In Bill's office, Steffy remarked that Bill didn't seem as bad as everyone thought. Bill replied that he liked to teeter between "bad and super-bad" just to keep his enemies guessing. She said he was a decent guy, and he cautioned that the statement could ruin his reputation. Steffy guessed that he was a loner, but she found him far more interesting than most people.

Steffy wondered why he'd really bought Forrester. He claimed that even though people thought he had a diabolical scheme, it was just business. She asked if Bill had ever sought anyone's approval. Bill said he'd never thought much about that while growing up. When he noted that she'd been raised by good role models, Steffy found it interesting that he respected her parents and grandparents. Bill said that he wouldn't have hired her, if he hadn't.

Bill noted that Katie and Steffy had the same drive and determination. They just needed someone to recognize it. Steffy wondered if Katie knew the real Bill Spencer. He said that Steffy would have to ask Katie. He stated that if he believed in someone, he'd back them fully. "And that's what you've got, Steffy. Someone who believes in you—Me." Bill stated.

Steffy insisted that no one could know everything about a person, and asked him what the sword on his neck stood for. When she asked to see it, he stood. Steffy lingered close to Bill, stroking the charm that dangled on his chest. He said that it represented his life's mantra: never give up, never surrender. "If I have to fight, I fight," he concluded.

Steffy stated that Bill had taught her to take her determination to a whole new level, and she wanted to be his biggest success story. Because Bill had inspired Steffy like no other, she hoped to make him proud of her. She promised to make Forrester into everything it could be. Steffy threw her arms around him. Bill hugged her back, but was shocked when she kissed him.

At Forrester, Ridge and Brooke reviewed proofs from Steffy's photo shoot. Ridge was amazed that things seemed to be going well. He said that anything could work out as long as Brooke and he were together.

Katie entered, worried that she wouldn't find a wedding dress in time for her ceremony. Ridge said that he might be able to help. Katie was shocked that he would help her, but gratefully accepted his input. Ridge left the room, and the sisters flipped through wedding books. Katie still couldn't believe that Ridge was willing to assist.

Ridge returned, and Katie asked for his opinion on a dress in a magazine. He told her to put the book away, because she wouldn't wear anything from a catalog. He handed her a garment bag, and said she'd be wearing what was in it. Katie awkwardly said that Ridge didn't have to make her a dress just because Bill had ordered him to do so. Ridge said he hadn't done it because of Bill; he'd done it because he'd known that it was what Brooke would want. Katie left to try on the dress, and Brooke kissed Ridge, saying that he never ceased to amaze her.

A tearful Katie returned after trying on the dress. She couldn't express how happy she was that Ridge had made the garment for her. She hugged Ridge, saying that his love for her sister, and his loyalty to family had trumped everything.

At Jackie M., Bridget was nervous to meet Sandy Summers, who might carry her and Nick's baby for nine months. Nick and Bridget agreed that all they had to do was like Sandy, and hope that she liked them. Nick didn't think it'd be too hard, since Sandy appeared to be Bridget's twin on paper. He cited that Sandy was into yoga and health food, just the same as Bridget.

The suddenly blonde Sandy arrived, and Nick suggested that they three get to know each other. As Bridget and Sandy talked about yoga, Sandy explained that she'd practice less strenuous techniques while pregnant. After they talked about Sandy's diet, Nick wondered why Sandy wanted to carry someone else's baby. Besides the financial aspect, Sandy said she'd found a higher purpose in helping to form families.

After the meeting, Bridget was very excited about Sandy. Nick seemed hesitant, and said that Sandy had acted a little nervous. Bridget wondered if he wanted to interview other candidates. Nick reasoned that Sandy had been the first candidate that they'd seen. Bridget said that Sandy seemed perfect, and Bridget would love to befriend her. Nick reminded Bridget that they weren't looking for a friend. Bridget relented to interviewing more candidates.

Nick called Sandy back to the room to tell her that they'd appreciated the meeting. Sandy humbly said that she'd be honored to carry their baby. She said that when she'd first decided to be a surrogate, she'd never imagined that she'd have so much in common with the first couple she'd met. Nick said that Bridget and he felt the same way, and Sandy would more than likely be their candidate. Sandy seemed disappointed that they wanted to interview other women, but Bridget explained that it was an enormous decision.

Sandy told them that she'd probably seemed nervous because she'd been up all night worrying about the decision that she was making. Sandy expressed that surrogate mothers also had to worry about selecting the right parents. Sandy didn't know what she'd do if she wound up carrying a baby for abusive or neglectful parents. She didn't think that would happen with Nick and Bridget.

As Sandy turned to leave, Bridget asked Nick if they really needed to look at other candidates. Nick gave in, and the couple announced that they'd found their surrogate in Sandy. Sandy hugged Bridget, and then looked on as Nick and Bridget hugged.