Sun, Jan 1, 2012
Frustratingly for Thamas and Steffy, his proposal with diamond ring still can't get delighted Hope to commit yet, she clearly needs more time, as he accepts. After informing Bill, who orders the mariachi band to chase Liam so he won't notice, she arranges for 'complimentary' tequila cocktails to get Hope drunk. It works and she gets frisky in a cabana with Thomas, but just then Liam sees them.
Mon, Jan 2, 2012
Thomas tries to escape by resort quad when spotted by Liam, but drunk Hope wont'l let him and Steffy failed to get in between. When the Forrester mansion learns about Thomas's proposal, Brooke wants to intervene, but Ridge stops her, confident Liam will stick to his wedding vows, while in fact his meeting with Hope is suspiciously tender, as both kept dreaming about each-other.
Tue, Jan 3, 2012
While Liam chased Thomas and Hope, Steffy them, she made a bad fall and is rushed to a Mexican ER, where Dr. Rivera must await elaborate tests to pronounce on her prospects. The boys bicker over blame and succinctly alert the home front, where Bill decodes to fly over by private jet with the Forresters next of kin.
Wed, Jan 4, 2012
Bill arrives in Mexico, where he instills everyone it's about Steffy's health, stopping Thomas bickering with Liam. Taken aside for a paternal sermon on marital fidelity, Liam however proves most suspicious of Steffy's secrets and lies, announcing he has made to a decision. Dr. Rivera reports the first test results are encouraging, but not yet conclusive.
Thu, Jan 5, 2012
When Thomas leaves them alone, Liam's voice calls Steffy from coma. Dr. Rivera's prognosis for her now is most encouraging, unlike the neighboring patience. Ridge is greatly relieved and warns the youngsters against rash actions. Hearing Liam intends to gravely question his wife's devious lies, Bill bribes the hospital to pretend she too has a potentially life-threatening blood clutter and needs to be spared any stress.
Sun, Jan 8, 2012
Grudgingly, Dr. Rivera pretends a second scan detected a blood clutter and prescribes Steffy must be spared any stress and needs loving nurture, mainly from her husband. Liam accepts t help, but bully lectures from Ridge and Bill may prove counterproductive, surely failing to deter him from seeing Hope or questioning Steffy's deviousness and paranoia.
Mon, Jan 9, 2012
Nick and Jackie planned a celebratory dinner, but are spotted in the nightclub and scolded by smugly amused Rick and rude Beverly. Jaqueline 'volunteers' Nick to sing and play guitar on its free podium. Back home, Rick is tempted by Amber's home-cooked dinner with spectacular desert: her pimped versions of his clumsily drawn dress designs and the promise to stand behind him if he bids as Forester's new line star. The Logan sisters discuss whether Donna should follow her heart with Nick or dump the family firm-nightmare counterfeiter.
Tue, Jan 10, 2012
Owen comes tell Jasueline that despite his tender family life, he can't forget about her, his passionate true love, which leads to intense kissing. Pam fears that Nick has dumped her for Donna, hence is inclined to stop stealing Forrester designs for romantic rewards. Rick is delighted with Amber's finished versions of his sketches and considers her plan that he should become Forrester's new lead line designer and dream of ending up as CEO.
Wed, Jan 11, 2012
Bill and Ridge's constant bully demands that Liam 'must let Hope go completely' for Steffy's sake starts to backfire, as it only drives him to Hope, who now pouts about Thomas's alleged 'scheming' with Steffy, while he insists his intentions were honest, not just the proposal. Owen insists that he wants married life with true love Jaqueline back, more then playing house with Bridget and little Logan. Rick presents his collection and can report to ecstatic shadow co-designer Amber that Eric apparently agreed to prepare production, even without waiting for CEO Ridge's return.
Thu, Jan 12, 2012
Bill arranges for his own doctor Ramon Montgomery, who sees trough the scans scam unlike Taylor but plays along, to confirm the bribed Mexican 'blood clutter' diagnosis. Liam warns Bill that the endless pushing to drop Hope and everything for Steffy are intolerable. Anyhow, Katie risks upsetting the 'crucially stress-sensitive' patient by demanding again she leaves Liam to true love Hope. Brooke tells Hope to go for her first choice Liam, not Thomas.
Sun, Jan 15, 2012
Liam allows Steffy to explain desperately why she jealously tried to keep him apart from Hope, but is clearly not impressed. Bill warns Katie to stand off, but she even suggests to unconvinced Brooke that the quad crash might be a daring ploy. To Rick's delighted relief, Ridge allows his collection go into production, as promised by Eric, and let the sales figures decide.
Mon, Jan 16, 2012
While Ridge suspects Rick may be working with Amber, Broke denies she may be the mystery draft artist, but soon finds the exes together and gets confirmation. Pam is wildly enthusiastic about meeting game show co-host Tiffany Coyne, hired by Rick as model, and blackmails reluctant Nick, who can't afford her becoming too jealous of Donna, to become "let's make a deal" candidates together, albeit disguised.
Tue, Jan 17, 2012
As if being dragged along in ridiculous costumes to game show "Let's make a deal" weren't bad enough for obviously embarrassed Nick, Pam wastes a perfect culinary trip for a fake prize and divulges frightfully abundant personal details to the presenter. When informed that Amber has been drawing for Rick, Ridge forbids producing his designs as long as she has any part in the line. Katie openly questions if Bill and/or Steffy herself somehow organized her 'lots of love' therapy, with medical complicity, but Liam dismisses the theory.
Wed, Jan 18, 2012
Liam and Hope keep dismissing Katie's theory that Steffy and/or Bill faked her serious condition, so Katie steals the scan from Bill's secretary's desk and brings it to hospital 'for a second opinion'.Nick fails to prevent Donna watching the game show, so she recognizes first Pam, then him and furiously guesses she must be the design spy and that he pays her vicious rival 'romantically'.
Thu, Jan 19, 2012
Liam, Hope and Steffy go over and over the last's condition and their options. By the time Bill notices the stolen scan and tracks it down, Katie has got a second opinion and learned it's not Steffy's. Bill finds her, already having construed his deception and bitterly asking what bribe it took.
Mon, Jan 23, 2012
Having locked Katie up in the beach-house attic, Bill tells Liam and Steffy that her latest scan shows the blood clutter has dissolved: they have their lives back. Katie escapes and still insists to divulge his machination. Olivera nd her family can barely believe that Hope wants to cancel her successful fashion line 'based on false premises'.
Tue, Jan 24, 2012
Despite Bill's efforts to usher Katie who escaped from the attic, out, she exposes his fake cardiac diagnosis to startled, shocked Liam and Steffy. However she also claims as if sure that Steffy is in on the scam, and indignant Liam seems to believe her too. Brooke convinces Hope that she must not give up her line but simply update her message.
Wed, Jan 25, 2012
Liam has left Steffy behind and rushed to Hope, finally to indulge in their love again, to both's delight, feeling entitled by Bill and Steffy's manipulation, disregarding Brooke's protestation against precipitation. Only now Steffy can convince Katie that she didn't know about Bill's scan scam, blames him bitterly and tells him to butt out of her 'wrecked' life.
Thu, Jan 26, 2012
Unwilling to believe or dismiss Steffy before leaving her for good, Liam takes Hope along to question Bill about her presumed complicity. Bill assures them it was all only his misguided attempt to save Liam's marriage and implores him to honor his wedding vows. Meanwhile Brooke reporting Liam kissed Hope leaves Thomas, Ridge and Taylor speculate until Steffy arrives, who tells them only that her blood clutter 'is gone'.
Sun, Jan 29, 2012
Liam now accepts that Bill probably didn't even tell Steffy, yet stands by dumping her for continuous scheming. Worse, he wants disown Bill as ever-self-absorbed father. Nick tells Pam that her design theft has been found out by Donna, but recommends simple denial, give the lack of proof. However, she rushes to Stephanie, who refuses to believe Donna, but is now asked to understand and forgive her sister, to her anger.
Tue, Jan 31, 2012
Bill hoped Liam calmed down and may be coached to return to Steffy, but instead is calmly but firmly given a sharp analysis of his egocentric, manipulative nature, blind materialistic priorities without real values and utter inadequacy as a father, warned to butt out or loose his son completely. Rick's collection outsells Ridge and Eric's inconsistent emergency release. Rick now scolds and waves Ridge's cocky attempt to pull rank as CEO and simply claims chief designer privileges, including choosing Ambera as graphic associate.
Wed, Feb 1, 2012
Liam coldly concludes his lecture to Bill, firmly stops his attempt to plead Steffy's case again and gets across the message that their relationship must mature more equally and sensitive if it's to survive at all. Next Liam summons both Hope and Steffy, without informing the rivals in advance that the other is also invited. They realize he's about to choose between them.
Thu, Feb 2, 2012
Liam elaborately discusses their peril with rivals Hope and Steffy, interlaced with romantic reminiscing. Hope retreats a while to allow the spouses a private talk, and finds Broke outside, but can't believe her pep-talk. Meanwhile Ridge and Taylor try to convince each)other Steffy will win but neither feels sure.
Sun, Feb 5, 2012
Liam tells Steffy he still loves her but their marriage is over, she moves back in indefinitely with Taylor, whom she startles by declaring Liam will tire of 'unfit child' Hope and return to her. Hope is even happier the him to be reunited and eager to plan a wedding fast, in about a month. Ridge is disappointed, Broke relived, but they agreed to stick by both daughters either way.
Mon, Feb 6, 2012
Liam finds strength with Hope to face Ridge, whom he assures his choice is final. Ridge gives hi s blessing, admitting the contrary would make him, serial groom, the ultimate hypocrite. Steffy is served annulment papers by Justin, which enrages Taylor, but stubbornly maintains that a taste of unfit Hope will drive Liam back to her.
Wed, Feb 8, 2012
Liam understands that Steffy, who maintains they will get back together, objects to a speedy annulment instead of a lengthy divorce as that would wipe their marriage and feels guilty. Liam learns that haste is required as Hope already plans their wedding, but rightly fears that Forresters barging in with demands can only make things worse. Meanwhile a Forrester press conference is staged hastily, thanks to expedient Jake, where Hope announces a wedding the next day before Liam can explain he will remain married for a while.
Sun, Feb 12, 2012
Only when Hope is walking to the minister, Ridge stops the wedding and takes the couple aside to explain that Steffy has refused an annulment. Furiously, the bride storms out the get it signed anyway at Taylor's, where Thorne had a Valentine's day chocolate fountain delivered for Taylor, which becomes ammunition for a cat-fight over the annulment papers, which end up tarnished and torn. Ridge meanwhile tells Liam he can't avoid the sex moths divorce period and should use the opportunity to reconsider as he can't deny still feeling love for Steffy.
Mon, Feb 13, 2012
Checking on Hope and Steffy, Liam finds them bickering covered in chocolate and finally makes his bride acknowledge they'll have to wait for the six months divorce procedure. Hope goes sulk back home, where the surprised family is finally informed and Rick doubts if 'fickle' Liam is really the ideal groom for Hope, a question Ridge eagerly seconds.
Wed, Feb 15, 2012
Liam's tenacity is demanding that Bil respects his son's choice for first love Hope without pleading Steffy's case as 'ideal partner' (especially for business) finally hits home. Rick promises the Logans he'll get Steffy to accept an annulment after all by seducing her again, but his setup to be overheard telling Marcus how he looks forward to working with and under her may be too obvious.
Sun, Feb 19, 2012
Liam and the Logans' joy over Rick triumphant arrival with the signed annulment is squashed when they actually read the signature, instead of which she wrote 'Looser'! Despite Liam's warning that this proves manipulation attempts can backfire, Rick makes another seduction attempt, ridiculed by Steffy, who wouldn't even think of rekindling their romance.
Mon, Feb 20, 2012
Liam is surprised and worried to Rick continue to flirt with Steffy, who now seems somewhat responsive, while again presuming to pull rank in the lingerie line. When Liam and Hope end up in the same bar and can't keep their eyes off the teasers, Steffy triumphantly calls this proof that puzzled, indignantly denying Liam is 'jealous', hence still in to her.
Tue, Feb 21, 2012
Liam tries to convince impatient Hope they must just wait for his divorce. Visiting competition winning clients reinforce her belief in pre-marital abstention, which she discusses with Brooke. Steffy and Bill hope six more months of sexual starvation will drive Liam away, which Ridge agrees might happen, Rick even feels Hope may then just not be right for Liam.
Wed, Feb 22, 2012
Although Ridge nor Bill appreciated being summoned to dine with their wives, they enjoy bickering and teasing the ladies about how to handle or stay out of Liam, Steffy and Hope's future and whether California's six months divorce procedure will make Liam reconsider. Meanwhile Hope is actually tempted by Liam's suggestion, since they should already be married, that she can move into his beach-house immediately, sealed with a kiss.
Thu, Feb 23, 2012
Liam's protest slowly weakens against Bill's relentless warnings that allowing Hope to wait with sex till his divorce means a frustrated life of 'headaches in bed'. Hope begs Rick to seduce Steffy just enough to sign the annulment. Both rivals calls Liam, hoping for a romantic visit from him.
Sun, Feb 26, 2012
Lia is surprised by self-invited visitor Stephanie, who keeps pleading against a 'rash' divorce and probing whether he still feels enough for Steffy. Hope and Steffy longed for a visit from Liam, but get only a delivery boy viz. Rick, who intends to keep wooing his ex, regardless whether that gets the annulment signed. Eagerly 'stealing' a courier message from Marcus, Amber sees 'her' Rick leaving Steffy's loft and warns off her 'rival', who assures her still to be interested only in Liam.
Mon, Feb 27, 2012
Nick questions his obviously gloomy mother's noble choice to sacrifice her happy marriage with Owen to let him and Bridget be a full-time family for baby Logan, rekindling her happy marital memories. Meanwhile the young parents explain to startled Eric and Brooke that they decided Owen must be happy again, and hence return to Jaqueline. Next they bring the news to Nick's home.
Tue, Feb 28, 2012
Liam impresses the board with his fashion magazine's performance, yet Bill can't resist suggesting Steffy should be there. With Nick's approval, Owen and Bridget make crystal clear that he and Jaqueline belong together, so he's moving back in with her, but on slightly less subservient terms: she can play the domineering cougar again, but major decisions are to be made together.
Wed, Feb 29, 2012
Liam is delighted that Hope has finally decided tot move in with him and live as if already married 'in every way'. He politely waves uninvited Stefanie's plea to stay married with his 'perfectly fit' wife instead, while Ridge argues to Brooke that Liam should really take the time to decide, instead of making another rash partner choice.
Sun, Mar 4, 2012
Liam and Hope greatly enjoy working up to their wedding night 'foretaste', with elaborate romantic frills. Bill meanwhile does the same with Katie, assuring her he'll be happy is Hope surprisingly manages to satisfy Liam, which he still believes better left to Steffy, who meanwhile tells Broke she fears pre-marital sex will 'trap' Liam in a promise to Hope, even if he 'comes to his senses' and takes her back.
Wed, Mar 7, 2012
Brooke and Ridge grapple with ideas about how to celebrate Eric and Stephanie's wedding anniversary. Ridge points out that his parents may not even want to celebrate the anniversary because they're not actually married right now. Stephanie and Eric receive an unexpected visit from Sally Spectras former partner-in-crime Gladys Pope. Gladys explains she had to diversify in today's difficult times, branching out into landscaping, acting... and officiating at weddings! This peaks Eric and Stephanie's interest: should they remarry? After spending an intimate evening together, Liam is even more confident about his relationship with Hope; but she thinks otherwise. Brooke senses Hope's reluctance.
Thu, Mar 8, 2012
Gladys Pope returns to the Forrester Mansion with a marriage certificate in tow. An impromptu and comedic wedding takes place between on-again-off-again soul mates Eric and Stephanie. Bill interrogates Liam about his evening with Hope. Hope reveals to Brooke that she didn't feel ready to open up to Liam and that her first time was not nearly as fulfilling as she expected it to be. Brooke takes Hope to her friend, psychologist Dr. Stacy Barton, to understand her feelings.
Sun, Mar 11, 2012
Liam seems finally able to convince Bill that he's over Steffy for good and her that there's no point in waiting for a divorce now Hope agreed to sex. Bill however warns her not to sign the annulment and see if sexual frustration drives him back in her arms. In therapy, Hope explains that her semi-frigidity probably stems from over-compensating her fear to become like Brooke and the trauma of their (near-)rapes.