EPISODIUM
Massimo tells Stephanie that they were robbed of a life together. When Ridge calls, agrees to see Massimo, Stephanie reminds him not to make any confessions, which Massimo agrees to as long as he has her. Bridget goes to apologize to Ridge, but Taylor curtly explains that Ridge lost his company, possibly his career thanks to Rick & Deacon. Taylor assures Bridget that Massimo is her problem now because Ridge will never go near him again. Ridge orders Massimo to get out of his life, to stop calling Taylor. He demands to know why Massimo is messing with his life, wants to know what it will take for Massimo to get the message that Stephanie belongs with Eric. Ridge warns Massimo that they either part as enemies and stay clear of each other, or Ridge will fight him to the death. Eric takes Stephanie in his arms, assures her this will be an anniversary they'll never forget. He gives Stephanie a gift just before she breaks it to him that she had a change of heart, moved in with Massimo.