Steffy was in shock that Katie was firing her. Katie reiterated her belief that Steffy had no respect for her authority. "I expect you to have your office cleaned out by tomorrow," Katie snapped. Thomas found Steffy later and could not believe the news that she had been fired. "This is insane!" he raged. Thomas was emphatic that she had been wrongfully fired, but Steffy stopped him in his tracks by admitting that she had kissed Bill. Thomas was incensed at his sister for kissing the man who had snatched their family's company. Steffy came clean about her real motive — that she wanted to take something from Katie the way she had taken everything from them. "I want her to hurt like we hurt!" she spat. She looked around her grandfather's former office and implored Thomas to join her crusade for revenge. "I don't have to hold back anymore!" she cried. "I have been fired by the high and mighty Katie Logan!" Thomas attempted to calm her, but she was even more determined than ever to come up with a plan to restore Forrester Creations to their family.

At home, Bill was busy setting up a romantic dinner for Katie. When she arrived, they kissed and she was appreciative of his efforts to sweep her off her feet. They got cozy on the couch, and he fed her the first bite of their fancy dinner. After making love, Katie rested her head on Bill's bare chest. They basked in the moment before Bill gifted her with a sparkling diamond necklace. "That looks good with what you're not wearing," Bill teased. Still cuddling, Katie brought up the topic of Steffy. Bill was stunned to hear that Katie had fired her. After Katie changed into a robe and returned, Bill questioned her decision about the firing. She defended herself, saying that she wouldn't tolerate Steffy causing any more trouble. Bill squirmed.

Taylor and Whip continued their date at Insomnia. "So ... where are your other ladies tonight, Mr. I-Don't-Need-A-Computer-To-Get-A-Date?" Taylor teased. Whip admitted that perhaps he had exaggerated a bit. They began to discuss business, and Whip hailed Taylor's daughter as a formidable opponent. Whip went on to compliment Taylor and they both wondered why he had never asked her out before. He explained that he had access to many beautiful women — including Jackie — but that he was waiting for just the right one to come along. Taylor did a double-take to learn about his "thing" for Jackie — his married boss! Whip explained that it was a brief "cougar infatuation", but it was over. Whip confided that he was glad Taylor had not married Ridge. They agreed to swear off internet dating, and Whip officially asked her out to dinner. He was giddy when she agreed. He admitted that he had admired her from afar for a while, and that he was eager to make her feel appreciated. She blushed when he told her how special she was. They toasted to the beginning of a potentially wonderful time together.