened to him. He received a tape my messenger, but apparently this tape is blank... Stephanie then informs Thorne that she has spent a lot of time with Eric lately - and that he kissed her. Meanwhile, Macy is heartbroken that Thorne has not called her after listening to her message; she assumes that he has given up on their marriage. Sly and Keith are worried because Macy drowns her sorrows in Tequila at Bikini Bar.
Fri, Mar 5, 1993
Sally is touched by Jack's gift. Keith escorts an extremely drunk Macy home. Before Keith can express his true feelings for her, Macy falls asleep. Just as Keith wants to leave, Sally and Jack arrive at the apartment and begin to make out in the living room. With the exit blocked, Keith decides to stay in Macy's room. Brooke informs Karen that tonight will be a special evening for her and Bridget. Renouncing any intentions for foul play, Brooke admits that she considers a reunion with Ridge to be in the best interest of her little girl - and she is optimistic that Taylor will come around to realize this as well. Meanwhile, Ridge makes yet another attempt to convince Taylor to join him for dinner with Brooke. Taylor wishes Ridge a lovely meeting his daughter, but stands firm with her decision not to go. Later, Taylor is surprised to stumble upon Caroline's diary where a certain page is marked.
Mon, Mar 8, 1993
Taylor reads Caroline's diary, which she did not know was in Ridge's possession, and is shocked to find out that the deceased actually wanted her husband to end up with Brooke after her passing. When Stephanie stops by at the Guest House, she implores Taylor not to let Ridge spend time alone with Brooke who is a threat to her marriage. Meanwhile, Ridge visits Brooke and Bridget. Brooke feigns disappointment that Taylor did not join him, yet also points out that it might be for the best. Brooke tries to convince Ridge that it would be best for their daughter if their parents would live together. Ridge counters that Bridget will not lack love, attention and security from him and urges Brooke to respect his marriage. A vocal difference of opinion ensues which ends with Brooke and Ridge kissing!? Realizing that he cannot hide all night, Keith makes himself known to Sally and Jack who are utterly confused what the young man is doing at the apartment. Keith fills them in how Macy drank too much Tequila after feeling rejected by Thorne.
Tue, Mar 9, 1993
Ridge pulls back from Brooke's kiss. He looks confused while she expresses that it felt really good. Brooke questions Ridge whether he loves Taylor or her. Ridge evades a straight answer and explains that his feelings for Brooke are not the issue. Brooke claims that she is not trying to seduce Ridge, but he has to be open and honest because she will not wait for him if she is following a fantasy. Stephanie and Taylor continue with their conversation. Stephanie admits that she is hoping for Eric to slow down his wedding plans to Sheila so that she has a chance to show him the real personality of his fiancée. After months of waiting, Eric and Sheila make love for the first time. She is on cloud and would love to get married immediately. Eric, who originally suggested an impromptu wedding, wants to postpone the big event for after the fashion show. Sheila assumes that Stephanie had her hand in leading to Eric's sudden hesitance.
Wed, Mar 10, 1993
A hungover Macy confides in Darla why she got cockeyed last night. Darla suggests that Thorne might not have listened to the tape just yet. Macy dismisses this possibility and is sad to face the fact that Thorne has given up on her and their marriage for good. Just as Keith fills Sly in on what happened when he brought Macy home yesterday, Thorne arrives at Bikini Bar. Sly confronts Thorne about his frequent visits and obvious interest in Macy. Then men almost brawl, yet Thorne will not admit that he still loves Macy. As a result, Sly decides to take the initiative for his own happiness. After listening to Macy's tape, Bill urges Karen to make her relationship with Thorne official because, if she wastes time, other women might snatch up Thorne. Sheila pretends that Eric stalling a wedding date does not affect her. Eric then shows Sheila some of his designs for the upcoming fashion show. Over at Spectra Fashions, Saul presents the exact same gowns to Macy, Karen and Darla. They are all in awe over the collection that will bring Spectra Fashion back on the map - just one day prior to the Forrester's showing.
Thu, Mar 11, 1993
Taylor is confused when Jack tells her that he and Sally are getting serious, yet he voices interest in Stephanie. Taylor thinks that Stephanie will never forgive Jack, though. Ridge informs Thorne about his evening with Brooke and Bridget and his desire for Taylor to spend time with his little girl. Sheila is fielded with questions by Nancy, a co-worker, about her engagement to Eric. Meanwhile, Stephanie is curious why Eric has postponed his wedding plans for after the fashion show. Eric remains vague, but admits that she played a part in his decision. This prompts Stephanie to question Eric about his fiancée's recent trip to Genoa City. Sheila is about to walk into Eric's office, but quickly stops when she catches Eric and Stephanie embracing. This does not go unnoticed by Stephanie who thinks that Miss Carter spied on them. Later, after being called an opportunist and threatened by Stephanie, Sheila hatches a plan to stop the Forrester Matriarch. She pulls a white powder from the medicine cabinet at the infirmary.
Fri, Mar 12, 1993
Eric and Ridge make last minute touches to their new collection and muse about the upcoming Spectra Fashions fashion show. Meanwhile, Sally boasts to Saul that their Forrester rip-offs will make them a lot of money - and that she feels no guilt about it in light of the family's treatment of her and Macy in recent years. Later, Saul is disappointed when Sally bails on a meeting with him to sweet-talk with Jack instead. Stephanie tells Taylor that she finally saw Sheila's true colors: she is certain that Miss Carter is hiding something and harboring hidden anger inside her. Meanwhile, Sheila is still furious over the way Stephanie treated her earlier. She vows to herself that she is going to make sure that her nemesis will not get Eric back. Sheila goes to see Eric and pretends that it does not bother her that he is having dinner with Stephanie tonight. Ridge surprises Taylor with a romantic setting at the Guest House and expresses that he wants to underline how much their marriage means to him. Ridge voices again that he would love for Taylor to be a part of his daughter's life. Just as Taylor says that she is not ready yet, the sound of screaming infant can be heard from the bedroom.
Mon, Mar 15, 1993
Sheila spikes Eric's drink with the powder from the infirmary. Just as Sheila wants to escort Eric to the car, he begins to feel dizzy. Thorne keeps Stephanie company while she waits for her dinner guest to arrive; they are both surprised that super-punctual Eric is running late. Over at Forrester Creations, Eric is overcome with a strong urge to get up, close and personal with Sheila due to the drug. They begin to kiss passionately and eventually make love on the conference table. Brooke explains to Karen that she regrets giving in to Ridge's request to have Bridget for the evening to make another attempt to have Taylor bond with his child. They suppose that Ridge's plan could backfire, though, if Taylor is really not ready to face the little girl. At first, Taylor does indeed feel very uneasy about being blindsided by her husband. Feeling pressured, she even tells Ridge to bring Bridget back to her mother immediately. Suddenly, Taylor wants to hold the baby. Taylor is smitten with Bridget, but cannot help but sense sadness that she and Ridge have no children yet. Ridge reassures her that they eventually will have kids.