Wednesday, July 09, 2008, Episode #5351

Stephanie tells Felicia not to worry.

Felicia drops by the beach house and is distressed to see that her mother is in bed in her darkened bedroom in the middle of the day. Stephanie insists that she just has a case of the vapors and asks why Felicia isn't at the engagement party, but Felicia is more concerned about her mom's health. She goes to get Stephanie something to eat and is upset when she sees there's hardly anything in the fridge. Stephanie counters that she doesn't keep much in the house since she doesn't cook much and eats takeout, but Felicia sees her mom's not eating, sleeping too much and avoiding the outside world as a sign of depression. Stephanie asks her daughter to ease up on her, since she's just taking time to accept and adapt to her new status quo. She then tells her daughter to go to the party, but Felicia doesn't want to leave her in this state. Stephanie thanks her for caring but insists that this is just something she has to go through herself. The two exchange hugs and "I love you"s before Felicia leaves. Alone in the house, Stephanie picks up a photo of her and Eric and looks sad as she gazes at it.

Jackie joins Nick and Bridget to celebrate.

All of Bridget and Nick's loved ones have gathered by Eric's pool to celebrate the happy couple's engagement. Donna gets everyone's attention and thanks everyone for coming. She expresses that this is a time to count their blessings since this really is a homecoming since her mom, Ridge's daughters and Marcus, the son she never thought she'd see again, are all here with them. She then adds that today's a special day for her and Marcus as well, since it's his birthday, the first they've shared since he was born. As Marcus comes over to hug his mother, Pam sneaks in unnoticed. Donna then talks about how honored she is to be in this house with all it's family history, and she thanks Ridge and Thorne for butting their differences aside to help celebrate as a family. Eric whispers praise to his wife for sucking up. Meanwhile, in the bushes, Owen sneaks up near the pool and watches the rich and the famous in their natural habitat.

Eric toasts his daughter and her husband to be.

Next it's Eric's turn to get everyone's attention so the father of the bride can make a toast to the happy couple before their wedding tomorrow. He wishes them a lifetime of love and happiness together, earning him a thank you hug from Bridget. Ridge comes over and tells Bridget that he's also happy for her and offers his hand to Nick to congratulate him. Nick accepts the gesture and shakes Ridge's hand. Bridget laughs as she thanks Nick for behaving himself and talks about their big day tomorrow, while Katie glumly looks on.

Stephen and Beth meet their grandson.

Eric finds Beth sitting in the shade and tells her how good it is to see her. When Beth remarks that she's forgotten how intense the sun is here, Eric says that's because she seldom visits them, although he understands she has good reason for that. He tells Beth to let him know if there's anything he can do, but she tells her former lover that he's already done it by making Donna so happy and thanks him. Eric holds her hand, which doesn't go unnoticed by a nearby scowling Stephen. Shortly after, Stephen joins Beth, their daughters and Marcus to share a moment with his "instant grandson." Marcus tells Beth and Stephen that he can see it's going to be cool having them as grandparents. The girls look on happily as Beth and Stephen get to know the latest addition to their family.

Pam is shocked that Eric tells her to leave.

Meanwhile, Donna sees Pam greeting Bridget across the pool and walks over to Pam once Bridget has walked away. She asks Pam what she's doing there. Pam snipes that she could say the same thing about Donna. As the two trade barbs, Donna points out that Pam wasn't invited. Pam points out that her nieces and nephews are here and tells the "little hot tamale" that she'll never be able to fill Stephanie's shows. Eric comes over and tells Pam to stop it right now. He won't have Bridget and Nick's celebration interrupted this way, so he asks Pam to leave. Pam is shocked that Eric is tossing her out.

Brooke asks Nick if he's 100% committed to Bridget.

Brooke pulls Nick inside to talk to him for a moment. She wants to make sure he's completely committed to this marriage. Nick says he is, but Brooke can't help but wonder how his feelings for Katie fit in. Nick tells her that what he and Katie shared will always be special for the both of them, but Bridget knows that and understands. He assures Brooke that he's 100% committed to this marriage and tells her not to worry her pretty little head about it. Brooke thanks him for being honest and for bringing a smile to her daughter's face.

Owen crashes the party.

Outside, Rick tosses a Frisbee Donna's way, but it goes into the bushes. When Donna goes to retrieve it, she's surprised to see Owen there. Owen says he came to see Marcus, but since he sees Donna has company, he offers to leave, but Donna asks him to stay so she can introduce him to the family. Donna drags him over to the pool and calls everyone over for one more announcement, introducing the man who reunited her and Marcus to the assembled guests. She then asks Marcus to find Owen a swimsuit; Marcus says he will but looks none too pleased. Felicia arrives and looks on as Donna brings Owen over to personally introduce him to Eric. Eric thanks Owen for bringing Donna's son home to them. Owen says it was his pleasure and hands Eric a bottle that he brought with him; he says he heard Eric was a fan of gin martinis, so he thought he'd enjoy this. Eric thanks him, while Marcus, Pam and Felicia all watch suspiciously.

Felicia tells Eric about Stephanie.

Felicia comes over and tells Eric about how she found Stephanie at the beach house. Eric asks if Stephanie is sick. Not physically, Felicia says, but she fears that her mom feels like she has no value now that Eric has traded her in for a younger model. Eric tells her that he had no idea. Felicia tells him to wake up, since it's happening. She knows Stephanie can usually handle anything, but she's not so sure this time. Eric tries to be understanding.

Donna tells Eric that Pam has to go.

When a waitress offers Donna an appetizer, Donna sees that the shrimp and salsa she ordered has been replaced by hot tamales! The waitress tells Donna that her assistant Pam called to change the order and sent over a note. Donna takes the note and fumes as she reads, "You are what you eat." She goes over to Eric to tell him what happened. Felicia can't help but laugh and smirk at her aunt's prank, but Donna says this isn't funny and tells Eric that she's tired of Pam showing her zero respect. Pam has to go, she insists. Eric says he'll talk to Pam yet again. Donna tells him that if he won't get rid of Pam, she'll just have to hire her own personal assistant, and he can have Pammy all to himself.

Katie has a few words about the happy couple.

Brooke calls everyone over to toast her beloved, remarkable daughter and Nick, wishing them both a lifetime of happiness. Moved, Bridget comes over to thank her mom and tells her "I love you." Bridget then takes advantage of the chance to say a few words of her own. She knows this isn't the first time for her and Nick, but it feels like it is to her, since they've both grown and are a little wiser now. Because of that, she's learned that true love doesn't limit them, and that's the kind of live she wants to give Nick and his son. She thanks him for making her the happiest woman in the world and promises that her heart will always be open to the both of then. Nick thanks her and adds a few words of his own, predicting an amazing voyage as he sails into the future with the beautiful woman by his side as his compass. "I'm a very lucky man," he tells her. Then it's Katie's turn. She says she was thrilled to be asked to be maid of honor, since it gives her a chance to give something back to Nick and Bridget for everything they did for her, including bringing her back from the brink of death and giving her the will to live. She can't think of two people more deserving of a lifetime of happiness so she wants to wish them all the best. Everyone claps and toasts - that is, except for Katie herself, who still looks a bit glum.