B&B Recaps Week of Dec. 26, 2005
Friday, December 30, 2005
A teary Taylor found herself in Hector’s arms on New Year’s Eve, before pulling away. He offered her not only a better night, but a better life, if she would just say yes to him and forget about Ridge. Thorne and Darla celebrated the New Year with champagne, a dip in the pool — and Sally. The grand dame was a bit down about still being in a wheelchair and being a third wheel to Darla and her hubby. They tried to reassure her that she’s family, and they’re happy to have her there. Nevertheless she bowed out early, promising to sleep soundly so the happy couple could party in private. Alone again, Darla fretted about finding Sally something to do, so she could feel useful again.
Brooke saw Stephanie at the office (Steph was still there because Felicia was too tired for New Year’s festivities). La Forrester was sad about Felicia, but happy about one thing — at least Ridge was with Taylor and not Brooke this time around. Brooke countered that she should be with Ridge because of RJ. Eric broke up the bickering duo and Brooke stormed out. Eric pushed for Stephanie to accept Brooke into the family for the sake of “peace,” but Steph was far from moved. He gave up and told her Ridge wouldn’t be home for New Year’s. Stephanie was worried; she knew how much Taylor was counting on Ridge being back. Everyone could be pushed to the breaking point, Steph pointed out to Eric, even their daughter-in-law.
Hector kept working on Taylor to come around. He told her she was always trying to make things right for everybody else, but she wasn’t getting that back from her husband. “It shouldn’t be this hard. I shouldn’t have to convince him,” she sighed. Hector wanted to spend the night. Once again, she pushed him away and left the room. He followed her to her bedroom, saying he couldn’t just leave her upset and hurt. Downstairs, Brooke and RJ let themselves in through the open front door and called out for Ridge or Taylor. She eyed the champagne and assumed they had a special night planned, even though Ridge had invited her and the baby over. Upstairs, Hector insisted to Taylor that Ridge “will never be the man you need him to be.” They embraced until Taylor heard Brooke coming upstairs. Hector went into the bathroom. Brooke opened the bedroom door and Taylor told her Ridge wasn’t home, which was news to Brooke. She said she wasn’t surprised, given that Stephanie had messed up the business and Ridge needed to fix things. Taylor was annoyed that Brooke took Ridge’s side, then she threw her out of the bedroom. Hector came back out. Brooke found Hector’s badge downstairs and got suspicious. Hector was disgusted that Ridge would ask Brooke over on his first night home. “You deserve so much better,” he whispered, as he pulled Taylor in for a steamy kiss. Just then, Brooke opened the door and was so shocked she dropped the badge, startling the couple. “Oh my God,” Brooke mouthed, as Taylor shook in her skivvies.
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