Friday, June 26, 2009, Episode #5594

Felicia and Thorne give Eric some news.

Nick and Bridget's reception is in full swing. Thorne and Felicia approach Eric to tell him that they're leaving Forrester. Eric asks why they want to leave their family business. Felicia and Thorne explain that it's a Logan family business now, and they've reached their breaking point in working for a company that's now a shadow of what it once was.

Owen tells Jackie not to worry.

Across the garden, Owen and Jackie wonder what the Forrester kids and Eric are talking about. Owen thinks that any turmoil among the Forresters is good for Jackie M, but Jackie can't take pleasure in that. Nick watches as Owen and Jackie take to the dance floor. Seeing her husband seething, Bridget tells him to let it go, since this is their wedding day. On the dance floor, Jackie worries about what might happen to Jackie M if Stephanie warms up to Eric again and leaves them. Owen tells her not to worry about anything, since he has a surprise in store for her.

Steffy and Rick reveal their intentions to her parents and his mom.

Steffy asks Taylor to join her and Rick to talk with Ridge; she thinks Taylor will be happy to hear what they have to say. Taylor seems willing to listen. Steffy suggests that Taylor dance with Ridge first, but Taylor sees Ridge with Brooke and says that he's busy right now. As Steffy walks away, Taylor flashes back to her night with Ridge at the guest house. Brooke sees Ridge glaring at Rick dancing with Bridget and reminds him that Rick is the bride's brother. She asks what he wanted to talk about earlier, since it seemed important. Ridge starts to tell her, but Taylor comes over and says that Rick and Steffy want to speak with them. The trio joins Rick and Steffy, who explain that they've decided to take things slow, as in abstaining from sex. Brooke and Taylor think that's a wise move, but Ridge doesn't seen to agree. Steffy tells her dad that she wants to spend her summer learning about Rick, to find out if he's really the man she thinks he is. Ridge refuses to go along with this, because he doesn't trust Rick. Steffy reminds him that she's an adult, and she thinks she's acting like one with this decision. "Why can't you just support us like Brooke does?" she asks.

Eric apologizes for taking Stephanie for granted.

Stephanie sees Eric looking upset and brings him a drink. Eric tells her about Thorne and Felicia's decision to leave Forrester and attributes it to Stephanie's leaving the company. Stephanie points out that the kids have been unhappy since he married Donna. Eric is sure this has to do with his decision to fire her, since that's when the company started foundering. He apologizes for taking her for granted. Stephanie assures him that he's wrong, since she's sure all his troubles with the family and the business began the day he married Donna.

Clarke agrees to keep an eye on Owen.

Thorne and Felicia ask Bridget about her honeymoon plans, but Bridget tells them that Nick hasn't told her where they're going yet. Nick comes over and says that his bride will know soon enough, since he wants to get on their way. While Bridget says her goodbyes to her guests, Nick asks Clarke to keep an eye on Owen while he and Bridget are away. Clarke promises to call if he sees anything fishy.

Brooke asks Ridge to level with her.

After spotting Brooke with Ridge, Stephanie tries to corner Taylor for answers about the the other night. Taylor still won't discuss it. Before Stephanie can respond, Bridget and Nick come over and thank the ladies for coming. While Stephanie wishes the happy couple all the best, Taylor eyes Ridge taking Brooke into the chapel to talk. Brooke asks Ridge to please tell what's going with Taylor. Ridge tells her that Taylor has been a godsend to him by bringing him a certain peace of mind. Brooke asks what he's trying to say. As Ridge is about to tell her about the other night, Bridget and Nick interrupt to say that they're about to leave. Brooke tells Bridget that she'll be along in a minute.

Jackie chats with Clarke about Owen.

Clarke approaches Jackie and tells her that Owen is a lucky guy. Jackie thinks she's lucky, too, but Clarke thinks she's talented, while Owen... Jackie assures him that Owen is very talented in his own way. Spotting Nick walking toward Owen, Clarke admits that Owen is very smooth and predicts that Owen will get a chance to be tested right now. Nick tells Owen to make sure to be gone by the time Nick returns from his honeymoon. Owen boasts that he'll still be there, so Nick threatens to show Owen the door and promises that it won't be on two feet. Just in time, Bridget grabs her husband and tells him that it's time to leave. As their guests gather around, Bridget thanks them for coming and declares that she's off on her next adventure. After adding special goodbyes to her parents and his mom, Nick and Bridget depart, showered by their guests with white rose petals as they head off on their honeymoon.

Nick whisks Bridget onto a chartered private jet.

Nick whisks Bridget onto a chartered private jet which has a bed in the cabin. Laying her down on the bed, Nick tells her to fasten her seat belt - although right now, he's more in the mood to unfasten something. They get naked and start going at it. After consummating their marriage, Bridget asks where they're headed. "Mahalo," Nick responds. Bridget answers by saying "Aloha," but then she realizes that their going to Hawaii. Nick laughs that it's the perfect paradise for his beautiful "wahine" and kisses her. Back in the church garden, Jackie asks Owen about the surprise he mentioned earlier. Owen presents her with airline tickets and reveals that they're leaving for Hawaii tonight!

Katie dances with Bill.

Eric tells Thorne and Felicia that he refuses to accept their resignations. Not wanting to cause a scene at a wedding celebration, he orders them to be in his office first thing tomorrow to talk about this. Meanwhile, Bill flirts with Katie on the dance floor, kidding her about his dancing with the sexy lady who passed out in his hotel suite. Katie asks if he's ever going to let her forget that. When Bill smirks, "Probably not," Katie calls him charming. Bill asks if she thinks so, pegging her as someone who has to beat guys off with a stick. Katie thinks that's quite a line, but she thinks she has his number, especially after watching him ogle Donna all day. She advises him not to waste his time, since Donna is in love with Eric. Bill sarcastically laughs that he'd never mess with the perfect marriage.

Taylor confides in Stephanie.

Ridge tells Taylor he can't lie to Brooke any more. He wants to salvage his marriage. Taylor asks why he'd bother telling if that's what he wants. Ridge explains that marriage is about honesty, and he thinks she'd agree. As Ridge walks away, he sees Rick and Steffy canoodling and shakes his head. As Brooke joins him, Ridge asks her why Rick and Steffy have to be so public with their affection, but he quickly apologizes, conceding that there's nothing she can do about it. Brooke asks him to come home, but Ridge says he can't as long as Rick is an issue between them. Taking her by the hand, he leads her inside the chapel to talk. Stephanie spots Taylor crying in the garden and asks what's wrong. Taylor again resists answering, but Stephanie won't let up on her best friend and urges her to open up. Taylor finally breaks down and tells Stephanie that Ridge made love to her at the guest house, but he was doped up on pills and wine at the time and didn't even remember it the next day. Stephanie thinks Ridge had to know what he was doing if he was capable of making love, but Taylor sobs that it doesn't matter since Ridge is about to confess the whole thing to Brooke right now.