Stephanie urges Ridge to be more understanding with his wife; she even claims that Taylor's trip to Europe might be good for their relationship because he has been working non-stop lately anyway. While picking up his daughter for a lift to LAX, Jack voices his concern to Taylor that this sudden trip imposes problems on her marriage. Taylor explains that she is about to make progress in a very important case and therefore needs to fly to Europe. Karen pays Brooke an unannounced visit to voice her frustrations that she is impatient for her best friend to resolve her relationships status with Connor and Ridge. Taylor is surprised and dismayed when James arrives at the airport and tells her that he will be flying to Scotland with her. This encounter is witnessed by Jack. With Taylor not even in the air, Brooke invites Ridge to have dinner with her tonight to see Bridget.
—Torsten B. Tomaschek