Eric warns Brooke to be patient with Ridge while Stephanie ponders the emptiness of her life. Beth and the Logans anxiously await the results of her mammogram test. Kristen is delighted with Clarke's attention and thinks Stephanie will be pleased with her. Eric asks Brooke to keep him posted rega...

Eric and Stephanie attempt to address their marital issues. Ridge invites Brooke on a date, and they discuss their family problems. The Logans try to remain optimistic about Beth's health problems.

Originally aired Dec. 18, 1987

Episode 0194

Eric avoids Stephanie, which only makes her more suspicious that there is another woman. Grandma Logan tries to keep Katie and Donna calm about their mother's breast exam. Eric tells Beth that he and Stephanie are considering a divorce, but Beth's health concerns take precedence over this news.

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Caroline suspects that Ridge is only toying with Brooke. Stephanie attempts to discover who the woman was that Eric dated in college. Ridge suggests that Caroline consider working at Forrester Creations. Stephanie reacts badly to Brooke's suggestion of a surprise birthday party for Ridge.

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Stephanie is pleased with Clarke's attentions but suspects that he is only using her to get to Eric. Margo tells Kristen that she seems to be falling in love with Clarke. Brooke tells Beth about Eric's concern for her and the family.

Originally aired Dec. 23, 1987

Episode 0197

Donna tells Storm about Beth's problem. Kristen tells Clarke that his attentions have transformed her into a new woman. The Logans are anxious about Beth, who still doesn't want Eric to know about her condition. Both Ridge and Thorne offer Caroline a position at Forrester, but Bill Spencer makes ...

Brooke asks Caroline and Thorne to attend the party she is throwing for Ridge. Beth fears the results of a biopsy while Stephanie frantically tries to track down Eric's college girlfriend.

Originally aired Dec. 28, 1987

Episode 0199

Ridge forces Stephanie to confess she was pregnant when she married Eric. She explains it was accidental and not a plot to make Eric marry her. Rocco assures Donna about her family problems. Brooke and Storm bring the family together to urge Beth to have the biopsy, but she is still afraid. B...

Caroline and Ridge meet at the office, and sparks fly. In the year-end meeting, Ridge argues with Eric and Thorne over business tactics. Caroline cautions Brooke against falling for Ridge. Ridge, furious after the meeting, seduces an eager Margo. Brooke convinces Eric to talk to Beth about the bi...

Beth accuses Brooke and Storm of speaking to Eric, but they deny it. Beth meets Eric for dinner and is embarrassed to find he knows about the biopsy. Eric pledges his devotion to her and, sobbing with relief, Beth agrees to the biopsy. Thorne and Ridge discuss Ridge's mass marketing ideas. Caroli...

Beth tells the family she will have the biopsy and that Eric gave her the strength to do it. Kristen accuses Clarke of dating her to get his designs to Eric, but he disagrees. Brooke tells Ridge that Beth might have cancer, and he offers her support. Ridge finds out Stephanie's yearbooks are on t...

Ridge tells Stephanie that he thinks she set Eric up by getting pregnant, and she slaps him. She explains that they were in love and she will fight for their marriage now. Donna takes a suspect modeling job to pay Beth’s medical bills. Rocco consoles Katie over Beth's illness. The biopsy goes smo...

Katie tells Rocco about Donna's modeling job, and he goes to find her. Donna is being pressured into sex with a customer, and Rocco rescues her. Donna is grudgingly grateful to Rocco. Brooke visits Ridge, and he gives her an evening gown to cheer her up about her mother. Brooke appreciates his ki...

Stephanie tells Eric about Beth's biopsy, and he is surprised at how sympathetic she is. Donna gives Storm the money from her modeling job to cover Beth's bills. Caroline tells Thorne that she thinks Ridge might eventually hurt Brooke. Ridge asks Caroline for a birthday kiss, but doesn't take adv...

Ridge talks Margo into helping him with his marketing idea, and they connect. Caroline turns down Bill's job offer because he is too protective. Bill is furious when Caroline reveals she and Thorne are taking Ridge out for his birthday. Caroline tells Ridge and says she will consider his job offe...

Clarke visits Stephanie and tells her he loves her. Ridge asks Rocco to help him start a new project, and Rocco says yes. Brooke decides to stay with Beth and calls Ridge to cancel dinner. Eric likes one of Clarke's designs, and Kristen is ecstatic. Brooke tells Eric that Beth has cancer. Stephan...

Eric is worried about Beth, but tries to act surprised when Stephanie tells him about Beth's mastectomy. Beth checks into the hospital with her bible, which is inscribed "Liz Henderson." Kristen accuses Clarke of seeing another woman, and when he doesn’t deny it, she storms out of the room. Steph...

Beth asks her doctor about reconstructive surgery. Kristen tells Stephanie she is having problems with Clarke and asks for advice. Ridge and Margo plot their mass marketing scheme together, and Ridge is inspired by Rocco's trendy clothing. Eric tells Beth he loves her as she is taken to surgery.
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Kristen tells Margo she is determined to fight the other woman in Clarke's life as soon as she finds out who it is. Stephanie urges Clarke to stop loving her, but he refuses. Eric tells Brooke he will pay Beth's medical bills. Ridge visits the hospital, and Brooke is touched. Brooke tells Carolin...

Bill tells Thorne he doesn't want Caroline working at Forrester because of Ridge. Thorne asks Bill not to interfere if Caroline takes the job with Bill. Beth's mastectomy is a success, and she is told they will soon know if the cancer has spread. Stephanie finds the picture of Liz Henderson and r...

Eric is short with Margo and tells her he is concerned about a friend with cancer. Kristen asks Stephanie for advice about Clarke, but Stephanie has none. Kristen convinces Eric to produce Clarke's designs. Brooke tells Eric that Beth is out of surgery, and he is relieved. Stephanie goes to the h...

Caroline lets Ridge know she is considering his job offer. Kristen tells Clarke that Eric is producing his designs and that she will fight the other woman to keep him. Beth weeps over her lost breast and says she does not want to see Eric that evening. Stephanie is crushed about Liz’s true identi...

Ridge asks Thorne to talk Caroline into working at Forester, but Thorne says it is her decision. Caroline decides to work for Bill once Thorne reveals that Bill will give her freedom. Brooke thanks Stephanie for visiting Beth. Eric tells a depressed Beth he is ready to get a divorce. He does not ...

Ridge convinces Rocco to pursue Donna, and Rocco buys Donna a ring. He accidentally gives it to Katie, who thinks it's for her. Caroline turns down Ridge's job offer, but they vow to be friends. Beth's tests show no cancer to everyone's relief. Stephanie devises a plot to get Beth away from Eric....