Stephanie suggests for Brooke to return her shares in the company in exchange for her support in winning back Ridge. Brooke then realizes that Stephanie was only teasing her and has no intention of telling Ridge that she did not have an affair with Grant. Stephanie pressures Brooke to finally give up on Ridge. James is surprised that Taylor is not questioning Ridge's sudden interest in a reunion. James urges Taylor to talk to Ridge about his feelings for Brooke. Grant tries to make Ridge understand why he felt Brooke was becoming available. Unconvinced, Ridge continues to call Grant a liar and fires him.
—Torsten B. Tomaschek