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Episode Date: Thursday, July 1, 1999 CJ called Rick and Kimberly at Mannequins to tell them his car had overheated and he was waiting on a tow truck. Rick told his buddy not to worry because he would gladly take Kimberly home - it would be no trouble. Rick said it would be right on the way. Is anything in L.A. really on the way to anything else? I live in New York City and am not an expert on the West Coast, but I have found Los Angeles to be a sprawling mess when I've visited. I highly doubt that Kimberly's cute little bungalow is anywhere close to the Forrester mansion in Beverly Hills. CJ was so upset at the thought of Rick driving Kimberly home that he kicked his tire and the hub cap fell off. Special effects in daytime television. I love it! As CJ waited for his tow truck he fretted that something would happen between Kimberly and Rick. Rick took Kimberly home. They stopped on her front porch and discussed the stunt Spectra had pulled to get into the Forrester fashion show. They agreed not to talk about it. Rick told Kimberly that it was just as well things didn't work out for them because their families would have caused them too much trouble. Kimberly chastised Rick and told him they could have made it work. Rick reminded Kimberly of their first kiss on that very porch. Kimberly went on and on about how wonderful things could have been for them. Rick told her to stop talking about it, but Kimberly told him she couldn't stop. Kimberly then reminisced about the night she filled in for the bride at Rick and Amber's wedding rehearsal. We all remember that don't we? Just in case you don't, Kimberly remembered it vividly. You know, it was almost as if a video tape was running through her mind. Oh, silly me, it was. We were treated to that episode so long ago when Rick and Kimberly stood at the alter and told each other how they truly felt about one another. As the scene faded back to present day we discovered that Rick was thinking the exact same thoughts! They both cried. As Rick went to say good night they leaned in to almost kiss…… but the didn't and hugged instead.
Out in the courtyard, Amber told Becky that Rick and Amber needed privacy so Becky couldn't stay. Becky guessed that Amber was ashamed of her family and that was why Amber didn't want her around. Becky pleaded to stay because she wanted to make a better life for herself just like Amber had done. Amber told Becky that she had to make it on her own, so Becky had to do the same. Becky called Amber selfish. Amber wouldn't budge and told Becky to say her good-byes and hit the road. Becky and Amber returned to the guest house. Becky was sweet and gracious as she said farewell to Eric and Stephanie. She shared a hilarious, uncomfortable hug with Amber and left. Amber had no sooner slammed the door behind Becky when the trio heard a scream from outside. Eric rushed out the door to find Becky sprawled on the cobblestones of Stephanie's courtyard. She had fallen and sprained her ankle. Eric helped her inside and decided Becky couldn't drive home that night. Stephanie offered to let Becky stay the night at her place. Helen could fix a room for her. Amber was dubious of the sprained ankle scenario. Wait a minute! Helen!?! Who the heck is Helen?!? Where's Connie?!? Is Helen the night maid?!? Has Connie been fired to drinking the scotch and filling the bottle with water from the swimming pool after Ridge had skinny dipped in it? I want to know? Tell me! Tell me now
Episode Date: Friday, July 2, 1999 Kimberly was moping around her house after Rick left. There was a knock on the door and Kimberly was sure hoping it was Rick. No such luck, Missy, it’s just Macy. Her half sister had come over to check up on Kimberly because Adam had been pulling so many all-nighters over at Spectra. Kimberly told Macy she was upset no one had told her about the stunt Spectra had pulled to horn in on the Forrester fashion show. Macy was livid when Kimberly admitted she had heard the story from Rick. Macy insisted that Kimberly not see Rick again. Macy told her there was no future for the two of them. Kimberly told Macy it was not a case of puppy love. She and Rick had intense feelings for each other. Macy reminded Kimberly that Rick was married. Kimberly said she would honor Rick’s commitment to his son. Hmmm, sounds like a home wrecker to me. At the guest house Eric “convinced” Becky to spend the night in Felicia’s old room. (Felicia is a Forrester daughter missing in action.) Stephanie and Eric helped poor, pitiful Becky out the door. Amber was so over the whole event. She just rolled her eyes and slammed the door as they left. Amber immediately called her mother. Amber told Tawny the story of Becky’s fall. They both agreed that Becky was probably faking it. Tawny learned that Becky had not recognized Little Eric as her son. Tawny then offered to come to LA and “drag Becky back home by the hair.” Now that’s something I’d like to see. Amber told her mother not to come because it would make Becky even more suspicious than she already was. Rick stopped his car on the way home to talk to himself while viewing the city of Los Angeles in the valley below. Gee, these people talk to themselves an awful lot. I personally just think thoughts in my head. I don’t have to say them out loud to understand them. Maybe I’m different than most folks. He spent most of his conversation trying to convince himself that he had done the right thing by marrying Amber. Rick arrived home and found Amber in a skimpy animal print robe and teddy set. The lingerie was white with black spots. What kind of animal was it supposed to be – Dalmatian? Amber tried to seduce her husband but he told her he was tired. Amber was disappointed and told him she was going to make some tea. Rick asked himself if he was married or not. I suppose he answered himself in the affirmative because he grabbed Amber and kissed her passionately. They tumbled to the couch and did the dirty hula right there! After the lovin’, Amber glowed and told Rick how happy he had made her. Rick told her she was sexy and he knew they could make it work. In the most natural of fashions, they wrapped themselves in blankets to walk into the bedroom. Hadn’t they just been rubbing their naked bodies all over each other? Why the need for modesty now? Oh yeah, those pesky television censors. Amber gazed out the window and vowed not to let Becky ruin her happy life.
Episode Date: Monday, July 5, 1999 Get ready to shift gears. The pediatric AIDS fashion show is tomorrow. Of course, in soap opera time, it should begin sometime in early September. Amber fed the baby in her Dalmatian print nightie the morning after she got some good lovin’ from Rick. She knew she had to keep Little Eric’s paternity a secret in order to keep her marriage. That’s going to be a little difficult because Rick showed up from the shower in a towel (what a shocker) and suggested he and Amber have breakfast in the main house with Becky. Amber, Rick and Little Eric headed over to Stephanie’s kitchen. Gee whiz, we haven’t seen that set in a month of Sundays! I thought for sure it had burned with the Bikini Bar. Anyway, Rick inquired about Becky’s baby. Amber told him Becky had given the baby up for adoption. Rick felt sorry for Becky, but Amber told him she didn’t want her family around. Amber accused Becky of trying to cash in on the Forrester wealth just as Becky limped into the kitchen. Becky told Rick she had only come to help but now wished she had never come to LA. “That makes two of us.” retorted Amber. (Not a very original line, but very effective.) Rick whipped up some fantastic breakfast off camera and served it to Becky as he made sure her swollen ankle was elevated on a stool. Rick suggested Amber, Becky and the baby head to beach for some fun and sun. He had to leave for Forrester to work. (Work?!? What on earth does Rick do at Forrester Creations? I suppose the fashion show is tomorrow. Maybe he should fold table cloths or something.) “When are we leaving for the beach?” asked Becky. "How about when hell freezes over?” sniped Amber. (Again – not very original, but delivered with panache.) Amber figured Becky was faking her injury and ambushed her. Amber discovered Becky had wrapped her ankle with cloth under her sock to make it appear swollen. Amber told Becky to pack it up and get back to Furnace Creek. Becky left the kitchen like a wounded puppy. Amber smiled with victory. In Brooke’s office Thorne, Eric and Ridge waited for Miss Logan to arrive. Brooke bounded through the door with a newspaper. She had put an ad in the paper looking for a “fresh face” with no experience to model the Forrester show stopper. The Forrester men all agreed it was a fantastic idea! Wait a minute! The fashion show is tomorrow and Brooke just started looking for Miss Fresh Face today? That’s planning, I tell ya! Eric thought this stunt would take the emphasis off the rivalry with Spectra. Thorne told everyone that competition was a good thing. Brooke sarcastically snarled that perhaps she should send Sally a thank you note. Thorne told her that Forrester should give Spectra a chance to play fair. Brooke was dubious. Meanwhile at Spectra Fashions, Kimberly walked into Clarke’s office looking for Roxy. Roxy turned out to be some day player model changing into a slinky teddy behind a screen. Kimberly showed Roxy some cheesy Glamour shots of herself taken at the Galleria. Roxy was blown away by how photogenic Kimberly was and told the teen that Kimberly definitely had the makings of a hot model! Wait a minute! Again! Since when has Kimberly been interested in modeling? All of a sudden she wants to be the next Cheryl Tiegs! That makes a lot of sense. Hey! Wait a minute! Yet again! Isn’t Brooke looking for a new inexperienced model? Maybe, just maybe, Kimberly should look into that opportunity. I’ll be sure to mention it to her. Macy entered Sally’s office and found her mother and Adam lamenting the lack of product they have to show tomorrow at the gala. They just don’t have enough manpower to produce the dresses by tomorrow. CJ and Clarke came into the office as well. Clarke was beside himself with grief as he held up the poorly sewn “show stopper” and ripped it in half. CJ told everyone they couldn’t give up. They had to keep trying. Everyone agreed. CJ wanted to help, but his family pushed him aside because he is just a kid. Poor CJ was dejected. In the mayhem, Darla brought in the newspaper for Sally to read about Brooke’s model search. Sally was too busy to look at it, so Darla laid it on the edge of her desk. Later, alone with her father in Sally’s office, Kimberly showed her father the Glamour shots. Adam forbade Kimberly to take up modeling. He told her she had more potential than to be a “clothes hanger.” Adam also said he had seen the dark side of the fashion world and didn’t want his daughter mixed up in it. Kimberly told him she wanted to do something exciting. She picked her headshots off the desk - with the newspaper placed there by Darla, too – and stomped out the room. Outside, Kimberly noticed the article about Brooke’s talent search and thought she should apply for the position. Now that’s really a big surprise. Didn’t see that one coming at all. No way. Note to Bradley Bell – please don’t hit us over the head with any more sledgehammer clues for a couple of months. CJ chatted with Clarke in his father’s office. Clarke was defeated and said it was too late. There was no way to compete with the Forresters unless they have “a complete and total meltdown.” CJ pondered that statement from his father. Complete and total meltdown, eh? Ouch! There goes that sledgehammer again.
Episode Date: Tuesday, July 6, 1999 Kimberly showed Darla her hot, hot, hot Glamour shots and asked Miss Einstein if they were good enough to be the new Forrester model. Darla advised Kimberly not to cause trouble. Clarke came by and looked that photos as well. He snickered at Kimberly and told her pretty, young, blonde coeds were a dime a dozen in Los Angeles. Clarke then called her “Princess” and told her to make him some more coffee. Kimberly, incensed by her father’s over-protectiveness and Clarke’s rebuke, instructed Darla to messenger her photos to Forrester Creations immediately. Ooh, this is gonna be big trouble. Macy showed up at Ridge and Taylor’s beach house with congratulatory balloons for the twins-to-be. This is the weakest scene set up I’ve witnessed in a long time. Taylor wasn’t home, but Ridge offered to help Macy with her wedding plans. The wedding is the day after the fashion show, you know. They talked about the fashion show and Macy made her parents promise that they would not pull any stunts tomorrow. Macy told Ridge that if this fashion show is not a Spectra success, the business will have to close for good. Macy is concerned about CJ. He is planning on running the business someday. She thought he was worried about the future of Spectra. They agree that CJ has a lot to worry about. (Although I can’t imagine what Ridge could possibly know about CJ. It’s not like they’ve ever even met, have they?) Ridge told Macy not to worry about business and concentrate on her wedding to Thorne. They discussed how rude Brooke had been to Macy. They agreed perhaps Brooke’s mystery man could help relieve her stress. Ridge reminded Macy that Brooke usually gets what she wants. (If they only knew it’s Thorne that she wants.) Macy left. By the way….. if it’s such a busy day preparing for that fashion show tomorrow, shouldn’t Ridge be a work? From her office, Brooke called Ridge and told him she hadn’t found the perfect model yet. That’s hard to believe, she’ been looking for almost an hour at this point. After hanging up the phone, Brooke began to obsess about Throne just as he walked through the door. Brooke said she would be all right once they made it through the fashion show and Thorne’s wedding. Megan, the horrible baby sitter, brought a special delivery package into Brooke’s office. It was Kimberly’s photos! Brooke was shocked that Kimberly would apply and that she was so beautiful! Brooke squinted as she thought about the possibility of hiring Kimberly but ruled it out as a bad idea. Thorne suggested Sally and Adam wouldn’t try any underhanded tricks if they knew Kimberly would be on the runway. Brooke agreed and thought there would be an added bonus knowing “Macy will split a guy on this.” What?!? Split a gut? What is that supposed to mean? That’s just gross. Megan called Kimberly who hightailed it over to Forrester Creations. Brooke told Kimberly she had the modeling job, but they would have to tell Adam and Sally about it. Kimberly assured Brooke she would fill her family in on all the details. They had a truly meaningless soap opera hug to seal the deal. Back as Spectra Fashions, Adam and CJ showed Sally a magazine article that ridiculed Spectra and Clarke. CJ told them not to give up. He knew that Spectra could “crush” Forrester. Sally had a heart to heart talk with her son. She told him that he should calm down. This was too much stress for his shoulders. CJ told his mother that he was responsible for having Clarke come on board and he wasn’t going to let anyone down. He cryptically told her that things were going to change and the playing field would be leveled. Huh? What’s he talking about? The next thing we saw was CJ in a hardware store. The clerk handed him a paper bag full of who knows what and asked him what he was going to do with all that stuff. CJ told the man he was “Building myself a future. And maybe even saving my dad’s life.” CJ then looked directly at the camera with horrible menace Oh my Gawd. What is that boy up to now? I don’t know, but I’ll bet he plans on doing more than putting itching powder in the Forrester dresses.
Episode Date: Wednesday, July 7, 1999 Macy and Thorne had a throw-away scene at the Café Ruse for lunch. Macy assured Thorne that her parents would not pull any tricks at the fashion show. They discussed how worried CJ was about the Spectra’s future. They talked about where to go on their honeymoon. That was probably a good idea since they are getting married in two days. I suppose they don’t have to worry about buying cheaper tickets in three weeks in advance like us “real” folk do. At Spectra, Sally told Adam not to worry about competing with Forrester. She didn’t want to be like them anyway. Adam apologized for trying to bring her respect and accomplishing just the opposite. Sally told him that even if the show tanked tomorrow, she’d be OK. Sally said she felt like a winner already because Adam had brought life back to Spectra Fashions. No matter what happened, they’ll get attention – and that’s what really mattered anyway. Sally was pleased that “Her Royal Dragon Highness Queen Stephanie” was watching every move Spectra made. Sally knew that Stephanie was jealous that Sally now had a man by her side that was concerned about her. Adam intimated that he cared for Sally. They shared a tender moment. How touching. Now on to the good stuff. Amber sauntered into Brooke’s office. She showed CEO Brooke her own Glamour shots and told her she was ready to be the new Forrester model. Brooke told Amber the position had been filled just as Kimberly walked in the door wearing a Forrester original. Brooke was pleased to tell Amber that Kimberly was the new model. Amber was livid and accused both of them of ganging up on her. Brooke assured Amber that she never even thought of using Amber as the new model. Kimberly was excused to try on another gown. “You can leave now, too, Amber. And don’t let the door hit you on the way out.” quipped Brooke. Ouch! Amber informed Brooke that she was family and Brooke had better start treating her that way. “You are a cruel, vicious woman. No wonder you’re alone.” said Amber. “I could slap you across the face for that one.” volleyed Brooke. Go ahead, Brooke. We haven’t seem a good bitch slap on this show in a long, long time. Amber told Brooke she only wanted respect. Brooke retorted that she couldn’t respect Amber because she couldn’t trust her. Amber had ruined Rick’s life. “Kimberly is like a breath of fresh air and I just love fresh air. I’m going to keep her around as long as I can.” Brooke gloated. Amber stormed out of Brooke’s office and headed to the changing room to find Kimberly. Amber sarcastically congratulated Kimberly and asked if she had told Rick yet. “Rick who?” questioned Kimberly. Amber told Kimberly that Kimberly would never have Rick. Kimberly noted that Amber’s marriage was missing love. Kimberly gloated about her modeling position and denied she had taken it to be near Rick. “My modeling has nothing to do with you and nothing to do with my love for Rick.” slipped Kimberly. Oops! I don’t think that was a very clever thing to say, Kimmy. Amber now knew that Kimberly still loved Rick. Amber got very quiet and accused Kimberly of stalking Rick. Amber told her she would take drastic actions to keep Kimberly away from her husband. “I will do anything to keep my family together. Anything.” threatened Amber as she sashayed off the set. Ooh, Kimberly, girlfriend. I think you had better watch yourself. Back at Spectra Darla was concerned that CJ looked so serious. CJ told Darla that he knew he could help his mom and his dad. He wanted to make sure the playing field with Forrester was level. Darla looked puzzled and asked how he planned to do that. “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” CJ replied. Darla told CJ that she didn’t like the sound of his talk. CJ just smiled and left in the elevator. Left alone to talk to himself, CJ said “Yeah, I’m going to help all right. And when I do, Forrester Creations is going down.” “Going down.” I thought that was a nice turn of a phrase as he exited in an elevator. Get it? “going down?”
Episode Date: Thursday, July 8, 1999 Ridge told Eric that Taylor left to visit her father. Jack, Taylor’s dad, had experienced chest pains and even though the doctor told them everything would be fine, Taylor wanted to see him. In actuality, Hunter Tylo (Taylor) is off shooting a movie somewhere. We won’t be seeing her for a while. Then Ridge and Eric discussed more boring theories on how Spectra had better behave at the fashion show tomorrow or Thorne and Macy’s marriage will suffer. Yawn. Brooke and Thorne discussed the impending fashion show in her office. Thorne believed that Macy won’t let her parents pull any tricks at the showing. Brooke knew that Spectra will loose and Sally is not a gracious loser. Brooke was sure that Sally had something planned. Brooke then gave Thorne a wedding present. He didn’t open it because Brooke said it was for both him and Macy. Thorne told Brooke he was sorry she wouldn’t be at the wedding. He told her this whole situation was not easy for him, but things could never work out for them. He couldn’t have the future with Brooke that he had planned with Macy. Thorne reminded Brooke that she has a history with Forrester men – his father and his brother (Ew!). For her it’s like a “bad habit.” “I’ll never forget what I had with you, Thorne. It wasn’t a habit. It was love.” glistened Brooke. Oh puh-leeze. They had one skinny dipping night in the ocean after drinking and discussing Buddhism. They had one more make out session in his office. I think Brooke has been around the block enough times (more than enough times) to realize that isn’t love. Thorne kissed Brooke on the forehead. They gazed longingly into each other’s eyes. They almost… sort of…. just about…… kissed on the…… No they didn’t. Thorne left Brooke’s office as she blinked and released a solitary tear down her left cheek. Damn that girl is a good crier. Special note: It was evident when Brooke presented Thorne with the gift that he wouldn’t open it. The entire box was wrapped in paper. A wise soap opera viewer will note that presents to be opened immediately have the box top wrapped separately from the box top to save screen time opening the gift. Keep that in mind. Clarke and CJ chatted in Clarke’s office. Clarke told his son not to worry about tomorrow’s fashion show. Clarke was proud of his own collection and proud of his decision to help his family. CJ told Clarke that the Forresters would “get burned” tomorrow and that they deserved it. Clarke gave his son a worrisome glance. Sally was bustling around her office when Stephanie appeared. Sally assumed Stephanie had come to gloat about the poor showing she expected Spectra to produce tomorrow. Stephanie said she had come to ask Sally not to pull any stunts at the fashion show so Thorne and Macy could have a wonderful wedding day following the show. “Hold the phone. Stop the car.” said Sally. She didn’t believe Stephanie had come out of the goodness of her heart. Stephanie admitted she thought Spectra would be humiliated but it would be Sally’s own fault for playing out of her league. CJ walked into the office and berated Stephanie for talking to his mother so badly. CJ told her that Forrester would get theirs. Stephanie asked CJ to leave so she and his mother could continue their conversation. CJ told Queen Stephanie that she didn’t own the building, his mother did. Someday he would own Spectra and then Forrester would really need to watch out. “It’s not over until the fat lady sings. And I don’t hear any singing.” CJ sassed. (Oh, I love it when they use great quotes from literature, don’t you?) Stephanie asked why CJ was so angry at her. She told him he was too young to understand business and explained how Sally and Adam had used underhanded tactics to get into the pediatric AIDS gala in the first place. She then told him that Macy and Thorne would suffer if there were any problems at the fashion show. CJ told Stephanie that Thorne didn’t deserve Macy. He opened the door for her and told her to go home and tell her pathetic son what he had said. Stephanie did leave, but told CJ she expected an apology the next time they saw each other. “Don’t hold your breath.” CJ quipped. (Those one liners are just flying right and left today, aren’t they?) CJ told his mother that Forrester would fall tomorrow. Sally pursed her ruby lips and shook her fire-engine-red hair and gave her son a perplexed look. Yeah, that’s the way to end a scene.
Episode Date: Friday, July 9, 1999 Let the fashion show begin! Amber sat in some unknown room and told herself that Kimberly would NOT model in the fashion show. Ooh, spooky. Clarke sat in his office and worried that his career as a designer was finished. CJ entered the office and Clarke told him not to go to the showing because Forrester was going to crush Spectra. Clarke told his son that Spectra just wasn’t ready to compete with the big guns. CJ told Clarke that he was wrong – Spectra would do well. Clarke smiled at CJ and left his office. CJ then tried to call Kimberly, but couldn’t reach her. He talked aloud and said he had to reach Kimberly to let her know what was going to happen. Darla came into the office and caught CJ talking to himself. She told him Kimberly was going to model for the Forresters. CJ left in a hurry! And couldn’t someone have turned some light on in that office, it was really dark. Oh, I get it - a sense of foreboding. Subtle, very subtle. Brooke obsessed about Thorne (again) in her office when Rick stormed in and berated his mother for hiring Kimberly to model for Forrester. He accused Brooke of doing it only to irritate Amber. Suddenly, Kimberly (perfectly back lit) entered the room in a Forrester original. Brooke told Rick to look at the beautiful model Kimberly had become and then decide if she had been hired spite Amber. Rick was speechless. I swear they had drool coming from his mouth as he stared at Kimberly’s celestial beauty. Brooke left to do some important fashion show business. Kimberly told Rick that she had decided to become a model in order to run her own life and make her own decisions. She wanted her family to be proud of her. Rick complimented Kimberly by saying “You are one gutsy lady, Kimberly Fairchild.” Yeah, OK, whatever. I suppose the fashion show is taking place at Forrester Creations because all the sets look very familiar. I was hoping they’d spring for a location shoot or at least go across the hall to the Price Is Right Studios where they had the Hooray For Hollywood Show a few seasons back. Ah well, I suppose they spent the entire location expense fund for the next decade in Italy last year. Chaos ensued backstage as both fashion houses made last minute preparations for the showing. Macy and Thorne said they’d be glad when the day was over. Stephanie said the Spectras had better be on their best behavior because the charity “… is expecting an elegant gala, not a shoot out at the O.K. Corral.” I couldn’t have said it better myself, Stephanie. The Spectra clan decided they needed to talk to Trevor, the charity gala organizer. They walked into the Forrester backstage area just as Brooke was introducing Kimberly as their showstopper model. The Spectra gang was aghast! Adam forbade is daughter to take part in what was obviously a ploy by Forrester to keep Spectra in line. Adam told Kimberly that Brooke was just using her. Kimberly looked a little perplexed but told her father she was an adult and she had made her decision and was going to model for Forrester. Adam was furious, but Sally calmed him down. She told him the Forresters were just trying to upset them. Spectra would show what class they truly had and go on as if everything was fine. Macy was upset that Thorne didn’t tell her about Kimberly being hired to model for his family’s business. They kissed and made up as Brooke spied on them. Brooke squinted and reminded herself Thorne was going to marry Macy the very next day. The way things are looking, Brooke, I wouldn’t bet the farm on that one. In the audience, Ridge pointed out to Clarke that all the photographer’s cameras were poised at the Forrester runway. The area around the Spectra runway was totally vacant. Clarke tried to keep a stiff upper lip, but he was visibly upset. Ridge didn’t have to be such a meanie, though. Amber dropped backstage to goad Kimberly with the following phrases. “Feeling pretty good about yourself, aren’t you Kim-Ber- Lee?” and “I wish you luck, Goldilocks, ‘cause you’re going to need it.” Does Amber have an evil scheme brewing too? Did she also make a trip to the hardware store? Trevor and some chick named Mary Ann introduced the Fashion Show for Pediatric AIDS Charities as “Couture for a Cause.” (Clever, very clever.) As the drum roll sounded the beginning of the festivities CJ stood in the crowd and said “Once the Forresters see what I have in store for them they will never mess with Spectra again.” What is going to happen? Tell me. Tell me. I can’t wait.
Episode Date: Monday, July 12, 1999 We were treated to a gratuitous shot of a model in a black bra and panties in the Forrester dressing room. Eric gave his obligatory pep talk to all the models. Kimberly was all a-twitter. She walked to the curtain and looked into the audience. She spotted Rick in the crowd and gave him a little wave. I lost my lunch. Meanwhile Clarke gave a pep talk to the Spectra models. He told them they didn't have much of a chance of success, but to go out on that runway and work it. Darla gave a big war whoop! The fashion show began with a couple of bad gowns from Forrester. Of course the audience went wild over a few yards of silk taffeta treated with BeLieF. They were nothing special. There was deafening applause and flashbulbs went off like popcorn. Spectra then sent out two models in modified Native American evening wear. They were ignored. No reporters or photographers even went to the Spectra runway. Sally was disheartened. CJ stood in the audience and said (to himself, of course) "This is wrong. I have to turn this show around right now." CJ then went into the sound booth and told the technician that a speaker had blown in the show room and people were complaining. The techie left his equipment unattended and CJ took the cassette tape labeled "Forrester Grouping 2" from the machine and replaced it with a tape of his own.
Macy and Thorne met in the audience. Thorne tried to cheer Macy up but she was mad that Spectra was being snubbed. Macy said that Spectra would be ruined if it didn't get better. "This is a catastrophe." she exclaimed. Catastrophe isn't a word you hear much anymore and I think that's a shame. It's such a good word - very descriptive. Macy then lamented the fact that she had warned her parents this war with the Forresters would be a bad idea. Oh Macy, be quiet. No one likes to hear "I told you so." We were then forced to endure another gratuitous bra and panty clad model. Speaking of which - where's the Forrester men's line this season? Brooke stopped Kimberly from going to talk to her family. Meanwhile CJ desperately searched for Kimberly. He couldn't find her but told Sally and Macy that Spectra was definitely not out of the game. As CJ continued his search for Kimberly he came into the unattended holding area for the Forrester gowns. There, spotlighted to make it easy to find, was the white, BeLieF treated showstopper. CJ hit the ground like a junior commando and crawled to the beautiful gown. He opened his back pack and took out a pair of scissors! Don't do it CJ, don't do it. We actually didn't see him do anything. This reminds me of the Doris Day Show on Monday nights when I was a child. Every year one episode was devoted to Miss Day modeling clothes in a fashion show. One year evil interlopers stole the showstopper gown. The ingenious designer quickly turned the garment bag that had held his masterpiece into a quickie frock and saved the day. You don't think that's what they have planned…. oh never mind. Eric sent out two more models in tacky feather boas and nightgown looking dresses and told them explode onto the runway. The music would be high energy. But when they stepped foot into the show room, Feelings (that cheesy ballad from the 70's) played on the speakers. Oh no! CJ must have put that bland music in the machine to replace what Eric had planned. That hooligan! The models were stumped and didn't know what to do. The audience was aghast. The grouping fell flat on it's collective boa. CJ was very pleased with himself. Clarke felt this was an opportunity to seize. He told his next group of models to go make it work. They entered the runway it street walker garb and sashayed down the runway. The hip hop music and slutty clothes got the press and the photographers to come feel the Spectra energy. The Forrester were not amused. "By the time this show is over the Forresters will be sorry they every messed with us." mused CJ. My favorite part of the episode was the signage on the dressing room doors. The Forresters had a pretty, crisp sign that had been developed in Photo Shop and a laser printer. The rag tag Spectra crew and taken the bottom of a brown paper shopping bag and scribbled on it with a fat, black crayon. Nice touch, set department - very nice.
Episode Date: Tuesday, July 13, 1999 We re-joined the fashion show right where we left off yesterday. The Spectra models were strutting their stuff in the same trashy clothes. Sally was beside herself with joy. She grabbed Adam and screamed “We’re on our way to the moon, baby, right to the moon.” Although Macy was really happy, she worried that her mother had something to do with the Forrester music mix up Brooke fretted and tried to figure out what had gone wrong, but Eric told her not to worry. They would bounce back. In the audience with Stephanie and Rick, Amber couldn’t believe that the press was interested in the Spectra showing. Stephanie worried that something else would go wrong. CJ talked aloud to himself once more. He apologized to his buddy Rick for screwing up the show, but Rick’s family had treated his family like dirt for too long. While all attention was on the Spectra runway, CJ pulled an aerosol can from his backpack and sprayed the floor. Eric sent the third Forrester grouping out. The models shoes stuck to the floor! CJ had sprayed glue on the runway! The models could barely walk! The press shook their heads in disbelief. OK, first of all, how incredibly juvenile of a prank - glue on the floor? Wouldn’t it be obvious that someone had planted it? Second - is the press really so stupid that they couldn’t tell it was sabotage? It’s all just a little to simple, I’d say. Macy once again questioned her parents if they had any knowledge of the problems befalling Forrester. Both Adam and Sally denied any wrong doing. Ridge went ballistic and headed to the Spectra dressing room. Thorne stopped him and said Macy had promised her parents wouldn’t pull any stunts. Ah, but she didn’t promise anything about her brother, did she? The third Spectra grouping was sent out and the press loved it. Why wouldn’t they? The clothes were taken right from Brittany Spears latest K-mart collection. Trash for the well heeled. A reporter taped a segment live from the fashion show and reported that Spectra was stealing the show. The reporter noted that Forrester’s bad luck may be due to bad blood between the two fashion houses. Sally was delighted by “la pu-bli-ci-tay” (in her own words). Kimberly appeared back stage in the showstopper ready to go on. What!?! They have only sent out three groupings of two dresses each. They have shown six dresses and now they are ready for the show stopper?!? What’s that all about. OK, so the soap can’t afford to plan and tape and entire fashion show, but they have very clearly told us the groupings were numbered one, two and three. Couldn’t they have given the illusion of a longer showing with a montage of models in bad gowns? We’re not stupid, you know. We can follow the story and it makes no sense that they have worked “so hard for so long” on six dresses. My intelligence is insulted. But I digress. Brooke and Eric told Kimberly that she will not go on until the very last. Spectra will send their showstopper out first. Out went the Spectra wedding dress. It was truly atrocious, but the audience loved it. Amber worried that something else would go wrong. Stephanie said Spectra wouldn’t dare try anything with Kimberly on runway. Amber agreed but smiled and thought that would really be too bad. But sneaky CJ once again went to the Forrester runway un-noticed and tacked a hook on to the end of the platform. The lights came up and revealed Kimberly wearing the Forrester wedding dress. CJ freaked when he realized Kimberly was the model. CJ tried to make it to the runway but it was just too crowded. (Actually, he said “Excuse me” twice and then gave up.) Kimberly made one pass down the runway and back. CJ prayed that she would miss the hook he had placed on the floor. She did. She dropped the cape from the gown and made another pass down the runway. She wasn’t so lucky that time. The hem of her gown caught on the strategically placed hook. I suppose we are to believe that CJ had loosened the dress’s seams with his scissors. The back panel of the gown ripped away and Kimberly’s backside (although demurely covered in lacy panties) was exposed. The flashbulbs popped like wildfire. Amber laughed uproariously. Kimberly looked like a deer caught in the headlights. The Forresters were all beside themselves with amazement. Thorne picked up the cape and covered Kimberly’s derriere and escorted her off the stage. Adam vowed revenge on the entire Forrester family for humiliating his daughter. (Oh, yeah, right, Adam. The Forresters ruined their own fashion show in order to embarrass Kimberly. Now that is just stupid.)
Episode Date: Wednesday, July 14, 1999 Breaking, live news from the show room - “Unbelievable, but true. We have witnessed the public embarrassment of the House of Forrester as their lead model inadvertently mooned the entire audience during the presentation of what was to be their showstopper. Fate has certainly dealt a cruel blow to Forrester Fashions and the entire Forrester family.” The press invaded the Forrester dressing room and demanded to know what happened. Brooke comforted Kimberly as Ridge escorted the press out of the room. Kimberly said she was humiliated. “Sally Spectra and her two bit road show is responsible for everything that happened here tonight.” Eric said. (Although correct grammar would have been “… are responsible.”) Meanwhile the Spectra room was all abuzz. Adam was furious that Forrester set up Kimberly. CJ walked in and was very upset that Kimberly had been modeling the gown. The press arrived and were all over Clarke! His designs were a hit. CJ was glad his father was getting so much attention but was still upset about Kimberly. Adam barged into the Forrester dressing room and lunged at Eric. Ridge stopped him with a threat (of sorts) “You want some action? I’ll give you some action. I’ll kick your butt all the way back to Nantucket.” That’s telling him, Ridge. He must have learned that line form Amber when she told Becky the same thing - except Amber would only have to punt Becky as far as Furnace Creek. Adam accused the Forresters of undermining their own show in order to humiliate Kimberly just to get back at Spectra. “You belong in a psychiatric ward.” Stephanie retorted. “You’re delusional, just like Sally.” Brooke accused the Spectras of sabotaging the Forrester show. Adam and Sally denied any wrong doing. Eric didn’t believe it and said “It was the fashion show from hell.” Sally agreed and said bad shows happened to other fashion houses all the time. It was about time Forrester tried one on for size. She told them it might teach them a little humility. Meanwhile Clarke talked to the press. He told them that Spectra had “scored a knockout.” Macy reluctantly told the press that Forrester’s loss was indeed Spectra’s gain. Brooke overheard that comment and squinted at Macy from afar. Rick and Amber drove home. Rick was upset. Amber reassured him that “Forrester still rocks.” Rick said he was upset about what happened to Kimberly but Amber told him it was hilarious. Infuriated, Rick yelled at Amber to “shut up.” Rick said he thought Amber “got off” on Kimberly’s misfortune. He told Amber she was paranoid and that he would make whoever was responsible for the accident pay. Backstage at Forrester a janitor showed up with the hook CJ had placed on the end of the stage to catch Kimberly’s dress. Thorne grabbed the hook, accused Sally of the devious deed and stormed out. Kimberly apologized to the Forresters as her father escorted her out of the room. Sally got in her last licks by telling the Forresters that “… the tide had turned.” Spectra was now “…. the talk of the town, the top of the heap.” She informed all assembled that Forrester would be a laughing stock. Macy left the Spectra camp to check on Kimberly. Brooke stopped her in front of a very long, very fake looking, painted forced perspective hallway and accused Macy’s family of sabotage. They called each other pathetic when Thorne arrived and asked Brooke to give him and Macy some time alone. Macy told Thorne she was sorry. Thorne told her he shouldn’t have trusted her. Thorne was so mad he could spit – literally. Windsor Harmon (Thorne) was all worked up in a lather. Thorne told Macy that they could not escape their families. He told her he had never been so disillusioned in his entire life. Thorne called their wedding off. Macy was devastated. She chased after Thorne but broke down into a sobbing heap on the show room floor. And what do you know. There was Brooke the whole time witnessing the event. And you know what she was doing. Let’s say it all together. Squinting.
Episode Date: Thursday, July 15, 1999 Stephanie, Brooke, Eric, Ridge and Thorne gathered in Eric’s office to discuss the disastrous fashion show. They all agreed that Spectra Fashions must have planned the entire fiasco Ridge called Thorne a “Benedict Arnold” for getting them all to trust Spectra. Stephanie implored her family not to let those Spectra hooligans tear the Forrester family apart. Thorne announced that he had called off his wedding to Macy and left the office. Everyone was stunned. Brooke squinted with glee. In Sally’s office there was celebration and sadness for Macy, Sally, Kimberly Darla, CJ, Clarke and Adam. Macy directly asked Adam, Clarke and Sally if they were responsible for the problems on the Forrester runway. Each emphatically denied any wrong doing. Clarke told Macy to chill out because Spectra had now hit the big time because of the showing. CJ said he was sorry that Kimberly had been embarrassed, but things were looking good for the business. Macy angrily retorted that there are things more important than business. Sally asked for some time alone with Macy. After everyone left, Macy let her mother have it. Thorne had been good to the Spectra family and this was how he had been repaid. Sally was shocked to learn that Thorne had called off the wedding and encouraged her daughter to go and talk to Thorne immediately. Outside Sally’s office Kimberly told Darla and CJ that only a sick mind could be responsible for ripping her dress off. CJ told them that he doubted the responsible party was out to get Kimberly, but wanted to hurt the Forresters instead. Kimberly left to change clothes and Darla told CJ that she thought he was responsible for what had happened. CJ denied it and bit Darla’s head off. He told her not to say anything like that again. As Kimberly changed her clothes she remembered Amber laughing during the showstopper fiasco. Kimberly thought it might be possible that the Forresters had engineered the problems of the evening. She then lamented that it was just one more thing to keep her and Rick apart. Rick and Amber arrived home. Rick was still upset about what had happened to Kimberly and Amber continued to make light of the situation. “You used to have a sense of humor.” complained Amber. “And you used to be nice.” Rick replied. “No, Kimberly is the nice one…the smart one…the pretty one…the special one. Can’t let anything happen to Kimmy. You think she’s Cindy Crawford and Mother Teresa rolled into one.” Amber spat. Amber told Rick that she believed Brooke hired Kimberly to model for Forrester to show the world what a ‘real” Forrester bride should look like. Amber reminded Rick that he was married to her, not Kimberly. Rick responded with a terse “I know!” “Sorry to be such a problem.” Amber retaliated and left the guest house. Rick realized he had blown it once again. He tried to call Kimberly, but got her father’s answering machine. In Furnace Creek, Tawny and Becky watched a news report on the Forrester woes. Becky told Tawny she wanted to be a part of all that glamour. Tawny told her to forget about going back to Los Angeles. Becky said she thought about her baby all the time. Tawny told her she had done the right thing by giving him up so he could have a good future. Becky said she had given him up so she could have a better life – and the only place that was going to happen was in LA. Tawny left to retrieve a gift one of her regular toll booth customers had given her. When Tawny returned with the cutest little bobbing headed dog you’ve ever seen, Becky was gone. Tawny simply shrugged her shoulders and bobbed her head up and down with the pooch. Thorne arrived at his beach house, took the wedding rings and threw them across the room. Then surprise, surprise – who should knock on the door but Brooke! Thorne assumed that she has come to say “I told you so.” He realized that he was played for a fool Brooke squinted knowingly. Brooke told Thorne she had come to cheer him up. Brooke said she was sorry that he had called off his marriage to Macy, but sometimes love is not enough to keep a relationship going. He was now “free to exercise all your options.” She wanted to try a relationship with him, but he said it would never happen. Thorne told her to leave and she squinted at him. That makes three Brooke squints in one day. We may have a new record. Thorne went to his bedroom and began to disrobe. He took of his shirt (yet another surprise) and flexed his sculpted shoulders and arms (apparently in order to relieve the muscle tension, I suppose.) He did not see that Brooke was at his door watching. She liked what she saw and you know what she did? Can you guess? That’s right. She squinted! Four Brooke squints in one day. Ladies and gentlemen, we definitely have a new record!
Episode Date: Friday, July 16, 1999 In Sally’s office Macy told her mother it won’t be simple talking to Thorne. Sally was concerned that Thorne lacked a basic trust in Macy. Macy blamed Thorne’s distrust on Brooke. Macy explained that Brooke planted suspicions about Macy and her family in Thorne’s mind after Spectra’s show crashing plans were announced. Sally informed her daughter there was definitely no time to wait. This problem would not blow over if Brooke was there to fan the flames. “Stand up and fight for the man you love” was Sally’ advice. Macy heeded her mother’s wisdom and flew out the door. Kimberly tried to go to sleep but kept reliving the horror of her dress falling off. (OK, let’s just think about this for a minute, shall we? Underneath the showstopper wedding gown Kimberly was wearing a nice, white camisole with ruffles that fully covered her buttocks. She had on far, far less fabric at Rick’s Hawaiian graduation bash when she showed up in a tiny bikini. Why wasn’t she humiliated then? I understand the settings were different, but she wasn’t exposed or anything. Get over it, already, would ya?) Anyway, Kimberly wished she could talk to Rick. Wish and it shall be granted, big gal, because the phone rang and it was Rick! They shared that each of their families thought the other’s family was responsible. Rick told Kimberly not be worry because he would always remember how beautiful she was in that gown. Rick also told her that Amber was mad he was so concerned about Kimberly. At that thought, Kimberly said it would be best if they ended the conversation.
Rick wasn’t so lucky. He didn’t get his own music video fantasy sequence after his conversation with Kimberly. Instead, there was a knock on the door. He found Becky standing there when he opened it. At the beach house, Thorne stripped down to his black bikini briefs and headed to the shower. Just about any excuse to get Thorne out of his clothes these days, eh? Brooke entered his bedroom and squinted with determination (sorry, folks, only one squint on the scoreboard for today.) Thorne emerged from the shower wearing a pair of black, silk lounge pants I suspect were from the Brooke’s Bedroom collection and found a photo of Macy and him had been placed face down on his bedside table. Closer inspection of his surroundings found Brooke draped in a chair wearing Thorne’s black shirt from earlier in the evening! Brooke was hot to trot and reminded Thorne of the night they went skinny dipping. She compared Thorne and Macy to herself and Ridge. It just wasn’t meant to be and she could understand what he’s going through. She told him that this isn’t about her (yeah, right) but about what will make him happy. Brooke told him he should get off the “merry-go-round” he’s riding with Macy. He suspected that she wants him to ride the “roller coaster” with her. She put the moves on him but he told her to stop. Thorne felt she was on the rebound. Brooke made it clear that she wasn’t after him because of insecurity or gratitude – it was “plain, old-fashioned lust.” Thorne made it clear that a relationship with Brooke would tear his
family apart. He didn’t want the scandal of the stress. Thorne
wanted peace and he knew he couldn’t have it with Brooke. He told
her they would ignore their feelings and he needed time alone. She started
for the door and then offered to give him his shirt back. She removed
the shirt to reveal a bright red bustier! Are we supposed to believe
she was wearing fire-engine red undergarments beneath that white dress
she had on all night? I wasn’t born yesterday, you know. Thorne
was obviously smitten. He tried to back away but fell into a chair.
Brooke leapt at the chance and straddled him. They were just about to
get jiggy wid it when….. Macy knocked on the bedroom door! Thorne tried to push Brooke out on the terrace. She didn’t make it and had to hide under the bed. Macy pushed her way into the bedroom and demanded she and Throne discuss their future immediately. Katherine Kelly Lang was outstanding in the final moments of the episode. She pouted like a little child that didn’t get to play her game while under the bed. It was priceless.
Episode Date: Monday, July 19, 1999 Amber paid Kimberly a visit. Kimberly accused Amber of pulling the stunts at the fashion show to humiliate her. Amber denied the charge and pushed her way into Kimberly’s sweet, little cottage (where, coincidentally, the interior windows do not match those on the exterior shots we’ve been shown). Amber told Kimberly that Brooke used Kimberly as a model to get Amber’s goat. Kimberly told Amber to “get a grip.” Kimberly reminded her of the threats Amber had made before Kimberly had her modeling gig. “For once in your life you weren’t so perfect and I was glad. But I’m sorry.” Amber said as she swore she was not responsible for the showstopper falling off Kimberly’s behind. Kimberly got in the last word as she told Amber that she would eventually lose Rick because of all the lies she had told. “Now go home.” Rick was surprised to see Becky at the door, but invited her in. Becky made a big fuss over Little Eric. She then deduced that Rick and Amber had been fighting. Becky said she had watched the disastrous fashion show on cable (they even get televised fashion shows in Furnace Creek – can you imagine?) Becky told Rick how sorry she was that things didn’t go well and how sorry she felt for that poor model. Rick told Becky that Kimberly was such a good person and Amber didn’t like her. Becky then asked why Amber was mad at Becky? Rick didn’t have a answer to give her. Beck told him that she wasn’t so sure that giving her baby up for adoption was a good idea anymore. She wanted to start a new life. Rick told her she could stay in LA as long as she wanted. Becky picked up a Little Eric and started to feed him just as Amber came through the door… and she didn’t look any too happy to see Becky in her house. Sally came home and found Adam ready to celebrate with champagne. Sally wondered why Adam was so eager to celebrate when so many things had gone wrong. He explained that he had talked with Kimberly and she would be fine. (He sure got over that trauma quickly, didn’t he?) Sally told Adam that Thorne had called off the wedding to Macy. She was dismayed when Adam wanted to toast the news. Sally told Adam she thought he might be responsible for the Forrester’s misfortune at the fashion show. Adam told her he was not the culprit, but he raised his glass and thanked who ever was responsible. Sally said she was afraid Macy would only love one man, Thorne, in her life. “She get that from you, Red?” Adam inquired.
As Brooke hid under Thorne’s bed, Macy told him she was sorry she had waited so long to admit her love for him. Macy suggested she and Thorne go to Las Vegas and get married that very night. Macy said Brooke had planted suspicions in Thorne’s mind about Macy’s devotion. Brooke was pleased to hear that Throne still wasn’t ready to get married, but he did admit that he loved Macy and wanted to work things out. Macy told him she could convince him. Then she stripped of her cocktail dress to reveal a tiny, black strapless bra and some odd black panty type garment. Macy told him she’d make him forget his family and Brooke. Thorne nervously suggested they go to the deck (he knew Brooke was under the bed) but Macy was hot to trot and threw Thorne on the bed and straddled him! Brooke could barely contain herself with disgust. She put her fingers in her ears to try and block out the carnal noises about to descend from above her head.
Episode Date: Tuesday, July 20, 1999 We haven’t seen a scene like the first one in a long time. It’s commonplace to have one scene per day be a couple of B-list characters doing nothing but talking about a front burner story line. But today, that scene involved Grade A characters. Stephanie and Ridge sat in her living room and chatted about his soon-to-be-born twins, Macy and Thorne, and Amber and Rick. Stephanie noted that she was glad Brooke was just a fading memory in the Forrester family. (Oh, don’t speak too soon, Steph.) Taylor arrived from visiting her father. Stephanie and Ridge brought her up to date on Thorne canceling his wedding, Kimberly modeling, and Becky visiting her cousin Amber. The conversation ended with a discussion about Brooke and her “new man.” Stephanie guessed Brooke was throwing herself at the unfortunate fellow at that very moment. “Miss Logan has never been known for her subtlety when it comes to men.” she said. At the guest house, Amber told Becky she wasn’t welcome there. Rick got mad at Amber and asked to speak to her in private. Amber and Rick went into the bedroom. He told her that Becky was sorry about giving her baby up for adoption. Amber said she didn’t want Becky anywhere near Little Eric and asked Rick to tell her to leave. Instead, Rick went for a swim and told the two ladies to work it out. Amber worked it out all right. “Becky, this ends right here and right now. Leave.” Now that’s what I call a compromise. Becky thought Amber was mad at her for giving her baby away. Amber said that wasn’t the problem. Amber had changed and didn’t want anything to do with Becky trying to find a new life of her own. “You can’t have my life. Get your own. I will never accept you as a part of my life.” Amber screamed. Becky was devastated and excused herself to the bathroom. At Thorne’s place Macy was about ready to get funky with Thorne and his muscular torso when she heard a strange noise. Macy looked under the bed and found Brooke there wearing the little red bustier! Macy was livid and accused Brooke of trying to seduce Thorne. Brooke quoted the song stylist, Cyndi Lauper, and explained that she was just trying to have a little fun.
Brooke had endured enough. She told Macy that she and Thorne had been spending a lot of time together. Macy then asked Thorne if there was something going on between him and Brooke? Well….?
Episode Date: Wednesday, July 20, 1999 Taylor and Ridge had a quiet evening at home. Taylor announced that she was six months pregnant and not feeling very attractive. (Six months?!? Can that be right? It really doesn’t matter, she’ll probably give birth in two weeks or another year – in real time anyway.) Taylor became emotional when Ridge suggested they would need a bigger house for their expanding family. It didn’t matter what Taylor had to say, Ridge had already made an appointment for the next day to see a house in Bel Air that was supposed to be perfect for them. Ridge reassured Taylor that she was still beautiful to him and that she was giving him the most perfect gift a woman could give a man. (Nice sentiment, but I’d rather watch Macy insult Brooke, thank you.) They started to kiss and the camera panned to the fire. (For those of you new to the soap opera world, a camera pan to the fire means the couple in the room is getting down and doing the big nasty.) We returned to find Taylor and Ridge wrapped in a blanket enjoying a tender, “afterglow” moment. “We haven’t been that passionate in a couple of weeks.” she said. Thanks for sharing, Taylor. While Becky went to cry her heart out in the bathroom, Amber called her mother to let her know that Becky would not get anywhere near Little Eric. When Becky returned to say good-bye, Amber suggested she return to Furnace Creek and go to junior college. Becky said she was too depressed to do anything because she was afraid her baby had been adopted by a horrible family or was still waiting in the orphanage. Becky’s eyes lit up at that thought. Amber told her the baby was long gone. “Leave it alone. It’s water over the dam.” (Water over the damn? I think the correct phrase is “water under the bridge.” Perhaps the writers should get a cliché dictionary.) “Babies get adopted faster than rockets.” (What? Comparing new-born babies to rockets? What’s up with that?)
At Thorne’s place, he told Macy there was nothing going on between him and Brooke. Macy then called Brooke “a tart” and concluded Brooke was dressed “like a common street whore.” Macy accused Brooke of setting a bad example for her daughter, Bridget. (Speaking of Bridget, we haven’t seen her in a month of Sundays, have we?) Macy suspected Brooke had been coming on to Thorne for months “because that’s the kind of foul, little, disgusting tramp she is.” Go, Macy, go! “Do you know how cheap and repulsive you are?” Macy asked Brooke. Macy told her Thorne wanted a woman with decency and dignity. Brooke had taken it long enough. “You are not exactly the vestal virgin yourself, Macy.” Brooke fired back. Brooke then called Macy “Miss Pollyanna” again and said she and Thorne would be lovers if Macy was not in the picture. Macy was shocked at that statement and asked Thorne if he had kissed Brooke. He didn’t answer the question and re-stated that he loved Macy. Macy lost it! “You can have her and she can have you!” she cried. Macy slapped Brooke across the face. Thorne tried to stop Macy from leaving and was rewarded with her right hook across his chin. (Who knew Macy had such a violent streak?) Macy stormed out of the house, planted herself on the conveniently placed bench right outside the door and cried to the skies above.
Episode Date: Thursday, July 22, 1999 At the start of a new day Taylor and Ridge prepared to go house hunting. Their realtor, Woody, took them to see a house that would be perfect for them. It was Pierce Peterson’s house. Woody explained that Pierce had moved his operations to New York City and was eager to sell the house. Woody showed Taylor and Ridge the asking price and Ridge couldn’t believe how cheap it was. Taylor loved the house but Ridge was apprehensive about living in Pierce’s old house. Taylor suggested Ridge was still jealous of Pierce’s attraction to Taylor. Ridge poo-pooed that notion but Taylor thought she was right. Two points. I wondered what they were going to do with the set of Pierce’s mansion. That is an expensive looking piece of scenery and they didn’t get to use it much. I suppose having Ridge and Taylor move into it will give it a lot more mileage. Second, I’m so glad that the writer’s gave us a reason that Pierce is no longer on the show. I’m glad to know that he just didn’t evaporate like some other characters have done in the past – but more on that at the future time. At the guest house, Tawny had suddenly arrived to chat with Amber and recap the baby switching story for those viewers that had been in a coma for the past six months. They discussed the fact that Becky wanted to contact the adoption agency about her baby. They agreed they couldn’t let that happen and they couldn’t let Becky see Little Eric’s birthmark. (OK! We got it. Stop talking about it!) Becky, who had spent the night at Stephanie’s, arrived and told Tawny and Amber she couldn’t stay in Los Angeles because she didn’t fit in and would get in the way. Tawny and Amber both had a cow at the thought of Becky returning to Furnace Creek. Mother and daughter convinced Becky that she did the right think by giving the baby up for adoption. They explained her idea of contacting the adoption agency wouldn’t work because they don’t give out the type of information Becky desired. Amber told her it was time to do things for herself. Amber promised to help Becky start a new life by introducing her to the right people and helping her get a new job. Amber convinced Becky she had to start her new life that very day. There was no time to look back and search for the baby she gave up. Amber assured Becky she would love her new life in LA. Becky was ecstatic. Kimberly was sunbathing in her backyard. CJ surprised her with a bouquet of flowers. Kimberly thanked him and said she was trying to forget how humiliated she was at the Forrester fashion show. Kimberly said she thought Amber was responsible but CJ convinced her that would have been familial suicide for Amber to cross the Forresters. CJ told Kimberly he’d help her forget her troubles by reading her something he had written. He pulled a piece of notebook paper from his back pocket and read a poem he had written. Editor’s note: Under normal circumstances I would have transcribed the poem word for word into this synopsis. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a particularly strong stomach today and didn’t think I’d be able to take it. Suffice it to say it was very sappy and potentially deep.
Episode Date: Friday, July 23, 1999 Amber waited in Clarke’s office at Spectra and talked to herself about getting Becky’s mind off looking for her baby. CJ arrived and Amber asked him to take Becky out on a date. CJ said he knew something was going on between Becky and Amber and he didn’t want to get caught in the middle of it. Amber acted hurt that CJ didn’t trust her. Amber explained that Becky was going through a tough time. She was from the wrong side of tracks and CJ should understand how it felt to be treated badly because of one’s past. Amber inquired if CJ had a date with Kimberly that night. CJ told Amber he and Kimberly had a disagreement. Amber told him a date with Becky would help him forget about “the ice princess.” CJ said he’d think about it. In the course of that conversation, Amber told CJ she intended to get Becky a job with Forrester International. Great idea, Amber. Send her out of the country to keep her from snooping around Little Eric. Brilliant, simply brilliant. At Stephanie’s house, La Forrester doted over Little Eric as Becky bit her fingernails on the couch (ew, gross!). Becky remembered handing her baby over to mid-wife Sarah after giving birth. In the black and white, grainy, memory sequence we were sure to see the heart-shaped birthmark on the new-born’s bottom. All right already! We all know about the birthmark now. Stop smacking me in the face with it. Becky returned from her memory with tears in her eyes. Stephanie asked if there was a problem. Becky said she would be all right now that Amber was going to let her stay in Los Angeles with them. Stephanie was surprised to hear the news. Becky told her that she had to get out of Furnace Creek to get away from her past mistakes. Stephanie wanted details but was interrupted by Little Eric crying for his bottle. Stephanie offered to let Becky feed the baby and was impressed by how comfortable she was with him. Just the Amber came in to find Becky bonding with Little Eric. Amber froze in the classic pose of a deer caught in the headlights. Bambi couldn’t have done it better. In their beach house, Taylor and Ridge discussed buying Pierce’s house. Ridge was apprehensive and made a list of good and bad points about living at the beach. Ridge was concerned that the beach wasn't a safe place to raise children. Ridge had to leave for a meeting but promised to think about purchasing the new house.
She screamed. What is it? Who is it? I hope it isn’t Mr. Paul Williams as Bailey, Pierce Peterson’s assistant, that has now returned to his vagrant, drunken ways after being fired from Peterson Enterprises last fall. I can’t wait until Monday to find out.
Episode Date: Monday, July 26, 1999 Rick and Kimberly sat and chatted at Insomnia. Kimberly told him she knew they would meet today because she had a daydream about him. Kimberly related her music video fantasy to him. She didn’t give a very good description of it and didn’t even tell him about her hair being back lit so beautifully. Kimberly was sure to tell Rick about her singing though. It was so beautiful, I wouldn’t have wanted her to leave it out. Rick told her that he thought it was a sweet dream and took her hand. Rick agreed that all dreams meant something. Kimberly pointed out that it would be nice if all dreams came true. CJ entered the coffee house and witnessed the duo’s chaste hand holding exhibition. He was angry that Kimberly had run to Rick after she had a disagreement with CJ. He decided to take Amber’s suggestion and ask Becky out on a date. Amber recovered from her Bambi impersonation and grabbed the baby as Becky was feeding him. She told her cousin that she wasn’t there to be Little Eric’s nanny, Becky was supposed to be on vacation. Stephanie was a little peeved that Amber had not consulted her about Becky’s extended stay. Stephanie said she was apprehensive because she could tell something was going on and knew Becky was in trouble. Stephanie demanded to know the truth. Becky started to tell about her own baby but Amber interrupted and said Becky was depressed and her family sent her to Los Angeles so Amber could cheer her up. Stephanie, who seems to have turned into a gullible chump lately, believed it. Becky was quick to tell Stephanie she could help around the house with all sorts of chores - including baby sitting. Amber said Becky couldn’t baby sit that night because someone was going to ask her out. Like a miracle, the telephone rang. It was CJ! Becky agreed to go out with him. Amber took the phone and thanked her friend for doing her this favor. Amber returned to the living room and nearly lost her lunch when she found Becky playing with Little Eric. OK, Amber, don’t you think someone is going to get suspicious if you freak out like the Tasmanian Devil every time Becky gets within five feet of your/her baby? Just a little hint, honey, chill out. Ridge told Eric he was ready to settle down in a new home with Taylor and their children. Since their meeting was cancelled Ridge decided to go home and surprise his wife.
Taylor went inside and scrubbed her hands and arms like a surgeon in a kitchen sink we had never seen before. I always wondered where they washed the dishes after Taylor made those Rice Krispie treats when Pierce hypnotized her into a teenager last summer. Suddenly there was a knock on the door and a silhouette behind the roman shade. Taylor was terrified the Riddler had returned!
Episode Date: Tuesday, July 27, 1999 Taylor was petrified that Frank Gorshin had returned to haunt her as the door handle jiggled. Riddle me this, Batman, why don’t you just look out the window? Oh what a surprise! It’s only Ridge. He forgot his key. Taylor explained about the homeless man who had slept under their deck last night. Ridge went for a swim in the ocean and returned wearing a towel. (That really had nothing to do with the storyline, but I had to be sure and mention Ridge’s naked flesh.) Taylor had done some research on all the homeless people in the country that are mentally ill. She pulled our her trusty laptop computer and typed a letter to her congressman to get some laws changed. Taylor wanted to make the world a better place for their children. Ridge expressed concern that Taylor had contact with the arch villain when she explained the Riddler had been physically sick. Becky asked Amber what she should wear on her outing with CJ. Amber didn’t like any of Becky’s clothes. Becky wanted to call the whole thing off, but Amber insisted she just go get ready for CJ and hustled her out the door. CJ prepared for his date with Becky by imagining that she was a blond, bimbo-ish, bad day player wearing a tiny cocktail dress and huge, saline-filled breasts.
Rick arrived home to find Amber dressed in a slinky number waiting for him to take her out on a date. CJ arrived to pick up Becky. Rick told him that Becky is very “nice.” Becky arrived and both she and CJ were disappointed with their companion for the evening. Becky talked to Amber alone in the bedroom. Becky told her cousin that she obviously didn’t fit in and wanted to go back to Furnace Creek to look for her baby. Amber gave her a pep talk and promised to help her plan a wonderful new life. While the girls were out of the room, CJ told Rick that he thought Becky was “evil.” It didn’t matter, Becky emerged from the bedroom and told CJ she was ready for him to take her out. CJ took Becky to Mannequins (Where else? It’s the only restaurant set they have besides the Café Ruse.) They were both uncomfortable and Becky suggested they call the whole thing off right then and there. Back at the guest house, Amber said Rick looked so good in his suit that she wanted to rip it off of him. The phone rang. It was the babysitter calling because there was a problem with the gate. She couldn’t get in. I’m guessing the problem with the gate is that it was closed. I wasn’t aware there was security of any kind at that estate. It seems to me that most criminals and psychopaths (like Sheila) have always just come and gone as they pleased. Where did this gate come from all of a sudden? After Rick left to examine the newly installed gate, Amber spent a couple of minutes re-capping the story for us yet one more time! She spoke aloud – is there any other way? – and told herself that Becky had to start a new life and forget about looking for her baby because if she looked for the baby she would discover he was never sent to social services and then she’d start looking for her baby and find the heart-shaped birthmark on Little Eric’s behind and realize that Amber and Rick were raising her baby. OK, I think we’ve got it this time.
Episode Date: Wednesday, July 28, 1999
CJ and Becky weren’t having as pleasant an evening at Mannequins. CJ told her to eat some bread to raise her blood sugar. “It will make you less cranky.” he said. Becky agreed to stay “but only because I’m hungry.” Oh yeah, this is a super couple in the making. When their server arrived, Becky ordered a screwdriver. CJ ordered the same but the waiter asked for identification. Of course, Becky whipped our her fake ID. She could tell CJ wasn’t going to produce such an item. Thinking quickly, Becky faked a fight and accused CJ of intentionally leaving his wallet at home to avoid paying for her dinner. The waiter was embarrassed and said he’d bring the drinks right away. CJ was totally impressed with Becky’s ingenuity. Brooke sat in her office and fantasized that Thorne wanted to be with her. Thorne called Macy from his office to talk their problems out. Macy told him the entire story made her sick (you’re not the only one, Macy). She had worked so long to trust him and now he had ruined it. She hung up on him. Sally and Adam arrived and were surprised that Macy wasn’t on her honeymoon. Macy told them the wedding was off. Sally was sympathetic, but Adam bad mouthed the Forresters. Macy blew up at her father’s insensitivity and stormed off. Meanwhile Stephanie appeared in Thorne’s office and wanted to help him and Macy get back together. Stephanie told her son that love is more important than business. She told him to fight for Macy. Brooke approached Thorne’s office just in time to hear Stephanie say nasty things about Ms. Logan as an example of how not to lead one’s love life. Stephanie told Thorne that she thought Brooke is the devil. (That’s a good one, Steph.) Brooke had caused three divorces in her family (I’m not sure what the three are? Eric divorced Stephanie to marry Brooke, I suppose Ridge divorced Taylor when she returned from her Princess Leila gig in Morocco and he had married Brooke in the interim, and then Ridge divorced Brooke when he discovered Thomas was his son. Is that what she’s talking about?) Thorne told his mother not to worry because he was confident he and Macy could work things out. Stephanie left without seeing Brooke. Brooke squinted her dissatisfaction at Mama Forrester and entered Thorne’s office. She told him she had heard Stephanie’s diatribe. Thorne told Brooke he cared about her too much to get involved with her and make her endure Stephanie’s wrath yet another time. Macy returned to her mother’s office and found an apology note from her father. She was surprised when Stephanie walked through the door. Stephanie told Macy she wanted to talk about her relationship with Thorne. Stephanie asked for the truth but Macy didn’t want to tell her. “You want the truth? You can’t handle the truth, Stephanie.” (OK, she really didn’t say that, but I think it would have made the episode so much more dramatic.)
Episode Date: Thursday, July 29, 1999 Stephanie asked Macy to tell her the reason her wedding to Thorne had been called off. Stephanie said everyone knew Macy was not responsible for the problems at the fashion show. Macy told Mama Forrester she’d like to tell her everything, but it was a private matter. Stephanie said she’d like to help because Macy was a bright spot in the Forrester family. She said Macy could counter balance the “trash and vulgarity” Brooke had brought to her family. “She’s done it to all of us.” Macy slipped. “Are you implying that Thorne is somehow involved with Brooke?” Stephanie seethed.
In Thorne’s office Brooke took credit for Thorne’s doubts about marrying Macy. She agreed it would be a mistake for him to marry Macy. Brooke told Thorne to consider hooking up with her instead. Brooke decided to spend the night at the Forrester cabin in Big Bear. She invited Thorne to join her. Thorne told her he wouldn’t be up to the cabin. Soap opera real life update: Brooke is wearing a cast on her right arm supported by a lovely printed scarf (a Forrester original, no doubt) tied into a sling. Brooke told Thorne she had broken her arm while riding a horse that morning. In real life, Katherine Kelly Lang was reported to have broken her arm in a fall from a ladder. Can’t keep a good soap actress down. No siree, Bob. After Brooke’s departure, Stephanie stomped into Thorne’s office, spitting blood and demanded to know what was going on between him and Brooke! (All right, she wasn’t really spitting blood, this isn’t Dark Shadows. It’s just a figure of speech to explain how mad she was.) At the Café Ruse Rick told Amber he was happy to be a husband and a father, but he had further aspirations. He thought Amber should sing more often, she opens her soul when she is on stage. At that clever lead in, Amber did an impromptu rendition of “The Very Thought of You” with the Café Ruse band. I’m glad Rick liked it because I sure didn’t. Don’t get me wrong, Amber has a sweet voice. I just don’t think such classic standards fit her voice and style all that much. And I think I’d be really pissed if I went to an expensive restaurant and one of the patrons just decided to get up and sing. After her song Amber asked Rick if things would be different if there wasn’t a baby – if she had miscarried. Rick told her it didn’t matter. There was a baby. She didn’t miscarry. No, but there is that matter of the still birth. I suppose we’ll get to that another time. At Mannequins, CJ was impressed as Becky flirted with the waiter and obtained more alcoholic drinks. They bonded and CJ implied that he was responsible for the Forrester’s problems at the fashion show. Becky promised not to tell anyone. They agreed they had a lot in common. CJ took Becky back to the Forrester mansion. Becky invited CJ in for a drink, but he declined. He told her she was cool. She asked for a good night kiss. CJ obliged with a chaste brush on the lips. Becky was hungry for more (I suppose she didn’t have any dessert at the restaurant) and pulled him closer for a torrid lip lock.
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For some unknown reason Eric was back
with Stephanie at the guest house. He was there two days ago, gone yesterday
(presumably for some emergency at Forrester Creations) and now he's
back. It's so hard to keep track of that man, I swear. Stephanie told
Eric that it was obvious that Amber did not want Becky staying in Los
Angeles.
Meanwhile Stephanie and Eric
helped get Becky situated in Felicia’s room. Becky thanked them
for their kindness. As soon as they left the room, Becky got up and
jumped joyously on the bed. She was faking all along! Amber was right!
Becky is a sneak! Becky’s victory dance was almost foiled when
Helen (I suppose she’s the new night time maid at the mansion)
brought a plate of finger sandwiches for Becky. Becky was wallowing
in the life of luxury when Amber called her on the phone. Amber told
Becky to pack her bags because she was leaving in the morning. Becky
hung up the phone and vowed to stay in the lush life.
Eric looked in to the show room and
reported to those assembled backstage that no one was paying any attention
to Spectra. Brooke squinted with satisfaction.
After hanging up the phone, Kimberly pulled out the photo of her
and Rick at the Café Ruse – the night of her first kiss.
(*sigh*) She then wondered aloud (how else?) what a perfect life would
be like with Rick. She stared at a painting of a foot bridge on her
wall and realized life with Rick would be just like a……music
video! We were treated to Kimberly lip synching (perhaps even her own
voice?) some catchy little ditty about “keeping the faith”
while we were bombarded with images of Rick and Kimberly frolicking
through a rose garden. The day dream was complete with high tech visual
effects like Kimberly and Rick fading in and out, red roses in the foreground
of an otherwise black and white shot and Kimberly’s hair being
blown by an unseen wind machine while perfectly back lit. It was a sight
to see. When is the maxi dance re-mix single being released?
Sally told him she had moved on
with Clarke after Adam left the family. Adam asked how Clarke measured
up as a husband. Sally said he was fine except in the “reliability
and trustworthy departments.” She then said Adam wasn’t too
good at those qualities either. Adam asked her if Clarke was good in
bed. Sally resented the question and got all flustered. Adam then asked
if Clarke’s kisses made her feel like this – at which point
he planted a big, wet sloppy smooch right on her lips! Needless to say,
Ms. Spectra did not resist.
“You cheap slut.” Macy spat. “You had the father. You had the
son. Now let’s go for the whole hat trick.” (I’m sorry,
hat trick? Is that a hockey reference? I’m not a sports fan. I
think that might be a bit obtuse.) But Macy didn’t stop there.
No sir-ee, Bob. “Thorne would rather throw up than touch trash
like you.” That’s a good grammar school insult, I’d say.
Macy finished her tirade with “You are a tacky, vulgar opportunist.”
You go, girl.
Amber pleaded with Becky not to
search for her baby. (Of course, we know that if Becky went to the orphanage,
she would learn her baby was never brought to the agency. She would
then locate mid-wife Sarah to find out what had happened to her baby.)
Amber did a 180 degree turn and showed compassion for Becky. She told
her cousin that searching for the baby would only freak her out. Amber
invited Becky to stay in Los Angeles and start a new life there. Becky
gladly accepted. Now what is Amber going to do? This is a fine bucket
of crabs she’s gotten herself into. (Maybe I should find a cliché
dictionary.)
CJ commented that Kimberly was getting a little sunburned and offered to put
sunscreen on her back. Kimberly accepted his offer but tensed when CJ
unhooked her bikini top. CJ told her to relax and continued to oil her
back. She told him to stop when he started to fondle her leg. Kimberly
told him he was getting “personal” and he knew that she wasn’t
ready for that. CJ got mad and said she would have been ready to “get
personal” with Rick. CJ said she didn’t care anything about
his feelings and stormed off. Kimberly was left alone to ponder her
thoughts and hold up her bikini top.
Ridge went to Forrester and discussed looking for the perfect family home
with Eric while Taylor sat on their couch and daydreamed about their
life in the new house. She was brought back to reality by a strange,
thumping noise. Taylor went outside to investigate. The noises seemed
to be coming from under the wooden deck – which incidentally never
had a step in it like it did today. You think I don’t remember
these things? Think again! Taylor looked under the deck and heard a
growling noise. She squinted and looked into the dark and stared directly
into a pair of blood-shot eyes!
Meanwhile, Taylor was still screaming at the old man crawling from beneath
her deck. I think she was screaming because it was really Frank Gorshin
(the Riddler from the classic '60s television version of Batman.) She
just wasn’t ready to see him wearing tattered, dirty clothing instead
of that hot pair of lime green tights. Poor Frank, I mean George (the
character’s name is George) couldn’t speak anything but childlike
gibberish. Taylor deduced Batman’s arch rival was hungry. She went
inside to call a homeless shelter. Unfortunately, the shelter she called
did not have limousine service to pick up the Riddler, I mean George.
Being the great hostess she is, Taylor took a tasty looking sandwich
to the homeless man on her deck. George started to eat the yummy lunch
but got agitated and grabbed Taylor by the arm then ran off.
Becky brushed her hair and daydreamed that CJ would be a hot, humpy,
bad day player wearing nothing but a tiny pair of boxers, huge saline-filled
pectorals and a very orange tan.
Rick and Amber dined at the Café Ruse. Rick’s hair was abnormally
tall. It looked like one of those cartoons you’d watch as a kid
where the character got so scared his hair stood straight up. Anyway
– Amber explained to Rick that she changed her mind about Becky
staying in Los Angeles because she deserved the same chances Amber had
received. “Where is my wife and what have you done with her?”
Rick asked. He was surprised at her change of heart. Rick assured Amber
that nothing would break them apart. Rick said their family would honor
it’s commitment, unlike what their parents had done. Amber told
Rick she loved him as he asked her to dance.
“Maybe you should ask Thorne that.” was Macy’s answer as Stephanie
left and slammed the door.