Brooke unsuccessfully tries to persuade Eric to give Ridge his word that he is going to set her free in two months' time. Stephanie and Felicia discuss whether Eric will achieve to win back Brooke's affection. Meanwhile, Thorne shows up at Pierre's just as a badly beaten Ridge is rushed to the hospital. There, Dr. Payne notes that Ridge did suffer mostly superficial injuries. Stephanie, Felicia, Eric and Brooke arrive and are shocked to hear that Ridge was attacked from behind and probably strangled by his tormentor. Blake calls Pierre to deliver Taylor a message, claiming that he missed out on their dinner appointment tonight due to work. Brooke holds vigil at her lover's bed when Taylor walks in and it is evident that Ridge was with her earlier.
—Torsten B. Tomaschek