Thursday, June 25, 2009, Episode #5593

Brooke reads from the bible at Bridget and Nick's wedding.

In front of their guests, Nick and Bridget get married for the third time. A reserved looking Katie watches the ceremony while Ridge glances at both Taylor and Brooke. The minister asks Nick if he's ready to enter into this marriage in the belief that it will last forever. Nick says he is. The minister then asks Bridget the same thing; she states that she isn't sure she could have said "yes" to that question the last time she married Nick, but she can say she's ready now. She knows now that they both might make mistakes, but they love each other, and that's what counts. "I do believe in our enduring love," she assures. Next, Brooke reads a passage from the book of Corinthians, and then it's time for Nick and Bridget to take their vows and exchange rings. Nick promises to be a faithful and loving husband if Bridget will have him, while Bridget states that Nick is "home" to her and affirms that she's honored to be his wife, today and forever. With the formalities done with, the minister pronounces them husband and wife - but in lieu of saying, "You may kiss the bride," he says, "you know the drill" and the happy couple kiss.

Stephanie congratulates the happy couple.

As everyone heads for the reception, Stephanie comes over to congratulate the happy couple and compliments Bridget on following her lead in marrying "the same shipwreck of a man" three times. Nick quips that he only lost one ship... or maybe it was two. While Ridge comes over to kiss the bride, Felicia approaches and reports that she checked on the kids, and Jack is sound asleep. Bridget thinks she should be attending to her guests, so she heads for the reception.

Katie tells Nick that the wedding brought her closure.

Nick is still in the chapel when he runs into Katie. Nick tells her he's glad she came. Katie says she's glad, too, since it gave her a sense of closure. Nick apologizes for hurting her with his mistakes. Katie laughs that he saved her life, so she'll forgive him.

Owen talks with Bridget.

Owen comes over to congratulate Bridget and offers her a glass of champagne. Bridget is glad to see that he made it through the wedding unscathed, but she thinks it might be a good idea for him to stay away from Nick, just for today. Owen agrees to stay away today for her sake, but he reminds her that they'll still have to deal with these issues down the line when they become family for the rest of their lives.

Jackie talks with Nick.

In the chapel, Nick takes Jackie aside and asks why she had to bring Owen to the wedding. Jackie asks him to spare her the tantrums and guilt trips and asks to talk as equals, but Nick can't believe that she really wants to marry Owen. Jackie bets that many people said that same thing to Bridget before today. Nick gets to the point and tells Jackie to make Owen a cash offer, but Jackie asks him to at least consider that Owen could be in love with her. Nick tells her that he can consider it, but he can't help but feeling that she deserves something better. Jackie reminds him that it's her life and money that are at stake, and she's willing to put her faith in Owen and believe that he wants her for more than just her bank account. Before Nick can respond, Pam interrupts to tell him and Jackie that Bridget is waiting for them outside. After Nick heads out to the garden, Pam snipes at Jackie for finding a "float toy" for her bath tub. Jackie retorts that they should have locked Pam up when they had the chance, but Pam counters that there's probably some long psychiatric diagnosis for people who marry their rubber duckies and heads outside.

Stephen finds Katie talking with Bill.

Bridget and Nick cut the cake and share the customary first bites. Bridget then tosses her bouquet and Jackie catches it! After that, Bridget and Nick take their first dance as a remarried couple while Katie wistfully looks on. Katie sees Bill and asks if he's still lusting - after Forrester, that is. Bill says he's just enjoying the party, but Katie compares him to a Rottweiler watching a bone. Stephen comes over to offer his condolences to Bill for Bill's father's death; Bill doesn't think Stephen is being sincere, since Stephen hated Bill Sr. Stephen assures that he means it, even if Bill Sr. wasn't his favorite boss. Stephen asks Katie if she's seen her mother. Katie is sure Beth must be around somewhere. Beth comes in looking flustered and says she was looking for Katie and her sisters in the garden. Stephen reminds her that Brooke is busy being the mother of the bride. Seeming confused, Beth says she's feeling a bit worn out and asks Stephen to take her home. Stephen says he will and asks Katie to say goodbye to her sisters for them. Katie asks Beth if she's OK. Beth says she's fine and leaves with Stephen.

Taylor keeps ducking Stephanie's questions.

Stephanie corners Taylor and asks why she and Ridge aren't together. Taylor points out that this is a family wedding, not a date, but Stephanie can't understand Taylor's sudden coolness after spending the night with Ridge. Thorne rescues Taylor by inviting his mother to join him on the dance floor.

Brooke and Ridge's talk is interrupted.

Meanwhile, Brooke approaches Ridge and tells him that she tried to call him at the guest house, but he didn't answer. Ridge says it's just hard to know what to say. Brooke asks if there is something weighing on his mind. Ridge says there is, but before he can elaborate, Rick calls out for everyone's attention so he can deliver the Best Man's toast to the happy couple.

While Steffy watches, Rick toasts the happy couple.

Kidding about how Nick has been married to nearly every woman here today, Rick gets in a few digs about the groom before getting serious and wishing his beautiful, loving little sister and her husband all the best. After Rick finishes the toast, almost everyone hits the dance floor - except for Taylor, Brooke and Ridge. Taylor can't help staring at Brooke and Ridge talking across the garden.