Everyone, but Rick, seems to know the true reason for his offensive behavior and why he is flaunting his scandalous relationship with Maya. Caroline and Maya go head-to-head over which woman loves Rick more and which will end up with him in the end. Maya vows that she will prove to everyone that she is worthy of being a member of the Forrester family. Despite Carter's warning to mind his own business, Ridge is determined to get through to Rick about his poor treatment of Caroline.