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Thursday, 1 January 2009Episode 5168 Nick finds out that he is not a suitable donor. They need the egg donor to donate her marrow. Carl and Bridget find out the true paternity of the baby. They share the results with Nick. Taylor is informed that the donor lives near by and that she has agreed to the procedure. Dr. Caron calls the donor in to the hospital to begin.
Brooke and Ridge shoot a cover for an "Eye On Fashion" issue. After the shoot, they enjoy a glass of champagne together. Brooke, once again, pleads with Ridge to give their family another chance. Ridge is swayed and they share a tender kiss. Bridget calls Brooke, asking her to meet her at the hospital.
Friday, 2 January 2009Episode 5169 The doctor explains the procedure to the egg donor and they begin the process. Nick watches over the donor and their baby, feeling a deep connection to both of them.
Ashley arrives in Paris and is surprised to find Rick waiting there for her. Katie arrives at Brooke's to find Ridge there. Ridge explains that he is there to see his kids. Katie points out the lipstick on his collar. She warns Ridge to be careful with Brooke's feelings. Ridge tells Katie that he's exactly where he wants to be.
Monday, 5 January 2009Episode 5170 Nick objects when Taylor presses to meet the donor to thank her for her contribution to the life of her child. The donor is recovering while Bridget worries about her possible attachment to the child she has just helped save.
Eric and Donna are kissing and discuss the possibility of Stephanie coming back when they turn to see someone coming through the front door.
Tuesday, 6 January 2009Episode 5171 Donna overhears Stephanie struggling to make amends with Eric. Eric tells Stephanie his opinion on her jealous heart. Stephanie says that seeing Eric with Brooke is what sparked her bitterness. Eric says she needs to take responsibility for Brooke's attack.
He recommends she apologize to Brooke immediately. The egg donor is brought into Nick and Taylor's life which causes Taylor to become unsure of being a mother to another women's baby. Nick reassures Taylor that they will raise the baby together as a family.
Wednesday, 7 January 2009Episode 5172 Donna and Stephanie share a heated exchange. Donna forces Stephanie to take the blame for Brooke's attack. She taunts Stephanie with the fact that the attack brought Brooke and Ridge's relationship closer. Donna ends the conversation with a threat to Stephanie.
Dr. Caron brings the Marone baby in to see his parents. Nick hopes that seeing their baby will help Taylor feel a connection. Nick and Taylor decide on a name for their newborn - Jack Hamilton Marone.
Thursday, 8 January 2009Episode 5173 Stephanie pays Ridge an un-welcomed visit. Ridge confronts his mother about Brooke's attack. Stephanie says she is going to apologize to Brooke. Ridge warns her to stay away. Brooke hears of Stephanie's return and wants nothing to do with her. She begs Eric to keep Stephanie away.
Felicia tries to convince Eric to break up with Donna. Eric persists in seeing Donna. Felicia and Eric share their concern for Brooke running into Stephanie.
Friday, 9 January 2009Episode 5174 Ridge and Eric worry that Stephanie will convince Brooke to confide her feelings about the attack. Eric leaves a message for Stephanie insisting she not go near Brooke.
Stephanie finds her way to Brooke's home where Brooke refuses to accept Stephanie's apology. Stephanie asks Brooke to vent her feelings about the attack. She invites Brooke to relive the night of the attack while Stephanie attempts to comfort her.
Monday, 12 January 2009Episode 5175 Stephanie admits responsibility for Brooke's attack. She reveals how Ridge feels about Brooke in hopes of gaining Brooke's trust. Stephanie tells Eric her meeting with Brooke didn't go well.
She notices something different in Eric and suspects he's had an affair. Stephanie thinks it was with Jackie but when Donna enters, Stephanie realizes the truth.
Tuesday, 13 January 2009Episode 5176 Brooke asks Ridge if he's ready to make a life with her and wants to get intimate with him. Ridge says he is ready for a life together but thinks it's too soon after Brooke's attack to be getting physical.
Stephanie attempts to fire Donna from Forrester Creations but Eric stEpisode in and shows Stephanie who's boss. Donna interrupts Katie and Thorne in an intimate moment.
Katie and Thorne get their chance to confront Donna about their hang-ups with her relationship with Eric.
Wednesday, 14 January 2009Episode 5177 When Ashley arrives home from Paris Ridge delivers the heartbreaking news to her of his reunion with Brooke. Brooke shares the news of her and Ridge with Katie. Katie tells Brooke about her relationship with Thorne as well as Donna's and Eric.
Brooke is less than enthused about Donna's new relationship. Brooke is worried about what Stephanie will do when she finds out. Stephanie overhears Donna expressing her contempt towards her. She learns that Donna may have the upper-hand … for now.
Thursday, 15 January 2009Episode 5178 Brooke agrees, without hesitation, when Nick asks her to bank some of her blood in case of a future emergency with baby Jack. He also asks Brooke to sign away her parental rights to the baby. Ridge walks in and becomes very suspicious when he sees Nick and Brooke together.
Taylor blames Bridget for her receiving Brooke's eggs. Bridget pleads with Taylor to try and understand that it was a mistake. Bridget offers to end her career if it will give Taylor closure. Taylor is frightened that Jack will be naturally drawn to Brooke.
Friday, 16 January 2009Episode 5179 Taylor comes home from the hospital without baby Jack. Nick quickly changes the subject when their families ask about the bone marrow donor. Brooke visits Taylor and signs away her parental rights.
CJ informs his father that Sally has decided to sell Spectra Fashions. Clarke tells his son he knows of the perfect buyer.
Monday, 19 January 2009Episode 5180 Taylor is hesitant to sign the paperwork that takes away Brooke's rights to baby Jack. Brooke pleads with Taylor to sign the papers. Taylor demands to be told of Brooke's true feelings for Jack. Brooke is adamant that she only wants baby Jack to be loved like he deserves to be loved.
Clarke pitches the idea of buying Spectra Fashions to Jackie and Nick. Jackie is delighted by the idea and signs a deal, ready for the whole world to see the real Jackie Marone.
Tuesday, 20 January 2009Episode 5181 Nick brightens Taylor's mood by surprising her with baby Jack. Donna reveals to Nick that Stephanie was involved in Brooke's attack. Eric and Brooke share a special moment sharing details of their new relationships. Eric reveals his true feelings for Donna to Brooke.
Donna questions Brooke's laid back attitude towards Stephanie, not understanding why someone won't stand up to her. Donna calls security when Stephanie arrives at Forrester Creations.
Wednesday, 21 January 2009Episode 5182 Donna wants Nick's help in getting revenge on Stephanie. Nick questions Donna's motives but is furious to hear Stephanie is back in town. Nick confronts Brooke about Stephanie's involvement in the attack. Nick reacts in rage when Brooke confirms what Donna told him.
Stephanie tries to win Brooke over by asking her opinion of Eric and Donna. Brooke tells her she thinks Eric and Donna's feelings are genuine. Stephanie reacts, calling the Logan's immoral. Brooke becomes enraged with Stephanie.
Jackie gets comfortable in her offices. She has a bathtub delivered which causes Clarke to question her intentions. Jackie surprises both Clarke and the press by holding a press conference announcing her new line from the bathtub.
Thursday, 22 January 2009Episode 5183 Donna and Stephanie argue about Eric. Donna warns Stephanie about Nick coming after her. Brooke tries to keep Nick from taking revenge on Stephanie. All Brooke wants is to move on with her life.
Brooke confronts Donna about revealing her secret to Nick. Donna feels like she needs help in the situation and calls her father. Nick breaks into Stephanie's hotel room and threatens her life. He leaves without acting on his rage but is not done with her yet.
Friday, 23 January 2009Episode 5184 Nick threatens to take Forrester Creations back if Eric does not divorce Stephanie. Eric says he'll make his decision at the end of the fashion show.
Brooke tells Katie she wants Stephanie to be left alone when Stephen arrives. Brooke is not happy to see her father. Donna arrives and forces Brooke to tell her father about the attack.
Monday, 26 January 2009Episode 5185 Stephen finds out about Stephanie's involvement in the attack. Brooke asks for everyone to leave Stephanie alone. Stephen and Donna secretly plan their revenge. Eric visits Stephanie to make sure she's okay after her encounter with Nick.
Stephanie tells Eric she has learned from her mistakes and she wants to change. Eric leaves and a waiter brings Stephanie a special delivery from a 'secret admirer'. Stephen shows up at her door announcing the delivery was from him. Stephen and Stephanie wage war with one another.
Tuesday, 27 January 2009Episode 5186 Stephen and Stephanie's argument gets heated. Stephen tries to force Stephanie off her hotel room balcony. Stephanie informs Stephen of Donna and Eric's relationship. Stephen is shocked by the news but doesn't believe it. He leaves to find out for himself.
Donna convinces Eric to offer Katie a position at Forrester Creations. Katie isn't sure about the position. She thinks Donna may have ulterior motives involving Eric. Donna and Eric are getting intimate when they are interrupted by a pounding at the door.
Wednesday, 28 January 2009Episode 5187 Brooke and Nick secretly meet to discuss baby Jack. Brooke wants a photo of the baby. Nick shows her one but refuses to let her keep it. Storm is infuriated when Katie tells him the news of their father being in town.
As they review Katie's contract with Forrester Creations, Storm and Katie stumble across a gun in Brooke's desk.
Stephen threatens Eric when he finds him and Donna in bed together. Donna and Eric plead with Stephen, declaring their love for one another. Storm finds Stephen in Brooke's office. They explode in anger.
Thursday, 29 January 2009Episode 5188 Ridge tries to talk Eric into waiting until after the fashion show to make his decision. Eric doesn't agree with Ridge's plan. Ridge notifies Thorne and Felicia that Eric is on his way to talk with the women he decides against. Ridge explains to them that supports Eric no matter what his decision.
Friday, 30 January 2009Episode 5189 Ridge suggests to Stephanie that she not come to the fashion show. Stephanie defends her presence at the show. Stephanie arrives at the showroom and the Logan's are very surprised to see her there.
Everyone breaks into an argument, ending in Stephen threatening Stephanie to stay away from the show. Ridge tells Eric he knows what his decision is and that he supports it.