Tuesday, January 06, 2009, Episode #5474

Ridge enjoys being home with Brooke after their marriage ceremony.

Ridge and his new "Mrs. Forrester" enjoy the comfort of their bedroom after their romantic honeymoon night on the beach. Brooke says that she'll cherish their night under the stars forever. After they make love, Brooke senses that Ridge is thinking about Taylor. Ridge is a bit scared that his bride can tell what he's thinking just hours after their wedding and asks if she's upset that he's thinking about his ex-wife. Brooke admits that she's been thinking about Taylor, too, because she now sees how petty their rivalry is. Ridge assumes that she came to that realization now that they're married, but Brooke states that she felt that ever since what happened with Phoebe. She confesses that she felt threatened when Taylor dumped Rick to go after Ridge, but now she can see that Taylor needs Ridge's love to help her deal with losing Phoebe. Brooke presumes that Taylor is feeling low right now because of the wedding and urges Ridge to go to Taylor and make sure she's OK.

Taylor is surprised to see Ridge.

When Ridge arrives at Taylor's, he finds her sitting in a chair in her bedroom. When Taylor sees him, she wonders why he's there and asks about his wedding. "Yeah, Brooke and I finally did it," Ridge confirms. Taylor congratulates him and asks where he and Brooke are registered, but Ridge jokes that they probably have enough kitchen supplies. When Taylor doesn't respond, Ridge asks if she's OK. Taylor tells him not to pay attention to her, but he points out that he came to do just that. Taylor sighs that she feels like she lost everything, having first lost Phoebe and then lost her chance at a future with Ridge. Ridge assures her that she'll never be alone, since she has Steffy and Thomas and him in her life. "I will always be here for you," he promises as he gives her a hug.

Pam likes Stephanie's idea.

In the Forrester guest house, Pam crochets an afghan for her mother, who has been complaining about the cold in her assisted living facility. Stephanie tells her to let their mother adjust her thermostat if she's cold, since she wants Pam to focus on new swimsuit designs. She informs Pam that tons of orders are pouring in for the showstopper bikini, although the rest of the line was crap. Pam suggests that they talk to Eric first to see if he wants her to crochet more swimsuits, but Stephanie is sure that Eric will want more. Still, since she senses that Pam needs some reassurance, Stephanie instructs her sister to meet her at the office later so they can discuss the details with Eric. "Would you like that?" Stephanie asks. "You betcha," Pam replies.

Owen tells Donna that they can go ahead without Pam.

In Eric's office, Donna watches her beaming husband talk on the phone to Jarrett about the surf line's success. Hanging up the phone, Eric hugs Donna and tells her how proud he is of her. Donna downplays her role, but Eric says that she and her bikini were responsible for their success. Donna tries to tell Eric who made the bikini, but he has to go downstairs for an interview. On his way out the door, Eric runs into Owen and thanks him for his work on the surf line. Alone with Donna, Owen tells her that their hard work paid off, but she reminds him that the only piece that's selling came from Pam's "funny farm needlework," and she bets that Pam will hold that over her head forever. Owen tells her not to worry, since they won't need Pam. Donna points out that Pam has the the crochet hooks, but Owen says that they can do this without Pam and presents Donna with a mock-up of the showstopper that he had the sewing room put together this morning. Donna looks at the bikini and says that it's not the same as Pam's, but Owen thinks it's close enough. Donna reluctantly agrees until Eric returns and sees the bikini in her hand. Looking at the prototype, Eric says that it looks like a Spectra knockoff and asks why the sewing room made this one differently. When Donna admits that the person who made the showstopper isn't from their sewing room, Eric gets upset, since he feels like he's been lying to their buyers. Owen assures him that the original artist will be happy to join their team, so Eric instructs him to get that designer there right now.

Donna tries to avoid working with Pam.

After Eric leaves, Donna and Owen wonder what to do given Eric's insistence on hiring the designer of the crocheted bikini. Since Donna says that she can't work with crazy Pam, she and Owen agree that their only option is to tell Eric the truth and remove the crocheted bikini from the line. Pam walks in and asks how her two favorite bikini thieves are. Donna points out that Pam gave her that bikini as a gift, but Pam argues that she didn't intend for Donna to pull a fast one and use it in a fashion show. Owen says that it was Eric's idea, but Pam says that they should have told Eric who designed it rather than let him give all the credit to Donna. Donna fibs that the bikini isn't selling well, but Pam states that Stephanie told her otherwise, which is why she's been busy working on another bikini. She hands Donna a red bikini she crocheted; Donna says that they don't want it, but Owen insists that they need it and tells Pam that she's hired. Pam insists on an office and a parking spot. Donna objects, but Owen assures Pam that she'll get whatever she wants. Pam informs them that she's been getting offers from other design houses, so they'll have to match those offers. Donna doesn't believe there are any other offers. Pam gets a call on her cell phone from Evelyn from Happy Acres, her mother's assisted living facility. Evelyn explains that several staff members have quit because of Ann's attitude, but Pam pretends that she's talking to Giorgio Armani and tells "him" that she'll have an answer for him by the end of the day. After Pam hangs up on a confused Evelyn, Owen assures her that Eric will beat any other offer she has. Pam's cell phone rings again, but she lets it go to voice mail this time.

Eric is surprised to learn that Pam made the showstopper.

As Donna and Owen wonder what to make of Pam's demands, Eric returns and is surprised to see his former sister-in-law. Pam apologizes to Eric for all the awful things she did and assures him that she's healthy now. Eric forgives her and gives her a hug. Eric then sees Pam's crocheted hat and asks about it. When Pam tells Eric about her new hobby, Donna and Owen are forced to admit that Pam also designed the crocheted bikini. Pam asks Eric if he's looking to hire the designer of the bikini. Absolutely, Eric answers, looking to Owen and Donna. Caught in a bind, Donna and Owen have no choice but to agree, so Eric welcomes Pam to the team. After Eric and Owen leave, Pam asks Donna about their working relationship. Donna thinks they should just stay out of each other's way, but Pam says that she'll smile at Donna and say good morning to her every day, since a smile goes a long way. Donna tells Pam not to hold her breath waiting for a return smile. Pam reminds Donna how much money Forrester will make off her little gift, but Donna counters that the money won't change the fact that Pam tried to kill her. Pam tells Donna to stop being so negative. "Stop being psycho and start crocheting!" retorts Donna. Pam taunts that Donna obviously needs her, since a few thousand customers want a Pammy original, and she even suggests they call the suits "Paminis." Pam then asks Donna if she wants to know the secret crochet technique she uses. Donna asks Pam to tell her, but Pam quips that some things are better left up to the artist.

Stephanie drops by Brooke's house unannounced.

In her bedroom, Brooke is putting on her bra when she hears the door open. Her back turned, Brooke thinks it's Ridge and asks him to lend her his expert fingers to fasten her bra, but she's stunned when she sees that it's Stephanie! Brooke sighs at Stephanie's unannounced intrusion. Stephanie says that she didn't think she had to knock since they're family again, unless... Brooke assures Stephanie that she and Ridge exchanged vows on the beach as planned with just the two of them present. Stephanie asks if that's legal. Brooke explains that she and Ridge have an appointment at City Hall and tells Stephanie to make sure to mark the date, since she's NOT invited. "I'll just mark next June for the usual divorce hearings," Stephanie quips in response. Not feeling amused by Stephanie's response, Brooke asks her "mom" how it feels to have her back in the family. Stephanie asks where Ridge is, so Brooke informs her that Ridge went to see Taylor. Stephanie seems surprised that Ridge would be with his ex- the day after he got married. Brooke explains that she encouraged Ridge to go, since Taylor is still suffering a huge loss. Stephanie finds that quite noble of Brooke, who says that she was just being humane and showing concern, just as Stephanie should be doing for Rick.