Nick told Katie he had a whole plan to get Bridget out on the Marlin and tell her the truth. "Good luck," she said, before Brooke arrived to see her sis. Back on the Marlin, Nick cuddled Bridget, who talked about Aunt Pam going psycho on her dad and marveling at the consequences of people's actions. Nick offered a shoulder and tried to ease her mind. He held back any confessions, comforting Bridget with kisses. Back in L.A., Katie spilled the truth of her tryst to a horrified Brooke. Katie kept trying to spout excuses, insisting things were different and Bridget would be able to handle this. She told Brooke that there was more than just the Catalina sex: she was pregnant. Horrified Brooke slapped her. Back on the Marlin, Bridget noticed how angsty and serious Nick was, wondering what was wrong.

Stephanie sat by Eric's bedside with Ridge, wondering if it was possible Eric wouldn't come back to them at all. She also acknowledged how steadfast Donna had been in her belief in Eric. Stephanie regretted not recognizing the signs of Pam's illness. Then, Dr. Seifert, Steph's specialist for Eric, appeared. Across town at the Forrester mansion, Owen and Donna were back from Big Bear and Owen was still being the knight in shining armor. Donna emerged from the shower remembering good times with Eric. Owen brought her a cup of tea and continued to be all wonderful. Tension quickly flared between them and Owen urged Donna to get rest and tried to leave. But he couldn't get Donna off his mind. He came back to her bed and passionately kissed her. As their hands entangled, the camera cut to Stephanie holding Eric's hand. She admitted how afraid she was. "Don't leave," she pleaded. "I'll never forgive you if you do." To her surprise, his eyelids flickered. "Donna," he whispered, even as she said, "No, it's me." As he then recognized her, Stephanie beamed with joy and hugged him.