Friday, August 04, 2006, Episode #4866

Eric tells the press to prepare to be blown away.

In the Forrester showroom, Eric talks to reporters Jarrett, Danica and Sophie; the reporters want to know how Brooke feels about giving up modeling for the Bedroom line. Eric reminds them that Brooke chose to hire her sister to replace her. Jarrett asks why they're fixing something that "ain't broke"; Eric replies that Ridge is taking the line to a new level that will blow them away. Meanwhile, backstage, Donna tries to picture the audience naked, to calm her nerves. When Ridge asks what she's doing, she explains that they taught her this in speech class in school. Ridge massages Donna's shoulders to reassure her. She wishes Brooke was here, so Ridge reminds her that her sister chose to walk away from this line. Only because "Captain Control" pressured her, Donna retorts, pointing out how much Brooke loved the Bedroom line. Brooke made her decision, Ridge comments and now it's time to move on.

Nick wonders what's bothering Brooke.

At Marone, Brooke looks at a copy of EYE ON FASHION proclaiming a lingerie clad Donna as the "New Logan." Nick tells Brooke to stop worrying about Donna, but Brooke can't help it, pointing out her sister's lack of experience. She points out that she created this line and made it a success, so they don't need to reinvent it. Nick points out that she "passed the baton" to Donna, but she refuses to just sit back and make all the decisions, because the Bedroom line is HER line. "Not really. Not anymore," Nick answers. Brooke tells her husband that she feels responsible for the line, which accounts for over half of their profits. Nick reminds her that Ridge know what this line means to her, but she's worried after the photo shoot that their emphasizing the sexual aspect of the Bedroom line over the romantic one. She thinks she has to get over to Forrester before the preview showing begins. Nick tries to stop her, but she tells him it's non-negotiable. Then he's coming, too, Nick says, and THAT'S not negotiable, either, They then leave for Forrester.

Felicia tells Stephanie to back off.

Backstage at Forrester, Stephanie asks Ridge if he knows what he's doing, going along with Brooke's idea for Donna to model for them. Ridge says he knows and walks away; meanwhile, Felicia approaches her mother and warns her to stay out of this; she points out how Donna is no different than any of the other models who fawn over Ridge when they walk the runway. Ridge, meanwhile, has found Donna; he tells her to remember what he told her, and to just be herself - her REAL self, that is, as in the part she always keeps hidden. Donna asks what will happen if she can't find that part of herself; Ridge promises to help her, since he has an ulterior motive, that being that these are his designs going on the runway today. That's why he wants Donna to do it just like they rehearsed. Donna tells him again how nervous she is; Ridge tells her that she's a beautiful and sensual woman, so he wants her to "own that room and everyone in it." He tells her that men will love her while women will want to BE her. Kissing her on the cheek, he says that it's about dreams; calling her "my love," he explains that hers are about to come true.

In the showroom, Eric, Stephanie and even the reporters are surprised to see Brooke, who arrives with Nick. She wouldn't miss this, she tells the reporters, since she thinks Ridge has outdone himself with these latest designs. Her baby's in good hands, she proclaims, and she's sure they'll love it. As they take their seats, Nick praises his wife for lying just now; it's more like putting a spin on it, she explains. Sally and Felicia find seats in back as Ridge takes the stage and thanks everyone for coming today. Brooke's Bedroom, he explains, is about about a state of mind, a place a woman can go to really be herself, without the need to apologize. With that, he would like to present to them the new face of Brooke's Bedroom, Donna Logan. Ridge steps off stage and the music starts. On stage, a turntable spins around to unveil a bed, with Donna lying in the middle of it; Donna strikes a few poses and then gets off the bed, doing several provocative poses as she makes her way across the stage. Several of the older women in the audience are put off by Donna's moves, which have her making her way around the stage like a stripper, and leave. Donna, meanwhile, continues; after messing with Jarrett's hair, she makes her way to Nick and sits on his lap before moving on to Eric and sliding her hands over the company founder's face and shoulders. Neither Stephanie, who is right next to Eric, nor Brooke look pleased.

Donna goes backstage, excited at the crowd's reaction. She tells Ridge that she did just what he told her to. Ridge tells her that the audience's eyes were locked on her. Meanwhile, out in the audience, Brooke comments to Nick that Donna just humiliated herself. Backstage, Donna doesn't seem to agree, since she's on a natural high as she tells Ridge that she never felt like this before. Ridge tells her to get used to it, since this is just the beginning. He tells her that there may even be a trip to New York in her future, since Brooke's Bedroom is on fire again, thanks to her. Donna asks if she's going too far. Ridge asks what she thinks. She considers it and then responds, "Let's go for it." Ridge comments, "That's my girl."

Donna shows the crowd what she's got - in more ways than one.

In the audience, Stephanie tries to judge Eric's reaction. Meanwhile Nick senses that Brooke isn't pleased and suggests that they leave. Not until after the finale, Brooke states. On stage, three more models show off Ridge's lingerie designs and then leave the stage. Ridge comes out and thanks everyone for coming to this very special preview of the alluring, sexy, elegant and erotic Brooke's Bedroom line. He leaves the stage and the music resumes, paving the way for Donna to come out again. This time, she's wearing a black lace duster, and she has her long hair under a black top hat. As the music, like something you'd hear with a strip tease, plays, Donna takes off the hat and shakes her blond hair loose. Next, her gloves come off, and her duster opens to reveal a red lace teddy with black stockings, a garter belt and high heels. The duster comes off as Donna, clad in the red lace teddy, makes her way up and down the catwalk. At first the crowd seems uncertain, but then Jarrett and the rest get on their feet and offer a standing ovation. Ridge puts his arm around Donna and triumphantly raises her hand in victory. The crowd is applauding, but Brooke isn't happy.

Brooke tells Nick that she has to stay and take care of things here.

As everyone leaves, Brooke and Nick are among the last to exit. Nick asks his wife to explain what the problem is, since he thought she would be rooting for her sister, who he thinks did a good job. When Brooke doesn't even answer, Nick tells her to open up to him. She can't, Stephanie says as she walks over, because Brooke has been struck dumb. She looks at Brooke and suggests that the new Mrs. Marone knows how she felt all those years, watching Brooke parade around in her lingerie. Nick suggests to Brooke that they get going, but Brooke wants to know if Stephanie knew about what Ridge had planned. Stephanie says she didn't. Brooke frets that she trusted Ridge. Stephanie, however, can't understand why Brooke of all people would think that Ridge didn't approve of what Donna just did here today. Brooke points out that she told Ridge how she felt at the photo shoot; Stephanie suggests that Brooke might have to learn to say "no" and prove she means it. Nick again asks Brooke to leave; she tells him to go ahead and she'll follow in a while, after she takes care of some things here. After Nick leaves, Stephanie asks Brooke how it feels to be replaced by her sister. Brooke responds that she hired Donna. Only because Nick pressured her, Stephanie suggests, pointing out that it should have been Brooke out there today with the love of her life, Ridge. Brooke doesn't answer; she thinks about what Stephanie just said and then heads backstage.