Wednesday, April 12, 2006, Episode #4784

Felicia is glad to hold her son.

At the Forrester mansion, the family marvels at how Stephanie fought tooth and nail to save Felicia. They now see why she couldn't let go when they wanted her to. Thorne proposes a toast to Felicia, who asks Christian if he wants a sip; she laughs at his uptight attitude when he refuses to drink while on duty. Darla says that he wasn't that way at the barbecue. As if on cue, Dante and Bridget arrive with Dino. Felicia lights up when she sees her son, as she's thrilled to see him. Bridget hands the baby over to Felicia, who revels in finally holding her son. Dr. R. suggests that Felicia get back to the guest house to rest. Only if she can take Dominick, she says. Dante offes to get Dino's stuff from the car. Felicia asks about the name; when she learns of Dante's nickname, she jokes that it's OK for a dinosaur or a drunken lounge singer. Thorne, Ridge and Kristen say their goodbyes before Felicia heads to the guesthouse as a hurt Bridget watches.

Christian expresses his concerns to Felicia.

When they arrive at the guest house, Felicia gets to bed and his hooked up to monitors, but she says that Dominick is the best medicine she could ever have. Bridget points out that Felicia will need help, but Christian explains that Felicia will have a nurse. And her dedicated doctor on the couch, Felicia adds. Bridget thinks Felicia will need more and promises to make frequent visits. Felicia says that she and Dominick are counting on that, as they both want to spend lots of time with Bridget. Dante notices a crib set up; that's because Doc R. wouldn't let the baby sleep in bed with her, she explains. Bridget worries about all the machines, but Felicia points out that the baby can sleep through a 21 gun salute. Dante and Bridget watch with concern as Felicia holds her son. Shortly after, Christian is alone with Felicia; he tells her that it wasn't easy for Bridget to leave the baby, because the two of them are bonding. Felicia says she knows, because that's what she wanted. When she thought she was dying, Christian points out. But she didn't die, Felicia says, at least not now, and she's sure Bridget will understand that she wants to be with her son.

Bridget tells Dante that she's afraid to lose Dino.

Outside the guest house, Dante finds Bridget about to cry. She says she doesn't know why she feels this way. She should have known that Felicia would want to be with her son. Dante tries to assure her that it will only be for tonight. After tonight, they can talk with Felicia about it, he says, since he is Dante's father and the two of them are his legal guardians. But Felicia is his mother, Bridget sobs. Dante tells her that nothing has changed, but Bridget says that everything has changed! She asks him not to get her wrong, since she is thrilled to have Felicia back. But at the same time, she is also afraid. She knows that Felicia is Dino's mother, but she also doesn't want to lose him. He was her lifeline when she lost Nicole, Bridget cries, and she thinks part of her needs him as much as Felicia does. She looks into the window of the guest house, watching Felicia with the baby, and she cries.

Stephanie tells Ridge, Thorne and Kristen about their father's engagement.

Back at the house, Stephanie explains to her other kids why she kept Felicia being alive a secret, to avoid getting their hopes up if this slim chance of survival for their sister didn't pan out. Ridge and Thorne admit they thought she was crazy, especially when they saw this room the way it is. Stephanie explains that Felicia wanted the room to look like it did the night of the wedding. Speaking of which, Kristen asks, where did Eric go? Stephanie tells them that Eric went to the court house and tells them about Jackie's legal woes. Ridge fumes that Eric belongs with the family, but then Stephanie tells them that Eric proposed to Jackie! Kristen quips at that revelation, saying drama like that is why she stays in Florida. The kids ask Stephanie why Eric married her if he had proposed to Jackie. He wanted to grant Felicia's dying wish, she says. But Felicia isn't dead, Thorne says. Darla asks what happens now. That's a very good question, Stephanie replies.

Eric vows to stand by Jackie.

Jackie is thrilled when she gets a visit for Eric. She thanks him over and over for being here for her. He says that he understands if she's upset with him. She tries to put up a front by joking that she's been having an unlucky week. Eric apologizes for everything that's happened because he found out Felicia is alive, but Jackie will not begrudge him the joy of knowing that his daughter has not passed away. She's thrilled about that, but at the same time, she's sad, because she thought he loved her. He says that he does, but she thinks his feelings for Stephanie run deeper than just obligation. Eric says that he can't deny he has feelings for his wife, but... Jackie says it won't matter, because she'll be in jail for the next 25 years. No she won't, Eric says, because he intends to stand by her and do anything in his power to salvage her reputation and get her out of this place, just like she stood by him. Jackie admits that she's scared as they hug.

Brooke vows to be there for Nick.

Nick is on the phone at Marone Industries when Brooke drops by. She sees his frustration about Jackie and asks if Massimo is able to help. He explains that his pop is willing to help for a price - and the price is that the two of them have to break up for Massimo to help Jackie! Brooke is stunned, but she is even more shocked when Nick shares his suspicions that his father is behind Jackie's legal woes, using it as a tool to get leverage with him to leave Brooke. Brooke promises that she will not let that happen, and the two of them kiss. They stop when Nick gets a call from an attorney; Brooke watches the worried look on his face as he talks on the phone. When he hangs up, he tells her that they wouldn't even let his mother see the attorney tonight, because the bail hearing isn't until tomorrow. That means that his mother has to spend the night behind bars. Brooke assures him that they will get Jackie out, and they will not have to split up to do it. She refuses to let even someone as powerful as Massimo to break them up. Nick says that right now, he's less worried about them, because he fears that he can't do anything to help his mother get out of that jail. Brooke tells him to lean on her; he's always been her rock, she says, and now it's her turn to return the favor. She promises to be right by his side, and she's sure they will find a way to get his mother out of jail. They then hug.