Rick devises an inventive way to get Jackie alone to continue his attempt at convincing her to end her marriage to Owen. Jackie tries to keep Rick from being pummeled after Owen witnesses Rick’s blatant attempt to seduce her. Ridge and Thomas bond over their support of Brooke and their disdain for Stephanie and Stephanie’s negative attitudes towards her. During an unwelcome visit, Stephanie suggests to Brooke that she make her leave of absence at Forrester Creations permanent. Despite Brooke’s attempts to make amends, Stephanie ends their heated conversation in a familiar manner.