Ridge interviews Laura Reid and his hunch is stronger than ever about her being involved. Blake and Ollie watch her house and soon follow her and her sons to a remote cabin. The pieces all fall into place and Ridge has another case solved. He and Lucas celebrate in their usual way.
*At the request of some of my wonderful readers, I have decided to post two chapters each week instead of the usual one. Thanks to all my fans, I appreciate the support.* Ridge gets his court order to release Isaac's adoption records and learns who his birth parents are. He finds the connection between his suspect and his old missing person case. Lucas and Ridge clear the next hurdle in their relationship and take the next step.
Ridge, Blake and Ollie find out who accessed the file at the adoption agency. Ollie looks into her background as Lucas recalls taking home Ridge home to meet his family for the first time. The case takes another turn when Ridge realizes he has talked to their prime suspect during another case.
Ridge and Blake talk to the hospital records department for any information on Isaac's birth, without much success. Ridge remembers the first time he met Lucas and how they started dating. The case takes its next turn when Ridge talks to the adoption agency.
As Ridge and Blake dig into the adoption angle of Isaac's disappearance, Lucas thinks back to his college days. He meets someone new and is concerned that his family isn't as excited as he is.
Ridge and Blake talk to Dave and Sue Lawson to gather more info on the Groves. Ridge thinks about his time in the army and the bond he shared with a fellow soldier. At the end of their conversation, Sue reveals a fact that may be important in finding Isaac.
Lucas recalls his time with Jace as the navigate their high school days. They are happy to find that their friends have their back when they need them. All of that support from Lucas and Jace's friends and family will not be enough to help, when life throws its next curve ball. * I know not much progress has been made on Isaac's case in the last few chapters, but things do pick in the next chapter.*
Ridge remembers his high school days and comes to terms with his sexuality. He also confronts Carter and their relationship. As he gets to the end of his high school days, he starts to figure out his life after living in the group home.
Ridge, Blake and Ollie get to work on their search for Isaac. Lucas brings the guys dinner to the office. Lucas is reminded of his own childhood and when he met his first boyfriend.
Ridge and Lucas are back! Blake and Ollie join Ridge as he tries to solve his latest case. The case brings up a lot of old memories causing Ridge and Lucas to recount their childhoods and how they met. Ridge still has to figure out who kidnapped Isaac and why.
*A bonus midweek story before I start another multi-chapter story, I hope you enjoy.*
Drew has a terrible week, first his girlfriend dumps him, he loses his job, and his best friend backs out a camping trip he has been looking forward to for weeks. Maybe he can make some new friends when he decides to make the camping trip alone.
Ash prepares to say goodbye to Rocky. In their last moments together, Rocky gives one last bit of advice to Ash. Rocky has one more surprise in store for Ash. Rocky and Willy are united one last time.
Rocky and Willy fill each other in on what they had been doing for the last 60 years and Matt tells Ash about Willy's life. Ash and Ross are welcomed into Matt and Willy's family just as Rocky was. Rocky tells Ash that he is tired, and Ash tries to prepare himself for what comes next.
Ash and Ross watch a few more of Rocky's videos and Rocky tells Ash about the fate of a few of his fellow actors. Ash learns more about Rocky's feelings for Willy and decides to help him track Willy down, without much success.
After their visit with Rocky, Ash and Ross do a little research on Rocky and the studio he worked for. Rocky tells Ash about one of his favorite movies that he was part of and surprises Ash when he gives him copy to watch.
Ash and Ross go to visit Rocky on Ash's day off. Rocky details his journey to Los Angelas how he gets his big break in the porn business. Rocky also make a new friend in the process.
Rocky recounts his first night performing in the peep show to Ash. He also tells Ash about one of his favorite customers. Ash tells Ross about Rocky getting a little frisky with him and they make plans to both visit Rocky that weekend.
Rocky begins to tell Ash his story. He starts with his first sexual experience in high school with his new friend. He details the fallout from being a gay youth in Iowa during the 1960s.
As Ashton and Ross crossed the state line, Ash laughed to himself as he saw the sign that said, "Is this Heaven, no its Iowa". He found especially funny, since his mother had told him he was going to hell when he told her he was in love with Ross. He would soon find out if his new home would be heaven or hell.
Brian is stressed out by his new job, so he crew decides to help him out. When he uses the gift card they gave him, he has no idea what to expect, but leaves feeling very relaxed.
Jake and Max invite their friends, Dalton and Caleb to Vegas for a their 30th birthday. The trip takes an unexpected turn when they get a surprise visitor.
Leo is surprised by when Megan unexpectedly shows up at his door. He makes a decision that will forever change the course of his life. He tries to get to Rudy to talk to him as he finishes the football season. His team gets to the big game and takes another big step.
Rudy is learning more about the game of football and is becoming a fan with each passing game. He is trying to understand his relationship with Leo but decides to just enjoy the ride. A surprise visitor changes everything.
Leo and Rudy finally meet, and immediately hit it off. Rudy watches his first football game on TV and has a lot of questions for Leo. Leo is surprised at how quickly he has developed feelings for Rudy, and thinks Rudy feels the same about him.
Rudy moves on after being disappointed by Ben, His dad helps him move to San Diego and he starts his new job. He gets into the dating scene again, with mixed results.
Leo watches the NFL Draft with his family back in Westfield. He heads back to Oklahoma to finish his last month of college. He has a final meeting with Casey and a long talk with Mack. He also has to have a talk with Megan before their graduation ceremony.
Rudy moves to Virginia and starts his college years. He quickly makes friends and finds his first real boyfriend. He is excited about graduation and the possibility of continuing his relationship, but suddenly changes his plans.
Leo leaves for college, knowing he will miss Robbie. They promise to talk often, but as they get into college the calls tapper off. Leo finally gets back home over Christmas break and a chance to see Robbie again. When he does, things don't go as he had planned.
Rudy and Bo have a long talk about their relationship and take their sexual exploration to the next level. They both figure out their future and head off to college.