Bold and Beautiful Recaps: The week of May 5, 1997 on B&B

Ridge's trial got underway with witnesses reluctantly testifying against Ridge. An intimate moment between Ridge and Taylor startled Thorne. Brooke became worried about Rick, whose grades were slipping. Rick and Grant clashed again, that time about Grant adopting Rick and Bridget.

Monday, May 5, 1997

by Michael Keithby Soap CentralThorne comforts Taylor following here visit from Conner Davis. Taylor tells Thorne that Conner doesn't think Ridge has much of a chance to win his case because the evidence is so overwhleming agianst him. Thorne himself questions ridge's innocence to Taylor. Taylor reaffirms her belief that Ridge is innocent. "Ridge would never lie to me," Taylor claims, "he didn't shoot Grant." Thorne says not to give up hope and that he isn't going to the trial since he has to testify for the prosecution. Taylor wonders how she can count on the court system with all the evidence agaisnt Ridge. Thorne lets Taylor know Ridge isn't the only one who needs her to be strong.Ridge is ready for the trail to begin but wonders what kind of case he has without any evidence. "Stay cool," Stephanie advises. "Hunter will find evidence if there is any." Hunter than comes into the motel room and informs Ridge , Stephanie, and Jonathan that he has to find out why there was gun residue found on Ridge's hands. "Grant will slip up," Hunter tells Stephanie, "he got nervous before when I suspected him of staging his own shooting." Jonathan and Steph tell Ridge to keep the faith and they head for the trial.Brooke informs Grant that Rick is so upset that he passed up a chance to spend time with Eric. Grant says once the trail is over he will take her and the kids on a trip and have time to become a real family. The district attorney Teresa Zimmerman comes over to Grant and Brookes and informs them the jury has been selected and she is confident Ridge will be convicted. Zimmerman tells Brooke she will need to testify as will Grant, who will be the final witness. Brooke seems uneasy with Zimmerman's confidence against Ridge. Grant then tries to convince Brooke that Ridge is a threat to their marriage and the kids. "Ridge has to pay for what he did!" Grant says.Michael tells Enrique she is relieved she is away from the craziness of the trial. Michael and Enrique then both get a summons delivered to them. They will both be a witness for the prosecution. Michael can't believe she might have to wind up hurting Ridge by testifying against him. Enrique never has been impressed with Hunter's theory that Grant shot himself, he confesses. Enrique than says there might be a way to help Ridge after all.At the courthouse Stephanie is glad to see Taylor. "I wouldn't be anywhere else, " Taylor says. Ridge enters the court room and he and Taylor embrace(much to Stephanie's delight). Stephanie wants to see them on their honeymoon once the trial is over. Enrique takes a seat in the courtroom to the surprise of Ridge and Taylor. Ridge just wants to convince the jury he's innocent. Taylor says she doesn't need convincing, she will always believe in him.^ back to the topTuesday, May 6, 1997by Soap CentralExcited about their bet, Claudia pays Michael a visit to show off theclothes she just bought for under $100. Michael seems disinterested. She'sstill upset she has to testify against Ridge in the trial. Michael is unsurehow she can help the prosecution. "What if they twist my words around?"Michael asks. Claudia assures Michael she will be fine as long as she tellsthe truth. After Michael leaves for the trial, Throne stops by her office to drop offsome reports. He is surprised to find Claudia in Michael's office changingclothes. Claudia explains to Thorne her and Michael's bet and that she istrying on the clothes she just bought. Thorne is impressed with her outfit.Claudia asks how things are between him and Taylor. Thorne tells her thingsare fine except Taylor is so concerned and preoccupied with Ridge's trialright now. Claudia informs Thorne he shouldn't have to beg for anotherwoman's attention because there are women who would give it to him. The trial begins with the prosecution claiming they will prove Ridgeattempted premeditated murder. Zimmerman claims she can prove Ridge actedwillfully, deliberately, and with pre-meditation. Jonathan counters sayingthe prosecution can not prove beyond the shadow of a doubt Ridge attemptedmurder and that his client will be found not guilty. The prosecution call their first witness to the stand, Officer Ambros. He'sa lab technician who analyzed the gun involved in Grant's shooting.Zimmerman enters the gun as the first evidence. The lab tech says that 80%of the fingerprints found on the gun belong to Ridge. Also there were twotypes of gsr, gun shot residue, found on the gun, barium and antimony.Officer Ambros says when he took swipes of Ridge's hand, the same two gsr'sfound on the gun were also found on Ridge's hand. Jonathan questions thelab tech saying he didn't even find the correct and same amount of barium andantimony on Ridge's hands as were on the gun so the tests must beinconclusive. Zimmerman gets the last shot in by having the lab tach say thetwo gsr's found on Ridge's hand and the gun don't have to be the same amountand that it doesn't matter how much barium and antimony were found on the gunas opposed to Ridge's hands.Michael is called to the stand to describe her relationship with Ridge.Michael asks if it is necessary if she answers any questions posed by theprosecution. Seeing that Michael is an unwilling participant, Zimmerman getspermission to treat her as a hostile witness!^ back to the topWednesday, May 7, 1997by Soap CentralEric stops by Lauren's to give her a status report on Ridge's trial.Stephanie is already visiting with Lauren and Lauren is uncomfortable whenEric and Stephanie embrace. Stephanie notes the prosecution has a strong caseagainst Ridge, but Eric offers encouragement. "We have to be strong forRidge," Eric says, " this is only the beginning of the trial." Eric alsonotes that Jonathan doesn't have to prove his theory that Grant shot himself.Lauren offers her support to a concerned Stehpanie by saying they will neverlet Ridge spend his life in jail. Someway, that truth will come out.Stephanie is so moved by Lauren's words of encouragement she says she wantsLauren to stand up for her at her wedding to Eric. After Stephanie leaves, Eric tells Lauren he thinks her standing up forStephanie at their wedding is wonderful. Lauren reminds him the Forrestersneed to pull together now and be strong for Ridge. Eric notes Lauren mightbe having a hard time dealing with the fact he and Stephanie are gettingmarried, but she shouldn't be surprised, Lauren pushed him away. Laurencongratulates Eric on his upcoming wedding.Grant informs Conner Davis he is worried that Hunter might prove his theorythat he shot himself. Conner wonders why Grant is worried about that theoryif it isn't true. Conner asks Grant if there is any truth to the theory andthat whatever Grant tells him will not be repeated. "Did you shoot yourselfin order to get Ridge put away?" Conner asks. Grant informs Conner he wouldlove to see Ridge out of the way so he can build a better life with Brookeand the kids.Continuing her questioning of an evasive Michael, prosecutor Teresa Zimmermanwants Michael to explain what happen the day of Grant's shooting. Michaelsays she did see Ridge the day of the shooting and yes they talked about morethan business. Under heated questioning, Michael admits she was aware therewas a gun in Ridge's office. "How were you aware of this?" Zimmerman asks.Michael is forced to admit she brought the gun to Ridge herself andpersonally handed it to him.Jonathan counters by getting Michael to tell the jury she only brought thegun to Ridge because Stephanie asked her to. Michael explains how the gun'shandle was broken and Stephanie wanted Ridge to have it repaired. "There wasno other reason I brought the gun to Ridge," Michael explains. Also, Michaelsays she never saw the gun leave Ridge's office or that Ridge said he wasgoing to use the gun.Zimmerman asks Michael about Ridge's and Grant's relationship. Michaeladmits there is no love loss between the two and that Ridge does feel hostiletoward Grant. Zim questions Michael about what she said to Ridge that day asshe handed him the gun. Michael thinks back to when she handed the gun toRidge. Michael says Ridge took the gun, looked at it, looked at the wallseparating his and Grant's office and... "And what Michael?" Zim asks,"tell us what Ridge said when he was pointing the gun at Grant's office?"Michael is forced to admit Ridge said "tempting, very tempting." Zimmermansmiles as she knows she's just blasted Michael. Michael declares to Ridgeshe is sorry, but she had to tell the truth.^ back to the topThursday, May 8, 1997by Soap CentralCOURTHOUSEHunter Jones comes in before the trial resumes and wants to know how it isgoing. He finds out that Michael Lai's testimony was brutal. " I am dyinghere and we have only heard two witnesses so far," grunts Ridge. Jonathantells him they just have to hang it outuntil it is their turn.Michael is sitting outside on a bench disgusted with herselfafter hurting Ridge with her testimony. Felicia comes along and finds out that it went horrible. She tries to give her some moral supportand says, " It is not like you said that you saw him and saw that he shotGrant. What is Enrique doing here?" she questions. Michael says thatEnrique has been in court since the trial began; she guesses it is forsupport for the Forresters.So now off the elevator comes Lt. Baker and he says that the next witnessis here. The prosecutor says that if things keep going like they have beengoing, the case will be over before the defense gets to have their say.THE CHAMBERS HOUSEGrant is pissed off that Connor Davis has outright asked him ifhe shot Ridge Forrester, " I cant believe you are actually asking me thisquestion! (just then Brooke enters) My attorney/my friend thinks I amguilty. We will never discuss this again." He tells Brooke that he askedConnor about the procedural form to adopt the children. You must admit wehave a serioius problem with Rick, he reminds her. It is more than adifficult period.Well of course Rick just happens to be standing at the top of the staircaseand is listening to all of this. He runs down the stairs and starts toyell: "Are you joking man?!?!?! Did you just say the word ADOPT? ARE YOUOUT OF YOUR MIND? Adoption......never. Mom you would never let him adopt me? Would you? I already have a father. Least of all I dont need one who is ajerk like this guy!!!!" Grant tries to talk to him about being disrespectful and asks him toapologize to his mother. Rick says that he would drop dead before heapologizes. Grant tells him to cool off in his room. Rick yells that heruined his life and now he is ruining Ridge's lifealso.COURTHOUSEJake, the security guard, takes the stand for the prosecution. He says hesaw Ridge Forrester running in the opposite direction of Grant's office15-20 seconds after hearing the gunshot. In Grant's office he found Mr.Chambers lying on the floorin a pool of blood. In cross examination he says that he doesn't know ifRidge saw him in the corridor; also, he doesnt know where the emergencymedical kit is located on the floor of the office building. It turns outthat he has been working at Forrester Creations for only a month and washired by Grant Chambers---and yes it could be said that he is his guy.Next on the stand is Lt. Brad Baker. Through flashbacks we see him askGrant who did this to him and Grant identified Ridge Forrester as theshooter. In cross examination we find out that there were four otherpeople who had fingerprints on the gun that was used to shoot Grant. Lt.Baker says that it is possible Grant was in shock, but that is not his ownAssessment. Jonathan proves the point that Lt. Baker is not a doctor.Brad Baker continues to tell the jury that there is a motive heldby the defendent Ridge Forrester because there is a long and establishedhatred for Chambers. He isnt aware of any strong feelings one way oranother from Grant towards Ridge. "They werent friends we know that." Hecontinues to say that there was a lot of cirumstancial evidence taken fromGrant;s desk such as the cord and the award that have no relevance to thecase. Jonathan asks the question if maybe the police department didnt quiteinvestigate this crime to the fullest. But Brad Baker says that in his mindnothing has changed his mind that Ridge shotGrant.... ^ back to the topFriday, May 9, 1997by GladysClaudia stops by Thorne's room. They talk for a while and she admits thather feelings for him have not changed. But, she assures Thorne that sheisn't expecting anything. He shows her something that he picked up at anauction; it is an engagement ring. Eventually he will give it to Taylor!he tells her. Claudia can't hide her disappointment. You really love her,she says, and Thorne says that yes he does. Jonathan calls and wants himat the courthouse pronto, and he quickly leaves.Meanwhile, Jonathan urges Ridge to look forward to tomorrow's day in court.Jonathan then finds Hunter staring at the evidence again. Jonathan wonderswhat he finds so fascinating about the evidence. Hunter admits that hemight be wrong about Grant shooting himself. Jonathan is visibly upsetand asks what he means---you've got to find out, he demands. He tellsHunter that he is using that theory to get Ridge off. Hunter insists thatthe proof must be here; he just has to find it.Taylor finds Ridge in a room outside the courtroom and greets him with atender and comforting embrace. Have faith in the system and your attorney,she tells him. Ridge assures herthat he's not throwing the towel in yet, but he tells her that it isdifficult sitting there listening to what they are saying about him. Hetells her that he "goes away" during the testimony. When Taylor asks wherehe goes, Ridge says that she may not really want to know. But Taylorencourages him to tell her. He says that he dreams about being in herarms. They are together and safe. It will happen, he tells her, just assoon as this is all over. He then kisses her and she responds. As shetries to step back and stop, Ridge won't let her. He then kisses her morepassionately.As they kiss, Thorne enters the room and is devastated to see themtogether. They do not know that he is there.Teresa and Lieutenant Baker are discussing the next step. She tells himthat she is planning on calling Thorne to the stand next. Lt. Baker cannotsee how that will help their case at all, but Teresa explains that with agrowing rivalry between the two brothers, she might be able to force Thorneto betray Ridge with his testimony. I am going to play on the fact thatThorne and Ridge are in love with the same woman, she says. She believesthat she can get him to say that Ridge is quick to anger and can becomeviolent. When I prove that, she says, I will have this case locked up.Meantime, Ridge tells Taylor how he lays in bed and thinks about being withTaylor and when the trial is over they will be together. Taylor said pleaseRidge lets not talk about this now, but Ridge says Doc, yes lets. No onecan see, he tells her. They share another kiss, but Thorne is watchingfrom the doorway with pain in his eyes.Thorne steps back into the corridor---he is devastated. Taylor walks outof the room. She stops and repairs her lipstick and straightens herclothes; She does not see Thorne, but he watches her walk off.Jonathan shows up and wants to know why it has taken Thorne so long. Why?Thorn wants to know. Jonathan tells him that he is next to testify andwhat he says is crucial to the case. You have to watch yourself carefully.Whatever you do, donot fall for Theresa's trap. As Jonathan leaves. Thorne is saying tohimself: I won't lose you Taylor. ^ back to the top

Thorne comforts Taylor following here visit from Conner Davis. Taylor tells Thorne that Conner doesn't think Ridge has much of a chance to win his case because the evidence is so overwhleming agianst him. Thorne himself questions ridge's innocence to Taylor. Taylor reaffirms her belief that Ridge is innocent. "Ridge would never lie to me," Taylor claims, "he didn't shoot Grant." Thorne says not to give up hope and that he isn't going to the trial since he has to testify for the prosecution. Taylor wonders how she can count on the court system with all the evidence agaisnt Ridge. Thorne lets Taylor know Ridge isn't the only one who needs her to be strong.

Ridge is ready for the trail to begin but wonders what kind of case he has without any evidence. "Stay cool," Stephanie advises. "Hunter will find evidence if there is any." Hunter than comes into the motel room and informs Ridge , Stephanie, and Jonathan that he has to find out why there was gun residue found on Ridge's hands. "Grant will slip up," Hunter tells Stephanie, "he got nervous before when I suspected him of staging his own shooting." Jonathan and Steph tell Ridge to keep the faith and they head for the trial.

Brooke informs Grant that Rick is so upset that he passed up a chance to spend time with Eric. Grant says once the trail is over he will take her and the kids on a trip and have time to become a real family. The district attorney Teresa Zimmerman comes over to Grant and Brookes and informs them the jury has been selected and she is confident Ridge will be convicted. Zimmerman tells Brooke she will need to testify as will Grant, who will be the final witness. Brooke seems uneasy with Zimmerman's confidence against Ridge. Grant then tries to convince Brooke that Ridge is a threat to their marriage and the kids. "Ridge has to pay for what he did!" Grant says.

Michael tells Enrique she is relieved she is away from the craziness of the trial. Michael and Enrique then both get a summons delivered to them. They will both be a witness for the prosecution. Michael can't believe she might have to wind up hurting Ridge by testifying against him. Enrique never has been impressed with Hunter's theory that Grant shot himself, he confesses. Enrique than says there might be a way to help Ridge after all.

At the courthouse Stephanie is glad to see Taylor. "I wouldn't be anywhere else, " Taylor says. Ridge enters the court room and he and Taylor embrace(much to Stephanie's delight). Stephanie wants to see them on their honeymoon once the trial is over. Enrique takes a seat in the courtroom to the surprise of Ridge and Taylor. Ridge just wants to convince the jury he's innocent. Taylor says she doesn't need convincing, she will always believe in him.

Tuesday, May 6, 1997

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Excited about their bet, Claudia pays Michael a visit to show off theclothes she just bought for under $100. Michael seems disinterested. She'sstill upset she has to testify against Ridge in the trial. Michael is unsurehow she can help the prosecution. "What if they twist my words around?"Michael asks. Claudia assures Michael she will be fine as long as she tellsthe truth.

After Michael leaves for the trial, Throne stops by her office to drop offsome reports. He is surprised to find Claudia in Michael's office changingclothes. Claudia explains to Thorne her and Michael's bet and that she istrying on the clothes she just bought. Thorne is impressed with her outfit.Claudia asks how things are between him and Taylor. Thorne tells her thingsare fine except Taylor is so concerned and preoccupied with Ridge's trialright now. Claudia informs Thorne he shouldn't have to beg for anotherwoman's attention because there are women who would give it to him.

The trial begins with the prosecution claiming they will prove Ridgeattempted premeditated murder. Zimmerman claims she can prove Ridge actedwillfully, deliberately, and with pre-meditation. Jonathan counters sayingthe prosecution can not prove beyond the shadow of a doubt Ridge attemptedmurder and that his client will be found not guilty.

The prosecution call their first witness to the stand, Officer Ambros. He'sa lab technician who analyzed the gun involved in Grant's shooting.Zimmerman enters the gun as the first evidence. The lab tech says that 80%of the fingerprints found on the gun belong to Ridge. Also there were twotypes of gsr, gun shot residue, found on the gun, barium and antimony.Officer Ambros says when he took swipes of Ridge's hand, the same two gsr'sfound on the gun were also found on Ridge's hand. Jonathan questions thelab tech saying he didn't even find the correct and same amount of barium andantimony on Ridge's hands as were on the gun so the tests must beinconclusive. Zimmerman gets the last shot in by having the lab tach say thetwo gsr's found on Ridge's hand and the gun don't have to be the same amountand that it doesn't matter how much barium and antimony were found on the gunas opposed to Ridge's hands.

Michael is called to the stand to describe her relationship with Ridge.Michael asks if it is necessary if she answers any questions posed by theprosecution. Seeing that Michael is an unwilling participant, Zimmerman getspermission to treat her as a hostile witness!

Wednesday, May 7, 1997

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Eric stops by Lauren's to give her a status report on Ridge's trial.Stephanie is already visiting with Lauren and Lauren is uncomfortable whenEric and Stephanie embrace. Stephanie notes the prosecution has a strong caseagainst Ridge, but Eric offers encouragement. "We have to be strong forRidge," Eric says, " this is only the beginning of the trial." Eric alsonotes that Jonathan doesn't have to prove his theory that Grant shot himself.Lauren offers her support to a concerned Stehpanie by saying they will neverlet Ridge spend his life in jail. Someway, that truth will come out.Stephanie is so moved by Lauren's words of encouragement she says she wantsLauren to stand up for her at her wedding to Eric.

After Stephanie leaves, Eric tells Lauren he thinks her standing up forStephanie at their wedding is wonderful. Lauren reminds him the Forrestersneed to pull together now and be strong for Ridge. Eric notes Lauren mightbe having a hard time dealing with the fact he and Stephanie are gettingmarried, but she shouldn't be surprised, Lauren pushed him away. Laurencongratulates Eric on his upcoming wedding.

Grant informs Conner Davis he is worried that Hunter might prove his theorythat he shot himself. Conner wonders why Grant is worried about that theoryif it isn't true. Conner asks Grant if there is any truth to the theory andthat whatever Grant tells him will not be repeated. "Did you shoot yourselfin order to get Ridge put away?" Conner asks. Grant informs Conner he wouldlove to see Ridge out of the way so he can build a better life with Brookeand the kids.

Continuing her questioning of an evasive Michael, prosecutor Teresa Zimmermanwants Michael to explain what happen the day of Grant's shooting. Michaelsays she did see Ridge the day of the shooting and yes they talked about morethan business. Under heated questioning, Michael admits she was aware therewas a gun in Ridge's office. "How were you aware of this?" Zimmerman asks.Michael is forced to admit she brought the gun to Ridge herself andpersonally handed it to him.

Jonathan counters by getting Michael to tell the jury she only brought thegun to Ridge because Stephanie asked her to. Michael explains how the gun'shandle was broken and Stephanie wanted Ridge to have it repaired. "There wasno other reason I brought the gun to Ridge," Michael explains. Also, Michaelsays she never saw the gun leave Ridge's office or that Ridge said he wasgoing to use the gun.

Zimmerman asks Michael about Ridge's and Grant's relationship. Michaeladmits there is no love loss between the two and that Ridge does feel hostiletoward Grant. Zim questions Michael about what she said to Ridge that day asshe handed him the gun. Michael thinks back to when she handed the gun toRidge. Michael says Ridge took the gun, looked at it, looked at the wallseparating his and Grant's office and... "And what Michael?" Zim asks,"tell us what Ridge said when he was pointing the gun at Grant's office?"Michael is forced to admit Ridge said "tempting, very tempting." Zimmermansmiles as she knows she's just blasted Michael. Michael declares to Ridgeshe is sorry, but she had to tell the truth.

Thursday, May 8, 1997

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COURTHOUSEHunter Jones comes in before the trial resumes and wants to know how it isgoing. He finds out that Michael Lai's testimony was brutal. " I am dyinghere and we have only heard two witnesses so far," grunts Ridge. Jonathantells him they just have to hang it outuntil it is their turn.

Michael is sitting outside on a bench disgusted with herselfafter hurting Ridge with her testimony. Felicia comes along and finds out that it went horrible. She tries to give her some moral supportand says, " It is not like you said that you saw him and saw that he shotGrant. What is Enrique doing here?" she questions. Michael says thatEnrique has been in court since the trial began; she guesses it is forsupport for the Forresters.

So now off the elevator comes Lt. Baker and he says that the next witnessis here. The prosecutor says that if things keep going like they have beengoing, the case will be over before the defense gets to have their say.

THE CHAMBERS HOUSEGrant is pissed off that Connor Davis has outright asked him ifhe shot Ridge Forrester, " I cant believe you are actually asking me thisquestion! (just then Brooke enters) My attorney/my friend thinks I amguilty. We will never discuss this again." He tells Brooke that he askedConnor about the procedural form to adopt the children. You must admit wehave a serioius problem with Rick, he reminds her. It is more than adifficult period.

Well of course Rick just happens to be standing at the top of the staircaseand is listening to all of this. He runs down the stairs and starts toyell: "Are you joking man?!?!?! Did you just say the word ADOPT? ARE YOUOUT OF YOUR MIND? Adoption......never. Mom you would never let him adopt me? Would you? I already have a father. Least of all I dont need one who is ajerk like this guy!!!!"

Grant tries to talk to him about being disrespectful and asks him toapologize to his mother. Rick says that he would drop dead before heapologizes. Grant tells him to cool off in his room. Rick yells that heruined his life and now he is ruining Ridge's lifealso.COURTHOUSEJake, the security guard, takes the stand for the prosecution. He says hesaw Ridge Forrester running in the opposite direction of Grant's office15-20 seconds after hearing the gunshot. In Grant's office he found Mr.Chambers lying on the floorin a pool of blood. In cross examination he says that he doesn't know ifRidge saw him in the corridor; also, he doesnt know where the emergencymedical kit is located on the floor of the office building. It turns outthat he has been working at Forrester Creations for only a month and washired by Grant Chambers---and yes it could be said that he is his guy.

Next on the stand is Lt. Brad Baker. Through flashbacks we see him askGrant who did this to him and Grant identified Ridge Forrester as theshooter. In cross examination we find out that there were four otherpeople who had fingerprints on the gun that was used to shoot Grant. Lt.Baker says that it is possible Grant was in shock, but that is not his ownAssessment. Jonathan proves the point that Lt. Baker is not a doctor.

Brad Baker continues to tell the jury that there is a motive heldby the defendent Ridge Forrester because there is a long and establishedhatred for Chambers. He isnt aware of any strong feelings one way oranother from Grant towards Ridge. "They werent friends we know that." Hecontinues to say that there was a lot of cirumstancial evidence taken fromGrant;s desk such as the cord and the award that have no relevance to thecase. Jonathan asks the question if maybe the police department didnt quiteinvestigate this crime to the fullest. But Brad Baker says that in his mindnothing has changed his mind that Ridge shotGrant....

Friday, May 9, 1997

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Claudia stops by Thorne's room. They talk for a while and she admits thather feelings for him have not changed. But, she assures Thorne that sheisn't expecting anything. He shows her something that he picked up at anauction; it is an engagement ring. Eventually he will give it to Taylor!he tells her. Claudia can't hide her disappointment. You really love her,she says, and Thorne says that yes he does. Jonathan calls and wants himat the courthouse pronto, and he quickly leaves.

Meanwhile, Jonathan urges Ridge to look forward to tomorrow's day in court.Jonathan then finds Hunter staring at the evidence again. Jonathan wonderswhat he finds so fascinating about the evidence. Hunter admits that hemight be wrong about Grant shooting himself. Jonathan is visibly upsetand asks what he means---you've got to find out, he demands. He tellsHunter that he is using that theory to get Ridge off. Hunter insists thatthe proof must be here; he just has to find it.

Taylor finds Ridge in a room outside the courtroom and greets him with atender and comforting embrace. Have faith in the system and your attorney,she tells him. Ridge assures herthat he's not throwing the towel in yet, but he tells her that it isdifficult sitting there listening to what they are saying about him. Hetells her that he "goes away" during the testimony. When Taylor asks wherehe goes, Ridge says that she may not really want to know. But Taylorencourages him to tell her. He says that he dreams about being in herarms. They are together and safe. It will happen, he tells her, just assoon as this is all over. He then kisses her and she responds. As shetries to step back and stop, Ridge won't let her. He then kisses her morepassionately.

As they kiss, Thorne enters the room and is devastated to see themtogether. They do not know that he is there.

Teresa and Lieutenant Baker are discussing the next step. She tells himthat she is planning on calling Thorne to the stand next. Lt. Baker cannotsee how that will help their case at all, but Teresa explains that with agrowing rivalry between the two brothers, she might be able to force Thorneto betray Ridge with his testimony. I am going to play on the fact thatThorne and Ridge are in love with the same woman, she says. She believesthat she can get him to say that Ridge is quick to anger and can becomeviolent. When I prove that, she says, I will have this case locked up.

Meantime, Ridge tells Taylor how he lays in bed and thinks about being withTaylor and when the trial is over they will be together. Taylor said pleaseRidge lets not talk about this now, but Ridge says Doc, yes lets. No onecan see, he tells her. They share another kiss, but Thorne is watchingfrom the doorway with pain in his eyes.

Thorne steps back into the corridor---he is devastated. Taylor walks outof the room. She stops and repairs her lipstick and straightens herclothes; She does not see Thorne, but he watches her walk off.

Jonathan shows up and wants to know why it has taken Thorne so long. Why?Thorn wants to know. Jonathan tells him that he is next to testify andwhat he says is crucial to the case. You have to watch yourself carefully.Whatever you do, donot fall for Theresa's trap. As Jonathan leaves. Thorne is saying tohimself: I won't lose you Taylor.