Bridget tells Nick about her visit with Taylor.

Bridget drops by the Shady Marlin to tell Nick about her visit with Taylor. She says it was good to see Taylor, but it was also a bit strange. She bets Thorne will have a similar reaction when he and Darla come by later, and she can only imagine how her dad will react. So Eric doesn't know? Nick asks. Bridget says he doesn't, but she's sure he'll be ecstatic, just like everyone else... except maybe her mom. It freaks her out to see Brooke's world turned upside down, and she thinks she'd be just as worried. Nick tells her not to be. Bridget says she feels so safe in his arms and thinks that's just what her mom needs: she's sure Brooke would feel better in Ridge's arms. Nick thinks Brooke is handling the situation pretty well given how complicated it is. Bridget just wants things to work out for her mom: she thinks the world of Taylor, but her mom is... She's her mom, Nick finishes. Bridget agrees: she thinks her mom has finally built a life with Ridge, so to have that torn from her... Nick tells her to hold on: if Taylor is as wonderful as everyone says, he guesses, she'll see that there's a child involved. Bridget agrees that Taylor is very logical, but she fears that logic goes out the window when it comes to love.

Thorne is thrilled to see Taylor alive.

At Ridge's house, Thorne and Darla have arrived to see Taylor. Thorne gives Taylor a hug as he gushes about how amazing this is. He couldn't believe it when Ridge called to tell him that she was alive. He guesses the kids must be thrilled. They are, Taylor says. Darla comments on the amazing story of how Prince Omar took care of Taylor. What's more amazing, Taylor says, is that she's back home with her family. She's heard that the family hos gotten bigger, in fact, and she's glad she can welcome Darla into it now. The women hug.

Eric can't believe that he's seeing Taylor.

Outside, Stephanie brings Eric to the door. He asks her why she's being so mysterious. Before she can answer, Ridge opens the door and tells Eric that something amazing has happened. As Eric comes in, he sees Thorne and Darla - and when Taylor steps out from behind them, Eric is speechless! Stephanie and Taylor assure him that it's real as Taylor gives him a hug. He has so many questions, so Taylor brings him up to speed about her return and her reunion with her kids. Eric bets she can't wait to make up for lost time; she tells him it feels like she just left. Eric guesses that's because she's back home where she belongs. He thanks God for giving them this amazing gift and hugs Taylor again.

After everyone leaves, Brooke, Ridge and Taylor are alone. Brooke thinks it's been quite a day. But in a good way, Taylor suggests. Brooke thinks there are things they need to discuss, but Taylor wants to see goodnight to the kids first. Brooke thinks it's late and decides to go to bed; she asks if Ridge is coming, but Taylor wants to talk to him first before she goes up to the kids. Ridge tells Brooke to go ahead and he'll be right there. Brooke says she'll be waiting.

Taylor tells Ridge how she feels.

Ridge brings Taylor a cup of tea. She says it's perfect; Ridge says some things never change. But a lot of things have, she says. She knows he moved on and respects that, but she hasn't. She knows it's more complicated for him, but she longs for him as much as she ever did, so it's taking everything in her not to touch him and make love to him, like she's done so many times before. Ridge reaches out and touches her face, but he then gets up and walks over to the fireplace. Taylor apologizes for making him uncomfortable. He says it's OK, since they need to talk about this. Taylor tells him that Brooke asked her to leave the house so the two of them can have the family they built. She can't say she blames Brooke, as she'd probably do the same thing. But even though she understands Brooke's plea as a mother, she just can't bring herself to walk away from her home and her children, especially since she fought so hard to come back to them. She's not asking him to decide now, but she wants him to know that she loves him and wants their life back. Ridge is silent. Taylor then goes to say goodnight to the kids.

At the Forrester mansion, Eric is still amazed at Taylor's return. He asks Stephanie why she dragged him out of there so fast. She says that Taylor needed time with Ridge and the kids. Eric admits he was so thrilled that he didn't even think about how complicated this is for Brooke, who's now married to Ridge. But she isn't, Stephanie points out; that's why she hopes Ridge is smart and doesn't sleep with Brooke right now. Eric reminds her that Ridge and Brooke consider themselves married. She says that Ridge is confused now, which is why it's important that he doesn't allow himself to be seduced by Brooke and miss out on a second chance with Taylor. Eric warns her not to interfere; Ridge, Taylor, Brooke are adults and can make their own decisions. She says she's just concerned. Eric says he's going to bed. Stephanie says she'll be there shortly.

Stephanie gives Taylor a warning.

Stephanie makes a beeline for the phone and calls Taylor, who has just come down from saying goodnight to the kids. Stephanie asks where Ridge is. Taylor says he's upstairs. Stephanie hopes Brooke isn't with him; Taylor supposes she is. Stephanie tells her not to let that happen. Taylor has faith in Ridge's ability to make up his mind, but Stephanie tells her not to sit back and do nothing. She reminds Taylor that this is her house, her family, no matter what Brooke says. Taylor says she and Ridge already talked about this, but Stephanie thinks she has to act: after all, that's what Brooke is doing right now. She urges Taylor to fight for her life and not to let Brooke seduce Ridge to hold onto him, and she warns her not to let Ridge sleep with Brooke. Taylor doesn't think he will, but Stephanie advises her not to take a chance. Taylor says she has to trust Ridge to make the right decision.