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Monday 2 January 2012
Episode 5949 Hope and Oliver get caught up in a passionate kiss and he asks her to make love to him. Liam interrupts their intimate moment and immediately explains why he didn't show up at the party.
Amber confirms her involvement in Liam's limo fiasco when Oliver calls her out on it. Just as Nick expresses his regret for firing Jackie, she pays him a visit and offers him a solution to his current business predicament.
Jackie suggests that she return to the company to help rebuild their reputation along with Owen … and hopefully Bridget.
Tuesday 3 January 2012
Episode 5950 Stephanie calls Taylor, Thomas and Brooke to meet and attempt to resolve the issues between them. Taylor asks Stephanie to help her talk sense into Brooke and Thomas.
Meanwhile, Brooke pleads with Stephanie to take her side about allowing Thomas this opportunity with the Taboo line. When Liam tells Bill and Katie about his evening with Hope and Oliver, he thinks that Liam should dump Hope for cheating on him.
Hope and Oliver individually reflect back to their intimate moment the night before. Amber assures Oliver that Hope will be his again and offers to help him in exchange for him fulfilling her "needs".
Wednesday 4 January 2012
Episode 5951With both Brooke and Taylor taking a different side about Thomas, Stephanie finds herself squarely in the middle and with a definite opinion ... Stephanie agrees with Taylor that there is no denying Brooke's scandalous behavior at Forrester Creations, and with the Forrester family, but also feels it's not realistic to forbid Thomas from being in contact with his father's wife.
Taylor feels betrayed that Stephanie is taking Brooke's side and after Brooke leaves, expresses to her friend that she feels she's lost so much from Stephanie to Brooke. Stephanie apologizes to Taylor and reassures her that she's not losing her friendship.
Angry, Taylor let's Stephanie know that it's not "if" Brooke will go after her son, but "when."Stephanie is left speechless when Taylor goes on an obsessive rant about Thomas needing protection from Brooke.
Amber attempts to comfort Oliver when he arrives home early from his photo shoot with Hope. After learning how Liam barged in and took a willing Hope away, Amber offers Oliver a sympathetic ear and a bit of advice.
Liam takes Hope to a secluded area on the beach where he speaks to her candidly about her relationship with Oliver and how the death of his mother has changed him. Hope and Liam share a steamy kiss.
Taylor leaves Stephanie and heads to Ridge's office to talk to him about the situation. When she enters, she becomes convinced that her worst fear has become a reality, when she sees Thomas in a steamy embrace with Brooke.
Thursday 5 January 2012
Episode 5952Taylor is relieved to find out she is mistaken and that the blonde girl Thomas is kissing is really "Summer." Thomas demands and explanation for his mother's behavior. When she admits she thought it was Brooke, Thomas promises her that will never happen.
Thomas assures Taylor that he doesn't resent her for giving her shares of the company to Steffy and explains that Brooke is helping to make everything okay because she is helping him to work his way up the ladder the old fashioned way, with hard work. Taylor agrees to stop fighting Brooke and Thomas' partnership and the Taboo line.
Stephen, Donna and Katie meet with Brooke for lunch. The Logan family discuss Donna and Stephen's recent trip to Paris and Donna admits that she still misses Eric.
Stephen broaches the topic of his continuing relationship with Pam and asks his daughters to let bygones by bygones and to move forward. Stephen, Donna and Katie are skeptical when Brooke reveals that Stephanie's cancer has changed her perspective on life.
They query her about the kiss with Thomas. They are shocked when Brooke tells them that Stephanie supports her in this because it has created quite a buzz for the Taboo line.
Brooke continues to defend Thomas and convinces her family that the publicity the kiss generated is good for business. Katie comments on how good Brooke and Thomas look together. Brooke looks at pictures of Thomas and tells her sisters she sees Ridge in his son.
Amber and Oliver panic when Aggie arrives unannounced. Amber hides on the patio and listens as Aggie tells Oliver not to give up on Hope and begins to malign Amber.
When Aggie goes to shut the patio door, she sees Amber in hiding. Amber shows herself and gives Aggie attitude for what she said about her. Oliver tries to continue to cover to his sister, but Amber reveals the truth; that she and Oliver are living together.
Friday 6 January 2012
Episode 5953
Oliver comes to Amber's defense when Aggie demands that he get rid of Amber immediately. Oliver becomes affected when Aggie asks how living with Amber will improve his chances of reuniting with Hope.
Aggie leaves and Amber begins to pack. Oliver reminds her that she doesn't need to defend herself anymore. Amber flirts with Oliver and tells him that while she wouldn't steal the Forrester designs again, she would definitely still make the moves on him. Although Oliver assures her that he doesn't see her like Aggie does, he tells her that she still needs to leave.
While Aggie goes to see Hope to beg her to give Oliver one more chance, Amber begs Oliver not to throw her out of his house. Amber gets seductive with Oliver and he becomes tempted by her offer. Hope attempts to get Aggie to understand that she and Oliver will always be friends but that she is with Liam now.
Taylor explains to Ridge about her case of mistaken identity with Thomas and his model friend. She admits to her ex-husband that he is the only person who truly understands her. Taylor expresses her relief that she and Thomas were finally able to have an honest conversation and promises Ridge that she will try to trust Brooke.
Taylor is beside herself when Ridge admits to her that if her fears would have been correct, and there were truly more between Brooke and Thomas than just the fashion line, his marriage would have been over. He goes on to say that if his marriage to Brooke fell apart he would return to her.
Whip stands by unnoticed, but has heard part of his wife's conversation with her ex-husband.
Monday 9 January 2012
Episode 5954Ridge and Brooke make love and then discuss Stephanie, Taylor and Thomas. Ridge is surprised when Brooke tells him that Stephanie sided with her over Taylor. Brooke and Ridge look at photos and remark how happy they are to be together and growing old. Brooke pledges to Ridge to never let anything happen again.
Taylor is joyful at Ridge's admission to her and calls Stephanie over to tell her all about it. As Taylor recounts to Stephanie her conversation with Ridge, Stephanie becomes concerned that Taylor may have misconstrued Ridge's words and that Taylor may be holding out hope for a future with him.
Taylor is positive that Brooke will let Ridge down and have another indiscretion. Stephanie expresses that she hopes that Brooke has changed, especially given all of the time that they have spent together lately. Stephanie thinks Taylor is still in love with Ridge. Amber tells Oliver she admires him and has learned so much from him.
Oliver doesn't allow Amber to berate herself for all of the mistakes she has made in the past. She wholeheartedly apologizes to him for all the messes she has gotten him into. Oliver surprises her and gives her a key to the apartment above the garage. She is genuinely moved, and tells him that he is more amazing than she realized and she hopes Hope knows how incredible he is.
Aggie arrives to visit Oliver and is pleased that Amber is not there. She tells her brother of her visit to Hope and urges him to go to her and tell her that he loves her. Hope is surprised to see Amber at Forrester Creations. She let's Amber have it when she reveals she was hoping to see Rick to get a job. She accuses Amber of being a manipulator who enjoys hurting people.
Amber is genuine when she tells Hope her true thoughts about Oliver and is pleased with herself when she plants a seed of doubt about Liam.
Tuesday 10 January 2012
Episode 5955Bill and Justin are investigating the Liam limousine situation. Justin has uncovered information from the limousine company. Bill is angry and wants answers. When he finds out that Oliver was behind the stunt, he vows revenge.
Amber and Hope continue to talk about Hope's love life. Amber continues to persuade Hope that Liam is just like his father and she should not give up on Oliver. Hope doesn't want to listen but she doesn't want to leave, either.
Liam visits Oliver at home and demands he stop making moves on his girl. Oliver reminds Liam that he works with Hope and that him taking her out of a photo shoot was unacceptable. The two argue over the Hope/Oliver kiss and who kissed who. The argument escalates and each man is convinced he is the right one for Hope.
Amber arrives home and starts to come through the patio door but Oliver waves her away. She sees Liam and hides on the patio. Hope thanks Ridge and Brooke for everything they have done for her.
Her parents ask Hope why she seems blue and she admits that it is because of Oliver and Liam. They advise her to always put herself first when it comes to Liam and to make her intentions clear with Oliver, even if it may hurt him.
Hope explains that it is not as simple as that, that she is still torn between the two of them. They are interrupted by a call from Liam who tells Hope he wants to see her tonight; that he has made plans and that she will be his top priority.
Wednesday 11 January 2012
Episode 5956
One man offers another a deal when Bill confronts Oliver about being responsible for Liam's limo fiasco. Taylor has a difficult time keeping her mind off of the earlier conversation that she had with Ridge. She feels guilty about the thoughts she's been having about Ridge because she is in a wonderful marriage with Whip.
Brooke becomes furious when Ridge tells her about a particular comment he made to Taylor, thinking that his words could initiate unintended false hope. Liam makes a bold suggestion when he takes Hope to his new apartment.
Thursday 12 January 2012
Episode 5957 Taylor scrambles to cover the major faux pas she made which deeply hurt Whip's feelings. Oliver threatens to tell Liam and Hope about Bill's request to keep them apart.
Bill turns around Oliver's threat and reminds him of how Hope may react to learning that he had a part in Liam's limo debacle. Because Liam has been bringing up the topic of sex recently, Hope realizes that it is time that they have a serious discussion about it.
Amber encourages Oliver to accept Bill's offer so that they all can benefit from the projected outcome.
Friday 13 January 2012
Episode 5958
Jarrett conducts an interview and family photo shoot with Thomas, Ridge and Taylor. Whip runs into Brooke at lunch where they discuss the current state of his and Taylor's marriage.
Bill places a call to Oliver to remind him of his offer and the consequences that may happen if he doesn't accept the deal. During Oliver and Hope's flirty photo shoot, he tries to hide any sign that Amber is living in the apartment over his garage.
Bill instructs Liam that his first priority is now Spencer Publications and that he needs to spend less time with Hope.
Monday 16 January 2012
Episode 5959
Though Ridge attempts to defend Taylor, Whip expresses his anger with his wife for discussing their marriage with her ex husband. Thorne supervises Brooke and Thomas' photo shoot to make sure that the images aren't too racy.
Ridge arrives at the shoot and becomes upset by what he sees. He demands that the campaign be scaled back. Bill tells Liam that he plans to make him the new face of Spencer Publications and that he needs to take on a more exciting persona in order to attract a newer and younger demographic.
Tuesday 17 January 2012
Episode 5960 Nick and Aggie have Jackie and Owen over for dinner with the intention of healing any residual old wounds within the family.
When Whip confronts Taylor about her residual feelings for Ridge, she makes it clear that he will not lose her to anyone. Before the "Taboo" fashion show, Ridge warns Thomas not to cross the line again with any further stunts.
Thomas is presented an enticing opportunity that he surprisingly turns down. Whip issues Ridge a stern warning to stay away from Taylor.
Wednesday 18 January 2012
Episode 5961
Nick and Aggie reach a new level in their relationship when he extends an invitation to celebrate Christmas together. Donna and Justin gush over Marcus because of his burgeoning modeling career at Forrester Creations.
At the Taboo fashion show, Whip pulls a prank that he hopes will hurt Ridge and cause a rift in his marriage, the way Ridge is causing a rift in Whip's.
While conducting a behind-the-scenes feature of the fashion show, Jarrett stumbles upon the result of Whip's prank. While the backstage commotion is taking place, Whip makes sure he captures the fiasco on camera.
Thursday 19 January 2012
Episode 5962 Brooke and Thomas come to a mutual agreement to not let Ridge and Taylor know about what happened backstage. Hope becomes concerned when she sees a difference in the way Liam is being treated at the Spencer Publication offices.
Liam assures her that even though his life is changing dramatically, his love for her ever won't. Oliver protests Amber's seduction because he is determined to win Hope back. Feeling rejected, Amber tells Oliver that she's thinking of pursuing Liam.
Just when Ridge thinks that the fashion show went scandal-free, he sees the backstage photo on the Internet.
Friday 20 January 2012
Episode 5963
Ridge demands to know the details surrounding the backstage photo and how it found its way to the Internet. Brooke and Thomas attempt to calm Ridge down and explain what happened.
Liam becomes offended when Hope makes a disparaging remark about his father. Oliver and Amber try to figure out how Amber can get an "in" with Liam based on what they know about him and his preferences.
Whip manipulates Taylor into finding the backstage photo online. Thorne informs Ridge that their website crashed due to all of the orders that are flooding in for the Taboo line.
When Oliver suggests that Amber get a job, she tells him that the best way to get ahead is by marrying someone with money, not by hard work.
Monday 23 January 2012
Episode 5964 Taylor is fuming over the photos while Brooke and Thomas try to tell her that they are innocent of any wrongdoing. Aggie issues Whip a stern warning about messing with Ridge and the Forrester family.
Bill tells Liam about a big party he is throwing for Liam to announce him as Bill's son and the new face of Spencer Publications. Amber does research on the Spencer family and realizes just how rich Bill and Liam are. She is convinced that if she gets her hands on the very rich Liam, Hope will go back to Oliver.
Ridge asks to speak to Taylor alone where she asks him to put a stop to the Taboo line. Brooke offers to take herself off of the Taboo line if that will rectify things with Ridge. Whip plots his next move against Ridge.
Tuesday 24 January 2012
Episode 5965 Despite Bill's objection, Liam convinces an apprehensive Hope to attend his party and share his special night. Justin bumps into Donna at Insomnia Café and offers to put her on the party's guest list as his date.
Oliver becomes paranoid when Marcus discovers that Amber is living with him. A not-so-surprised Marcus promises to keep Oliver and Amber's secret. With an ulterior motive, Amber asks Marcus to get her on the list for Liam's party, since his father is Bill Spencer's right-hand man.
At the party, Bill tells Liam that the guests are there to meet him and the persona that has been created for him; a persona that does not include a girlfriend.
Wednesday 25 January 2012
Episode 5966 Hope feels Liam slip away from her as she watches Bill on stage building Liam up to the crowd. Bill describes his son as one of the most eligible bachelors in the world, before introducing him as William Spencer the Third, the future of Spencer Publications.
The cheerleaders go wild and Liam runs on stage, swept up in all of the excitement. Wanting to make Bill proud, Liam gives a speech where he tells the world that he promises to do the best job he can and live up to Bill's image.
Upset that he didn't mention her, Hope begins to leave. Liam runs to her and tries to convince her that she means more to him than any of the things his father can offer, but is interrupted by a cheerleader who tries to take him back into the party.
Hope tells him to enjoy his party and then leaves. Amber witnesses this interaction and sends a tray of shots to Liam. He takes one and rejoins the cheerleaders. Saddened that Hope has left, Liam gets drunk. Amber follows him home and begins her seduction.
Notified by Amber that Hope is alone, Oliver arrives at Hope's house under the guise of delivering proofs for Brooke. Hope cries on Oliver's shoulder then thanks him for being such a good friend. Oliver has made her feel better about the situation and she decides she must go back to Liam, that it was not fair of her to leave him on his big night.
Donna, Marcus and Justin share a sweet family moment at Liam's party. Bill tells Katie that although Hope is her niece, she still believes that Liam should not be in a relationship right now.
Thursday 26 January 2012
Episode 5967 Liam is shocked to wake up to find Amber in his bed. She tells him she followed him home after the party because he was drunk. Liam can't remember anything from the night before.
Trying to act sincere, Amber tells him she came over with good intentions but she couldn't help herself. Liam reminds her that he's not eligible and that he still has a girlfriend, Hope. Liam realizes he has multiple missed phone messages from Hope and freaks out. Amber apologizes and offers to be anything he needs.
After speaking with Hope, Liam says Hope can't know about this; that she'll never accept that he slept with Amber. Stephanie and Dayzee go to the Insomnia Café where C.J. informs them that he is selling the coffeehouse. C.J. and Stephanie reminisce about Sally Spectra. Over a pot of coffee, C.J. tells Stephanie that he's ready to move to San Francisco but can't seem to sell the joint.
When C.J. goes to pack, Stephanie tells Dayzee she thinks Insomnia could be a vehicle to help the homeless and suggests if she buys it, that Dayzee could run it and help people from Skid Row. Excited and overwhelmed, Dayzee accepts Stephanie's offer. Stephanie renames it "Dayzee's".
Friday 27 January 2012
Episode 5968 Brooke and Katie embark on another trip to Skid Row so that Brooke can find Anthony. She doesn't want him to be alone on Christmas and plans on returning the goodwill that he recently showed her.
Brooke becomes a bit frantic when no one has seen her new friend and he's not at any of his regular spots. She decides to head down to the Mission and Katie sees firsthand the overcrowded tarp tents and the true plight of the homeless.
Brooke hears faint music and follows it to where she finds a bruised and battered, but still performing, Anthony. Pam and Thomas arrive at "Dayzee's" to help get it ready for the holiday celebration.
Stephanie and Dayzee share their vision for the establishment with the others; it will be a place where everyone is welcome and everyone is a customer, even if they can't afford to pay.
Monday 30 January 2012
Episode 5969
Brooke introduces Anthony to Katie then asks Anthony to come with her - she wants to take him away from the cold. Anthony only agrees to go with them when Ridge calls and tells them about Dayzee's new place and that she and Stephanie want everyone to join them there for Christmas.
Anthony is overwhelmed when Brooke and Katie take him home and offers him a shower and clean clothes. Brooke, Ridge, Eric, Hope, Liam, Marcus, Pam, Taylor, Whip, Thomas, Thorne and Felicia all gather at "Dayzee's" with Anthony, Tony, Leilani, Kevin, OG and Miss Jones.
Stephanie makes a big announcement that will change all of their lives for the better.
Tuesday 31 January 2012
Episode 5970 The Forrester family celebrates Christmas and includes their newly extended family at "Dayzee's" the coffee shop Stephanie bought for the inspiring young homeless woman she befriended on the streets of Los Angeles.
Having received the most very special gift of all from Dayzee, "a new set of glasses" from which to look at her life and the world around her, Stephanie holds true to her promise to help her fellow man and turns this holiday into one of hope, joy, faith and family.
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