Donna surmised to Brooke that Stephanie tried to poison Eric. Marcus walked in on the conversation and was surprised his mother believed that Owen is innocent. Donna recounted all of Stephanie violent acts and theorized that Stephanie only meant to make Eric sick so she could pin it on Donna. Brooke wasn't swayed, but Donna held steadfastly to her claim. Marcus and Brooke left and Stephanie showed up and taunted Donna about Owen. Donna then accused Steph of hurting Eric. "You've gone off the deep end," Stephanie growled. Donna announced she is hiring someone to guard Eric and Stephanie will no longer be allowed near him. "I'm not going to let you get away with this and you can count on it," Stephanie threatened and stormed out.

"What did my dad ever do to you?" Ridge demanded to know from Owen, who could only apologize for Eric's condition. Ridge was still sure that Donna is a co-conspirator, but Owen insisted that she is devoted to her husband. Owen advised Ridge to show Donna "some compassion." Ridge became disgusted and left. Marcus arrived and wanted to know how Owen convinced Donna of his supposed innocence but Knight urged Marcus to protect his mother because the real culprit is sure to attack again.

Ridge was shocked when Brooke explained that Donna is sure Stephanie poisoned Eric. Ridge refused to believe such an allegation and was still sure Owen is guilty. Brooke pointed out that it could be someone with a grudge that, "we haven't even thought of yet."

Donna came home, poured herself a glass of wine and looked over her wedding photos. The electricity suddenly went out and a frightened Donna gasped, "Who's there?" She wandered in the dark living room until someone in a ski mask grabbed her from behind.