Ridge revealed to Brooke that Eric had called a family meeting to decide Rick's future with the company. After Ridge left, Rick showed up and Brooke blasted him for causing so much turmoil. Brooke became more upset when Rick kept proclaiming his love for Steffy. Rick put Brooke on the spot by asking if his mother would really side with Ridge over her own son but she pointed out that it was really about keeping the peace.

Stephanie was riled when she heard Steffy was in a speeding car with Rick the night before. Taylor assured that it wouldn't happen again. Ridge showed up and Stephanie admitted that she already knew that Rick and Steffy were involved. Taylor explained that's why they called in James and Steffy assured that she and Rick were over. Ridge shared that there would be a family meeting and that Rick will finally "face the consequences." After Ridge left, Steffy maintained to her mother that she is still in love with Rick and refused to believe that he's out for revenge. Still, she knew it was best to let him go. "I really thought that Rick was the right man," Steffy sighed.

Rick tried to convince his dad to cancel the meeting, but everyone showed up, curious about the agenda. Eric explained that it had to do with Rick and Stephanie right away suggested that Eric "ship the little bastard back to Paris." Thorne and Felicia were confused as to what Rick did this time. They were sickened to hear that Rick is chasing Steffy and ganged up on him as Brooke and Donna tried to defend him. Eric hushed everyone up and said what they had to decide is if they can work with Rick or not. "He will bring this company down," Ridge warned and his relatives agreed. Eric left the decision up to Brooke whether Rick "should stay or go."