1989 (#20) - The attraction to Mick and the marital crisis between Clarke and Kristen

As often happens, Sally was not wrong about Mick. The man in fact, in head only Kristen; and its frequentations before with Donna then with Macy other they did not represent and they were that a diversion and, to the maximum, a way in order to make Kristen jealous. The occasion for Mick to get closer to Kristen comes when the man proposes to the woman to pose for some shots for a photo shoot that is realizing, this proposal that allows Mick to spend a lot of time with the woman. And despite the fact that the woman reiterates several times that she is a married woman and has no ulterior motive, it is evident that Mick has an attractive power towards the woman, with whom he is always ready to bring to light episodes and unforgettable memories of their previous life in New York. Kristen herself, meanwhile, lives a very critical phase of her marriage, feeling that her relationship with Clarke is now off and drags forward only by inertia. And the signs of this come from the very front she had hoped would be over: Margot. In spite of her marriage to Bill, the relationship between Margot and Clarke continues to worry Kristen, who is forced to admit to herself that the thread that binds the two, the presence of their son Mark, is indissoluble. And she realizes this when Barry Holden, Bill's lawyer, barges into Clarke's office announcing Bill's desire to adopt Mark. Clarke firmly opposes the request and refuses to sign the papers prepared by the man, reiterating to Margot his desire to want to raise his son, whether Bill likes it or not. Tensions in the marriage between Kristen and Clarke then grow when Margot shows an irritated Clarke the shots of Kristen taken by Mick. Determined to set the record straight with the man, Clarke appears in his photo studio just as Mick and Kristen embrace for a symbolic farewell since Mick has understood and accepted the woman's decision to resume their affair. Clarke's reaction, as is easily predictable, is not at all calm and poised as the two of them beat each other up without much qualms in front of the woman's shocked eyes. The brawl results in Mick's dismissal from Spectra, but it doesn't solve the problem at all since Eric decides to hire the man at Forrester, where he can be even more in touch with his daughter. Determined to keep her distance, Kristen goes to Mick to ask him to give up his job, but in response the man kisses her passionately, showing that he still has a strong hold on her. At this point, it is increasingly evident that the marriage between Clarke and Kristen, even by their own admission, has reached the end of the line and would not survive long.

1989 (#19) - Ridge's indecision and marriage proposal to Caroline

In spite of Caroline's willingness, who finally frees herself from her marriage with Thorne and hopes to finally reunite with Ridge, the man is unable to decide between her and Brooke. Brooke, meanwhile, having recovered from the emotional shock caused by her abortion, is more determined than ever not to let the man slip away, but this time she finds a fierce Stephanie as her firm opponent, who this time openly sides with Caroline. And when Stephanie provokes the girl, telling her that Ridge could never have chosen her and preferred her to the love of his life, the two almost come to blows, with Brooke accusing the woman to stop interfering and conditioning her son. More conflicted than ever, Ridge is eventually forced to admit that he can't marry either woman. Donna, in order to cheer up Caroline, arranges a date for Brooke with her sports doctor Doug Sprain; and so does Bill to cheer up his daughter, introducing him to one of his co-workers Dylan Smith, with whom he agrees to go out to dinner. Curiously, Brooke and Caroline find themselves table neighbors right before the eyes of Ridge and Thorne, who were taking advantage of the evening to clear their heads and address all their misunderstandings. When Caroline and Brooke both receive a letter from "Mr. Forrester," asking them to meet, they are both thrilled that Ridge has chosen them; however, it was Thorne who sent them the message, asking them to remain friends no matter what Ridge decides. In the meantime, Ridge, not knowing what to do, decides to ask his father for advice, who suggests him to choose not the person he loves the most, but the one who makes him happiest. In the end, Ridge finds the strength and courage to make a decision. Ridge organizes a romantic candlelight dinner for Caroline, professes his love to her and asks her to become Mrs. Forrester. The woman, who can't believe that her dream of love is finally about to be crowned, accepts touched before giving in to a passionate kiss.

1989 (#12) - The marriage between Bill and Margot

Despite the fact that Mick's return seems to have put a damper on Kristen and Margot's marriage, Margot's expectations are not being realized exactly as she had hoped. In fact, although Mick and Kristen spend a lot of time together, Clarke doesn't seem jealous of the man at all, confident that his marriage is rock solid despite Margot's constant jibes. And although Clarke himself gets very close to Margot, happy that the man is beginning to be more and more a part of Mark's life and that he recognizes him as his son, the woman realizes that her future with Clarke is almost impossible. The man in fact, with whom Margot has the opportunity to confront at length during the hospitalization of little Mark due to a strong flu, makes the woman understand several times that he is very attached to the child but does not love her, which is why he can not imagine their future together. And whether it's a real lack of feelings, or a simple personal interest in wanting to remain tied to a Forrester, it makes little difference to Margot: Clarke must be forgotten once and for all. Finding herself melancholically alone and with a son to raise, Margot finds the only shoulder to cry on and vent her disappointments in Bill, who is also back from the bitter experience with Donna. Bill and Margot find themselves dating again and enjoying each other's company, but nothing makes Margot suspect what Bill has in mind. The proposal, therefore, arrives completely unexpected, and in front of a beautiful engagement ring, Margot can not say no. The news of the impending marriage leaves everyone speechless, but the only one who doesn't seem to be happy is Caroline, who is convinced that this idea is just her father's madness. After Caroline decides to move back in with her father, mainly to keep Margot under control, Bill and Caroline have a long discussion about the pros and cons of such a drastic decision, which obviously includes the consequence of taking on the responsibilities and commitments that come with taking care of a child; but in the end Bill manages to convince Caroline that there is a true and sincere feeling between him and Margot, which is the only thing that matters. And at her mother Marion's grave, on which Caroline spends much of her time to find comfort and advice, the girl admits her fear that Bill may have forgotten her and that Margot only wants to use him; but in the end she also finds the strength and confidence to welcome Margot into their family. To tell the truth, Margot hopes until the last moment that Clarke will intervene to stop the wedding, but this does not happen. And in the beautiful setting of an outdoor chapel overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Margot and Bill exchange their wedding vows, declaring their love for each other.

1989 (#10) - The discovery of Jamie's identity, the end of the flirtation of Donna and Bill

Exhausted and under stress from the events and scandals that have involved him, Bill agrees with Caroline that he needs a break and to relax with a vacation. And so, wanting to distract himself and cultivate his relationship with Jamie, he surprisingly invites the girl on a trip to Europe with him. Donna, more and more afraid that Bill might find out everything, nervously accepts the invitation fearing that her refusal might make the man suspicious; an invitation that, after all, makes her very happy both because she has the opportunity to discover new places never seen before and because she can finally be alone with the man who fascinates her more and more. Not at all happy with this news, however, appears a disconsolate Nick, who feels more and more cut off from the life of Donna, despite the reassurances of the latter. In the meantime, Rocco, who has definitively broken off all relations with Katie, who has become more and more involved with Kurt, suggests to Nick that he try to find out what information Bill actually knows about the scandal that has involved him, in order to better understand if they are really risking to be discovered. Through the waitress at Griffey's who is a friend of Rocco and Donna's, Stacy, who agrees to help them by posing as a masseuse, Nick is able to understand that Bill is now on their trail. The variable that shatters Nick and Donna's hopes of getting away with it is, as often happens, the unpredictable, in this case Caroline, who notices that Bill's masseuse, Stacy, works in the club frequented by Rocco and Donna, Bill's new model with whom he seems to have a lot of chemistry; and so, when Caroline unwittingly and innocently starts talking to Bill about Donna, telling him that she has seen her in the company of Stacy, Bill immediately puts the pieces together and understands everything. Sarcastically, Bill immediately runs off to meet Jamie, calling her by her real name, which leaves Donna stunned and devastated, and feeling exposed, she takes it out on Nick. Accused of trying to save face and his job by betraying her and trying to come clean at her expense, an incredulous Nick futilely professes his innocence to a Donna who no longer wants to know anything about him. However, he regrets this rant immediately afterwards when, after confessing to Bill what he already knows, namely that it's not Jamie but Donna, the man reveals to her that it wasn't Bill at all who made him come to the truth. Bill, despite showing himself to be very hurt by Donna's behavior, admits to understanding him as she simply responded with her own coin to what he had done to her. The two, finally face to face alone, let themselves go to passion and make love, before agreeing that it is better to nip their relationship in the bud, Donna being after all even younger than his daughter Caroline. Nevertheless, Donna thanks Bill for what he has managed to give her, namely the belief in herself and the confidence that she can achieve any dream. Finally, Donna asks Bill for one last wish, that of being able to bring her parents Beth and Stephen back to Los Angeles; but the man, strengthened by an agreement with Stephanie that he can't and won't break on his own initiative, refuses to grant it.

1989 (#9) - Margot's sights on Clark and the rapprochement between Mick and Kristen

Determined to leave no stone unturned to try to get Clarke's attention and love, for her sake and especially that of their son Mark, whom Clarke with difficulty and not without embarrassment recognizes, Margot tries in every way to put his marriage to Kristen in crisis. And digging into the woman's past, especially in the part of her life spent in New York, she finds the probable key that can solve all her problems. Looking through the Columbia University yearbook, in fact, Margot finds the traces of a possible ex-boyfriend of Kristen, Russell Tanner; and assisted by his great friend Bill, Margot discovers that Kristen in New York had an intense love affair. Intent on bringing to light the past of the woman to put in crisis her marriage, Margot then goes to the Big Apple in search of Russell, but that disappoints the expectations of Kristen revealing to have been a great friend of Kristen but not to have had any flirtation with her, unlike his former roommate, a photographer named Mick Savage. Intent on tracking the man down in every way and bringing him back into Kristen's life, Margot pays a visit to Kristen's former roommate, Bonnie Blaisdale, who confirms the whirlwind romance between Kristen and the elusive Mick. After a few twists and turns, Bill and Margot eventually track down Mick, and the woman makes him believe she's a writer intent on writing a biography on Kristen. And although Mick insists that nothing serious has happened between him and Kristen, the boy agrees to fly to Los Angeles, thanks to Bill's persuasive methods. In the meantime, Clarke, increasingly nervous and unable to keep his agreement with Sally hidden, reveals to Kristen all the background of the negotiations with Spectra and the fact that he is the mysterious Beau Rivage, emphasizing the fact that he acted in good faith and did not harm the Forrester refusing to steal their models. Kristen, however, while not compromising the position of the man and keeping these confidences for herself, shows more and more impatient by the lies of Clarke and tired of his petty and disrespectful behavior towards him, inviting him for this and the following nights to sleep on the couch. Finding herself alone and bitter to reflect on her marriage in front of a glass of tequila, Kristen is surprised to see and recognize Mick at the counter of the same room, intent on talking with a colleague. Showing as much surprise as she does at this chance encounter, Mick avoids telling Kristen the details of his visit to Los Angeles and his supposed biography that Margot is writing; rather, the topic quickly devolves to their happy times together in New York and the depressing current state of Kristen's marriage. The girl, who has always been a strongly independent woman with a rebellious soul, admits to finding herself in a situation that is not congenial to her, imprisoned in a relationship and a life that she does not feel is her own. Between the two, it is clear, there has been in the past a great attention that has never dissolved completely, just what Margot hoped, overjoyed that her plan is working to perfection.

1989 (#3) - Bill's reaction and Caroline and Storm's investigation in Stud Magazine

Still reeling from the publication of his nude photos, Bill is mocked not only by his business partners Gayle Mahoney, Jack Connors and Frank Rustin, but also by his own personal assistant, Miss Sabrina Crochet. Enraged and determined to do anything to find out who was responsible for the incident, which made him look ridiculous in the eyes of all public opinion, Bill confronts the three managers of Stud Magazine, Walter Talbert, Stan Bentworth and Bernie Stack. And when all three deny tampering with the printing of the magazine's latest issue, Bill fires them all on the spot. Seeing Donna genuinely sorry for what happened, Nick begins to wonder if she's starting to have feelings for the man, which she flatly denies, albeit with some embarrassment. But what worries Nick even more is losing his job if he is found out, feeling that Bill has every intention of finding out who is really responsible. And sensing that the man is now on their trail, Nick decides along with Donna to stage a discussion between them about the difficult situation. But when one of Bill's models, Ramone Bower, notices some strange attitudes on Nick's part and confides it to Bill, the latter begins to realize that Nick might not be the faithful ally he thinks he is; and convinced to find out the truth, he asks a nervous Jamie to spy and keep an eye on Nick. When he discovers that his father is even receiving defamatory letters because of his photos in which they accuse him of immorality and lack of ethics and sense of decency, an impatient Caroline scolds Bill for not suing the editors of Stud Magazine, unaware that the editor is Bill himself. And despite the man's opposition, who tries in every way to make his daughter desist from putting her nose in this matter, Caroline decides to take matters into her own hands and find out who is trying to defame them. A determined Caroline thus confronts Wayne Garfield, the editor-in-chief of Stud Magazine, threatening to sue him for publishing photos of Bill without his explicit permission. But when Wayne Garfield releases himself from his responsibilities, saying that he doesn't know anything about who materially sent the photos to print, as he doesn't have the power to do so, Caroline consults Storm to study other possibilities to find the real people responsible. Storm then explains to Caroline that the only way to find out the truth is to consult the archives of the Washington government office to which every year the actual publishers of each publication must send a statement and find out who the actual owner of Stud Magazine is. With great shock and surprise, Storm thus discovers that Stud Magazine is owned by Bill himself. A shocked Caroline accuses her father of his lack of ethics, but Bill, while admitting that he is not a saint, clears himself of the incident, making his daughter understand that she is under attack by a friendly fire and by one of his close collaborators; a person whom she obviously trusts a lot and who, she promises, she will find out at all costs.

1988 (#21) - Stephen's job offer and moving with Beth to Paris

Concerned about the stability of her marriage, which has already been put to the test by the rapprochement between Eric and Beth, Stephanie fears that the discovery of Angela's truth could mark the definitive breakup. If, in fact, Angela's discovery can represent a moment of rapprochement for the whole family, on the other hand, Eric's incredulity and dismay remain, almost unable to recognize the woman he married. Determined in every way to avoid a rapprochement between Eric and Beth, Stephanie convinces herself that the only way to avoid this is to remove the woman from Los Angeles; and to do so, she turns to her friend Bill, asking him to hire her husband Stephen and transfer him to one of his divisions far from Los Angeles. At the man's words about the fact that an important position in Europe, in Paris, has just opened up, Stephanie doesn't seem to believe her ears; and in order to convince Bill to offer that position to Stephen, she offers to help pay his salary. Bill, who has always had a special relationship with the woman, does not object to the request, and contacts Stephen to offer him the job. And Stephen, who had hoped to find a job to prove to his family that he was capable of returning to his role as head of the family, immediately accepted the generous offer. At this point, all that remained was to convince Beth to leave with him for Paris; a task that Eric himself unconsciously contributes to achieving by admitting to the woman that, for the sake of his own family, destiny once again seems to want to keep them apart. These words deeply affect the woman, so much so that she accepts Stephanie's advice to follow Stephen to Paris so that they can rebuild their lives together. When Beth confides to Stephen that she wants to move to France with him, the man cannot believe her words and, full of joy, promises the woman that he will not regret it, this step being the first of their second life. And so, under the satisfied and somewhat disconsolate eyes of Eric, who sees the same bitterness in Beth's eyes, the couple leaves for Paris, ready to start a new life.

1988 (#19) - Donna's revenge, nude photos and second thoughts about Bill

When Katie, scandalized, shows her the photos depicting her naked, Donna realizes how Bill's gesture has ruined her life. And determined to get her revenge on the man, Donna promises herself that she would strike back at Bill, hitting him with the same weapons he had hit her with. Using the name of a budding young writer, Jamie Kensinston, Donna, specially made up and wearing a wig so as not to be recognized, approaches Bill with the excuse of wanting to undertake a free internship in publishing; a request that the man accepts without problem, happy to have unpaid staff available. In the meantime, Rocco is determined to avenge Donna, and obviously to impress her, and he won't give up on the girl. The same idea, of course, also has Nick, who can't wait to teach his boss a lesson. Nick and Rocco, having found themselves in a sort of competition for Donna's heart, do not fail to clash and almost come to blows arguing about who is the best and most suitable person to be at Donna's side; however, in the end they decide to work together to achieve their common goal: to humiliate and crush Bill by giving him a piece of cake! Rocco and Nick sneak into a spa where Bill hangs out and take some naked pictures of Bill, and Donna is so enthusiastic that she proposes to publish them in one of her many magazines. Unaware of being framed, meanwhile, Bill asks Jamie aka Donna to write an article for one of his magazines on the subject, dear to her, of the exploitation of the female body. Bill's position, of course, is not essentially the same as Jamie's, with whom he finds himself having more than once a harsh but honest squabble; and while finding his positions far too "feminist", Bill proves to appreciate both Jamie's writing talent and his passion in defending his opinions. Similarly, Donna begins to discover a side of Bill that she never suspected existed, beginning to appreciate his passion for his work, his wisdom and his gentle soul, despite being hidden by a thick impenetrable armor. And so, when Bill proposes to Jamie that she come to work at Spencer, she finds herself more thrilled than ever at the idea of being hired. Later, just as she finds herself fantasizing about Bill, Donna receives a call from two satisfied Rocco and Nick who, unaware of the turmoil twisting the girl's heart, inform her that Bill's nude photos are now being printed and will be published statewide in Stud Magazine the next day. What they don't understand, however, is why an enraged Donna hung up on them after berating them for not warning her and executing the plan without even consulting her. The next morning, when an agitated and distraught Caroline discovers the naked photos of her father, published on the front page of one of their magazines, she immediately contacts Bill to inform him to stop the spread; but it is already too late. A furious Bill, who ironically today is scheduled to receive a prestigious award on the subject of honorability and morality, finds himself swearing revenge against those who have ridiculed him.

1988 (#15) - The scandal of the photos of Savannah on Temptation

With the passing of time, the relationship between Donna and Nick changes quickly; and from a simple attraction more or less hinted at in their frequent work sessions and on the various photographic backstages, it becomes a real relationship. In fact, the two, overwhelmed by passion, develop mutual feelings that go beyond simple physical attraction. However, every attempt by Donna to take their story to the next level, that of an official engagement, is stopped by Nick, who with a thousand different excuses always avoids showing himself in an intimate way with her in public, as well as going to introduce himself to the Logan family. The explanation is given by Nick himself: his boss Bill, in fact, has repeatedly warned him not to go out, have adventures or even fall in love with one of their models, since he would not tolerate such situations. Nick, therefore, advises Donna, at least for the moment and until he finds an alternative solution, to keep their relationship a secret and away from prying eyes. But in spite of Donna's best intentions to hide her feelings for the time being, understanding the risk from a professional point of view that Nick runs, everything becomes vain since Bill doesn't take long to discover their story. Useless are Nick's attempts to explain to Bill that this time everything is different, that there is a real feeling with Donna and that the two of them are even ready to split up and separate at work in order to be together; Bill doesn't want to hear any excuses and on the contrary he has already prepared his personal punishment. It's the same smiling and sly Bill, in fact, who proudly shows Nick a preview of the next issue of Temptation in the American version, where his Savannah dominates the cover. Nick, aware of the promise made to Donna that she wouldn't appear in American magazines, is upset by Bill's decision and asks the man in every way to reconsider and stop the publication of the Temptation issue; nothing more useless, unfortunately, since the order has already gone to press throughout the state. Meanwhile, an unaware Donna confides in Brooke about everything that's going on, telling her about her feelings for Nick and confessing that she's ready to quit her job to be with him if it could be a problem. A desperate Nick, meanwhile, does everything he can to block the press and avoid distribution of the new issue of Temptation with Savannah on the cover. Nick even decides to buy a large number of copies of the magazine to prevent Donna or anyone he knows from seeing it, but it's all for naught; Bill, sniffing out the deal, orders a second printing and becomes more and more convinced that he's done the right thing. Not much time passes since Donna, scandalized, recognizes herself in the new cover; and, feeling used and betrayed by Nick, she angrily runs to him to ask for an explanation. In the end, Donna realizes that Bill is the one responsible for all of this, and is moved and touched by Nick's gesture of trying to buy all the copies on sale. And even though Donna is about to experience days of great embarrassment and Nick likely serious repercussions at work for not respecting one of the cardinal principles of Bill's policy, the two find themselves more united and in love than ever.

1988 (#12) - Donna's photo shoot and the story with Nick

After her troubled and exhausting affair with Mark, Donna is ready to start a new chapter in her life, dedicating herself body and soul to her greatest desire, that of becoming a model. Urgently in need of money, strengthened by the words of their last meeting, Donna decides to turn to Tommy, who immediately finds her an easy money opportunity by finding her an assignment and sending her to one of his wealthy clients. However, a naïve Donna soon realizes that what was supposed to be a photo shoot actually turns out to be an appointment with a man who thinks he is dealing with a prostitute; and it is only the intervention of Rocco, who had agreed to accompany her, that prevents the man from taking advantage of her. In spite of this more or less obvious misunderstanding and Rocco's constant warnings to stay away from people like Tommy, Donna continues to frequent Tommy's agency, which tries to regain her trust by sending her to less demanding clients. Donna, in fact, finally begins to really work as a model for important clothing houses and glossy magazines, starting to get her first earnings. And when the woman begins to find more confidence with the lens of a camera, Tommy returns again to push the accelerator prospecting easy and much more substantial gains if only he had agreed to pose naked. This time, against all expectations and surprising the man himself, Donna accepts, and thus meets Nick Preston, a young photographer at the head of one of the most important magazines in the industry, Temptation. Nick, after viewing some photos of Donna's audition in provocative clothes, is strongly impressed and immediately refers the girl to his boss and owner of the magazine, Bill Spencer. Before signing the contract, Donna would like to make the acquaintance and talk in person with the same Bill, who however is always too busy to receive the many models that pass around him. And so, with no intention of letting Donna go, convinced that she could have improved the magazine's fortunes by bringing it back to great sales, Nick reassures her that her photos would not have appeared in America, but only overseas on his European version of Temptation, moreover under the false name and pseudonym of "Savannah". Convinced by the man's words, and excited to embark on this adventure which was to be very successful and rewarding, Donna signed the contract with great enthusiasm. This was the beginning of a period full of commitments and satisfactions for Donna, always travelling between ateliers and breathtaking sets and always together with Nick, with whom she worked closely. Rocco, however, is not at all happy about Donna's work, and he doesn't hide his jealousy and doesn't fail to warn her about this world. In spite of this, however, Donna seems to have found her ideal working dimension, moreover, side by side with a Nick to whom Donna feels more and more attracted. Between the two, soon, a relationship made of love and, above all, passion is born.

1988 (#10) - Thorne's rampage and Ridge's injury

While at Forrester, and with Caroline recently gone, Thorne inadvertently finds himself behind Eric's study door listening to his father and mother talk about his marriage. Hearing the conversation, in which Stephanie tells her husband about Ridge's "teenage prank" and the night he accidentally spent with Caroline, Thorne is shocked. For a dazed Thorne, who is still taking painkillers as a result of his appendicitis surgery, the blow is very hard. Desperate, the man decides not to go home and to vent all his bitterness and anger in alcohol. Drunk and not at all lucid, a furious Thorne decides to go and confront Ridge in the middle of the night, reaching him at home and starting to punch him, hurling all kinds of insults at him. The total shock for the betrayal suffered, together with a dangerous combination of alcohol and drugs, make the man crazy and blind with rage to the point of pulling out Stephanie's gun that he hid in his jacket. Awakened by the noises caused by the scuffle, a helpless and horrified Stephanie witnesses the scene, along with her housekeeper Maria Martinez, of Thorne holding his gun and shooting Ridge. Wounded in the shoulder, with the bullet grazing the man's skull, Ridge is immediately rushed to the hospital, where he is sedated and undergoes a delicate bullet removal surgery performed by Dr. Stanley Marley. Stephanie, meanwhile, carefully erases her son's fingerprints from the gun and hides the weapon, which she also legally holds, in order to eliminate any evidence that could incriminate Thorne, who has passed out and fallen into a deep sleep in the meantime. When he wakes up, and Ridge is already in the hospital with the operation over and a desperate Caroline at his side holding his hand, Thorne remembers absolutely nothing of what happened; the same thing, incredibly, that happens to Ridge. Lieutenant Brian Burke, called to investigate the case, quickly dismisses the matter, reducing the suspects to two: Bill and Clarke. When, however, after verifying the irrefutable alibis of the two, Burke and Detective Jake Powers deduce that Thorne is the man they are looking for, Stephanie surprisingly comes forward and confesses to being the culprit, claiming to have thought it was a robbery and mistaking Ridge for a thug. Stephanie is then immediately taken to prison, and precisely in the women's prison under the supervision of Director Ruth Bloom, although Burke is convinced of her innocence because of the nervousness of Mary, who proves to be very capable of lying and withstand the pressure. Soon released from prison for lack of evidence thanks to the intervention of the family's lawyer Mark Adams, Burke and Powers warn Stephanie that they have perfectly understood the truth, urging her to avoid lying anymore and to let justice take its course.

1988 (#8) - Caroline's Eye on Fashion direction and betrayal with Ridge

Although Caroline is married to Thorne, and he is now officially engaged to Brooke, Ridge continues to be tied as if by an invisible thread to Caroline, from whom he cannot and does not want to separate himself. And it is precisely for this reason that, at the end of the Forrester fashion show, Ridge proposes to Caroline to come and work in the family business. Proposal that, ironically, a few hours later is also Thorne and formulate him. Finding herself in obvious embarrassment, and not wanting in any way to fuel the nascent diatribe between the two brothers, Caroline for once decides to follow her father Bill's advice and refuse the offer to go instead to devote herself to the family business, publishing. The powerful Bill, however, continues to look up to his daughter and, in order to see her happy, has reserved for her the position of director of his new and promising project, that of the emerging and already very popular fashion magazine Eye on Fashion. This was an assignment that greatly appealed to Caroline, who was eager and highly motivated to take on this new professional adventure, assisted by art director Valerie Cooper, who soon became her confidante and friend. With the release of the first issue of the magazine, which is a huge success, Caroline decides to have some fun for once, organizing a pool party to celebrate the promising start of her project. However, a very tired Caroline who is not used to having a few too many drinks soon retires to her room before the party is over. And taking advantage of the fact that Thorne is busy making himself a sandwich in the kitchen and exchanging a few moments of goliardia with his friends, Ridge, partly as a joke and partly out of madness, ends up following Caroline to her bed. Here, before a naked and highly embarrassed Ridge can announce his presence, he is engulfed by a lusting Caroline, unaware that it is Ridge and not Thorne presumably due to alcohol. Overwhelmed by desire, Ridge soon finds himself responding to his ex-girlfriend's passion, and so the two end up making love. The next day Caroline, talking to Thorne, who amusedly thinks that the woman has dreamed it all, realizes that she has not made love to her husband; and realizing the whole truth, almost remains breathless with dismay. In the grip of remorse and guilt, Caroline decides to confide everything to Stephanie, who immediately blocks her and makes her desist from her intent to reveal everything to Thorne, sure that if she found out the truth she would be capable of any gesture. Caroline and Ridge, meanwhile, both acknowledge the mistake of that night, declaring themselves bitterly regretful. Ridge reassures Caroline by promising her that he would respect her marriage to her brother, but for Caroline this promise comes too late: the woman in fact, unable to forget what happened, soon finds herself unable to make love with Thorne, who, more and more impatient, pushes his wife to let go. A brief respite, for Caroline, arrives only when Thorne is forced to rest for the recovery of a minor appendicitis operation; but the woman is well aware that she will not be able to put off for long the moment when she will have to come to terms with her ghosts. Ridge, on the other hand, decides to forget the incident by focusing on his relationship with Brooke and asking the woman again to move in with him. This time Brooke, determined not to let her Ridge slip away, accepts without a second thought; all under the eyes of an increasingly thoughtful Caroline, who silently observes Brooke and Ridge sharing happy moments together from her bedroom window.

1988 (#1) - The marriage between Thorne and Caroline

Unaware of Ridge's true feelings, Caroline tries hard to put behind her all the events that have turned her life upside down over the past year to focus exclusively on preparations for her wedding to Thorne. After all, everyone, especially Brooke and Bill, are thrilled and excited about the couple's upcoming wedding. The only one who has any doubts seems to be Stephanie, who, despite being happy for her son Thorne, begins to suspect that there is something strange about this whole affair. In particular, Stephanie doesn't seem to trust Brooke; and overhearing her conversation with Bill, she finds out about the stolen letter. Determined to deal with the matter, Stephanie corners Brooke informing her that she knows the truth and intimidating her to hand it over to Caroline. Brooke's repayments and guilt eventually get the better of her heart's desire and, on the morning of the wedding itself, she confesses to Caroline that she has something for her to read. Although deeply moved by Ridge's words, however, Caroline now appears determined to marry the person who was able to give her back her smile. And showing no sign of hatred towards the woman, Caroline confirms her willingness to have Brooke at her side as a bridesmaid; ironically, right by Ridge's side, who agrees to be her brother's best man despite the strong disagreements and resentment between the two even though he will not be attending the reception after the ceremony. And so, under the eyes of the conflicting emotions of Ridge and Brooke, Caroline and Thorne declare eternal love, crowning their dream of love. From Kristen to Bill, passing through Eric, everyone is overjoyed by this new beginning, although no one notices a veil of sadness in Caroline's gaze, determined however to honor and keep faith with her wedding vows to Thorne.

1987 (#21) - Margot's complicated love life and involvement with Bill

After years of sleepless nights, emotional crises, and most of all, disappointments, Margot finally understands that it's time to stop living in hopes of seeing a dream come true that will never come true. Thousands and thousands of times she has imagined and daydreamed that Eric would notice her, understand her full and unconditional love, and realize how they were made for each other. But unfortunately for Margot, the only one who has long understood the situation is Stephanie's authoritarian wife, who has repeatedly urged Eric to fire his personal secretary, accused too many times of behaving like a fool and a businesswoman ready to take away the man of her life. But it wasn't the umpteenth scene of Stephanie that opened Margot's eyes; rather, the strong and bitter disappointment represented by the news that Eric was thinking of divorcing Stephanie, but not for her, but to be with Beth. Realizing that for Eric she will never be anything more than his personal secretary, Margot decides to vent all her anger and bitterness with her friend Bill. Bill first advises her to distract herself with Ridge and then, somewhat surprisingly, invites her to dinner. Between Bill and Margot, after all, the harmony has never been a problem and between the two, undoubtedly, there is a feeling. The spark doesn't take long to burst and, soon, the two find themselves in bed together. Mindful of the fact that Bill tried to take Thorne away from Forrester in order to get closer to Caroline, Margot decides not to inform Eric or any other member of the Forrester family of her relationship with Bill. When Bill offers her a job at Spencer Publications, Margot politely declines the offer, not feeling like quitting Forrester, a company that has given her so much and to which she feels very attached professionally. But despite this, the relationship between Bill and Margot becomes stronger and stronger, so much so that it transforms a simple friendship into a real relationship characterized by a great sexual understanding. However, both agree to let their relationship remain an open one, as they don't want to dive into something serious and challenging.

1987 (#20) - The intercepted letter and the engagement between Thorne and Caroline

As the weeks go by, the understanding between Caroline and Thorne grows more and more. The kind ways of Thorne, a man who is certainly more introverted and affectionate than his brother, impress the girl a lot, who slowly regains, thanks to Thorne, the trust she had lost in men. Discovering Caroline's inner beauty, however, Thorne realizes how naive and foolish his brother has been to let a woman like Caroline get away, convincing himself more and more that Ridge does not deserve her. Obviously delighted that Caroline is dating Thorne, a man much more suited to his daughter than Ridge, is Bill, who even offers the man a prominent position within Spencer Publications; an offer, however, that Thorne, also at Caroline's suggestion and urging, refuses. Bill's attitude certainly doesn't please Stephanie, who repeatedly begs her old friend to stop pitting his two sons against each other, who are now in open competition for Caroline's heart. On one side is Ridge, who sends roses to his beloved, and on the other is Thorne, who confesses to Caroline that he is beginning to have feelings for her. In the end, it is Thorne who gets to prevail over his brother, thanks to the fact that he is able to provide more security to a still fragile Caroline. And Ridge, seeing them kissing, decides to say goodbye to his beloved, writing her a farewell letter in which he writes that he is happy for her and for Thorne, declaring himself ready to move on with his life. Ridge starts dating a very happy Brooke, but it is clear that he still has feelings for his ex-girlfriend. And when in a moment of weakness he decides to retrace his steps and confess all his love to Caroline, Ridge is convinced of the need to write a second letter to Caroline. What Ridge doesn't know, however, is that Brooke, in agreement with Thorne, intercepts the letter; both convinced that it would have marked the end of their respective relationships, in fact, Thorne and Brooke enter into some sort of alliance or agreement to keep Caroline and Ridge apart, well aware that it would take very little to tear their respective relationships apart. A few days later, Thorne asks Caroline to marry him, and Caroline, unaware of Ridge's letter, accepts the proposal; this news throws Ridge into despair and makes Brooke and Thorne excited.

1987 (#17) - Bill's meddling and Margot's attempts to seduce Ridge

Concerned by Caroline's second thoughts and determined to make sure that his daughter doesn't repeat her mistakes by getting back with Ridge, Bill decides to exploit his confidence with Margot to convince her to seduce his former flame Ridge in order to get him away from Caroline for good. However, every attempt by the woman, who has now put aside her feelings for Eric, seem in vain; indeed, they only bring Caroline closer to Ridge, who even manages to snatch a kiss from her. And even an invitation from Ridge to accompany him to Switzerland for a series of business meetings, which leads both Bill and Margot to believe that they are on the verge of achieving their goals, turns out to be nothing more than a simple attempt by Ridge to make it clear that there can never be anything between them and to find out if this sudden interest of the woman's was genuine or was instead engineered by someone else to keep him away from Caroline. Realizing the failure of this move, and fearing that Ridge might suspect and discover his role in this attempt at seduction by Margot, Bill has no choice but to abort this plan of his, but swears to himself that he would never, ever allow Ridge to take his daughter away from him.

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 (#12) - Caroline's rape, Ron's trial and conviction

Caroline's efforts and attempts to regain control of her life and trust in men are shattered and swept away one seemingly quiet autumn evening. While dining at a restaurant near her apartment, Caroline is approached by a man named Ron Deacon, with whom she shares the evening. Ron convinces Caroline to go home with him and then, in front of the door, Ron makes his way into the apartment raping the girl. Distraught, Caroline doesn't even seem to have the strength to ask for help, but in the end she decides to call her friend Brooke, who immediately rushes to Caroline and convinces her to move in with her, where she can feel safe. Brooke, together with her boyfriend Dave Reed who is a policeman, convince Caroline to report the incident, promising that, at least for the moment, they will avoid informing Bill and Ridge about what happened. After all, Brooke understands Caroline's state of mind, having been the victim a few months earlier of a rape attempt by some thugs who managed to get away with it. Fortunately this time, thanks to the many reports and testimonies gathered in the bar where Caroline and Ron had spent the evening, Dave, with the complicity of Storm and Detective Roy Banks, soon manages to track down the man, who is immediately arrested. When Bill learns about what happened to his daughter, he immediately runs to Caroline, promising that he will do everything in his power to obtain justice and make Ron pay for his sins. To that end, Bill contacts one of the best attorneys in Los Angeles, Jeff Talon, to make sure Ron never gets out of prison again. The outcome of the trial, however, seems far from certain. Ron Deacon, who, with the exception of a few minor priors, has a fairly clean record, hires a defense attorney, Robin West, who is convinced that he can argue the lack of evidence in their favor, as well as a series of heartfelt testimonies such as that of Florence Deacon, the defendant's mother, who swears to the goodness of her dear Ron. But it is on whether Caroline was consenting or not to the relationship that the main game is played. And from this point of view, in the end, it is the painful testimony of Ridge, who admits that he did not have sexual relations with Caroline because she had the conviction and the will to remain a virgin until marriage, that tips the scales towards Ron's conviction. And in the end, when Judge Madeline Collins declares Ron guilty, everyone breathes a sigh of relief and is happy that justice has been done.

1987 (#10) - The friendship with Brooke and Caroline's second thoughts

At the hospital, Caroline is struggling more with her own torments of the soul than with her physical condition. Under the watchful eye of Dr. Charles Barnes, who reassures her that her fainting spell was only caused by the emotional stress she was under, Caroline soon befriends the young intern Brooke, who is impressed and touched by Caroline's story. Once discharged from the hospital, a regenerated Caroline is ready to take over her life and turn the page forever. Disillusioned and disenchanted not only with Ridge but also with her father Bill, by whom she feels oppressed, Caroline decides to become an independent woman and, wanting to disconnect from everything and everyone, to move into an apartment to live alone. Bill, while not understanding his daughter's choice, does not oppose the decision even though he never really manages to stop controlling her and stop his excessive protection. Kristen, who has always been Caroline's confidante and is very bitter about the way things went, does not fail to make her friend feel her closeness by visiting her from time to time and keeping her company. And it is precisely by exploiting the fact that her sister knows the address where Caroline lives that a repentant but never giving up Ridge manages to find Caroline. Desperate for an explanation, Ridge confesses to Caroline that he loves her and desires a second chance, despite the fact that a distraught Caroline asks the man some time to process everything; it is clear that Caroline is more confused than ever, torn between her heart, which urges her to let go into Ridge's arms and return with him, and her mind, which prevents her from forgetting all the pain he has caused her and which leads her not to trust him. However, Caroline is not the only one who has been trapped by Ridge's charm; in fact, Brooke, who has had the opportunity to see for the first time the man who has turned her friend Caroline's life upside down, remains fascinated and speechless before Ridge's beauty and soul. This scene is repeated on the occasion of their first real meeting, when Brooke replaces Beth, who doesn't want to be noticed during the catering service at the Forrester villa for Eric's birthday.

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.