The Bold Ones

Episode 12

Café Russe

Donna is waiting on Brooke to arrive to join her for dinner

Brooke

Hey sorry, I got here as soon as I could.

Donna

No, it’s fine. I shouldn’t have called you at such late notice.

Brooke

I am glad you did. Since Ridge and I split up I have been eating take out every night. I don’t think I can stand it anymore.

Donna

Well I figured you needed a night out, and since Thorne had to work late, I hated giving up this reservation. Besides we never get to spend any time together anymore. So tell me how was your meeting with James? That is if you want to talk about it.

Brooke

No I don’t mind at all. It went really well. We just talked about how I was feeling and he said it was perfectly normal to feel the way I did.

Donna

Did?

Brooke

Yeah. James helped me realize that my life is not over. It is only beginning a new chapter. I am going to devote my time to being a great mom to Hope and R.J. and I am not going to search for love or a man. If it or he happens to find me then great, if not that’s fine too.

Donna

Wow, I am impressed.

Brooke

What you think I need a man in my life to be happy?

Donna

Well Brooke that is kind of how it has always been.

Brooke

But, that’s it Donna. That’s how it was. James helped me see that I don’t need to be in relationship to have a life. There are so many other things to appreciate in life. I am no longer searching for approval of man. The only approval I need is from my children and family and friends.

Donna

I think I am going to like this new Brooke.

Brooke

I like that. “A new Brooke”. This new Brooke is going to be a great mother and sister and career oriented person.

Donna

That is great and all but promise me one thing.

Brooke

What’s that?

Donna

That you keep the old Brooke somewhere back there, just in case she is ever needed.

They laugh

Ridges office at Forrester Originals

Ridge

You what?

Thomas

I said I want to drop out of the reality show.

Ridge

Why son? You were so looking forward to it.

Thomas

I just got to thinking, who am I to place judgment on these people. Most of who I am sure have more fashion experience than I do.

Ridge

Thomas you have something better than experience. You have raw talent. A God given talent. The things I see in your sketches, I wish I had that potential at your age.

Thomas

Grandpa wasn’t impressed with my initial sketches.

Ridge

Your grandpa has a different style. He is more classic style and I am not saying there is anything wrong with that. I learned everything I know from that man. He is a genius. And besides he loved your latest work. So much so, we are discussing making a line of it.

Thomas

Are you serious?

Ridge

As a heart attack.

Thomas

This is so awesome! I cant wait to tell..

Ridge

No, no, no, you can’t tell anybody. One it hasn’t been fully green lighted and second I know your grandfather is going to be the one to want to tell you.

Thomas

This is so great.

Ridge

See, does that make you change your mind? I think a young up and coming designer with his own burgeoning clothing line would make an excellent judge on fashion geared reality show. What do you say Thom?

Thomas

I say yes. I am in!

Ashley Abbott’s house

Paul

Ashley, thank you so much for inviting me over.

Ashley

No problem. You said you wanted to talk so…

Paul

Ashley, I need your help.

Café Russe

Jack and “Patty” have just been seated at there table.

Hostess

Enjoy your meal. Your server will be with you shortly.

Jack

I am so glad that you were able to meet with me, Patty.

Tawny (as Patty)

Oh, no problem Jack.

Jack

Thank you again for rescheduling this dinner. My meeting yesterday ran later than I had hoped.

The waitress enters

Amber

Hi my name is Amber, I will be your server this evening…. Ah!

Jack

Amber?

Amber

Jack ah…

Tawny (as Patty)

(to Jack) You know this woman?

Jack

Yeah, she lived in Genoa City for a little while.

Amber

I came back to L.A. a few weeks ago. What can I get you to drink?

Jack

Bring us a bottle of your best wine.

Amber

Right away.

Jack

(to Tawny) That’s odd, running into her like that. Although, I’m not surprised after what happened with her in Genoa City.

Tawny (as Patty)

What happened?

Jack

Let’s not waste our time talking about Amber, how have you been? Have you seen Paul yet?

Tawny (as Patty)

Paul? Oh right my brother yeah we reconnected, it was great. Jack, you seem a little preoccupied.

Jack

Yeah, I’m sorry, where are my manners? I haven’t seen you in years I just can’t get my business meeting off my mind.

Tawny (as Patty)

Do you want to talk about it?

Jack

I would love to. But I would rather keep it under wraps. I don’t want to jinx it.

Tawny (as Patty)

I see. Not until all of the I’s are dotted and T’s crossed.

Jack

That’s right. Hey I just got a crazy idea.

Tawny (as Patty)

What?

Jack

What are you doing for next few days?

Tawny (as Patty)

Nothing big planned.

Jack

Are you working?

Tawny (as Patty)

Not at the moment.

Jack

How would you like to go away with me for a few days? Someplace warm and tropical.

Tawny (as Patty)

I say… Yes!

Amber

Okay here is the best wine in the building.. Now what can I get you for your meal..

Jack

Don’t bother, Amber. We won’t be eating.

Amber

You won’t?

Jack

No, my good friend Patty and I are about to embark on a tropical vacation and I would be willing to bet that Patty could use a new beach wardrobe.

Tawny (as Patty)

Could I!

Jack

Here you go Amber, (drops cash on the table) that should be enough to cover the wine plus a tip.

As he and Tawny leave, Tawny turns and looks at Amber, who motions “call me” with her hand.

Café Russe

Brooke and Donna are eating their meal and talking.

Brooke

So have you talked to Storm lately?

Donna

Not lately. With his new job and seeing Felicia, he doesn’t call much.

Brooke

Felicia really? I knew they were close, but are they dating? She hasn’t peeped a word at work.

Donna

He says they are taking is slow, and he really doesn’t have time for a relationship right now with his new job and working for that witch D.A. Tartaro.

Brooke

I can’t believe storm voluntary took a job working for her after what she did to Ridge on the stand and all.

Donna

Speaking of have you talked to him?

Brooke

Ridge? Not much only when I need to for work or something about the kids.

Donna

So you two are definitely over?

Brooke

Yes. There is so much history between us, but I can’t be with him anymore.

Donna

So changing the subject…

Brooke

Thank you.

Donna

Did you hear about Massimo?

Brooke

Yeah, I was actually there when Nick and Jackie got the news.

Donna

You were?

Brooke

Yeah, I swung by the hospital after my session with James and thought I would talk to Bridget but she wasn’t on a break and then I ran into Nick and just sat with him and talked to him, you know tried to get his mind off things.

Donna

What did you two talk about?

Brooke

Well you can’t tell anyone.

Donna

I wont I promise.

Brooke

Nick and Taylor are over.

Donna

What!

Brooke

Apparently Taylor has been acting out since she lost the baby and Nick says he cant control her anymore all they do is fight. He wants to see her get the help she needs and everything, but he says he can’t be with her anymore.

Donna

Brooke that is great!

Brooke

Donna!

Donna

No, I mean I hate that about Taylor and everything. But you and Nick were so great together.

Brooke

Donna stop! What did we talk about earlier? Maybe the old Brooke would be running back to Nick, but I am not.

Ashley Abbott’s House

Ashley:

My help? What is it?

Paul

I am just going to spit it out and cut the chase.

Ashley

Please do.

Paul

Ashley, in order to better my case against Javier I need to be married.

Ashley

Paul, no don’t even.

Paul

Ashley, please. Please marry me. Come on you are a mother, you know what it is like to be a parent. I really never have. My lawyer says it will help my case, since Javier isn’t married.

Café Russe

Brooke

Look at the time. I have got to go. I have an early meeting in the morning.

Donna

Okay sis, thanks so much for eating with me.

Brooke

I had a great time. We need to do this more often.

They hug goodbye. Donna gets out her cell phone

Hello you have reached the voicemail of Jackie Marone leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Donna:

Jackie, its Donna. I know you are going through a lot right now, but I have some info that might make you feel a little better. It looks like we didn’t have to go through with our plan after all. Fate took care of everything and it worked like a charm. Brooke and Ridge are over. And now that Nick and Taylor have hit a rough patch it is a clear shot for Brooke and Nick to reunite. Call me back when you can.

Thorne walks up behind Donna.

Thorne

Donna, what was that about?

Next on The Bold Ones

Stephanie returns home

Ashley gives Paul her answer

A mystery person is following James