Felicia kept Hope and RJ busy so Stephanie could ask Brooke a question — if she's still in love with Nick. Brooke said Stephanie had no right to involve herself in Brooke's relationships any more. She refused to allow Stephanie to treat her this way. The pair argued over whether Brooke is still in love with Nick, and what repercussions that could have for RJ.

James asked Nick to search deeply into his heart and soul before answering his question: Is he still in love with Brooke? Nick asked what relevance this had to Taylor's issues. James explained why it goes to the heart of all of their issues. "I'll ask you one more time: are you or are you not in love with Brooke?" James pressed. Nick said he's not comfortable with this, but James insisted he's not passing judgment. He suggested that Nick go sit with the question at a place where he likes to go and think. Nick retreated to the Marlin, where James' question echoed in his mind. Meanwhile, Taylor became upset when James told her about his conversation with Nick and the question he posed. James insisted that Taylor's problems have more to do with Nick than they do with Brooke. Taylor fantasized about Brooke taking over her life. "Nick is mine, and there's nothing you can do to stop me now!" taunted Brooke in Taylor's nightmare, as Taylor unraveled.

On the Marlin, Nick strummed his guitar and flashed back to happy times with Brooke. As he finished playing and singing, Brooke appeared, saying she needed a place to think and clear her head so she came to the marina and wound up at the boat. She admitted she was reminiscing about their happy times together. Nick said he was thinking the same thing. He told Brooke about James' help for him and Taylor, and how James asked Nick to consider what his feelings are for Brooke. He explained that James asked him if he's still in love with Brooke. Nick confessed that when he searches his heart, the only woman he sees is Brooke.