Brooke told Ridge that her father is back in town because Donna summoned him. They worried what would happen if Stephen and Stephanie confronted each other. Brooke remained distracted thinking about her dad while she and Ridge were having lunch. The two kissed and began to speak about their upcoming wedding. Ridge mentioned they need to set a date. Brooke promised this time nothing would stand in their way, and the two kissed again.

As Stephen taunted Stephanie on her hotel balcony, Stephanie called his bluff and challenged him to push her over the railing. Stephanie apologized to Stephen for her part in Brooke's rape, but her excuses and regrets fell on deaf ears. Stephen continued to rage against Stephanie. She countered by reminding Stephen of all the pain and damage Brooke has caused her and all the men in her family. Stephen claimed all those men turned to Brooke for the love that they didn't get from Stephanie. Stephanie returned the insults by accusing Stephen of being a lousy absentee father. Each of them continued to blame the other for the problems between their families. Stephanie jabbed that his girls have always gone after older father figures because he abandoned them, "just like Donna and Eric." She noticed that Stephen was visibly stunned by her words, and confirmed to him that Donna has shacked up with her husband. Stephen made a parting threat to Stephanie before storming out, which was apparently overheard by a passing bellboy. The bellboy knocked on Stephanie's door later and asked if she was okay and if she wanted him to contact hotel security. Stephanie said no, everything was fine, but thanked him for his concern.

Katie brought copies of the latest fashion magazines to Eric's office to show Eric and Donna Jackie's new PR campaign for Spectra. Katie had some ideas on how to mount a counter PR effort. Donna explained to Eric that Katie had PR experience. Eric offered to hire Katie to join the Forrester staff. Katie hesitated. Eric had to leave, so he asked Katie to think about it until he returned. Donna asked why she'd hesitate at the chance for all three Logan sisters to work together. Katie accused Donna of having ulterior motives, as always. Donna conceded that they all deserve justice against Stephanie, in part by taking Forrester Creations away from her permanently. However, Donna insisted that her feelings for Eric are sincere and their relationship is legitimate. Eric returned and asked Katie for her final answer. Katie happily accepted, and the three rejoiced. Katie left to work on the PR counter assault, leaving Donna and Eric alone. The two started smooching passionately. Stephen barreled into the Forrester Creations lobby. The guard tried to stop him to clear him as a visitor. He told the guard he was Brooke and Donna's father and continued on upstairs in the elevator. Once upstairs he pounded on Eric's office door. Eric said he's busy (as he was busy making love to Donna on his couch). Stephen pounded again, and this time Donna said they were busy. Upon hearing Donna's voice, Stephen flipped out and broke down the door. Walking in on Eric on top of Donna on the couch, Stephen commanded, "Let go of my daughter — don't you touch her!"