Synopsis
Eric tries to convince Stephanie to stay out of Ridge and Taylor's marital problems, but Stephanie isn't willing to leave them be for fear that Brooke will end up back in Ridge's life again. Thomas, Phoebe and Steffy are devastated when their parents tell them that their marriage is over, then Taylor asks Ridge to leave her alone so that she has some time to think. Brooke tries to get in touch with Ridge to tell him not to end his marriage. Her attempts to reach him are unsuccessful, but when she goes to Big Bear to see him, she finds only Taylor alone.