Connor gives Brooke a pep-talk, yet he is completely out of the loop to predict the outcome of the court hearing. James visits Taylor in her office and tries to prepare her for the possibility of losing Ridge. Meanwhile, Brooke explains to Ridge that she is absolutely certain than their love will prevail. Suddenly, Connor calls to let them know that the judge has come to a decision. Maggie is stunned when Jessica encourages her to start dating again as she has made peace with her parents' divorce. After some hesitation, Maggie is ready to see her grown up daughter as a friend and promises to be more open with her in the future. Later, Maggie gives Dylan a phone call and invites him out to dinner. Dylan, who is still ignorant that Maggie is Jessica's mother, is thrilled. Maggie also has zero idea that she is courting for her daughter's boyfriend.
—Torsten B. Tomaschek