Connor asks Taylor why the Forresters are so intent on befriending Brooke. Taylor tells Connor to leave before Ridge comes home and discovers he's paid a visit. Eric gives Steve one week to win over Brooke or else he will have to sit down with Brooke and tell her the truth. Karen tries to make Tho me jealous by telling him about her massage. Ridge tells Brooke he is going away for a few days but he will decide their fate when he returns.