With the assistance of Eric, Stephanie concocts a clever way to atone for all of the pain and trouble she has caused Brooke and Ridge. After Katie tells Bill about the fallout at Ridge and Taylor’s wedding, he is unable to shake his sympathetic and loving thoughts of Steffy. Thomas confesses to Steffy his lie and how he was influenced to do so because of his jealousy regarding her position within the company. Besides being distraught by Thomas’ deception, Steffy can’t bear the thought of losing Ridge again.