Feeling as though she has nothing more to lose by her confession about her tryst with Oliver, Brooke informs Ridge about Steffy’s blackmail. Hope tells Oliver and Brooke, separately, that she has decided not to move to Boston. Ridge confronts Oliver and demands that he stay away from Brooke. Oliver is surprised by how well Ridge has reacted by the news until the end of their conversation. Steffy quickly learns that her plan to blackmail Brooke has backfired.