After begging for forgiveness, Brooke is devastated when Stephanie tells her that she regrets ever trusting her and that they can never be friends again. Taylor regales in the idea that she and Stephanie will once again, be best friends and in opposition of Brooke. After Ridge decides to cancel the Taboo line, Thomas begs his father to reconsider. Thomas admits to Ridge the true reason that he kissed Brooke. Distraught by the cancelation of Taboo, Thomas lashes out at Taylor and blames her for his loss.