In Insomnia, judge Felicia declares the duets duel a tie. Rick expects Phoebe to choose him. Felicia calls Constatine her favorite- and kisses him. Judge Friedman's questions lead Taylor to disclose Brooke's maternal insecurity. Nick's attempt to take the blame for the fire is discarded. The judge rules Brooke isn't a bad mother but temporarily unreliable. Until therapy helps, Ridge is given sole custody of his son RJ, and to spare the children being separated of Hope. Two side remain bitterly opposed.
—KGF Vissers