Tuesday, June 13, 2006, Episode #4828

Ridge reminds Brooke of what they shared.

In Ridge's old office/Brooke's new office at Marone, Brooke holds one of the lingerie samples as Ridge begs her not to make a huge mistake by marrying Nick. She asks him to stop, because she IS marrying Nick. Ridge comes up behind her, puts his hands on his shoulders and reminds her of the love they always shared, which is still there, especially when they are this close to each other. Just then, Nick walks in and demands that Ridge get his hands off Brooke before Nick breaks them! After having Brooke step out, Nick tells Ridge how pathetic he is for going after a woman who keeps turning him down. Ridge says that Brooke wasn't complaining and suggests that Nick is mistaken. Nick makes it simple: he orders Ridge to leave, or he'll kick Ridge's "ascot" out of the building! Ridge tells him to go ahead and try, since that's the only way Nick will keep him and Logan apart. He's sure it's only a matter of time before he and Brooke are together in every way. Nick points out that Brooke is wearing his engagement ring, so they'll be married as soon as his divorce is final. A lot can happen before that, Ridge boasts. Nick angrily suggests that Ridge move on; Ridge suggests that Nick is in denial and brings up Nick's failed attempt to get Brooke to fire him. Nick says this isn't about work, but Nick says it is. In fact, he thinks Nick is so worked up right now because he realizes it's only a matter of time before Brooke and he reunite.

Nick tells Ridge to move on.

Nick admits he doesn't want Brooke near Ridge, but it's because of the way Ridge violated Brooke. Ridge suggests that Nick knows how he felt when he found out that Nick violated Brooke, who was then his wife, in Puerto Vista, mere hours after they believed he had died. He suggests that Nick look in the mirror if he wants to see someone who violated Brooke! Nick says that the circumstances are different. Ridge agrees; he regrets the pain he put Brooke through, and besides, he DIDN'T violate Brooke, who forgave him the very next day. Nick says Brooke had no choice but to forgive the father of her son. Ridge retorts that Nick still refuses to see that Brooke only accepted that ring to punish Ridge for choosing Taylor. If Brooke really was over him, he asks, would Brooke agree to model this lingerie for him? He takes a white, fluffy bra and snaps it, popping it in Ridge's face. "Oops," he sarcastically says. Nick picks up the lingerie in the office and says that Brooke won't model this, but Ridge thinks they should change Nick's name to "Captain Gullible" if he believes that. Nick threatens to rearrange Ridge face as she shoves the lingerie at his half-brother. Reacting as always, Ridge retorts, boasting that Nick is just a speed bump in his [Ridge's] relationship with Brooke. He brags that he'll enjoy seeing Brooke in this lingerie, because what Nick has with Brooke can't compare to what he and Brooke share. He picks up the lingerie samples and leaves.

The Damianos arrive at the Forrester mansion.

Eric, Stephanie, Thorne and Darla gather in the Forrester living room in response to a summons from Felicia, who busily sets up a tea party. They ask what this is about. Stephanie guesses it's about Dante. Felicia she'll explain more when they get here. They? the four collectively ask as Felicia moves about the room, explaining that she's decided to move up the wedding date. Before her family can react, there's a knock at the door, so Felicia races to answer it and greets La Famiglia Damiano! After hugs, kisses and multi-lingual greetings are exchanged, Felicia ushers them into the room and introduces her parents, brother and sister-in-law to Dante's proud pop Aldo, mama Filomena, Cousins Carlo and Anabella, and Uncle Luigi! Eric offers his hand to Luigi, who says they are family now in Italian and hugs him. As greetings go back and forth between the Forresters and Damianos, Aldo thanks them all on behalf of his family. He can see that his son chose well, as he did years ago. Everyone is laughing and chatting as the Forresters and Damianos go back and forth about how thrilled they are to finally meet. Carol chimes in and asks where his loverboy cousin is. Didn't he know they were coming? Actually, Felicia admits, this was her surprise. She's sure Dante will be stunned when he gets there.

Dante asks Bridget how she feels about him.

But "Loverboy," meanwhile, is still at Bridget's, kissing her passionately. Bridget pulls away and reminds him that he's engaged to her sister, but Dante tells her that he only turned to Felicia because he couldn't have her! He knows he loves her and asks how she feels. She says she loves him, too, but she just wishes she had realized it sooner. The only thing is, there is a baby involved. Dante says that he will always be there for his son, but he can't bring himself to marry Felicia when he really loves Bridget. Bridget pulls away, urging him to go back to Felicia, but he grabs her arm and kisses her again, proclaiming that he can't ever give her up. As they kiss, Bridget asks what they'll do now. They have to tell Felicia, Dante says. Bridget frets that they'll crush Felicia if they do that, hurting someone they both love. Before Dante can answer, he gets a call on his cell phone from Felicia, asking him to get right over to her parents' house for a big surprise. He says he'll be right there and hangs up. Bridget asks if he's going to tell Felicia now. He replies that they can't keep this from her. He gives her a goodbye kiss and promises that everything will be OK before turning to the door and leaving.

Bridget gives Brooke her good news.

Bridget stops by Marone and finds Brooke in Nick's office. She says that Shelly told her that Brooke was here while Nick and Ridge are in Brooke's office, so she wonders if she even wants to know what's going on. She then decides that she doesn't and gets to the reason she's here: she tells Brooke that she followed her heart, like Brooke suggested, and Dante and she realize they love each other and want to be together! Brooke is thrilled for her daughter, who gushes about how she found an amazing man who loves her as much as she loves him. She just wishes it wasn't at Felicia's expense, especially since Felicia and Dante share a son. Brooke replies, "Dante will be a wonderful father, but if he loves you, Felicia will pick up on it. So it’s better to tell her sooner, than later." Bridget agrees, telling Brooke that Dante is telling Felicia right now. Brooke asks if he's alone with Felicia there. Bridget isn't sure, so she thinks she should get over there to help Felicia deal with the adjustment. Brooke is sure Felicia will get past the hurt, just like she knows Bridget and Dante will have the wonderful life together they deserve. Bridget hugs her mom and says that Brooke deserves happiness with Nick, too. She just fears that Ridge won't let that happen.

The family helps Felicia spring her surprise on Dante.

Felicia brings Dino down to meet the Damianos, who fall immediately in love with the newest member of the clan. Luigi says that Dino has "the face of an angel and a goddess for a mother!" Outside the front door, Dante pauses for a moment before going in, flashing back to Bridget proclaiming her love for him. He opens the door and walks in, and he's stunned to see his family there! Aldo comes over and tells Dante that Felicia already feels like part of the family. Dante approaches a beaming Felicia and asks her how she made this happen. Aldo and Filomena praise her for doing it and can't wait for the wedding. Aldo says that he knows his son came to America for another woman, but it didn't work it out. But now Dante will get to be a papa to his son, Aldo's grandson, as it should be. He's sure Felicia will steal Dante's heart. As she's already stolen theirs, Luigi laughs. Dante looks a bit sheepish as Felicia smiles at him.