Ep. #1

Eric tells Stephanie their marriage has gone stale. Ridge tells his parents he and Caroline are getting married. Brooke searches through mugshots to find her attackers.

Beth reassures Katie about her complexion. Stephanie informs a stunned Thorne that his brother Ridge is getting married. Brooke confides in her sisters Katie and Donna about her attack. Caroline introduces Ridge to her father and tells Bill she is marrying Ridge. Bill who knows of Ridge's constant womanizing via Margo tries to hide his rage.

Dave tells Brooke he wants to use her as bait to catch the rapists. Brooke is worried. Thorne suspects Ridge is marrying Caroline to spite Bill. Eric informs a shocked Margo that Ridge is now engaged. Bill tries to convince Caroline that Ridge is no good for her but she refuses to stop her wedding plans.

Caroline urges Bill to accept her feeling for Ridge. Brooke tells Dave she will act as a decoy. Though he is reluctant, Dave agrees. Stephanie and Eric have their first meeting with Bill and offer to use their home for the wedding. To lift Katie's spirits, Storm asks Donna to set Katie up with a date. Bill hires a private detective to uncover Ridge's indiscretions and to stop his daughter from marriage.

Dave proposes to Brooke but she asks for time to think about it. Bill pressures Margo to tell him about Ridge but she refuses. Storm and Dave argue about using Brooke as a decoy. Eric confronts Ridge about whether or not he loves Caroline.

Stephanie calls her daughter Kristen in New York. Kristen tells Stephanie she won't be able to attend the wedding. Donna meets Rocco at the library and convinces the young hipster to ask Katie out. Katie is overjoyed when Rocco calls. Thorne meets Caroline and feels initially attracted to her. Meanwhile, Stephanie gets a suspicious phone call.

Stephanie believes Eric and Margo are having an affair. Rocco arrives for his date at the Logan house but is disappointed in Katie's looks. Eric and Stephanie argue about their absent daughter - who Stephanie chastises as having an unhealthy proximity to Eric - as Caroline convinces Kristen to come to the wedding.

Ridge receives a call from his old flame Alex Simpnson who convinces him to go out on date upon her return to Los Angeles. Caroline talks Bill into giving Ridge a chance. Bill then unsuccessfully tries to reach Conway Weston. He leaves a message to call off the investigation on the P.I.'s answering machine. An overjoyed Katie returns home from her date with Rocco. Brooke isn't ready to marry Dave just yet.

Eric urges Stephanie to come clean with Kristen. Caroline daydreams about her wedding. Ridge manages to have Thorne cover for him at Forrester Creations and takes off the Café Russe where he meets Alex. Alex gets Ridge to reminisce about all the good times they had together. Conway gets the message that Bill called off the investigation but proceeds: He breaks into a hotel suite and takes pictures of Alex and Ridge making love.

Thorne finds Caroline having a first fit in her wedding dress. Bill tells Margo to confess all about her relationship with Ridge or to drop the subject. Storm reads aloud about the upcoming Forrester wedding. Beth pauses and wonders if Eric - who she seems to know - remembers her. Ridge is worried about Conway's picture. Thorne confronts Ridge about his late-night disappearance but Ridge doesn't tell him about Alex. P.I. Weston fails to get a hold of Bill to inform about his coup.

Kristen arrives in L.A. and meets with Caroline. Alex approaches Ridge again but he tells her he only loves Caroline and is worried he will lose her because of the picture. Later, Bill tells Ridge he now accepts his relationship with his daughter. Brooke tells Storm how much she envies Caroline's wedding. She is still undecided about Dave's proposal. Conway gives Bill the picture.

Caroline and Kristen get along fabulous and she asks her future sister-in-law to be her matron of honor. Bill is furious when he sees the picture of Ridge and Alex. Ridge and Caroline have a press conference about the wedding where he confesses his love. After a long time away, Kristen returns to the Forrester mansion where she runs into her mother. Their conversation is as icy as ever. Bill shows the picture to Margo and asks her what to do.

Eric is glad to have his daughter Kristen back in town. Brooke continues to be amazed by the Forrester wedding. This prompts Beth to tell her daughter that she knew Eric Forrester in college. Bill's dinner party for the newly engaged couple begins. Margo can hardly hold Bill who is raging mad back. Eric and Stephanie wonder how well Margo knows Bill. Dave and Brooke have a romantic dinner. Brooke is angry when Dave admits Storm talked him out of the decoy plan. Bill tells Ridge he wants to speak to him after the party.

Donna realizes Katie is upset that Rocco hasn't called her and convinces him to ask her out again. Bill confronts Ridge with the picture. Ridge tells Bill it was a mistake but Bill wants the wedding called off immediately!

Ridge confesses to Thorne his indiscretion but maintains that he loves Caroline. After some soul-searching Ridge decides not to tell Caroline anything. Donna informs Beth about Rocco's true interest in Katie. Later, Rocco tells Donna he wants to date her not Katie.

Stephanie argues with Kristen about her love life. Brooke and Storm worry about their grandmother living alone at her high age. Kristen and Caroline continue to bond. Storm tries to convince Grandma Logan to move in with the rest of the family. Ridge informs Bill he will have to tell Caroline the sordid truth himself because he refuses to hurt her.

The big day has arrived: Ridge and Caroline have a trial ceremony where the Minister is surprised that the father of the bride is not present. Bill is still at his apartment and ponders his next move with Margo. Meanwhile Ridge says to Thorne that he hopes Bill won't tell Caroline about Alex. Caroline is thrilled about the wedding. When Bill finally arrives at the Forrester Mansion, he goes to straight to Caroline and informs her that there is something important he has to tell her.

Stephanie is astounded that Margo is attending the wedding. Eric urges his wife to focus on the happiness of this days instead of any hostile feelings. Brooke tells Storm that she cannot forget the day when she was mugged. She still plans on acting as a decoy as Dave is planning. Bill tells Caroline about Ridge and Alex and she is heartbroken. Caroline decides to go through with the wedding anyway but collapses at the altar.

Ridge rushes Caroline to the hospital. Though Dr. Adams informs the waiting family that Caroline is fine physically but very much torn up, so he had to give her a sedative. Rocco comes to the Logan house see Donna but is caught by Katie. Margo is shocked that Bill told his daughter about Ridge's indiscretion. Ridge and Thorne learn the same via Kristen who mentions that Bill spoke to Caroline just before she collapsed.

Brooke acts as a decoy but the plan traps the wrong men. Kristen tells Bill that she doubts that the excitement of the wedding caused Caroline's collapse. Meanwhile Brooke and Donna read about the wedding in the paper and decide to go to the hospital to get in on the tumultuous events regarding the Forresters and Spencers. Bill lets Ridge know that it is over between him and his daughter. Caroline wakes up and begins to cry. Thorne comforts her.

Donna is having second thoughts about going to the hospital to see a woman they never met before. Brooke however is certain that it is a chance for them to feel a brisk of the life of the rich and famous. Eric asks Kristen to stay in town. Due to hostility with Stephanie Kristen refuses. Thorne begs Caroline to give Ridge another chance. Stephanie and Eric wonder about what caused Caroline to collapse. Brooke actually walks into Caroline's room and the two woman have a friendly chat.

Upon her release form the hospital, Caroline tells a shocked Kristen the wedding is canceled permanently. Brooke narrates to her mother how she went to the hospital last night and actually met the Forrester brothers and Caroline Spencer. As Brooke mentions how interesting it would be if Beth had known Eric Forrester better at college, Beth has a thoughtful look. Thorne urges Ridge to talk to Caroline but Ridge is reluctant. Caroline asks Bill how he could be so cruel as to break the news of Ridge's infidelity to her on her wedding day.

Caroline tells Bill that she won't forgive him for his cruelty. She plans to turn her life around and become independent. Hence she is moving out.The wedding is canceled indefinitely. Stephanie is deep in thoughts and ponders to tell Ridge a huge secret. Ridge decides to talk to Caroline but is devastated to find her gone. An argument as to who is responsible ensues but most importantly Bill and Ridge wonder where Caroline went.Caroline rents her own apartment.

Storm is catching up with his old flame Alex at Café Russe. Brooke is having a romantic dinner with Dave but is taken aback when he gives her an engagement ring. Katie and Donna make dinner for Rocco. When Katie leaves the room, Rocco tries to kiss Donna. She likes it despite her efforts not to.

Kristen is annoyed when she comes down to breakfast and gets grilled for information by Ridge and Stephanie. Kristen tells them that she hasn't heard from Caroline. Kristen later calls Caroline and wonders if it may be better for her to come home as everybody is concerned about her. Rocco is working at Griffey's when Donna walks in with her friend Mark Mallory. When she notices Rocco watching her, Donna grabs Mark and kisses him. Rocco sees right through Donna's game and later kisses Katie in front of Donna to get his own back. Donna is angry and tells Rocco to leave both her and Katie alone. Rocco wonders why they are both playing games when they both obviously just want to be with one another.

Eric is working on some designs when Stephanie walks in. Stephanie tells Eric that she and Ridge believe that Kristen knows where Caroline is. Eric tells her that he tried talking to Bill but got nowhere. Kristen visits Caroline and tells her that Ridge is really worried about her. Kristen wonders if Caroline could possibly forgive Ridge and come home. Caroline tells her that her reason for moving is more than just about Ridge. Caroline says that she needs to find her own way without her father suffocating her. Caroline is surprised by a knock at her door and finds Ridge standing there, having followed Kristen and located her.

Caroline isn't happy that Ridge has found her and she asks him to leave. Ridge tells her that they need to talk and he has Kristen leave. Ridge apologises for hurting Caroline and promises never to do it again. He tells Caroline that he loves her and he begs for another chance. Caroline refuses to be hurt again and tells Ridge that she doesn't want to marry him. Kristen chats with Thorne about Ridge and Caroline. Thorne thinks that Ridge doesn't really deserve Caroline's forgiveness, but Kristen believes that they both really love one another. Kristen says that Ridge made a mistake and realised that Caroline was the only woman for him.

Kristen goes home and informs Eric and Stephanie that Ridge is with Caroline. They all agree that things seem positive and that there still may be a wedding. Ridge calls and shatters that illusion by telling them that Caroline doesn't want him. Kristen feels therefore that it's time for her to return to New York, but Eric asks her to stay. Kristen is unsure and tells Stephanie that they will never get along, but Stephanie says that she would like to try. Margo offers Bill some support in his hour of need. He tells Margo how much he wants Caroline home. Bill later kisses Margo. Bill is concerned when a police offer brings by Caroline's purse, having found it in a park. Ridge tells Bill that Caroline is safe but refuses to tell him where she is. Thorne feels that Ridge should now give Caroline some space, but he is determined to win her back.

Brooke finds that Storm is in a foul mood. He reminds Brooke that it has been seven years to the day that their father walked out on them. Beth comes home and they have dinner together as Storm insults their father. Beth leaves to go speak with Stephen's mother Helen. Helen blames Beth for Stephen's disappearance and tells Beth to acknowledge that it is her fault. Eric orders Stephanie to make more of an effort with Kristen as her fears she will leave town again. Eric later apologises and tries to get Stephanie to open up about her issues with Kristen. Thorne meets with Kristen and learns that Caroline was mugged. Thorne asks Kristen where Caroline is as he needs to speak with her.

Beth is shocked when Helen tells her that the reason Stephen walked out on her was because he couldn't compete against Eric in her heart, the man that she has always truly loved. Eric decides that he and Stephanie are overdue some much needed time together. Eric realises that Stepahnie is jealous of the affection he shows towards Kristen. Stephanie admits that she has always felt second best, even in college against his first love Elizabeth Henderson. Stephanie feels that Eric would have married Elizabeth if she herself hadn't been pregnant with Ridge. Thorne begs Kristen to tell him where Caroline is. Kristen is reluctant but eventually gives in. Judging by the way Thorne talks of Caroline, Kristen realises that Thorne is in love with Caroline himself.

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Thorne returns from visiting Caroline and Ridge shares with him his idea for winning Caroline back. Ridge shows him a huge diamond ring and feels it will bring Caroline back to him. Ridge asks for Caroline's forgiveness but she says that she can no longer trust him. Ridge pulls out the ring. Eric asks Kristen to assist him with some designs at Forrester Creations. He is impressed with her taste and impeccable design. Rocco comes over to have dinner with Katie and shares a family meal with them all. Brooke, Storm, Donna and Katie are surprised when Beth informs them that she has received an order to cater a Forrester party, but is unsure on whether she will do it.

Donna goes to Griffey's with Mark and they sit making out as Rocco watches with insane jealously. Mark asks Donna if she would like to officially date him and she seems happy with the idea. Ridge tells Caroline that he loves her and needs her. Ridge adds that she is the only person that he has ever wanted a future with. Caroline wears the ring but tells Ridge that she can't make him any promises. Eric invites Margo to the party at the Forrester home. Margo wonders if Stephanie will be angered by her being there, but Eric says that he needs Margo there for Kristen. Unsure on what he means, Eric explains that he would like Margo to introduce Kristen into the business as he wants his daughter working with him.

Bill manages to find out where Caroline is and he pays her a visit. Caroline doesn't want to hear his explanations when he begins apologising for his actions. Bill notices the diamond ring on her finger and demands to know if she has returned to Ridge. Caroline tells him to butt out of her life and allow her to be her own woman. Ridge tells Thorne that Caroline accepted his ring. Ridge begins to show hope of having Caroline again, but Thorne isn't impressed by the news. Beth goes to her boss, Ruth Wilson, to decline the order for the Forrester party, but Ruth tells her that it's an oppotunity for her to make lots of money and tells Beth that she has to take it. Beth arrives at the Forrester home and is greeted by Stephanie. Beth hopes and prays that Eric will not remember her. Beth becomes nervous as the party begins and Eric comes home. She attempts to hide herself from view.

Storm asks Brooke if she and Dave have set a date for their wedding. Brooke later gets a call from Dave and he suggests they marry in the Autumn. Storm questions Brooke on if she really wants to get married. Brooke and Storm wonder where Beth is and realise that she must have accepted the job at the Forrester party. Storm suggests Beth knew Eric a little more than she ever let on. Eric and Stephanie talk to the buyers at the business party. Ridge and Thorne stand off to the side with Kristen. Stephanie makes a point of embarrasing Margo by refering to her as the secretary. Eric hints to Kristen about her becoming part of the fold and working along side the family. Beth hides her face when Eric comes over to get a Brandy, but he realises that he recognises her. Beth quickly leaves before he is able to identify her.

Brooke and Storm look over some household bills and realise that Beth is struggling with payments. They suggest helping out more and put the idea across to Donna and Katie about getting summer jobs. Beth returns from catering the party and Brooke jumps on her with questions about the Forrester family. Eric feels the party was a success but Stephanie thinks that it was a bore. Stephanie says that she doesn't want strangers in her house again and suggests having business parties elsewhere next time. Eric tells Stephanie about his idea of having Kristen work at Forrester Creations. Stephanie isn't too happy by the idea but hides her thoughts. Eric enquires with Stephanie about the company that catered for the party.

Ridge relaxes by the Forrester pool and is surprised when he sees Alex arrive. She strips to her bathing suit and flirts with Ridge. She says that he is free game until he is married. Ridge pushes her away when she attempts to kiss him. Bill confesses to Margo that his father was a womanizer that cheated on his mother. Bill admits it's the reason he is so protective over Caroline as he saw how that pain destroyed his mother and he won't have that happen to Caroline. Bill later meets with Thorne and asks him to keep tabs on Caroline's involvement with Ridge. Bill feels Caroline will tell Thorne due to their close friendship. Caroline has another interview but again doesn't get the job. Desparate, she asks for any type of employment, but they turn her away. Caroline sobs at home when Bill comes over and she throws her arms around him.

Margo and Eric prepare for giving Kristen a tour of the building and introducing her to the business. Stephanie becomes jealous when she sees them together and accuses Eric of having an affair with Margo again. Margo later shows Kristen around and she agrees to join the company. Stephanie is concerned when Thorne hints about a future with Caroline, Thorne later asks Eric if they could give Caroline a job. Caroline informs Bill of her failed job search. Bill offers his help but she declines. A dress arrives from Ridge which angers Bill, but Caroline says that she can handle it. Without her knowing, Bill takes Caroline's ring and returns it to Ridge. Caroline later calls Ridge and asks him to dinner.

Donna asks Beth if she can go to a party at the beach but Beth won't allow it as she has to stay home and take care of Katie. Donna calls Rocco over, leaves him with Katie, then heads off to the party with Mark. Donna and Mark kiss on the beach where he asks her again if she would like to be his girl. Beth and Storm are furious when Donna gets home for leaving Katie with Rocco. Ridge and Caroline spend the evening together, he gives her the ring again but Caroline tells him that she needs some time alone. Thorne grows jealous knowing that Ridge and Caroline are together. Thorne feels he should take things slow instead of rushing in like Ridge. Thorne later goes to Caroline and offers her a job at Forrester Creations.

Storm yells at Donna for leaving Katie at home alone. Brooke asks Storm to go easy on Donna as she does have her own life and isn't a babysitter. Donna heads off to the library and meets with Mark. Donna takes him up on his offer for them to be together. Stephanie has breakfast with Ridge and Thorne. Ridge talks of how he is slowly winning Caroline back. Thorne talks about how Caroline needs a job, but Ridge says that she won't once she is his wife. Stephanie notices Thorne's anger towards Ridge and later tells Thorne to stay out of Ridge and Caroline's relationship. Thorne tells his mother that he loves Caroline and the choice will be Caroline's to make. Eric goes into the office at the weekend and is surprised to find Margo there. They work on some designs, and Margo later admits to herself that she is in love with Eric.

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A milestone episode: The lavish party at the Forester Mansion is about to start. Beth introduces Brooke to Stephanie who leaves a lasting impression on the ingénue. When Caroline is running late, Ridge mistakes another Blonde for his lady love: Brooke! Eric is perplexed as the caterer seems very familiar to him. He asks Brooke for Beth's name and is shocked to realize that the woman is Beth Henderson, his college crush. Ridge is green with envy when Thorne welcomes Caroline with a hug. Storm asks Alex out to dinner so she cancels her plans with Thorne. Alex confesses to Storm that she cares deeply about him.

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Ridge and Margo fight over Ridge's feelings for Caroline. In court, Ron Deacon's character witnesses heighten his credibility. The district attorney realizes he needs Ridge's testimony. Ridge is hesitant about testifying but realizes that he owes it to Caroline.

As Ridge prepares for his witness statement in court for Caroline's trial, the Logans remember their long-disappeared father since it is 27th wedding anniversary of Beth of Stephen Senior.

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On Christmas Eve, Rocco joins the Logan family for dinner. Brooke calls the Forrester home, but Stephanie gives her a curt and evasive answer as to whether Ridge is due back for his business trip.

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