The Bold and the Beautiful

Season 15

226 episodes · Mar 23, 2001

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S15E1

#3513

Mar 23, 200120m

Taylor is releived when Tim and Morgan remove her from the basement. Taylor thinks she is being let go until Morgan informs her she is only being let into the living room. Tim and Morgan chain Taylor to the fireplace. Rick storms out, feeling a fool as Amber and Deacon kiss. Amber pushes Deacon away and says that she wants Rick. Deacon promises Amber a real life with the baby, but she isn't interested. Rick walks into the house depressed and Brooke guesses that it is about Amber. She plants more doubts in his mind and makes him feel that he should end his relationship with Amber. Rick calls Amber and they both try to get one another to confess to kissing someone else. Rick tells Amber he is calling off the wedding.

S15E2

#3514

Mar 26, 200120m

Rick tells Amber that the wedding is off, and she is shocked. She tells him she still loves him and wants him, and begs him to consider Little Eric, but despite his own involvement with Amanda, Rick is determined to break it off because of the kiss she shared with Deacon. Morgan tells Taylor that she is going to make her pay for the fact that Taylor has Ridge and three healthy children while she (Morgan) has none.

S15E3

#3515

Mar 27, 200120m

S15E4

#3516

Mar 28, 200120m

S15E5

#3517

Mar 29, 200120m

S15E6

#3518

Mar 30, 200120m

S15E7

#3519

Apr 2, 200120m

S15E8

#3520

Apr 3, 200120m

S15E9

#3521

Apr 4, 200120m

Bridget tells Rick to think hard before ending it with Amber over a misunderstanding. Deacon asks Alex to watch Little D for a few days. Stephanie chastises Brooke for her role in the break-up.

S15E10

#3522

Apr 5, 200120m

Rick is devastated when Stephanie reveals that Brooke set up Amber to appear like a bad girl, and gives him the photos. Ridge is convinced that it was Steffy's voice on the other end of the phone, but with Eric's help, Morgan convinces him it was a hoax. Taylor begins to wonder if she and Steffy will ever be home again.

S15E11

#3523

Apr 6, 200120m

Ridge finds the drawing that Taylor slipped into Morgan's purse and threatens her life if she doesn't tell him where his wife and daughter are. Rick tells Brooke that her plan has failed, because he still loves her, and he plans to marry her as soon as he can. In Las Vegas, Amber wins big at the slots, and she and Deacon pose for a congratulatory photograph.

S15E12

#3524

Apr 9, 200120m

Amber and Deacon share sob stories in Las Vegas; she tells him about never knowing his father and about spending her life raised by her mom in Death Valley, and he counters with stories about living with his mom in a car before she became a stripper, and his abusive step-father Daryl. Morgan is convinced that Ridge believes her story about how she got the picture, but Ridge realises that putting on her victim act proves Morgan is guilty.

S15E13

#3525

Apr 10, 200120m

Rick enlists the help of private eye Ted Jones to help him find Amber and Deacon, and assures Brooke that she won't be able to meddle in his romance any more, because when he finds Amber, he will marry her. In Vegas, Amber stops Deacon and Daryl from fighting, and stands up for Deacon, telling Daryl to leave him alone. Deacon is truly touched that someone would fight for him.

S15E14

#3526

Apr 11, 200120m

As Rick is on a flight to L.A., both Amber and Deacon get half a broken heart tattooed on them.

S15E15

#3527

Apr 12, 200120m

Rick is able to track Deacon and Amber down by talking to the bartender, who remember Amber's big win. Ridge wonders why Taylor hasn't called, and starts to worry.

S15E16

#3528

Apr 13, 200120m

Tim is visibly jealous when Morgan comes down in a revealing dress, preparing for her 'date' with Ridge. Taylor tries to convince Tim that he should stop Morgan, and tries to make him understand that Morgan wants to take her husband the same way he took her daughter. In Las Vegas, Rick explains the whole deal about the kiss with Amanda to Amber, and begs for a second chance. He says they'll soon be a family with Little Eric, if she'll just take him back.

S15E17

#3529

Apr 16, 200120m

Morgan thinks her date with Ridge is going wonderfully, until he announces that he wants to go back to her place for the night. Deacon begs Amber to reconsider reuniting with Rick, because Brooke will never stop trying to destroy her.

S15E18

#3530

Apr 17, 200120m

Although Deacon continues his pleas with Amber, she tells him that although she cares for him, she doesn't love him ... she loves Rick, and is going to spend the rest of her life with him. Taylor begs Morgan to let her go, and Morgan starts to go on about how things have come full circle, and with Ridge, her life is complete.

S15E19

#3531

Apr 18, 200120m

Ridge finally realises that Steffy's drawing of herself, her mom, and two dogs indicates Morgan's house. He jumps in his car and rushes to get there. Morgan tells Tim that they will put Steffy up for adoption overseas, then prepares to kill Taylor.

S15E20

#3532

Apr 19, 200120m

Ridge manages to get there in the nick of time to save Taylor. As Taylor, Ridge, and Steffy celebrate their reunion, Tim and Morgan escape.

S15E21

#3533

Apr 20, 200120m

Taylor and Ridge reunite Steffy with her brother and sister, and Stephanie comes over and is overwhelmed to see her namesake alive and well. Deacon is surprised to learn that his mystery woman is really Bridget Forrester, and realises he can use that to his advantage. Morgan and Tim are driving, but she tells him she's not ready to leave L.A.

S15E22

#3534

Apr 23, 200120m

Brooke continues to spit nails at Amber, but rather than strike back, Amber tells Brooke she's willing to give her a second chance. She doesn't want there to be a rift between Brooke and Rick as she knows the importance of family, but she says she can't keep letting Brooke attack her, so Brooke needs to make a choice.

S15E23

#3535

Apr 24, 200120m

Brooke and Amber continue to fight, and Amber tells Brooke that all she wants is for them to get along. Brooke continues to insist that she will never let Amber be part of her family. Stephanie tries to break the two up, and Brooke accuses her of taking Amber's side. After speaking with Jonathan, Rick comes by, and wants to move up the wedding. Deacon talks to Alex, and tells her that the Forresters will be sorry that they messed with him.

S15E24

#3536

Apr 25, 200120m

Amber goes back to The Lair. Deacon believes that this is a good sign, not realising that Amber is planning to ask him to sign away his rights to Little Eric.

S15E25

#3537

Apr 26, 200120m

Deacon begs Amber not to leave him tonight. He swears that if she finishes out the four months, that he will be able to prove to her that he loves her, and that she loves him.

S15E26

#3538

Apr 27, 200120m

Amber begs Deacon again to sign the papers, saying that this was the only way she could convince the Forresters to let him have visitation rights for his son. With tears streaming down his face, Deacon signs the papers, and watches his son leave in the arms of the woman he loves.

S15E27

#3539

Apr 30, 200120m

Amber brings the baby home, and the family has a celebratory dinner, with Stephanie needing to work hard to keep Brooke from starting anything with Amber. Later, the Forresters go over to Deacon's apartment to tell him that he has to stay away from Amber and Rick. Meanwhile, Amber and Rick take their son home, and enjoy a romantic reunion.

S15E28

#3540

May 1, 200120m

The Forresters tell Deacon that Little Eric is their business. He will only be allowed to see his son when they tell him it's okay. Deacon is furious, and vows to make them pay. Rick is upset that Little Eric thinks of Deacon as daddy, and Amber tries to convince him that it's only natural, and plus, Deacon is the boy's father. Deacon calls up Bridget and wrangles in invite to her upcoming 18th birthday, but doesn't give her his name.

S15E29

#3541

May 2, 200120m

Everything seems to be going well at Bridget's 18th birthday. Bridget is disappointed with her 'special guest' is her favorite D.J. Ivory instead of her mystery man, but before the evening is through, he calls her outside for a passionate birthday kiss. While Bridget tells her friends about her special gift, Deacon has a flash of conscience at using Bridget to get Amber back.

S15E30

#3542

May 3, 200120m

Taylor and Stephanie decide to throw a party to get everyone's minds off of what happened, and Megan suggests hiring a clown. They leave her to it, not realising that Morgan has rigged the office and offers herself as the coming clown. Ridge speaks with both Lt. Baker and Dr. Nunez about Steffy, and is assured that she is probably the one dealing with this the best, as she had no idea she was supposed to be dead.

S15E31

#3543

May 4, 200120m

Rick encourages Amber to wear a skimpy bathing suit, but she isn't ready yet to tell him about her and Deacon's matching tattooes. Morgan comes to the party dressed as a clown, prepared to have it out with Stephanie once and for all.

S15E32

#3544

May 7, 200120m

Dressed as a clown at the party, Morgan makes her plans to confront Stephanie one final time.

S15E33

#3545

May 8, 200120m

Deacon sets his plan to destroy the Forresters in motion by charming Bridget, telling her that since he saw her the other night, he hasn't been able to get her out of his mind.

S15E34

#3546

May 9, 200120m

After Steffy tells Taylor that the male clown was named Tim, she and a horrified Ridge realise that Morgan was the other clown.

S15E35

#3547

May 10, 200120m

Amber confesses with Rick that she went to see Deacon at The Lair, but Rick doesn't believe her when she tries to warn him that Deacon has a plan in motion to get Little Eric back.

S15E36

#3548

May 11, 200120m

Brooke finally caves when Rick begs her to support his marriage to Amber, and Rick promises his mother that Deacon won't be having anything to do with the wedding.

S15E37

#3549

May 14, 200120m

Rick tells his mother than he wants her to do for he and Amber what he did for her and Thorne, and asks his shocked mother to put her animosity with Amber in the past by requesting Brooke act as Amber's matron of honor.

S15E38

#3550

May 15, 200120m

Deacon employs a little reverse psychology on Bridget by trying to convince her that he doesn't belong at the wedding. His plan works, and she invites him to be her date.

S15E39

#3551

May 16, 200120m

Stephanie and Amber bond while preparing for the wedding, and Stephanie assures Amber that despite her worries, there's nothing Deacon can do to stop the wedding or to come between her and Rick.

S15E40

#3552

May 17, 200120m

Deacon tries to convince Amber that marrying Rick will only destroy her, and kisses her passionately in the hopes that she will choose to be with him, but Amber remains firm in her plans to spend her life with Rick.

S15E41

#3553

May 18, 200120m

Eric stops the wedding when he sees Deacon at the back of the church, and Deacon shocks them all by telling them that he is there as Bridget's date and the two of them are falling in love.

S15E42

#3554

May 21, 200120m

S15E43

#3555

May 22, 200120m

S15E44

#3556

May 23, 200120m

S15E45

#3557

May 24, 200120m

S15E46

#3558

May 25, 200120m

S15E47

#3559

May 28, 200120m

S15E48

#3560

May 29, 200120m

S15E49

#3561

May 30, 200120m

S15E50

#3562

May 31, 200120m

S15E51

#3563

Jun 1, 200120m

S15E52

#3564

Jun 4, 200120m

S15E53

#3565

Jun 5, 200120m

S15E54

#3566

Jun 6, 200120m

S15E55

#3567

Jun 7, 200120m

S15E56

#3568

Jun 8, 200120m

S15E57

#3569

Jun 11, 200120m

S15E58

#3570

Jun 12, 200120m

S15E59

#3571

Jun 13, 200120m

S15E60

#3572

Jun 14, 200120m

S15E61

#3573

Jun 15, 200120m

S15E62

#3574

Jun 18, 200120m

S15E63

#3575

Jun 19, 200120m

S15E64

#3576

Jun 20, 200120m

S15E65

#3577

Jun 21, 200120m

S15E66

#3578

Jun 22, 200120m

S15E67

#3579

Jun 25, 200120m

S15E68

#3580

Jun 26, 200120m

S15E69

#3581

Jun 27, 200120m

S15E70

#3582

Jun 28, 200120m

S15E71

#3583

Jun 29, 200120m

S15E72

#3584

Jul 2, 200120m

S15E73

#3585

Jul 3, 200120m

S15E74

#3586

Jul 4, 200120m

S15E75

#3587

Jul 5, 200120m

S15E76

#3588

Jul 6, 200120m

S15E77

#3589

Jul 9, 200120m

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#3590

Jul 10, 200120m

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#3591

Jul 11, 200120m

S15E80

#3592

Jul 12, 200120m

S15E81

#3593

Jul 13, 200120m

S15E82

#3594

Jul 16, 200120m

S15E83

#3595

Jul 17, 200120m

S15E84

#3596

Jul 18, 200120m

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#3597

Jul 19, 200120m

S15E86

#3598

Jul 20, 200120m

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#3599

Jul 23, 200120m

S15E88

#3600

Jul 24, 200120m

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#3601

Jul 25, 200120m

S15E90

#3602

Jul 26, 200120m

S15E91

#3603

Jul 27, 200120m

S15E92

#3604

Jul 30, 200120m

S15E93

#3605

Jul 31, 200120m

S15E94

#3606

Aug 1, 200120m

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#3607

Aug 2, 200120m

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#3608

Aug 3, 200120m

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#3609

Aug 6, 200120m

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#3610

Aug 7, 200120m

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#3611

Aug 8, 200120m

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#3612

Aug 9, 200120m

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#3613

Aug 10, 200120m

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#3614

Aug 13, 200120m

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#3615

Aug 14, 200120m

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Aug 15, 200120m

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Aug 16, 200120m

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Aug 17, 200120m

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Aug 20, 200120m

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Aug 21, 200120m

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Aug 22, 200120m

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Aug 23, 200120m

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Aug 24, 200120m

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#3624

Aug 27, 200120m

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Aug 28, 200120m

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Aug 29, 200120m

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Aug 30, 200120m

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Aug 31, 200120m

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#3629

Sep 3, 200120m

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Sep 4, 200120m

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Sep 5, 200120m

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#3632

Sep 6, 200120m

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Sep 7, 200120m

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Sep 10, 200120m

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Sep 11, 200120m

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#3636

Sep 12, 200120m

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Sep 13, 200120m

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#3638

Sep 14, 200120m

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#3639

Sep 17, 200120m

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#3640

Sep 18, 200120m

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#3641

Sep 19, 200120m

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Sep 20, 200120m

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Sep 21, 200120m

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Sep 24, 200120m

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Sep 25, 200120m

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Sep 26, 200120m

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Sep 27, 200120m

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Sep 28, 200120m

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#3649

Oct 1, 200120m

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#3650

Oct 2, 200120m

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Oct 3, 200120m

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Oct 4, 200120m

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#3653

Oct 5, 200120m

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Oct 8, 200120m

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Oct 9, 200120m

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#3656

Oct 10, 200120m

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Oct 11, 200120m

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#3658

Oct 12, 200120m

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#3659

Oct 15, 200120m

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#3660

Oct 16, 200120m

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#3661

Oct 17, 200120m

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#3662

Oct 18, 200120m

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#3663

Oct 19, 200120m

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#3664

Oct 22, 200120m

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#3665

Oct 23, 200120m

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#3666

Oct 24, 200120m

S15E155

#3667

Oct 25, 200120m

Brooke admits to Megan that she had an overnight guest, but doesn't tell her friend that it was her daughter's husband. Amber is hurt when Rick insinuates that she is incapable of fidelity.

S15E156

#3668

Oct 26, 200120m

After realising Deacon has yet to talk to Bridget about their upcoming divorce, Brooke offers to tell her daughter that her marriage is over. Amber plans a romantic dinner to show Rick that she is committed to him.

S15E157

#3669

Oct 29, 200120m

Ridge believes that Massimo destroyed Brooke's family, but Stephanie truly believes Mass did the right thing. Brooke and Deacon talk about their relationship, each one agreeing that it's more than just casual sex.

S15E158

#3670

Oct 30, 200120m

Eric and Stephanie enjoy a romantic dinner at Café Russe, where they reminisce about their history together. Ridge confronts Massimo, accusing him of attacking Brooke in an attempt to get Stephanie.

S15E159

#3671

Oct 31, 200120m

When Massimo rushes Ridge to the hospital after his fall, Eric, Stephanie and Taylor soon arrive. When Ridge needs blood and Eric isn't a match Stephanie offers to donate since she is type O, and is shocked to learn that neither her blood type nor Eric's is compatible with Ridge's, meaning that Ridge isn't Eric's son!

S15E160

#3672

Nov 1, 200120m

Stephanie is shocked when the doctor maintains that there is no way that Ridge can be Eric's father. Tony and Sally talk about his upcoming wedding to Kristen, and Sally realises just how much Tony is willing to give up.

S15E161

#3673

Nov 2, 200120m

Stephanie panics at the thought that the doctor may have told Eric about the discrepancy in the blood records, but soon realises he is clueless. Amber realises that there is something going on between Brooke and Deacon, and wonders if it's why Deacon wants a divorce.

S15E162

#3674

Nov 5, 200120m

While Sally makes his parents welcome, Antonio worries that he will devastate them with the news that he is HIV positive. Deacon and Bridget go up to Big Bear together, and while Bridget makes cocoa, Deacon prepares to ask her for a divorce.

S15E163

#3675

Nov 6, 200120m

Eduardo and Liliana are thrilled to meet Kristen and are looking forward to having her join their family, but are upset when they learn her parents haven't given their blessing yet. Amber tells Rick that Bridget has no idea that Deacon wants a divorce, and thinks he wants to talk about a baby!

S15E164

#3676

Nov 7, 200120m

Sally is convinced that the love between Tony and Kristen can overcome any obstacles, but Clarke points out that Antonio is living on borrowed time as it is. Rick and Thorne refuse to listen to Amber when she suggests that a committed Deacon could be good for Bridget.

S15E165

#3677

Nov 8, 200120m

Bridget is pestering Deacon for the name of the woman with whom he had sex as Brooke is confessing to Megan that she is Deacon's mystery lover. Massimo pesters Stephanie about her secret, and she finally reveals what she has been keeping hidden.

S15E166

#3678

Nov 9, 200120m

Stephanie begs Massimo to keep quiet about being Ridge's father, insisting that it will destroy Ridge. Bridget and Deacon go to see Brooke, and tell her that they are going to work on their marriage.

S15E167

#3679

Nov 12, 200120m

Brooke is angry with Deacon for breaking the promise that he made, and tells him that if he doesn't break it off with Bridget, she'll do it for him. Massimo's heart breaks when he reaches out to Ridge as a friend and Ridge turns on him.

S15E168

#3680

Nov 13, 200120m

Tony and Kristen are both worried about how the conversation between his parents (Eduardo and Liliana) will go with her parents. Brooke wants to prove to Deacon that he'll only end up cheating on Bridget again by kissing him.

S15E169

#3681

Nov 14, 200120m

Rick tells Deacon that his marriage doesn't stand a chance if the entire Forrester clan is against them. Deacon says Bridget has already proved she can stand up against her family, and she'll be even stronger with Deacon behind her. Bridget offers to throw Kristen and Tony an engagement party. Kristen tells Bridget that Tony will be thrilled, but she wonders how Deacon will feel about a family party. Back at the beach house Bridget explains the plans to Deacon. Liliana wonders how Tony can stay so positive given his circumstances. He also believes Eric will come around because love is stronger than fear. Stephanie agrees to meet with Massimo after the wedding. Ridge promises to step in and stop Kristen from getting married tomorrow. Kristen tells Eric that she wishes she could take away his fear. Eric is still against her marriage plans, but Kristen insists on her family's support.

S15E170

#3682

Nov 15, 200120m

Brooke adamantly tells Megan she wants nothing more to do with Deacon. Deacon gives Bridget a ring as a symbol of their new beginning. Bridget senses the change in Deacon and feels loved. Deacon says tonight they will be celebrating two marriages, Kristen's and theirs. Stephanie explains to Kristen that Eric fears the marriage will be the literal death of her. Kristen bravely says it's Eric's loss if he won't come to the party. Brooke gives Eric advice on whether or not he should go to the party and support his daughter, even though he disapproves of the engagement. Brooke warns Eric that someday he may wish that he had been more involved in his daughter's life. Tony is disappointed his plan is down the tubes. The priest gives Tony & Kristen hopeful words about their extraordinary circumstances. Tony thanks everyone for coming, tells the group that he was planning to ask Eric to be his best man, even though it seems foolish now.

S15E171

#3683

Nov 16, 200120m

Brooke wonders if Deacon played her for a fool, even though her instincts tell her he didn't. She decides that her best route is to be happy for Deacon & Bridget. However, Brooke recalls her conversation with Deacon about ending his marriage. She'll kill Deacon if he hurts Bridget. Eric says he has never questioned Tony's intentions, but intentions aren't good enough to protect his daughter from the passion that they feel for each other. Eric turns down Tony's request. Eduardo believes the comment is an insult to his entire family, starts to leave. Kristen tells her father that he has taken the most significant day in her life, trashed it. The priest makes a deeply affecting speech to the group about Tony & Kristen. He says that Kristen & Tony have a difficult path in front of them, but he also knows that something truly miraculous lies ahead for them because of it. Eric is affected by the priest's words, finally agrees to stand up for Tony as his best man.

S15E172

#3684

Nov 19, 200120m

Kristen awakens to her wedding day. Eric knows that Tony will take very good care of Kristen from now on. Kristen tells Eric she knows he only wanted the best for her. Tony is certain that Kristen's wedding dress is a perfect fit, but he just needs to know if Kristen likes it. He has an idea to surprise Kristen at the wedding chapel, asks for everyone's help. Tony, Eduardo & Liliana decorate Kristen's bridal suite, while Sally brings Kristen to the chapel. Sally, as Tony & Kristen's biggest supporter, accepts Kristen's offer to be the matron of honor. Clarke explains to Eric that he knows a gay man who, for a fee of 10.000 dollars, will say that Tony contracted HIV from him instead of Ellen. Eric explains to Stephanie what Clarke has planned, Stephanie rips into Clarke, kicks him out of the house. Kristen sees her wedding dress, touched by its exquisite design. Tony comes out from his hiding spot, Kristen tells him that she will wear it with so much pride.

S15E173

#3685

Nov 20, 200120m

Everyone gathered at the chapel. Eric helps Tony tie his tie. Tony told Eric how happy he is marrying Kristen. Eric thought Kristen was pretty lucky too, to call him Dad. Sally hired a hairdresser & makeup artist to make Kristen beautiful. Stephanie walked in, stunned to find Sally. Kristen explained that Sally had stood up for her & Tony. Eric knocked on the door, it is time. Thorne & Ridge figure out why Stephanie is upset when they saw Sally strutting down the aisle as matron of honor. Eric gave Kristen away. Father Rivera told the guests that Tony & Kristen's love was strong, should be an example to them all. Tony knew that Kristen was truly marrying him for who he was because of all the adversities they were destined to face. Brooke was upset to think that her daughter didn't have a similar marriage, Bridget had no idea how Deacon truly is. Brooke now had the ammunition she needs to get Bridget to dump Deacon, but would never forgive her for sleeping with Deacon.

S15E174

#3686

Nov 21, 200120m

Kristen & Tony's wedding continued. Liliana & Stephanie got up, spoke of love. Bridget whispered to Deacon that she wished they could have had such a wedding. Amber tries to be romantic, Rick could only look at her with scorn. Tony & Kirsten exchanged vows & rings, pronounced man & wife. Kristen hugged her father, told him that she loved him. Tony & Kristen walks into the chapel's courtyard where Tony picks up Kristen as they are showered with white rose petals. In the limousine, Tony presented Kristen with plane tickets to Africa. In front of the chapel, Deacon finds Bridget gazing wistfully at a floral arrangement. She figured it must be the romance, all the family being together. She ran to Father Rivera, then ran out the chapel doors leaving a perplexed Deacon. At Forrester Creations, Brooke is forced to admit that their first encounter had happened so fast they had not used a condom! Brooke takes a pregnancy test.

S15E175

#3687

Nov 22, 200120m

At the Forrester guest house, Amber is disappointed that Rick didn't seem interested in spending much time with her. Dejected, Amber picks up messages, listens to message at Forrester Creations telling them that Bridget had come to the office, borrowed a wedding gown. Rick was infuriated when he figured out Deacon had convinced Bridget to renew their wedding vows. She wants Rick to try & work on their own marriage. Rick says it would take some time. She will re-earn his trust. Deacon waits anxiously at the weddingchapel. Bridget showed up wearing a wedding dress! Bridget explains that this was their chance to have a fairy tale wedding. They had weathered a difficult patch in their relationship, she thought they should start with a clean slate. With the help of Father Rivera, the young couple pledged their love to one another. Brooke is pregnant, freaks out. How could she have slept with her daughter's husband, made a mistake. Brooke said the life growing inside her was not a mistake.

S15E176

#3688

Nov 23, 200120m

Stephanie went to visit Massimo in his office. Bridget and Deacon showed up at Brooke's office at Forrester Creations. Out in the desert near Furnace Creek, Amber took Rick to the spot where she had buried their son.

S15E177

#3689

Nov 26, 200120m

Amber & Rick continued their conversation in the desert at the grave of their child. Rick said he knew that Amber wanted him to forgive & forget. Amber said she understood, she didn't blame him for the way he felt. She will keep him informed of the baby's progress, call him after each doctor's visit. Rick said he did want Amber to be a part of his life. Rick asked what it would take to convince her to return to Los Angeles with him. Amber replied that he needed to believe that she was a changed person. Rick replied that he truly wanted to believe that was true. She then doubled over in pain, cried for Rick to take her to the hospital. Sally admits she has a crush on Massimo, but that he had a thing for Stephanie. Sally figured that the two of them had a secret, She had hired a private detective to find out what was going on. She learns that Massimo & the Forresters were all at Café Ruse.

S15E178

#3690

Nov 27, 200120m

When the doctor came out of the room, he told Rick that they would have test results in a short while. Rick went into Amber's room, they discus that the doctor seems to think the baby is going to be OK. He realise how much he did love Amber & his family. They would meet the future together. The doctor returns, says Amber has a strep infection. In her examination, they discovered that she had an inflammationof the kidney. Normally, that wouldn't be much of a concern, Amber only had one kidney. The problem could be treated with cortisone, that couldn't be used on pregnant women. After the doctor left, Amber said she didn't regret giving Rick her kidney. Darla worried that Sally will make worse if she went to Café Ruse. Sally replied that she cared deeply for Massimo, wants help him out. She worries that whatever secret he & Stephanie were keeping was dangerous. Massimo was just about to tell Ridge the truth when Stephanie returns to the table.

S15E179

#3691

Nov 28, 200120m

Sally asks Massimo if it is true that he is Ridge's biological father. Massimo is forced to admit that he is indeed Ridge's biological father. He explains how Stephanie had not known the truth until Ridge's accident when she & Eric had donated blood. Sally is overjoyed that she would finally get revenge for Macy's death. Ridge already hates him, this news would drive him farther away. Sally felt pity for Massimo, says she didn't care about his future with his son. Ridge is livid that his mother had spent time speaking to Massimo on his birthday. Ridge said it was clear that Massimo has some hold over her. Ridge figures Massimo had feelings for Stephanie, certain he had some reason for wanting to disrupt the Forrester family. Stephanie screams that if Massimo ever threatened her family in any way, she would cut him out of her life. Frustrated, Ridge & Eric left Stephanie alone in the office. She calls Massimo and told him that he had to stay away from the Forrester family.

S15E180

#3692

Nov 29, 200120m

Massimo tells Sally that if she truly cares for him, she would not tell anyone that he is Ridge's father. Sally wants revenge, Massimo told her that would accomplish nothing. In fact, both Sally & he would then have lost their children. Massimo explained that he did indeed have a plan to eventually tell Ridge the truth, it was a scheme that would take some time. Massimo hinted perhaps they could get to know each other better. Massimo took Sally in his arms, plants a kiss on her lips. Nonetheless, Sally swooned, convinced not to let the cat out of the bag. In Africa, Kristen asks the young boy who had come into their room what he was doing. He explained she had dropped some film in the town earlier in the day and he wanted to return it to her. They learn his name was Zende. He said both his mother & brother had died in a car crash, he lived in the local orphanage. Kristen & Tony were both impressed with Zende's good manners & happy personality.

S15E181

#3693

Nov 30, 200120m

Kristen & Tony's tour guide took them to Haven of Hope, the orphanage in town. They spotted Zende who introduced them to Mama Tisha, the woman in charge of the place. Most of the children's parents had died of AIDS. Many of the children were sick themselves, but they were not tested. Zende had told Tony & Kristen his family died in a car crash because he was afraid of rejection. Zende helped take care of the smaller children. All the while, the newlyweds kept exchanging pained, knowing glances at each other. Eric & Rick packed up stuff as Rick & Amber prepared to move into Brooke's place. Stephanie & Amber cried, said they'd miss each other. Rick told them to stop crying, they'd see each other all the time. After the kids left with Little Eric, Stephanie thought the move might be a good thing because there'd be someone to keep an eye on Brooke. Stephanie rolled her eyes and said she had thought Brooke was out of their lives too many times in the past.

S15E182

#3694

Dec 3, 200120m

Ridge tells Sally how much he hates Massimo, then tells Sally that he thinks the two of them are perfect for each other.

S15E183

#3695

Dec 4, 200120m

Rick worked on a laptop computer in Thorne's office. Rick is surprised at Amber's interest in Forrester Creations. When Rick asked what she might like to do for the company, Amber sheepishly told how she had designed & sewed her own clothes as a teenager. While Rick went to the loading dock, Amber sketched a dress on a spare pad of paper. Amber day dreamed that she was the star designer at a Forrester fashion show. At Massimo's office, Stephanie made it clear to him that he could have neither her nor Ridge. Massimo then quizzed Stephanie about Ridge's future at Forrester Creations. Stephanie explained that Ridge would take over the company from Eric. Massimo pointed out that Brooke owned 51% of the company. Stephanie exclaimed that the future of her company was really none of Massimo's business, walked out the door. He then took a piece of paper and put it in an envelope with Ridge's name on it. Massimo thought Ridge would get his opinion even if he didn't want it.

S15E184

#3696

Dec 5, 200120m

As Massimo sat in his office, wonders if Ridge had received his package. Massimo said he had talked to Stephanie, learned that Eric had not planned very well for his children's future, that Ridge would never be the head of Forrester Creations. Sally begged Massimo not to get involved in the Forrester family business, but Massimo feared he would have to look out for his son's welfare. Ridge opens the mysterious box, find it contain the world's largest pie pan with a tiny slice of apple pie in it. The attached note said "This is your slice of the Forrester pie. Don't settle for less than you deserve." That made Ridge think about the mysterious gift. Eric & Stephanie continue to argue about Ridge's share of the Forrester legacy. Stephanie asks Brooke what she thought of all the children inheriting equal stock. While Brooke felt that Ridge had indeed made a larger contribution to the company, she didn't think it was fair to give him more stock.

S15E185

#3697

Dec 6, 200120m

Back in Africa, Kristen & Tony prepare to leave their cabana for home. Kristen was looking at their vacation photos, found the one they had taken with Zende. They both commented what a wonderful boy he was. They discussed Zende, the African AIDS crisis, the future with the employee. Zende arrives to say good bye. He presents Kristen with a bracelet, Tony with a small, cardboard African mask. He had made both items. They had already given him something, he touched his heart. During a tearful good bye, Kristen gave Zende the photo of the three of them. Zende was thrilled to have it and tightly hugged the couple goodbye. Massimo told Sally about his gift of pie to Ridge. Stephanie invites Ridge to join in on the estate planning for their Forrester stock. Eric welcomes a chance to explain his plan, pulled out a handy white marker board for some visual aid. Stephanie & Eric own 49% of the Forrester stock.

S15E186

#3698

Dec 7, 200120m

Kristen & Tony arrive at the Forrester mansion after returning from their honeymoon. They came across a photo of Zende. Stephanie noted that the young boy must have stolen Kristen's heart. Brooke invites Rick & Bridget to sit down, discuss the future of Forrester Creations. The current plan gave both Rick & Bridget controlling interest, left Ridge with very little. They think Brooke should do what she thought was best with the company. They think Ridge should run the company, he had worked harder & longer than anyone else. Bridget & Rick both agreed that Brooke could give Ridge just enough of the stock she intended to give them for Ridge to have controlling interest. Taylor found Ridge alone in the living room. Taylor assumed Ridge would end up with 30% or 40%, shocked to hear he'd have less than 10%. Taylor agreed that Eric wasn't doing what was best for the company, understands he thought he was being fair to all his children. Ridge should maybe quit Forrester, start his own company.

S15E187

#3699

Dec 10, 200120m

Taylor was dubious of Brooke's motives for giving Ridge extra Forrester stock, they go to Brooke's house to sign some official papers. Amber kept needling Rick about giving up his mother's stock. He had just as much right to the company as any of Eric's other children. Connor had drawn up the papers of stock transfer as Brooke had requested. However, Connor warns Brooke to reconsider the transaction because once she had given Ridge the stock, the action could not be reversed. Brooke said she was sure this was what she wanted to do. Connor noticed that Brooke's behavior was strange, asks if she was ill. Rick announces that he had changed his mind, didn't want to give any stock away. Brooke understood Rick's change of heart, suggest that everyone leave before Ridge arrives. Connor didn't think it was a good idea because Ridge was likely to be angry. Ridge brought champagne, suggested they toast the company. Rick then interrupted, says there would not be any stock transfer.

S15E188

#3700

Dec 11, 200120m

Stephanie explains to Massimo that Eric had reconsidered some ideas, was only going to divide their stock among the four children they had together. Ridge would not have controlling interest, but Eric planned to get the siblings to always back Ridge's decisions. Eric explains to Thorne that he & Stephanie had decided to divide their 49% of Forrester stock among only Ridge, Thorne, Kristen, Felicia. Rick & Bridget would inherit their stock from Brooke. Eric said all his children needed to promise Ridge that they would back his every decision when he took control of the company. Eric explains that Kirsten& Tony had returned to Africa after being home for two days to adopt the orphan child they had met on their honeymoon. Tony and Kristen arrive the orphanage. They talked to Tisha who related that all the adoption papers had been processed. Kristen & Tony were overjoyed to learn that Zende was HIV negative. Kristen explained that they had come to take Zende home with them, be their son.

S15E189

#3701

Dec 12, 200120m

Zende told Kristen & Tony that he would very much like to be their son. After a tearful goodbye to Tisha & some of his friends, Zende left for America with Tony & Kristen. Miss Logan & Megan packed for Brooke's retreat. Megan suggested that perhaps Brooke could stay away until she gave birth, give the baby up for adoption. Bridget joins Rick & Amber. Bridget worried that her mother would not open up to her. Brooke came downstairs with her bags, hugged her children good bye. She could not tell them where she was going. Rick said the rest of the Forresters would think something was up if she wasn't there for the stock transfer meeting. Rick & Bridget said they would abide by what she had decided. Bridget said she wished Brooke would not leave until Deacon stopped by to say good bye. Brooke wanted none of that and hightailed it out the door with Megan. Just after Brooke left, Deacon arrived. Amber said it seemed to her that Brooke seemed ashamed.

S15E190

#3702

Dec 13, 200120m

Massimo notices Ridge at the counter, said he understood it was a big day for the stock holders at Forrester. Ridge stormed off, Massimo had a daydream about one day telling Ridge he was his father, Ridge apologizing for being to rude to him. Bridget told Rick & Amber that she had received a call from Brooke, her caller ID told her the phone call was from the Ojai Valley Inn. Amber & Rick convinced her to stay for the stock transfer meeting. A short while later, Deacon arrived looking for Bridget. Amber tells Deacon that Bridget's going to visit Brooke after the meeting, maybe she can drag out of Brooke what's bothering her. Deacon was impressed that his son would have so much power some day. Ridge, Stephanie, Eric, Bridget, Rick, Connor & Jonathan gather for the stock meeting. Eric explains that he had decided not to give any of his stock to Rick & Bridget. Connor explains that Brooke intended to give all her stock to her children.

S15E191

#3703

Dec 14, 200120m

Rick hung up the phone after a conversation with his mother. Amber then asked what had transpired at the stock meeting the previous day. Rick further explained that Brooke had left Ridge in charge as CEO while she was gone. Rick was certain that Ridge would not do anything to rock the boat. Amber emphasized that the company would one day be Rick's. Eric looks on as his older son handled a problem on the Forrester website. Eric commented that he was certain his son would make a fine CEO. Ridge said it felt right for him to be in charge, but he had to remember it was only temporary until Brooke returned from her sabbatical. Megan arrived, took orders from Ridge to assemble reports from all divisions for a board meeting that very night. Both Eric & Ridge were surprised that Brooke had not been totally professional in her running of her own clothing lines. Ridge wants to return Forrester to it's glory days of classic design.

S15E192

#3704

Dec 17, 200120m

Brooke has a visit from Bridget, who tells her that both she and Deacon are worried about her, and she tells her mother that she was the best thing that ever happened to Forrester creations.

S15E193

#3705

Dec 18, 200120m

Stephanie tells Massimo all about how Ridge is the CEO of Forrester Creations, but Massimo tells her that because Ridge will never own the company, he will never be happy as a CEO.

S15E194

#3706

Dec 19, 200120m

When Deacon pumps Megan to find out what is wrong with Brooke, she admits that she knows the two of them slept together, and asks Deacon if he still has feelings for Brooke.

S15E195

#3707

Dec 20, 200120m

Deacon calls Brooke, asks her if he's done something to cause this hostility. Brooke explains to Dr. Isabel that when she & Deacon made love, they connected both emotionally & physically. When Brooke insists that a future with Deacon is impossible, Dr. Isabel asks if Deacon is married. Brooke confesses that she can't stop seeing Deacon because he's married to Brooke's daughter. Bridget tells Deacon that Brooke would be furious if she knew Ridge was pulling the Brooke's Bedroom line. Bridget is touched by Deacon's concern for Brooke. Ridge tells Rick that he'll explain why he's pulling the lingerie line, but Rick isn't going to like what he hears. Ridge explains that the line damaged the Forrester reputation, drove away their more conservative clientele. Rick wants Ridge to admit that Stephanie & Taylor put him up to this. Rick asks for research supporting the decision, Ridge doesn't feel he owes Rick any more of an explanation.

S15E196

#3708

Dec 21, 200120m

Bridget tells Deacon that she really feels as if their problems are behind them. Zende is awestruck as he heads for his new home with Kristen & Tony. He's thrilled with their house, his room, the ocean. His new mom & dad tell him that they love him. Brooke tells Dr. Isabel that when the word gets out, her pregnancy will be front-page news. Stephanie tells Eric that Brooke accused Deacon of ruining her life. Ridge asks his parents if he is Brooke's puppet, or if he's really in control of the company. Amber urges Rick & Bridget to call Brooke to tell her about Ridge canceling the bedroom line. Rick assures them that he's going to take care of the situation, but he needs their support. Dr. Isabel tells Brooke that beating herself up isn't going to solve her dilemma. Brooke wonders what to tell her family about her baby. Dr. Isabel advises Brooke to focus on her baby, think of her unborn child as a blessing because he or she will be loved & cherished.

S15E197

#3709

Dec 24, 200120m

Ridge asks Taylor to join the board of directors. Taylor considers it, then agrees to accept if the family votes her in. Rick visits Brooke, spots the garment bag from the maternity clothing store. Brooke covers, explaining that she bought the clothes for Amber. Brooke is stunned when Rick tells her about Ridge canceling the bedroom line. He urges her to come home. Brooke starts to cry, insisting that she can't. Kristen introduces Zende to Eric, who asks the boy to call him ‘Grandpa.' As Tony & Kristen are cleaning stale food out of the refrigerator, Eric notices a tear in Zende's eye. Kristen & Tony promise to be more careful about wasting food. Amber tells Stephanie that she understands why Stephanie hates Brooke, but it doesn't mean Brooke is a bad businesswoman. Rick calls Amber, tells her that he's going to make his move at the next board meeting, adding that he's going to take on his big brother.

S15E198

#3710

Dec 25, 200120m

Rick prepares for the board meeting by reading stacks of papers detailing the history of Forrester. He doesn't want them to get away with what they've done to Brooke. Ridge explains his reasons for dropping the Brooke's Bedroom line. He adds that the move has been met with overwhelming support from their important clients. Massimo asks Yves to be his eyes & ears that the meeting, adding that no detail is insignificant. Ridge nominates Taylor for a seat on the board of directors. The vote is unanimous. Rick appears, announcing that he is there to represent Brooke, the majority stockholder. When Ridge orders him out, Rick reminds him that his family owns more than half the company, which means they own Ridge.

S15E199

#3711

Dec 26, 200120m

Deacon tells Bridget he's going on a business trip to Vegas, when he really plans to visit Brooke. Deacon wonders why Brooke is running away, what she thinks he's done to her life. Brooke tells Dr. Isabel that she's worried that all the responsibilities she left behind will fall on Rick's shoulders. Dr. Isabel wonders if it's easier for Brooke to worry about Rick's problems than her own. She asks Brooke if she can't face Deacon because she still has feelings for him. Ridge tells Rick that he doesn't belong there, then he changes his strategy. The meeting proceeds as Ridge asks Yves about the International response to the cancellation of the lingerie line. Ridge confronts Rick about his stunt, pointing out that Rick is not equipped to run a company. On the other side Amber promises Bridget that Rick is prepared for the meeting, will make them all proud. Brooke sees Deacon, tells him that he shouldn't be there, Deacon insists that he's not leaving until he gets all his answers.

S15E200

#3712

Dec 27, 200120m

Rick tells Amber & Bridget that Ridge made a fool of him at the board meeting. Rick is certain Ridge is trying to cut them out of the company before Brooke can transfer her stock to them, making them majority shareholders. Bridget is horrified by the idea that Ridge is taking advantage of Brooke's absence. Rick decides the rules of the game have changed. Taylor asks Ridge if he feels threatened by Rick. Yves fills Massimo in on the battle between Ridge & Rick at the board meeting. He tells Massimo Ridge tore Rick to shreds. Deacon wants to know what Brooke is keeping from him. Brooke tells him to forget about her, go home to his wife. Deacon tries to convince Brooke she hasn't betrayed her daughter. He tells Brooke it's time she heard the truth, confesses that he loves her. Massimo pays Ridge a visit, comments on Ridge's power struggle with his brother. Massimo offers to help Ridge, denies that it's a ploy to get closer to Stephanie.

S15E201

#3713

Dec 28, 200120m

Brooke finally admits she loves Deacon, but they both accept that he can never betray Bridget again. Brooke tells Deacon he's the only man who has ever accepted her for who she really is, but won't go back to L.A. with him. Deacon is shocked to find out Brooke is pregnant when the concierge drops off her prenatal vitamins. Thomas, Phoebe, and Steffy are excited when Ridge and Taylor take them to meet their new adopted cousin, Zende. Amber realises Deacon lied to Bridget and went to Vegas, and wonders who he's with.

S15E202

#3714

Dec 31, 200120m

Brooke tries to convince Deacon the vitamins are for Amber, Deacon does not believe her lies, wants Brooke to admit she's pregnant. When Brooke finally does, Deacon can hardly believe Brooke is having his child. Brooke wants Deacon to go back to L.A. to keep her secret, adding Bridget can never find out what Brooke has done to her. She knows Bridget would hate them both, Deacon tells Brooke the baby is a blessing, she can't ask him to deny his paternity. Deacon tells Brooke he's going to leave Bridget, ask for a divorce so the two of them can raise their baby together, live as a family. Amber stops in to see Bridget, asks how Deacon's business trip is going. Bridget is certain Deacon would never cheat on her. Tony & Kristen marvel at how much Zende has brought to their lives. Tony promises Zende that no matter what happens, they will never stop loving him because they are a family. Kristen tells Tony they have to give Zende love & security.

S15E203

#3715

Jan 1, 200220m

Ridge tells Taylor that Rick has a lot to learn, needs to pay his dues the way Ridge did. Deacon wants Brooke to go with him, tell Bridget the whole truth tonight. Rick tells Stephanie while they are ripping years of Brooke's hard work to shreds, he is worried sick about his mother. Deacon tells Brooke as soon as the divorce is final, they'll be married. Bridget doesn't need him, Brooke & the baby do. Brooke tells Deacon she wishes she could share his dream, she can't let him break Bridget's heart again. Deacon asks Brooke if she could live with herself knowing she's denied her child a father & herself a life with a man who loves her. Brooke tells Deacon she would make any sacrifice to be with him, except her children. If Rick & Bridget don't know the truth, they will love Brooke's child, the baby will grow up with a supportive extended family. Brooke tells Deacon she's sorry, the baby will never know Deacon is his father.

S15E204

#3716

Jan 2, 200220m

Brooke tells Deacon they would have to leave town if they revealed the truth because no one would forgive them. They are in tears as Deacon points out they both are losing the best thing that ever happened to either of them. He can't give up Brooke & the baby. In frustration, he hurls a vase across the room. Brooke asks Deacon to honor their child & their love by protecting her children from scandal, their child from being an outcast. Deacon wonders how he'll get over her. They kiss passionately. Stephanie thinks something major is going on with Brooke & Bridget should find out what it is. Bridget accuses Stephanie, Ridge & Eric of taking advantage of Brooke by purging the company of her influence while she's gone. Amber & Alexandra wonder if Deacon's involved with another woman. Alexandra recalls something weird happened with Deacon when Bridget was at Big Bear with her friends. She & Amber wonder if he was with another woman then, the same one now.

S15E205

#3717

Jan 3, 200220m

Rick realizes he isn't ready, has second thoughts about going to the meeting. Rick reads a note from Massimo with an urgent request to go to his office. Ridge refuses to change the agenda for the meeting. Eric isn't happy about the animosity between Rick & Ridge, but Ridge points out Rick questioned his authority in front of the board, he won't stand for it. Stephanie tells Eric if Rick doesn't feel prepared to discuss the topics, there's no way he'll show up at the meeting. Massimo tells Sally he must win Ridge's respect before Ridge learns the truth, he's already put a plan into action. Massimo plans to give Rick the tools he needs to take over Forrester, set Ridge free from a company where he can never achieve his full potential. Rick is about to go when Massimo mentions the meeting, wonders if Rick needs any help. Massimo tells Rick if he does as he says, he guarantees Rick will run his father's company. Massimo tells himself Ridge would then take over his own.

S15E206

#3718

Jan 4, 200220m

Massimo gives Rick a crash course in corporate finance, Rick isn't sure why Massimo is helping him. Amber tells Bridget about Rick's meeting with Massimo, admits her concern. When Bridget asks about the board meeting, Amber explains Rick might not go because he saw the agenda, it's all over his head. Taylor senses something is up when Chuck, a financial expert, shows up at Ridge's request to sit in on the meeting. Amber tells Bridget she doesn't know what's going on, if Massimo's involved, it can't be good. Massimo receives a package he's been waiting for, which contains a picture of Stephanie & Ridge. He promises someday they'll be together as a family, when the Forresters let Ridge down, Massimo will be there for him. Massimo adds if Rick does as he says, that someday could be very soon. The meeting has just begun when Rick rushes in. Ridge whispers to Chuck when they are finished with him, Rick will wish he hadn't shown up.

S15E207

#3719

Jan 7, 200220m

Brooke tells Dr. Isabel Deacon has to stay married to Bridget, and no one can ever know Deacon is the father of Brooke's baby. Dr. Isabel realizes Deacon loves Brooke more than any other man ever has. She advises Brooke to go back to L.A. and get on with her life now that she knows her secret is safe with Deacon. Brooke assures Dr. Isabel her own feelings about Deacon are now irrelevant. Massimo isn't pleased when Amber tells him she knows about his visit with Rick. Afraid that Massimo has set Rick up, Amber demands to know what Massimo is up to. Ridge is stunned when Rick suggests a solution to Forrester's international tax situation, Chuck admits he was going to propose the same move. Based on his advice from Massimo, Rick makes several more constructive suggestions to Eric's delight, Ridge's dismay. Deacon tells Bridget she's his number one priority. After the meeting, Stephanie and Taylor are impressed with Rick's contributions, but Ridge feels somehow they have just been hustled.

S15E208

#3720

Jan 8, 200220m

Amber doesn't believe Massimo when he insists he was trying to help Rick. Massimo puts Rick on the speakerphone when he calls to thank Massimo for his help and tell him how well things went at the meeting. Hearing Rick, Amber is thrilled and hugs Massimo in gratitude. Ridge tells Eric that someone is out there encouraging Rick to cause problems for them. Megan confronts Deacon about going to see Brooke, but he turns around and accuses her of knowing all along that Brooke is pregnant with his child. Deacon tells Bridget he needs to talk to her. Deacon promises Bridget he's going to put everything he has into making their marriage work. Amber kisses Rick and tells him how proud she is of him. She adds Massimo thinks Rick will wind up in charge of Forrester one day. Ridge tells Taylor someone is obviously using Rick to get to him. Massimo watches them from across the restaurant and wishes he didn't have to put Ridge through the difficult times which lie ahead.

S15E209

#3721

Jan 9, 200220m

Brooke gets angry when she realizes Ridge was trying to embarrass Rick at the meeting. But it pleased to hear that Rick shocked everyone especially Ridge at the meeting. She wonders who might have been coaching Rick. Megan wants Brooke to admit that Deacon is in love with her. Deacon is doing this to protect Brooke, Bridget and the baby. Ridge and Taylor spot Massimo with Sally. Ridge doesn't care who Massimo's with as long as he stays away from them. Massimo explains to Sally that Ridge would be furious if he found out that Massimo was behind his problems with Rick, but someday he'll see that Massimo has to set Ridge free from Forrester to help him realize his true potential. Bridget enjoys her evening with Deacon but admits that she's sad for her mother. Deacon sends Bridget ahead when she wants to go down to his apartment. He fantasizes about being at Brooke's side when their baby is born. Bridget returns wearing her coat, but nothing underneath. Deacon kisses her.

S15E210

#3722

Jan 10, 200220m

Darla helps Sally with her last minute plans for her date tonight, and notes that Massimo's in for a wild ride. Sally tells Massimo that her only goal for the evening to help him relax and have fun. She wants to show him how much fun they could have together. She admits that keeping his secret has been torture, knowing what it would do to Stephanie if the truth came out. While Eric is working late, Stephanie looks through mementos from her relationship with Massimo. Sally calls Stephanie and makes sure Stephanie can hear Massimo's voice in the background so she'll know they're together. Sally dims the lights and vamps to "Mustang Sally." After her dance, Sally asks if Massimo could imagine Stephanie putting on a show like that. Stephanie shows up at the door and warns Massimo that becoming involved with Sally will only bring him embarrassment. Massimo urges Stephanie to give in to her own feelings for him. They kiss, and he tells Stephanie how much he wants her back.

S15E211

#3723

Jan 11, 200220m

Massimo reviews his strategy of supporting Rick so Ridge will leave Forrester in frustration. Rick thanks Massimo, telling him that the meeting went so well that there's no way Ridge can deny him a place on the Board of Directors and the chance to block everything Ridge tries to do. Massimo wonders if Bridget's husband will want to get involved with the company. Massimo tells Rick that it's essential that Ridge never finds out that Massimo has been coaching him. He warns Rick that he won't be able to stop Ridge alone, but Rick isn't interested in an alliance with Deacon. Amber confronts Deacon about lying to Bridget about the trip to Las Vegas. Deacon refuses to say where he really was but threatens to strangle Amber if she mentions his deception to Bridget. Ridge scans the company by-laws looking for something that will help him stop Rick and wants to know who has Brooke's power of attorney. He searches for the document, knowing whoever she designated holds the key to Ridge's future.

S15E212

#3724

Jan 14, 200220m

Bridget is thrilled that Deacon wants to smooth things over with Rick. Deacon is sure that Rick is in for the fight of his life. Deacon wants Ridge to account for what he's done to Brooke and the company. Bridget knows that Brooke and Deacon don't get along, but assures Deacon that someday Brooke will appreciate him as much as Bridget does. Rick tries to figure out what Ridge's next move will be. Ridge shows Thorne the power of attorney addendum in the by-laws, but admits he doesn't know who Brooke's designee is. Thorne points out that whoever has Brooke's voting rights is running the company now. Ridge is euphoric when he finds the file and learns the Brooke assigned him her voting rights. He's certain now that the company will be his. When Ridge is gone, Deacon takes the file, determined to find out what Ridge is up to. Rick is impressed with a dress Amber designed. Rick tells Amber that as soon as he's in charge at Forrester, he's giving Amber an office.

S15E213

#3725

Jan 15, 200220m

Jonathan confirms that Ridge controls Brooke's share of the company as long as she remains incapacitated. When Ridge asks about changing the company by-laws, Jonathan informs Ridge that he'll need board approval and wants to know what Ridge is up to. Ridge wants to call a board meeting immediately, explains to Taylor that it's an opportunity to get the company back after all these years. He wants to call for a vote now before Rick gets wind of it. Jonathan warns Ridge that if Rick finds out what he's doing and succeeds in stopping him, he's certain that Ridge will no longer be CEO. Deacon bursts in on Amber & Rick and shows them the power of attorney folder. On the way to see Massimo, Rick phones Megan, who tells him that something's going on and he should get over to Forrester as soon as possible. Massimo looks at the document, deduces that Ridge plans to neutralize Brooke. Ridge intends to put management of Forrester in the hands of the board of directors.

S15E214

#3726

Jan 16, 200220m

Massimo explains to Rick how Ridge can use Brooke's proxy to change the by-laws and leave Brooke and her children completely powerless. Deacon shows Brooke the documents and alerts her that Ridge is up to something. Rick calls and tells Brooke that if she doesn't get back there today, Ridge is going to take over the company. At first, Brooke is concerned about going back because everyone will see that she's pregnant, but then declares that no one can steal her children's legacy. Connor phones Brooke and orders her to call somebody at Forrester and give them an assignment immediately. Ridge makes his plan clear to his family. Jonathan agrees that the move would hold up legally because Brooke has not been functioning as CEO and calls for a vote. Rick bursts in and confronts Ridge about his plan to take over the company. Ridge takes the vote despite Rick's protests, and the Forresters vote unanimously to take back the company. Ridge announces that the office of CEO is irrevocably his.

S15E215

#3727

Jan 17, 200220m

Massimo shares his frustration with Sally over the prospect of Ridge being chained to Forrester for the rest of his life. Massimo admits that it was a brilliant strategic move on Ridge's part because once the vote is passed, there's nothing Brooke can do to reverse it. Kristen reminds Rick that Brooke still owns most of the stock, Thorne adds that she'll have a vote on the board when she comes back. When Connor arrives at the boardroom, Ridge announces that Brooke is no longer in charge. When Brooke & Deacon burst in, Connor asks Ridge to tell Brooke the news himself. She declares that they stole her company and destroyed her children's legacy, she will never forgive any of them. Greg comes in, reports to Brooke that the project she asked him to start is underway. Connor asks Greg what time Brooke called him, what time the board voted on Ridge's amendment. Connor proclaims that Brooke was acting as CEO minutes before the vote, so Ridge had no right to vote on her behalf.

S15E216

#3728

Jan 18, 200220m

Ridge is shocked when Jonathan confirms that Brooke made it back in time. Ridge realizes that Rick was the one who called Brooke, Deacon explains how he figured out what Ridge was up to. Eric tells everyone to calm down. Brooke declares that she can never trust Ridge again, fires him as CEO. She names Rick her new vice president, tells Ridge he can continue as head designer. When Thorne calls Rick's promotion ridiculous, Brooke responds that it's as ridiculous as putting Taylor on the board or canceling the bedroom line. She also names Deacon the new head of promotions. Massimo is concerned that he hasn't heard from Rick yet about the meeting. His only hope is that Ridge's plan fails and the family turns on him, which would leave Ridge free from Forrester. Greg calls Massimo to alert him about what happened at the board meeting. Massimo is pleased, certain that this is the end for Ridge at Forrester Creations.

S15E217

#3729

Jan 21, 200220m

Brooke tells Ridge that from now on their relationship is strictly professional. Ridge asks Brooke who's been coaching Rick because he is obviously out to get Ridge. Ridge questions Brooke's decision to hire Rick & Deacon. Ridge promises Brooke that he's going to stop her, whoever helped Rick is going to pay a high price. Amber is thrilled with Rick's promotion. They agree that Ridge can't find out that Massimo masterminded Ridge's downfall. Massimo asks Greg to deliver a package to Ridge, fantasizes about Ridge working side by side with him for his company. Rick gives Massimo an ultimatum: either he tells Rick what his interests are in all this, or Rick blows Massimo's cover with Ridge. Rick is certain that Massimo is lying when he claims he helped Rick out of repentance for what he did to Brooke. Ridge opens the package, which contains the framed saying, "Out of life's tragedies comes true greatness." He slams it down in rage, swearing he will bring down whoever has done this to him.

S15E218

#3730

Jan 22, 200220m

Rick tells Amber that he wants to patch things up with Ridge. Deacon tells Bridget how much his new job means to him. Ridge decides he has to go in to work, but admits to Taylor that he'd better not run into Deacon or Rick. When Rick says he wants to talk, Ridge responds that Rick knifed him in the back. Ridge angrily accuses Rick of being condescending and patronizing and warns him to get out. Rick refuses to leave. Brooke instructs Megan to start taking orders on the lingerie line again and adds that she hopes she'll be able to conceal her pregnancy for another month. Megan questions whether Brooke and Deacon will be able to hide their feelings for each other. Brooke has second thoughts about her decision to hire Deacon. Brooke calls Deacon and asks him to stop by the house. Deacon raves to Brooke how excited he is and he promises not to let her down. Brooke admits that she can't let him work at Forrester because it will be too hard for them to be in the same building.

S15E219

#3731

Jan 23, 200220m

Amber wonders what happened to change the way Brooke feels about Deacon. Bridget admits that Deacon has been preoccupied lately and they haven't been very intimate. Brooke confesses to Deacon that she wasn't thinking straight when she offered him the job. Deacon tells Brooke that he made the biggest sacrifice of his life for her, but he needs the job as a distraction so he won't think of everything he's lost. Ridge declares that Rick is going to crash and burn, Ridge won't be there to pull him from the wreckage. Rick reminds Ridge that they're all family and they're in this together. Ridge says that the rest of the family doesn't have time to give him on the job training; he'll have to get it somewhere else. Ridge gets in Rick's face and wants to know who's been coaching him. When Rick doesn't tell him, Ridge slams him against the wall. Amber is stunned when she sees Brooke looking at herself in the mirror and realizes Brooke is pregnant.

S15E220

#3732

Jan 24, 200220m

Amber can't believe that her baby's grandma is having a baby. She asks Brooke who the father is. Amber guesses that it's Ridge, but Brooke denies it and refuses to discuss the matter. Brooke asks Amber not to tell Rick for a few more weeks, but Amber insists that she can't remain quiet because keeping secrets from Rick has caused too many problems in her marriage. When Megan asks Eric how Stephanie is taking the upheaval at Forrester, Eric admits that he hasn't told her yet because she left town a few days ago to get away from the situation. In Rick's new office, Deacon tells Rick how much he appreciates the opportunity Brooke has given him. Rick admits he's beginning to trust Deacon because of his commitment to Little Eric. When Rick is gone, Megan tells Deacon she knows he wants to protect Brooke, but how can he turn his back on the child Brooke is carrying? Brooke tells Deacon and Megan that Amber knows about the baby.

S15E221

#3733

Jan 25, 200220m

Megan insists that Brooke & Deacon are in love and pretending they're not won't help anyone, especially the baby. Brooke admits that she'll never stop loving Deacon. They worry about Amber figuring out the truth because she knew that Deacon didn't really go to Las Vegas. Stephanie is recalling Massimo's kiss when Eric arrives. She tearfully tells Eric about the night she went over to Sally's when she knew Massimo was there. Eric urges her to look at their children, especially Ridge, if she ever doubts their bond. Ridge wants Thorne & Kristen to help plan their next move, but Kristen insists that she's not interested in waging war against her own family. She reminds Ridge that Rick is their brother, not their enemy. Massimo says to Sally that this will be a painful moment of truth for Ridge as he realizes that his family won't rally around his cause. Massimo finds Ridge at the Café Russe, tells Ridge that his family will never be on the battlefield with him because it's not their style.

S15E222

#3734

Jan 28, 200220m

Ridge is unnerved that Massimo seems to know him so well. Massimo is certain that some day Ridge will look back on this crisis as the greatest opportunity of his life. Massimo assures Ridge that a door has just been opened. Deacon is checking out his new office when he meets Whip, the man who used to run Deacon's department. Whip points out that without his help, Deacon will fall flat on his face. He threatens to fire Whip if he doesn't make a major attitude adjustment. Eric reveals to Stephanie that Brooke came back, with Deacon's help, made Rick vice president, Deacon the head of promotions. Stephanie is enraged when she hears that Brooke fired Ridge as CEO, especially when Eric seems so accepting of the situation. Whip wants to talk to Brooke about Deacon. Ridge fills Stephanie in on his meeting with Massimo and concedes that Massimo is an amazing man.

S15E223

#3735

Jan 29, 200220m

Ridge admits to Stephanie that Massimo is more aware of what he's going through than his own father. He's certain they could have driven Brooke out of the company if they had wanted to. Deacon reviews his plans for his first promotional event, which includes the reintroduction of the bedroom line. Ridge walks in on Deacon, Bridget & Rick. When they suggest they could use his advice, Ridge tells them they can all go to hell. Ridge refuses to help the company sell underwear. He assures Deacon & Rick that they're both going to fail. Whip insists that he's been groomed for the job, wants to know why Brooke gave someone without experience the department head job. Stephanie confronts Brooke, saying that she's out of control. Brooke maintains that Forrester Creations will always be run according to her vision and style. Stephanie swears that somehow, she will destroy Brooke. Amber finds herself face to face with Stephanie, who demands to know what Brooke's secret is.

S15E224

#3736

Jan 30, 200220m

As Deacon goes over the last minute plans for the press conference, Whip is stunned that Rick will be taking the questions, not Brooke. Ridge wants Eric & Thorne to boycott the press conference, but Eric insists that if they do, it will show the world the company and the family in disarray. Eric urges Ridge to let them move on as a family, but Ridge declares that more and more, he feels as if he isn't part of the family. Eric assures Ridge that he'd fight Brooke if he thought there was any chance of changing her mind. Stephanie refuses to back down, insists that Amber tell her what Brooke doesn't want anyone to know. Stephanie's sure it involves a man, finally guesses that Brooke is pregnant. Whip remarks to Rick that you have to be a Forrester or married to one to make it there. Deacon confesses to Brooke that he loves the baby and her. The world will never know it, but she will. Stephanie reveals to Ridge and Thorne that Brooke is pregnant.

S15E225

#3737

Jan 31, 200220m

Rick, Deacon and Eric finish preparations for the press conference. As Brooke puts a cape on to cover her pregnancy during the press conference, Deacon promises her that no one will find out she's pregnant until she's ready. Amber worriedly tells Megan that Stephanie figured out that Brooke is pregnant. Checking the monitor in the showroom, Ridge asks for a close-up of Brooke. The cape opens briefly to reveal Brooke's pregnancy. Brooke begins the press conference by announcing some of the changes at Forrester, including the hiring of Deacon & Rick. After Rick acknowledges his family, Brooke is answering questions about the reinstatement of the lingerie line when Amber sees Stephanie enter the showroom. Stephanie makes disparaging remarks about Brooke's dignity, integrity and ‘family values,' then yanks off the cape, revealing Brooke's pregnancy. The reporters ask Brooke about the father of her baby.

S15E226

#3738

Feb 1, 200220m

Brooke is panicked as the reporters press for information, with Stephanie egging them on. They are all stunned when Whip steps forward and identifies himself as the father of Brooke's baby. Massimo is upset when Greg calls to inform him about the scandal and the mayhem at the press conference. Massimo tells Sally that since Eric let Brooke steal the company, she has disgraced the family and the Forrester name. Whip explains to reporters that his relationship with Brooke is private, but they're very happy about the baby. The reporters have a field day, clamoring for answers with Whip mugging for the cameras until Rick clears the room. Whip tries to stand up for Brooke, but Stephanie orders him out. Deacon warns Brooke that he doesn't trust Whip and is sure he's up to something. Deacon promises to be there for Brooke and kisses her passionately. When Bridget inquires if Brooke loves the baby's father, Brooke responds that she does.