Monday, June 19, 2006, Episode #4832

In the Forrester CEO's office, Stephen predicts that Ridge will make his move while taking his bows with Brooke, after the showstopper. Jackie comments that if he's right... Stephen suggests they get down there.

Darla and Sally watch the proceedings.

At the fashion show, Sally and Darla watch from the back of the room. Backstage, Stephanie tells Eric how well everything is going. Eric and Dante work with some of the models. Ridge. meanwhile, is watching Brooke on the catwalk. So is Nick, who doesn't look too happy. Bridget senses her ex-husband's distress and assures him that it will be over soon. Meanwhile, Ridge checks with Stephanie to make sure everything is set for the showstopper. Everything is ready, Stephanie assures him, telling him to relax.

Dante's parents admire their son's work with his bride to be.

Brooke heads offstage as a group of models wearing Dante's fabrics hits the stage. Aldo and Filomena beam with pride as they see their son's beautiful fabric on this latest group. Backstage, Ridge tells Brooke that everyone loved her. An excited Brooke tells him that it's his designs that they love. Wait until they see what's next, Ridge says. The showstopper, Brooke answers. Ridge tells her that it's like no other and sends her to put it on. It's party time, he gleefully pronounces. He then tells Stephanie that it's almost time. She tells him that he deserves this.

Brooke, wearing the showstopper, takes the runway with Ridge.

Ridge goes to check on Brooke, who comes out wearing the showstopper. It's perfect, Ridge praises. He tells her that the line is a hit and she's never been more beautiful. She says that she's never felt more beautiful. Ridge asks Brooke if she's happy; she replies that she is. That's because they're magical together, Ridge explains; he doesn't think there's anything they can't do together. Stephen bursts in with Jackie and tells Brooke to stop. Brooke tells her dad to stop as Ridge asks Stephen what he's doing. Stephen urges Brooke not to go out there, as he's sure Ridge is going to pull something. But this is the most important part of the show, Brooke argues. Jackie chimes in that Ridge is using this show to hurt Brooke's relationship with Nick. Stephanie tells Stephen to leave, but Stephen ignores her and begs Brooke to listen. Thorne says it's time; Brooke tells her dad that she won't let him ruin this and prepares to go out on the catwalk. As UNFORGETTABLE starts to play, Ridge tells Brooke that she's beautiful and wants to show that to the world. He pulls down a veil from her headband and sends her on stage. She steps out on the catwalk, joined by the other models, to applause and cheers. Hearing the crowd's approval, Eric tells Ridge to get out there and take his well deserved bows. Stephen warns Ridge not to try anything as Ridge steps out on the catwalk to join Brooke. He tells her, "Our moment, Logan. It begins with a kiss." He then pulls her into a passionate kiss that stuns her!

In the audience, a furious Nick watches the kiss. Brooke forces a smile as Ridge raises her hand in the air before escorting her from the stage. Bridget can't believe her mom would let Ridge do that. Nick says that he can't, either; he gets up from his seat and bolts backstage, despite Bridget's pleas to wait. Backstage, Stephen rails at Stephanie for letting her son do this. Stephanie reminds him that his daughter is the boss, so how can he cry "foul"? He tells her to leave Brooke alone. Eric approaches Ridge and Brooke as they step off stage and tells them how wonderful they were. Brooke asks Eric if he saw the reaction to the line. Stephen comes over and asks Brooke how she could let Ridge hurt her relationship with Nick that way. Ridge points out that this is just a fashion show. "Not to you, you sick bastard!" Stephen retorts. Brooke tells her dad to leave, but he begs her to see what the Forresters are doing to her. Eric and Stephanie tell him that Brooke is doing just what she wants. Brooke points out that the line was a success, but Stephen urges her to get away from these people. Just then, Nick charges in, ready to kill Ridge! Eric and Thorne restrain Nick as Brooke comes over and tells him to wait. Nick tells Ridge that they WILL finish this as he leaves with Brooke.

Felicia tells the press about her engagement to Dante.

In the showroom, Felicia and Bridget discuss Ridge's stunt; Felicia thinks it's never dull where Ridge is concerned, but Bridget comments that Nick is furious. That's probably what Ridge hoped for, Felicia guesses. Dante comes out; his parents and Felicia rush to greet him and praise him. Felicia kisses him and says he's a brilliant designer and father, and he'll soon be her brilliant husband. Smarmy reporter Jarrett overhears that last part and asks if he heard that Felicia and Dante are engaged. That's right, Felicia says, showing off her ring. Jarrett asks his photographer to get some pictures as Bridget looks on.

Jarrett and the other reporters have lots of questions.

Jarrett and another reporter, Danica, have lots of questions. Felicia tells them that she's getting married tomorrow, and she'll be wearing a Forrester original. And now, they're not invited, she jokes; she thinks that's a good thing, since they'll be too busy writing about what they saw here today with her brother and Brooke. Danica asks Felicia if she's trying to keep this wedding to herself. Felicia says it's a family affair, since she and Dante are uniting for their son. Jarrett again asks if he heard right; Felicia says it's not really a secret that Dante is her son's father. As Danica asks for some photos, Felicia calls Bridget over; she wants her maid of honor in the pictures. Bridget doesn't want to intrude on her sister's moment, but Felicia insists, so Bridget reluctantly joins them.

Bridget thinks about what she just saw in the showroom.

Afterward, Bridget goes to Thorne's office as she flashes back to Felicia telling the reporters about her engagement, and that Dante is Dominick's father. She says aloud, "Felicia, you do have a family. Things just could have been so different." She then recalls Dante proposing to her and her turning him down, and she starts to cry. Felicia comes in and finds Bridget distraught; she guesses Bridget got caught up in all the excitement and emotion going on. Bridget covers that she was and guesses that Ridge was right that "it begins with a kiss." Felicia just wants to thank Bridget for helping with the press before. She admits she let it slip about her and Dante, but it felt right to have her maid of honor beside her. She thinks the two of them have been through more in the last few months than most people experience in a lifetime. She tells Bridget that she's more than just her sister, which is why sharing her wedding with Bridget seems so perfect. She hugs Bridget and tells her, "I really love you."

Stephen and Jackie clash with the Forresters.

Jackie asks Eric how he can condone Ridge's actions; Eric states that it was staged for crowd reaction, and he thinks Nick should understand that if his relationship with Brooke is secure. Jackie argues that it's more than that, and Eric knows it. She tells him that Stephen was right, because she can't believe he would allow this. Ridge tells Stephen that he heard Brooke tell him to get lost. Stephen hopes that his daughter will soon see Ridge as he really is; don't count on it, Ridge boasts. Stephen insists that his daughter wants them all out of her life, but Stephanie thinks he hardly knows his daughter at all. Stephen asks whose fault that is. Stephanie replies that it's his own. Stephen fumes at Stephanie only wanting Brooke because she needs Brooke; he accuses her and her family of knowing about nothing but conquest and obsession. He thinks Ridge's stunt proves how desperate Ridge really is, but Ridge counters that Nick is the one who's desperate right now. Stephen disagrees and predicts that this will only strengthen Brooke and Nick's relationship. "We'll see about that," Ridge confidently replies.