Eric called Ridge to his place and told his son he was concerned about Ridge and Brooke’s relationship. Eric explained that Brooke had come by and shared her feelings about how much time Ridge spent with Taylor. Eric said Brooke was not insecure, but she was perturbed.
Ridge agreed that he had been spending a lot of time with Taylor, but it wasn’t romantic. Ridge shared with Eric that Taylor thought she was dying.
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Eric told Ridge that he had heard of broken heart syndrome and knew that it was real. Ridge said that Taylor had carried a lot of pain from life events that she thought she had dealt with, like losing Phoebe and ending her marriage with Ridge.
Ridge told Eric about Shandra and how Taylor had released so much energy and dealt with the pain. Eric said it sounded like a powerful experience, and he was happy for Taylor. “I’m not sure how Taylor will feel,” Eric said with a laugh. Ridge said he would go home and talk to Brooke about it.
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Steffy visited Finn in his office. They got hot and steamy briefly, but Finn wanted to continue at home. Steffy said they couldn’t go home yet because Ridge needed the place to do something with her mom. Finn pointed out that Ridge and Brooke weren’t married, so Ridge and Taylor could get back together.
Steffy said she would like to see that happen but wasn’t meddling. Steffy added that she thought her parents would be happier together. Finn advised Steffy not to tell Brooke that. Steffy said Brooke already knew how Steffy felt. Finn got called away to see a patient.
Taylor explained to Brooke that she had only been sitting in Ridge’s lap because of Shandra’s instructions. Brooke asked who Shandra was, and Taylor said she was a healer that Ridge had hired to help with Taylor’s broken heart syndrome. Brooke scoffed at the diagnosis.
Brooke said broken heart syndrome was nonsense. Taylor told Brooke that it was very real. “You expect me to believe this? I’ve had my heart broken heart many, many times, and no one ever called it a syndrome,” Brooke retorted. Taylor said it had a technical name, and a cardiologist had confirmed her diagnosis.
Taylor said she'd had all the symptoms of heart failure, and she tried to explain the medical description of the syndrome. Brooke said she didn’t think Taylor would lie about her health, but Brooke didn’t trust her. Brooke said she felt that Taylor was using the diagnosis to be controlling. Brooke asked what exactly Taylor’s intentions were with Ridge.
Taylor let Brooke know that Ridge had contacted Shandra and set up the evening. Taylor said Ridge had been caring and supportive, but Brooke said Taylor had taken advantage of him. “I thought I was dying,” Taylor reminded Brooke. Taylor added that she hadn't planned to tell anyone, but she had fainted in front of Ridge. “Ridge to the rescue,” Brooke chided.
Steffy came in as Brooke warned Taylor not to cling to Ridge. Taylor said the therapy had helped and that she felt much better and alive. Brooke told Taylor that she meant her warning. “I don’t need a man, Brooke,” Taylor said. Brooke walked out, and Steffy asked her mom what that had been about.
Taylor explained that Brooke had shown up uninvited and was upset because she had seen Ridge and Taylor balancing their chakras. Steffy was confused as Taylor tried to describe the evening.
“I’ve been dealing with something, and I’ve kept it to myself until recently when I opened up to Ridge,” Taylor said. Taylor said she needed Steffy to understand that she had wanted to spare Steffy from more stress after the Luna incident. Steffy was shocked when Taylor admitted that she had returned to town because she thought she was dying from heart disease.
At home, Brooke recalled seeing Taylor and Ridge embracing at Steffy’s. Ridge arrived and told her he had just returned from Eric’s. Brooke corrected him by adding that he had spent the evening with Taylor before going to Eric’s.
Ridge wanted to tell Brooke about his evening. Brooke said she had seen it for herself and had confronted Taylor. Brooke summarized that Taylor said she had broken heart syndrome. Brooke noted that Taylor had been in perfect health when she came to town.
Ridge agreed that he had no idea Taylor had been sick until after she had fainted. Ridge added that Taylor hadn't wanted anyone else to know, not even family. Brooke said she had thought the diagnosis was fake but had researched it after she had gotten home.
Ridge said that Taylor would need treatment. “Is that what was going on tonight, the treatment? I saw everything. I saw what was going on. I need you to tell me exactly what you’re doing with your ex-wife,” Brooke said intently to Ridge.
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