Eric is hurt when Bridget insists that Brooke doesn't love him. Nick tells Bridget that he and Brooke love her more than they love each other and that's why they will never be together. Ridge takes Thomas to big bear, but Thomas is angry at him for not staying in L. A. to support Taylor in her new position at Forrester Creations. Stephanie, Thorne, Dante and Taylor hold a press conference. Taylor acts as spokeswoman to eager reporters as Hector watches in support. Celebrations follow as everybody toasts the new beginning for the company, Taylor gets drunk and leaves with Hector.