Not only do the Santa Ana winds blow the heat into LA, so does Katie and Nick’s first interaction with each other since his marriage ended. Realizing that nothing is standing in the way of their feelings for each other, Nick and Katie officially mark their new relationship during a “scorching hot” evening together. Rick is once again Taylor’s hero as he comforts her and assures her that she made the right decision about Jack. Brooke puts her future with Ridge at stake when she informs him of her decision.