A dinner party is held at the Forrester Mansion. Eric informs Dylan that he wrote him a letter of recommendation for the prestigious design academy. Jessica is proud that her boyfriend is invited, even though Dylan has to leave early for work. Dylan is very cryptic about his new work place. Forrester Creations' new designer Grant is confused why Taylor wants to keep their past romance a secret. Stephanie uses the opportunity to stress the close relationship that Taylor shares with her son Ridge. In Miami, Lauren recounts her eventful life's story of past flings and marriages in Genoa City to Ridge. Lauren then seizes the opportunity and confesses her love to Ridge. Then, private investigator Pat McAllister calls to inform Ridge that Brooke left Miami for Barbados a couple of days ago. At Beverly Hills Hideaway, Dylan begs for more shifts, but Vince bluntly points out that the waiter position will never cover for his tuition fee. Dylan reconsiders and asks Vince to teach him stripping.
—Torsten B. Tomaschek