Ridge and Rick found themselves arguing from the moment Rick returned home, because Rick blamed Ridge for the breakup of his mother's marriage to Nick and the demise of Forrester Creations along with the public humiliation of Jackie.
Phoebe learned that Brooke would like her to be the face of Forrester in the future.
Pam started to get caught up in the compliments that Eric was bestowing on her as Stephanie returned home. Stephanie and Eric found a common ground on which to rebuild their marriage once again.
Thorne and Taylor called off their engagement after Alexandria had trouble coping with the news that Taylor was partly responsible for her mothers death.
Nick continued un-dauntingly to find ways to make the Forrester company a failure. Nick personally conveyed the message to Stephanie that he would "get even" with her while she just shrugged and laughed it off. Nick learned from Taylor that she and Thorne were no longer an item.
Rick and Phoebe sang at the engagement party but neither was too happy about the impending union. Ridge warned Rick to stay away from his daughter for the last time, or he would kill him.