Sheila is shocked when Eric casually mentions that Lauren and her husband Scott will attend their wedding. At Café Russe, Brooke plays with the obvious affection of her date, attorney Connor Davis. Connor confesses that he always had a thing for Brooke and was thrilled when she accepted his invitation to meet for the first time in years. In light of Brooke's accidental presence at the same restaurant, Taylor urges Ridge to ignore her latest stunt to make him jealous. Ridge admits that it hits him hard that Brooke is dating his high school rival of all people. Later, Connor wonders if Brooke wanted Ridge to see them. She replies by asking him out on another rendezvous. This prompts Connor to reveal that he would like to spend the night with her. Brad Carlton arrives in Los Angeles: Brad makes it clear that he wants Sheila to give him the incriminating photos of him and Lauren. Sheila rejects this and counters that she is willing to go extreme measures to protect her new life. Brad does not back down that easily, though, and threatens to speak to Eric.
—Torsten B. Tomaschek