Donna was disappointed when Eric insisted that he go on his business trip alone. "I can't take you, not this time," he explained. Donna was miffed when Stephanie called and Eric expressed concern for her welfare. After Eric hung up, Donna suggested he send Pam to take care of "her beloved sister" but he pointed out that Pam was needed at work. Donna then announced that she hired Owen as her new assistant. "Good, then he can take of all your needs," Eric smiled. Donna still wanted to go on the trip but Eric admitted that he needed to go because there's been negative industry buzz about his marriage. Donna was crushed and Eric promised to convince his distributors and vendors otherwise on the business trip.

Felicia reminded Owen to get incriminating photos of him and "the bimbo bitch." Owen pointed out that Donna is still the wife of Felicia's father but she was determined to get rid of Donna. Owen rationalized their plot as a way to get Donna away from the Forresters and promised to get what Felicia needs "tonight."

Marcus was shocked when Owen revealed that he was Donna's new assistant. After Marcus left, Steffy observed how the PI seemed to have fortuitously "hitched his wagon" to Marcus but Owen said it wasn't his style. Steffy was surprised when Owen gave a high opinion of Donna.

Ridge explained to Brooke that it would be better if Eric only designed instead of trying to also run the company. Brooke got upset when Ridge started dissing Donna again but she didn't stay mad for long and they had sex. After, Ridge suggested that they get married in the Forrester showroom then take charge of Forrester. Brooke wondered if Eric will go for that and Ridge assured that his dad would always have a place in the company.

After Eric left for his trip, Owen found Donna in tears. She explained how her husband had to do damage control because of their marriage. Owen tried to bolster her with flattery but it didn't work. He then offered to take her home and she agreed.