1988 (#7) - Storm and Margot's relationship and night of love with Clark

Hoping to distance his sister from Clarke, who is considered an opportunistic man not to be trusted, Ridge organizes a pool party in honor of Krisren and her success at the fashion show, inviting many of his friends, who share the characteristic of being bachelors. Kristen, halfway between being amused by the idea and fed up with being told for months that the man she has fallen in love with would not be up to their expectations, tells her brother that she is now engaged to the only man who interests her, urging him to get over it and make his peace with it. But even though Ridge's plan may be a failure, it is also true that not everything has gone wrong, since this episode is the beginning of a deep friendship between Storm and Kristen, who appreciates Storm's company and soon becomes a close confidante. In the meantime, Storm himself, having put aside his relationship with Alex, is pushed more and more by his mother Beth to put aside the role of second father to his three sisters and to start thinking about creating his own family. And in this excellent situation, it is Eric, to whom Beth asks for help, who brings Storm together with his secretary Margot, also with the hope that she can finally overcome her feelings for him. Between Storm and Margot, in fact, a great understanding is born immediately, to the point that the two begin to date and become a steady couple. Surprised and excited by this beautiful news is obviously Kristen, very happy for her friend Storm that more than anyone deserves the joy of having a person next door with whom to share everything. And excited to see them together, Kristen immediately organizes a double date with the couple, unaware as well as Storm that already for some time Clarke and Margot are beginning to form a strong bond. At the dinner, as expected, is the awkwardness to reign, with Clarke and Margot who try in every way to hide the obvious feeling that there is between them to unaware Kristen and Storm, who do not notice anything. Margot, after all, seems the prototype of the perfect woman for a man like Clarke: mature, independent and determined, quite the opposite of the younger Kristen, who is only now coming out of her shell and is beginning to deal with the great challenges of life. Finding themselves unable to do without each other, and even more excited at the idea of having to absolutely keep their relationship hidden, Clarke and Margot soon end up spending a passionate night of love; night that however both propose to keep hidden being aware of the fact that their future is certainly not together.

1987 (#14) - Caroline's new life, Storm's support and Thorne's company

Ridge's decisive testimony, as it is easy to guess, has not left Caroline indifferent, who clearly shows that she still has feelings for the man. The woman, however, also pushed by Bill, is determined to forget him and start a new life without him. And in this very turbulent period for the woman, it is Brooke, with whom she shares the bedroom, who gives her comfort and listens to Caroline's continuous doubts, undecided about whether or not to be tempted to go back with Ridge. But the more Caroline talks about the man, the more Brooke begins to fantasize about him, without letting her friend know, and although Brooke has been engaged to her Dave for some time now, it's clear that something in her head has clicked; and proof of this is the fact that, some time later, when Brooke learns that Storm's relationship with Alex Simpson has already been interrupted after just a few dates, she urges her brother to make a move on Caroline, perhaps even unconsciously trying to get Ridge out of Caroline's mind. Caroline, on the other hand, seems more determined than ever to follow her reason and put aside her heart at least for once, deciding not to reveal to Ridge the fact that she is currently living with the Logans. But this, of course, is not enough to create the spark between Caroline and Storm, whom she sees only as a great friend and a person to trust. On the other hand, Caroline begins to appreciate Thorne's company, who is showing himself to be very close to her in this period. The emotional shock of the rape, in fact, causes Caroline a series of nightmares that trigger a strong state of anxiety and stress, leading her to associate the trauma of the violence suffered by Ron with the shock of Ridge's betrayal. And it is only thanks to Thorne's support and backing that Caroline seems to be able to find her smile again.

1987 (#13) - The quarrels of Donna and Mark, the role of Storm, the flirtation with Alex

If on the one hand the insecure and fragile Katie sees in her sister Donna a model to imitate, and often to envy, given her apparently solid and happy love situation, the reality is actually very different. In fact, while Katie begins to enjoy Rocco's company and to fall in love with him, unaware that he feels a strong attraction towards Donna, the latter is increasingly struggling with the problems arising from her relationship with Mark. After a carefree, romantic and exciting first phase, the relationship between Donna and Mark has reached a stalemate, which creates tensions and continuous arguments. On the one hand Mark, who would like Donna to move in with her to start a life together, on the other hand there is a much more realistic Donna, who does not see how she could take this step without economic stability or an income, since Mark has no job. Of the same opinion as Donna is her older brother Storm, who doesn't like the boy and thinks with increasing conviction that he is just a slacker. Donna has often defended her boyfriend in front of Storm, but with the passing of the months she's beginning to change her mind, given Mark's aversion and unmotivated antipathy towards his family. Several times, in fact, Mark has deserted the family reunions and convinced Donna to do the same, provoking the irritation of Storm, who has always been very attached to this kind of thing. But the episode that literally infuriates the man is the one related to the theft in the house of grandmother Helen, robbed in her own home after opening the door to a couple of thugs who she thought were Donna and Mark. Helen, in fact, was waiting for the same granddaughter, but she never arrived because of an unexpected and suspicious engagement of Mark. A disappointed Storm accuses Donna of endangering her grandmother's safety, who after this scare gladly accepts the proposal to move in with the Logans; and Donna, in response, announces to the family that she has made the decision to move in with Mark, happy for the success of her plan to get Donna away from her family. For Beth, Katie, and Storm himself, it's a huge blow: it's the first time a member of their family has left their home since their father left. This situation is particularly hard on Storm, who since Stephen's departure has always carried the weight of the family and the difficult role of head of the family, always very protective of his women, a role that Donna clearly can no longer bear. And with her, Storm's new girlfriend, model Alex Simpson, begins to show signs of exasperation. She feels more and more neglected and sidelined by the man, who appears to be focused exclusively on the family business from which she is often excluded. And at the end of a tough but sincere and frank confrontation between the two, it is Alex who puts an end to their brief relationship.

1987 (#7) - Bill's revelations and the cancellation of the wedding with Ridge

Bill, radiant and satisfied with the overwhelming and unequivocal evidence in his possession, decides not to break Caroline's heart and not to show her the incriminating photos, leaving Ridge to cancel the wedding. Ridge, however, while shocked at the photos that show him with Alex, refuses to ruin everything, begging Bill, on the advice of Thorne, to bury the hatchet; request obviously rejected. Seeing Ridge very nervous and tense, Eric and Stephanie show themselves to be very worried; and fearing that Ridge is not yet ready and mature for such a step, they explain that it is normal to find oneself anxious at times like these, inviting him instead to reflect on what he is doing and to understand if it is what he really wants. Ridge, unusually taciturn, says he is now sure of his relationship with Caroline and makes his family happy when he announces that Kristen will be his maid of honor. The long-awaited day of the wedding finally arrives, and preparations are in full swing in the Forrester household. The most nervous of all, however, is Bill, who is determined to take matters into his own hands and, even if for the best, to give his daughter the biggest disappointment of his life. At the sight of the photos of Ridge in Alex's company, Caroline feels like crying, but despite everything and despite Bill's protests, she convinces herself that she still wants to forgive Ridge and go ahead with the ceremony. Despite these intentions, however, grief, stress and shock take over her fortitude; and upon arriving at the church, a distraught Caroline, to the amazement of everyone and the Reverend Michael Daniels, faints in front of everyone as she walks down the aisle to the altar. Immediately taken to the hospital by Bill and a guilt-ridden Ridge, as soon as she regains her senses, a devastated Caroline decides to put an end to this farce and cancel her wedding to Ridge, despite her attempts to explain what happened and her heartfelt plea for forgiveness.

1987 (#4) - Bill's opposition and Ridge's betrayal of Alex

Since their first meeting on a plane back to Los Angeles, Caroline and Ridge knew they were destined to be with each other. On the one hand, Ridge, the young playboy destined for a career in the spotlight, and on the other, Caroline, a girl of sound principles and moral values, capable of melting anyone's heart with her genuineness and grace; very different, but both with a bright future ahead of them, they soon find themselves more in love than ever. However, Caroline's father, Bill, is not at all touched by this love story and has always been against this union, considering Ridge as a womanizer ready to take advantage of his girl. And when Ridge, at the end of the Forrester fashion show, asks for Caroline's hand in marriage in front of a delighted press, he goes into a rage. After all, Bill has a point since Ridge, even though he has sincere feelings for the girl, decides to take this step knowing that taking her to the altar would be the only way, then, to get her into bed, since Caroline is firmly convinced to keep her virginity until marriage. Convinced that Ridge would do nothing but make his daughter suffer, and fed up with trying to reason with Caroline, Bill has no choice but to go about his methods. With the help of Margot Linley, Eric's personal secretary, Bill contacts private investigator Conway Weston to tail Ridge and keep him under control. And just when Bill seems to regret having hired Conway, almost convinced by Caroline who, with her heart in her hand, asks him for his approval, here is finally the proof that would have framed Ridge and would have put him with his back to the wall: the proof of his betrayals. Ridge in fact, now resigned to the idea of putting his head in the right place, decides to indulge in one last crush with a spicy bachelor party with the provocative model Alex Simpson, with whom he spends a night of passion. A mistake that will cost him dearly.