Brooke claims that she has to leave very early for work with the intention to avoid Eric. Eric is very disappointed as he misses the intimacy with his wife. Confused by her husband's putative change of attitude, Brooke runs off to see Ridge who encourages her to be positive. Ridge reminds Brooke of Eric's letter to Stephanie and that it is therefore impossible that he wants to stay married to her. They kiss. Blake gives Taylor a gift for her birthday. She is surprised that someone else has not forgotten about her special day either when flowers are delivered from Ridge. Julie tries to cheer up Clarke who is frustrated that his latest design attempts miss any spark. Clarke seeks counseling from Taylor who sees strong signs that Sally was more important to him than he gives her credit for.
—Torsten B. Tomaschek