Katie suggests to Nick that he should retain full custody of Jack until he is confident that Taylor is stable. Katie recommends that she and Nick can both be functioning parents to Jack until Taylor is well enough. Katie then admits that Jack has become very special to her and Nick is a pleasure to be around; a father unlike the one she had growing up. The growing chemistry between Katie and Nick becomes very apparent during this moment. Taylor begins to lapse into a moment of depression, thinking that she can’t handle dealing with Brooke over custody of Jack. Rick promises to fight his mother right alongside of Taylor. During Rick’s attempt to cheer Taylor up, the mood becomes playful and quickly turns passionate leading to Rick confess his desire to make love to her.