Ridge is shocked when the lawyers propose that the Forresters' offer Brooke $1 million for the patent to Belief. Sheila urges Stephanie to help her battle Brooke but Stephanie is still reluctant. Connor urges Brooke to take the money so they can leave Los Angeles with the children and start a new life together. Brooke tells the Forresters that she refuses their offer because she is tired of being an outcast.