#5511 Friday, 2/27/09
Everyone is at the edge of their seats as they await Brooke's big announcement. Afterwards, emotions and opinions are mixed as everyone tries to figure out where they stand within the company. Bridget pays a visit to Taylor to ask for help with the situation between Rick and Ridge. Later, Taylor agrees to be Ridge's ally in the mission to break up Rick and Steffy. Stephanie throws her hat into the ring to assist Taylor and Ridge.
#5510 Thursday, 2/26/09
Owen learns that his future with the company will be reliant on who his loyalties belong to. Rick's lack of popularity is apparent when he has run-ins with Owen, Marcus and Pam. Ridge is furious when he learns that Brooke is the one behind Steffy's recent change of heart. The press gathers to find out what the big announcement is at Forrester Creations.
#5509 Wednesday, 2/25/09
Brooke's plea to Steffy bonds the women together over their mutual love of Rick. Ridge is unaffected by Rick's reasoning for his heroic actions and instead looks forward to working in an environment without him. Despite the events which took place earlier, Thorne is still confident that he will be named president of Forrester Creations. Rick makes one last ditch effort to get Eric on his side. Steffy puts Ridge on the spot when she tells her him her plans for the future.
#5508 Tuesday, 2/24/09
Brooke's continued plea to Ridge about Rick becomes a restricted topic, now and forever. After Rick fills Steffy in on what happened on the roof, he hints that he may not be leaving the company after all. Later, Ridge vows to Steffy that he will make sure she is protected from Rick, now more than ever. Learning that Ridge hasn't changed his mind, Rick subliminally plants an idea in Brooke's head to help save his job. Steffy must decide if she is willing to make a major sacrifice to help the man she loves.
#5507 Monday, 2/23/09
Rick appears to be modest about his heroic act, but secretly hopes his actions will change his image within the family and company. Stephanie and Ridge predict that Rick will attempt to use this recent event to his advantage and vow to not allow that to happen. Brooke is proud and appreciative of Rick's valiant deed and pleads with Ridge to feel the same. Rick issues a warning to Stephanie that leaves her fuming.
#5506 Friday, 2/20/09
When witnessing the way that Rick was able to manipulate Steffy into changing her mind about their relationship, Ridge goes on a rampage to put an end to it for good. Watching Jackie refusing to allow Nick and Katie to get married awakens the suppressed anger within Bridget. When Brooke and Steffy compare notes, they realize that what Ridge may have seen could send him over the edge.
#5505 Thursday, 2/19/09
Ridge is unconvinced that Rick will follow through with his ploy to become a better man; he thinks it is another one of Rick's schemes. Rick soon learns that he doesn't fit in too well in the new lifestyle he chose. Nick and Katie prepare for their big day. They are shocked when the minister arrives with two uninvited guests, whose sole purpose is to put a stop to the event.
#5504 Wednesday, 2/18/09
Nick stops his mother from berating Katie with harsh words, but not before Jackie makes one final jab. Despite Jackie's feelings for Katie, Nick suggests that they move up the wedding date.... to TODAY! Envious of Bridget's instant success, Clark informs her of the true reason why Jackie hired her. Later, Jackie attempts to recruit Bridget to assist in putting a stop to Katie and Nick's nuptials. Rick makes one last request from Steffy before he leaves.
#5503 airs Tuesday, 2/17/09
In response to Steffy's rejection, Rick makes the ultimate move to prove to her and his family that he wants to become a better man. He later says an emotional "goodbye" to Eric and Brooke and leaves them with a promise that he will soon have a son they can be proud of. Apparent good and bad residual feelings arise as Bridget and Nick get used to working together. Jackie becomes brutally honest about her true feelings regarding Katie and her pending nuptials to Nick. Steffy learns the degree of what the men in her life will do for her love.
#5502 Monday, 2/16/09
Refusing to accept that their relationship is over, Rick vows to Steffy that he will do what he has to in order to change her mind. Ridge reassures Brooke that she made the right decision regarding Rick. He then issues a warning that Rick better stay away from him, and especially Steffy. Rick seeks out his parents to apologize for his actions and to let them know that he accepts the fate he was dealt.
#5501 Friday, 2/13/09
Bridget calms Steffy's fear by confirming Rick's true feelings. All eyes are on Brooke as she is put on the spot to make the final decision about Rick's future with the company. She tries to reason with her son about ending his relationship with Steffy, and makes her final decision based on his response. Meanwhile, Thorne sets his sights on taking back the position of president of Forrester Creations if Rick is to be ousted. Tears are shed and sighs of relief are breathed as Brooke announces her decision.
#5500 airs Thursday, 2/12/09
Stephanie and Taylor become concerned when Steffy tells them that Rick refuses to let her go. Seeing how much Steffy apparently cares for Rick, Taylor becomes adamant that she end her relationship. After being chastised by his father the night before, Rick turns to Brooke to back him up at the family meeting Eric has called. During the meeting, Rick endures a barrage of insults and opinions by his greatest critics, also known as his family. As Rick awaits his fate, he begins to realize that his outlook isn't very good.
#5499 Wednesday, 2/11/09
After escaping from almost being pummeled by Ridge, Rick turns to Eric for support. Eric learns the truth behind why his designs were stolen and decides to puts Rick's fate with the company in the hands of the family. Frightened by nearly losing Steffy the way he lost Phoebe, Ridge pleads with his daughter to stay away from Rick. Seeing how her father is hurting, Steffy makes a self-sacrificing promise to him. Later, Rick surprises Steffy and tells her that he can't accept that they are over.
#5498 Tuesday, 2/10/09
Still feeling guilty about not being honest to Katie about the stolen designs, Nick feels entitled to tell her the true identity if Madame X. Not happy with this revelation, Katie decides to confront Madame X about her intentions of working at Jackie M. During the confrontation each lady firmly lets the other know where they stand. Livid at hearing that Rick and Steffy are in love, Ridge begins a chase that puts many lives on the line. With the intention to end her relationship with Rick, Steffy finds herself at the wrong place at the wrong time.
#5497 Monday, 2/9/09
Seeing how much emotional pain Ridge is in, Stephanie refrains from telling her son that his daughter is in a relationship with his worst enemy. Fresh from her "intervention" with Dr. James Warwick, Steffy isn't convinced that a relationship with Rick is wrong, until Stephanie decides to interject. Unable to listen to her grandmother's harsh words any longer, Steffy runs off. Brooke is still unsure if Rick's feelings for Steffy are genuine, or just another means of revenge towards Ridge. As Rick is explaining his and Steffy's love for each other to Brooke, Ridge overhears.
#5496 Friday, 2/6/09
Madame X's true identity is exposed by Nick while Jackie's matchmaking skills are put to the test. Taylor brings in James Warwick to assist with her current family emergency. Rick confesses to Brooke all that he has been up to recently, only to realize that her response isn't as empathetic as he had hoped it would be.
#5495 Thursday, 2/5/09
The disguise may have been able to fool Jarrett, but Nick knows exactly who Madame X is. Taylor is in disbelief at the news she receives from Stephanie, despite the defense made by Steffy and Rick. A frustrated Ridge becomes furious towards Eric for trying to cover for whoever stole their designs. They later learn about Jackie's M's new designer and are not impressed with what they think is a publicity stunt.
#5493 Tuesday, 2/3/09
Despite a shift in the level of understanding of each other's viewpoint, Rick and Stephanie refuse to cave into the other's demands. Steffy is stunned when Ridge lets on that he knows more about her interaction with Rick than she had thought. After a stroll down memory lane, Steffy makes a promise to Ridge that she's not sure if she can really keep.
#5494 Wednesday, 2/4/09
Stephanie makes a return appearance to Rick's house for an answer. Not satisfied with the response she is looking for, she leaves him with a serious threat. Steffy later learns about Stephanie's threat and comes up with a solution. After days of tension, Nick and Katie make amends and come to a new level of appreciation for one another. Jackie introduces Nick to their new designer, the beautiful and mysterious, Madame X. Stephanie arrives at Taylor's house bearing heartbreaking news.
#5492 Monday, 2/2/09
Ridge becomes emotionally distraught when a dress of Phoebe's mistakenly shows up in the new collection. Rick and Steffy discuss how their relationship can overcome all that Rick has done. Little do they know, a livid Stephanie overhears their entire conversation. Later, Rick must face the wrath of Stephanie and her newly acquired power. Steffy's attempt to defend Rick backfires during a conversation with Ridge.
