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Monday, 2 August 2010Episode 5580 Brooke's refusal to take his side sends Ridge out the door and straight to Phoebe's grave, where he finds Taylor. Seeing how emotionally distraught Ridge is, Taylor takes him to the Big Bear cabin to get away from those who have upset him.
Eric confesses to Stephanie that he was wrong to fire her and asks her to return to Forrester Creations. Stephanie has a few harsh words in response to Eric's proposal.
Tuesday, 3 August 2010Episode 5581 When realizing the consequences of not siding with Ridge, Brooke fears the worst when she is unable to locate him. Stephanie finds pleasure in taunting Brooke about the state of her marriage.
Feeling responsible for his mother's misery, Rick offers to talk to Ridge to make things right with Brooke.
Unable to fathom that Brooke has so badly betrayed him, Ridge finds comfort in the arms of Taylor and her anti-anxiety pills.
Wednesday, 4 August 2010Episode 5582Tensions flare when Thomas stumbles upon a private moment between Steffy and Rick.
Brooke relays her fear to her sisters that she may have driven Ridge into the arms of Taylor.
Unaware that Ridge has taken more anti-anxiety pills, Taylor senses that he is not himself. Ridge ingests more pills to numb his pain when he relives the horror of the night that Phoebe died. Now feeling at-ease, Ridge makes a shocking confession to Taylor.
Thursday, 5 August 2010Episode 5583 In fear of losing his job, Owen calls on Bridget for assistance. Bridget's method of helping Owen is to Nick's benefit, but otherwise unsuccessful.
Owen learns some helpful information concerning Jackie. Stephanie is ecstatic when Taylor reveals that their mutual dream is about to come true.
Brooke learns the details of Ridge's evening and realizes that she is unable to give him something that Taylor can. When recognizing that their situation may never change, Ridge makes a declaration to Brooke about their relationship.
Friday, 6 August 2010Episode 5584 Jackie is caught in the middle when Nick attempts to fire Owen. Ridge and Brooke's peace-talks are going well until a sobering phone call sheds light on the reality of their situation.
Steffy is torn when she realizes that the situation between Brooke and Ridge could benefit her family. Following her run-in with Ridge, Stephanie immediately calls Taylor to pick up the pieces.
Monday, 9 August 2010Episode 5585 Despite the obvious signs, Stephanie tries to assure Taylor that Ridge's feelings are genuine and not chemically induced.
To commemorate Owen's departure from Jackie M, Nick celebrates with champagne and a proposal of marriage to Bridget. A conversation with Clarke puts doubts in Jackie's mind about marrying Owen.
Brooke remembers the love she had, and the love she lost, with Ridge while he shares a tender evening with Taylor.
Tuesday, 10 August 2010Episode 5586 Now that they are officially engaged, Owen asks Jackie for his job back. When Jackie and Nick trade their respective good news with each other, neither receives the reactions they were hoping for.
With sales dwindling at Forrester Creations, Pam concocts a harebrained scheme to try to drum up business and inadvertently recruits Donna to assist her.
Wednesday, 11 August 2010Episode 5587Nick tries to desperately get through to Jackie that Owen is only using her for her money and that getting married would be a huge mistake. Not being able to get through to Jackie, Nick gives her an ultimatum: him or Owen.
Failing to get in to meet with the producers at The Price is Right, Pam finds another way to get into the building by attempting to become a contestant on the show.
Thursday, 12 August 2010Episode 5588 Pam's life-long dream is dashed when it is Donna who is chosen as a contestant on The Price is Right. Steffy drops a bomb on Rick by adding a stipulation to their renewed relationship.
Stephanie thwarts Brooke's plan to surprise Ridge, but doesn't let on that she has a plan of her own in the works: a romantic dinner arrangement for Ridge and Taylor.
Friday, 13 August 2010Episode 5589 During their romantic dinner, Ridge begins to see Taylor in a different light as she opens her heart to him. Stephanie lays it out for Brooke why Taylor is the better woman for Ridge and issues a warning to stay away from him.
Hot off the heels of her feud with Brooke, Stephanie calls Taylor with some sound advice: to go for it!
Rick and Steffy soon realize how difficult their new arrangement is going to be.
Monday, 16 August 2010Episode 5590 Taylor and Ridge agree to keep their night a secret once they both realize the circumstances surrounding it. Despite what happened, Taylor vows that she will never give up on Ridge.
As Nick and Bridget prepare to exchange vows the following day, Nick heeds a warning to Owen to not come anywhere near their wedding, or else. Bridget asks Eric and Brooke for a favor.
Brooke begins to have regrets about giving Ridge space to deal with his issues.
Tuesday, 17 August 2010Episode 5591 Taylor is mysteriously vague when Stephanie asks questions about her romantic evening with Ridge. Donna is unsuccessful while trying to use her wily ways to seduce a troubled Eric.
Bridget becomes disturbed by Owen's threatening comments about Nick. Jackie sets Nick straight about her future with Owen; it will happen with or without Nick's blessing. Owen later has an opportunity to stand up to Nick and make his threats in person.
Wednesday, 18 August 2010Episode 5592Final preparations are made as guests arrive for Nick and Bridget's wedding. The nuptials are the backdrop to the drama intertwined between many of those who are in attendance: Owen ignores Nick's warning arrives with Jackie on his arm.
Jackie introduces Owen as her fiancé. Ridge must face the woman he loves and the woman he made love to. Eric is caught in the middle of his two families. Bill Spencer flirts with Katie as he takes mental note of all that is going on around him.
Thursday, 19 August 2010Episode 5593 Nick and Bridget exchange their vows and are declared husband and wife. During the reception, hard feelings amongst those who are in conflict with another are momentarily set aside as everyone celebrates in the joy and love of the newlyweds. Caught bouquets and garters give possible indication of future nuptials.
Friday, 20 August 2010Episode 5594 In the midst of the celebration of Nick and Bridget's wedding, Eric is given bad news by his children.
Clarke is enlisted to keep an eye on Owen while Nick and Bridget are on their honeymoon. Nick issues Owen another warning to stay away from Jackie, unaware that Owen has a plan up his sleeve.
Taylor confesses to Stephanie the painful details about her night with Ridge. Ridge's guilt about his night with Taylor gets the better of him and tempts him to confess to Brooke.
Monday, 23 August 2010Episode 5595 Brooke apologizes to Ridge for betraying him by supporting Rick and Steffy's relationship. No longer able to keep his secret, a guilt-ridden Ridge confesses to Brooke about his night with Taylor.
Stephanie urges a hopeless Taylor not to give up on pursuing a future with Ridge. Two couples set out on romantic vacations to Hawaii, unaware that they are not only but in the same hotel, but in adjacent rooms.
Tuesday, 24 August 2010Episode 5596 Brooke is horrified by Ridge's confession and blames Taylor for what happened. Nick and Bridget and Owen and Jackie have numerous, and comedic, near-misses with each other in Hawaii.
Owen asks Jackie to marry him while they are on the island. Brooke angrily confronts Taylor and accuses her of trying to steal Ridge by over-medicating him.
Wednesday, 25 August 2010Episode 5597Brooke has an epiphany about her future with Ridge and makes the ultimate sacrifice.
Steffy and Thomas get their hopes up that the current chain of events may lead to their family being reunited.
Bridget is stunned when she runs into Owen on the beach and advises him to leave before Nick sees him and Jackie. Believing that Owen and Jackie are returning to the mainland that night, Bridget does her best to distract Nick, but more near-misses ensue.
Thursday, 26 August 2010Episode 5598 Ridge turns to the comfort of Taylor and their children after his painful break-up with Brooke. While grieving the loss of her relationship with Ridge, Brooke receives an unexpected "thank you" from Stephanie.
During another run-in, Owen assures Bridget that he and Jackie will be gone by the end of the day. Later, Owen pleads with Jackie to marry him that night.
Friday, 27 August 2010Episode 5599 Ridge asks Taylor and their children if he can move back home with them. Rick apologizes to Brooke for being the reason why she and Ridge broke up.
Stephanie breaks the news to Brooke that Ridge and Taylor have reunited.
Jackie agrees to marry Owen in a traditional Hawaiian ceremony. When Bridget realizes what is going on, she confesses to Nick that Owen and Jackie are on the island and are about to get married. Nick rushes out in a fury to stop the wedding.
Monday, 30 August 2010Episode 5600 Brooke refuses to allow Stephanie's gloating about Ridge and Taylor's reunion to get to her, and responds with an unsettling retort.
Newlyweds, Jackie and Owen, celebrate their nuptials on the beach and make a promise to each other about how their life back in Los Angeles will be.
Nick has plans for Jackie and Owen once they return from their honeymoon. Forrester Creations suffers not one, but three devastating losses.
Tuesday, 31 August 2010Episode 5601 When Taylor confesses her insecurity in her renewed relationship with Ridge, Stephanie assures her that Brooke will no longer be an issue.
Eric desperately attempts to convince Ridge to reconcile with Brooke, for the sake of the company. Ridge does his best, but is unsuccessful, at trying to convince a heartbroken Brooke to stay at Forrester Creations.
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