AFTERNOON DELIGHT
Steffy arranges to have lunch with Bill in the hopes that Katie will think it's something more:
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Worried about Hope being thrust into the spotlight, Brooke intervenes to protect her daughter after Hope's ordeal with Graham.
In her next attempt to destroy Bill and Katie's marriage, Steffy stages a compromising situation with him and sets Donna up to witness an intimate moment.
During lunch with Bill, Steffy claims to have something in her eye and asks for his help.
Donna sees Steffy with Bill and tattles to her sister about what looked like a cozy moment.
Katie learns about Bill's afternoon with Steffy and sets out to confront him, ordering him to come home.
Bill and Katie argue about Steffy and her potential threat to their marriage.
Bill stands his ground when Katie angrily confronts him about his relationship with Steffy.
Steffy's involvement with Bill leads Bill to confess.
A furious Katie storms out on Bill, leading Bill to question the future of his marriage.
Steffy is more than happy to use the rift in the Spencers' marriage to her advantage.
Steffy shows up to offer Bill her own brand of solace.
Katie is devastated by what is happening to her marriage.
Brooke tries to give Ridge a hint that it is his daughter causing the strife between Bill and Katie.
COMING UP THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 15: Katie's unexpected arrival ends Bill and Steffy's intimate rendezvous, but Steffy sneaks out, along with a sentimental item as a souvenir. The sentimental item goes missing, but it later resurfaces with a proposition attached. Steffy presents Bill with her evidence and a list of demands in exchange for her silence. Katie fires Steffy, who pushes harder with Bill. Bill responds with a tempting offer. Steffy tells certain family members the exciting news about Forrester Creations, while a suspicious Katie probes Bill's unexpected business decision. Brooke wants answers when Hope's advertising campaign is scrapped for a new concept.
IDENTITY REVEALED
Now that it's out in the open that Sandy Sommers is Agnes Jones, Bridget sets the tone for her new relationship with her surrogate.
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Nick refuses to answer Bridget's question about Sandy.
The tense situation between Bridget, Sandy and Nick becomes more complicated when Brooke gets involved.
Brooke confronts Sandy, who turns the tables on her.
Under pressure from Bridget, Sandy shifts the explanation onto Brooke.
Brooke stuns Bridget by revealing that she overheard Sandy admit having feelings toward Nick.
Nick is horrified when he learns what Brooke has revealed to Bridget.
Bridget confronts Sandy, who admits her affection for Nick but claims she would never act on it.
Bridget fiercely tells Sandy that she will not lose her husband to Sandy.
Sandy decides to tell everyone about her past.
At a surprise party thrown for Sandy by the Jackie M gang, Bridget spitefully provides a reality check and reveals the surrogate's true identity.
Bridget insists that Sandy be referred to her by her true name, Agnes.
Bridget puts Aggie on notice and warns her to stay away from Nick.
Sharing her true feelings about Nick with him, Agnes promises never to cross the line regarding his marriage.
COMING UP THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 15: Tensions flare as Bridget dictates the way in which Agnes is to take care of herself for as long as she remains Bridget and Nick's surrogate.
BUDDING RELATIONSHIP
Taylor has been enjoying her time with Whip so far. But will a bold declaration changes things for them?
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Whip romances Taylor by cooking dinner at his place.
Whip gives Taylor the reassurance that she's been longing to hear.
Whip promises Taylor that he will help her get over Ridge.
Taylor and Whip learn that they have a lot in common.
Whip and Taylor have no regrets about the direction their date has taken.
Taylor cautions Whip about publicizing their relationship.
Despite Taylor's concerns, Whip is struck by Cupid's arrow and makes a bold declaration about their budding relationship.
COMING UP THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 15: Former lovers speak of their separate futures. Taylor expresses her happiness at being with Whip to Ridge during a friendly visit.
FEBRUARY SWEEPS PREVIEWS
Bridget is devastated when she learns the truth about Sandy Sommers, aka Agnes Jones, including Nick's hidden part in finding Sandy's rapist. That shatters Bridget's trust in Sandy and changes the idyllic relationship between Nick, Bridget and their surrogate for good. Still, their futures remain tied together by the pregnancy. Meanwhile, Sandy can't help but develop feelings for Nick, her knight in shining armor. Nick tries to resolve the tension between his wife and their surrogate, and a shocking twist could impact their lives and the lives of those closest to them.
With the trauma of her past behind her, Agnes/Sandy has a whole new future ahead of her. But how will she cope when earth-shattering changes shake her life? Will she turn to Nick, who has always been there for her, again?
The rivalry builds between Katie and Steffy. Bill's commitment to Katie is challenged as tensions build in their marriage, and Bill shares more kisses with Steffy. But an outraged Steffy decides to deal with Bill no longer. Heartsick over the injustices inflicted on her family by Bill and Katie's regime at Forrester, Steffy is desperate to put Forrester back in her family's hands. Her bold actions have a profound impact on Ridge, Eric, Stephanie and Taylor in the weeks to come, an impact that will resonate heavily with Brooke, Donna, Katie and Bill.
Ridge and Brooke face challenges. The rivalry between their daughters takes its toll on their marriage. Meanwhile, events at Forrester put Ridge once again smack dab between Brooke and Taylor. How will Brooke and Ridge face these challenges? At the same time, Taylor is happy with Whip, who loves her unconditionally. Will the tensions between Ridge and Brooke put a damper on this new love? And will the changing face of Forrester Creations bring Taylor's interests into conflict with Whip's at Jackie M?
When Donna's loyalty to her sisters creates tension in her marriage, Eric thinks back to the past with Stephanie and how things used to be. That past seems lost to him. But is it really? Startling events might reopen the door for the ex-spouses, and new events are in store that might change the Forrester family canvas.
The rivalry between the next generation of young ladies on the canvas, Hope and Steffy, continues to build as they prepare themselves for new responsibilities at Forrester. Will the new guy in town, Oliver, become a new source of competition between them? Rick and Marcus have divided loyalties as this rivalry progresses.
Steffy has a plan. How far will she go to achieve her goals? If she's successful, the implications will change the Forrester and Logan families for years to come.
Owen decided not to have a child with Jackie. That decision leaves him with a deep loss that unexpected events may bring to the surface in a dramatic and shocking way that could turn his life and Jackie's upside down.
2010 PREVIEWS
Compiled from Soap Opera Weekly:
There will be drama in the fashion houses of Forrester and Jackie M as they battle it out. But there will also be major upheaval within Forrester when Ridge, Thorne and Eric, the underappreciated old-guard Forresters set off major fireworks that challenge Bill and Katie like never before. When Bill and Katie fight Ridge and Brooke and Eric and Stephanie, the battle for ownership is waged - but who will come away with Forrester?
Bill and Katie's young marriage is put to the test when Steffy tried to cause trouble between Bill and Katie.
Brooke's loyalties are tested when she tries to be loyal to her sisters and Hope, but Ridge feels she should be more loyal to him and their family.
Whip and Taylor build a budding romance where they appreciate each other and have fun. Taylor feels good having a man who is devoted completely to her and enjoys not having to look over her shoulder for Brooke.
When Sandy emerges as a different person than the one who presented herself to Bridget, Bridget realizes she has been kept in the dark again, and that challenges their friendship. A sweet connection forms when Nick helps Sandy on the road to recover from her ordeal, but Bridget won't think it's so sweet.
A familiar face in Owen's life puts his marriage to Jackie to the test, and that could pose real problems.
Sandy/Agnes's younger brother Oliver hits the canvas.
The Forresters, including former Forrester women Stephanie and Taylor, reemerge as a force to be reckoned with, which spells trouble the Logans, especially Donna. Old rivalries between Taylor and Brooke and Donna and Stephanie heat up again.
The show will continue to do location shoots in and around Los Angeles.
Compiled from Soap Opera Digest:
The Forrester/Logan rivalry reaches new proportions as the next generation joins the battle. A teenage Hope becomes adversaries with Steffy, who takes after her namesake in her bid to get the Logans out of her family's lives.
The ragtag family at Jackie M splinters when a key player is lost, putting pressure on the company and placing a strain on Jackie and Owen's marriage. While Stephanie has found her niche at Jackie M, a strong force tries to bring her back to Forrester - and to Eric.
The upheaval at Forrester caused by Bill's ownership of the company continues, as Eric and Ridge continue their efforts to get rid of Bill.
Steffy is still an issue for Bill and Katie. Steffy has kind of a crush on Bill, but she also wants to stick it to Katie, and both of those emotions prompt her to focus on Bill. Meanwhile, Katie adjusts to her new life as she learns it's lonely at the top.
Sparks fly when Bridget learns the truth about Sandy, leaving Bridget feeling betrayed. Once the truth is out, Sandy drops her persona and goes back to being Agnes Jones. Nick continues to help Agnes deal with the aftermath of her rape, as does Brooke.
Agnes's younger brother Oliver, a DJ and entry level talent scout for a record company, makes the scene. Oliver is ambitious but is a good kid. He gets involved with Hope and forms a friendship that could lay a foundation for more.
For the first time, Taylor doesn't have to look over her shoulder for Brooke as she enters a sophisticated, witty relationship with Whip. Whip appreciates that Taylor is intelligent and, for the most part, has it together.
Expect more comic relief from B&B's answer to Regis and Kelly, Donna and Pam, as the two continue to co-host THE CATWALK.
Compiled from Brad Bell's interview with MSN TV:
Jackie and Owen will be challenged in 2010 as never before, as will Jackie M, the company. Trouble is brewing.
Sandy/Agnes continues to be a bit of a wild card because of the impact of her being sexually assaulted on her. Meanwhile, Bridget is kept in the dark once again. Nick heeds Sandy's plea keep her confidence and not bring Bridget down by sharing the secret with her. Brooke, also a victim of rape, agrees that it's important to keep things private when asked. This leaves Nick caught in the middle.
Going into 2010, Eric and Donna and Ridge and Brooke have found incredible happiness, but the Forrester men aren't happy with the state of control at Forrester Creations. So, conflict will ensue, and expect to hear from Stephanie!
The Forresters move forward with their outrageous plan to get their company back. Eric and Ridge expect their wives to be loyal to them, but Brooke and Donna share a close bond with their sister Katie. Which bond will be stronger: blood or marriage?
Bill confessed to Katie about the kisses with Steffy and told his wife the kisses meant nothing. Can he maintain his good intentions when temptation is lurking?
Steffy evolves into someone who plays hardball and doesn't do things by the book, much like her namesake grandmother. She knows what she wants and isn't afraid to get it.
A teenage Hope is a walking, talking reminder of her mother's greatest transgression, sleeping with Deacon Sharpe. She'd like to forget that aspect of her birth, but her adversaries are going to remind her she is not a Forrester.
Oliver Jones, brother to Agnes (aka Sandy), is in the music industry, and he also looks after his sister. Meeting all these Forresters and Logans, he hooks up with Hope, but Steffy's going to be there to cause trouble.
Taylor and Whip continue to date and find a wonderful friendship, between them.
Bell has his eye on a "wonderful actress" from GUIDING LIGHT or AS THE WORLD TURNS who "may be popping her head in over here."
Compiled from CBS Soaps in Depth 2010 Preview:
Whip is attracted to Taylor and respects, admires and appreciates her the way she deserves to be. But can they get over the fact that Ridge has been the love of Taylor's life.
Donna is true to Eric, but Justin keeps trying with his ex, and Stephanie is always around. That combination drives story for the foursome.
Steffy's animosity toward Katie grows.
Sandy's secrets slowly come to light, revealing who she is and why she's chosen this path.
Please Note that anything marked as "RUMOR" is unconfirmed and may not occur
B&B Executive Producer and Head Writer Bradley Bell tells Soap Opera Digest that Beth's heartbreaking illness will come back into focus in 2010. "We'll get into how her Alzheimer's is becoming more debilitating," Bell states.
Brandon Beemer (Owen) tweeted on Twitter on January 24: Just read 5 of next weeks scripts & WOAH! Ya'll r going to get some serious action/drama. The stars of course can't give away the story, but it sure sounds intriguing, doesn't it?
Steffy's attempts to regain control of Forrester Creations for her father reach critical mass with impacts that affect the Forresters, Logans and Spencers.