With Brooke at his side, Thomas held a press conference to announce that Taboo is alive and well. Stephanie, Ridge and Taylor watched in shock. Brooke was barraged with questions about the line and wasn't sure what to say. Thomas took over and stated that they're definitely going forward with the line. Another reporter asked if the campaign was too scandalous; Thomas and Brooke joked about it. Katie asked Brooke if she and Ridge are proud of Thomas and Brooke said that they were. Jarrett then asked how Thomas really feels about Brooke and he jokingly replied, "A seven, maybe an eight." Everyone laughed. Thomas added that a portion of each Taboo sale would be donated to the homeless and everyone applauded.

After the press conference, Ridge demanded that Thomas see him in his office.... Pam asked Donna how her honeymoon was. Donna replied that it went well. Pam then joked about Donna bringing honey bottles for Justin, which annoyed Donna. Katie noted that there was a weird vibe in the room and wondered what Stephanie and Taylor were discussing.... Steph was stunned by Thomas's defiance and suspected that Brooke was behind his behavior. Taylor actually didn't blame Brooke for once and said that she believed Thomas orchestrated it on his own.... Eric and Thorne basked in the praise of everyone at the conference.... Jarrett found a piece of paper on the floor in the hallway; it was a copy of memo saying that the line had been cancelled.

In his office, Ridge reamed out Brooke and Thomas for the press conference. Thomas explained that Brooke thought that he was announcing the end of Taboo. Ridge stated that he was trying to protect the family, but Thomas disagreed and replied that everyone was overreacting to the kiss. "I'm not in love with your wife," Thomas assured him and pleaded with Ridge not to take away his first big success. "You don't give the orders around here," Ridge bellowed. Brooke intervened and reminded Ridge that he would've done the exact same thing. "I'm not gonna let it go," Thomas said, adding that he was only doing what Ridge would've done at his age.

Later, Dayzee visited Thomas in his office. Thomas filled her in on his day and how he went up against his father. He gave her the entire story about Taylor finding out about the kiss. Dayzee understood why Ridge would be upset about the smooch and Thomas defended his actions. Dayzee was impressed when he shared his plan to donate the proceeds to the homeless. "It's something I learned from you," he told her. "I'm a better man because of you," he said and they kissed.... Meantime, Brooke tried to calm a livid Ridge, but he couldn't understand why she hadn't called off the press conference. "You never should've pulled the plug; we need Taboo," she argued and added that she was going to continue to promote it.... Stephanie believed that Ridge and Brooke's marriage was over.