Stephanie tries to put all the blame for Ridge and Taylor's problems on Hector and wants him to stay away from her, but Hector refuses to knuckle under to her. Brooke reminds Nick that there can never be anything between them, and realises that Ridge may be ending his marriage to Taylor to be with her. Ridge refuses to forgive Taylor and tells her that their marriage is over, and that he is still in love with Brooke.