Donna was confused as to why a furious Eric chose Stephanie over her. "I have to go on with my life without you!" was all he would allow. Donna was devastated when Eric then dismissed her and she slunk out of his office. Thorne later encountered a sobbing Donna and she revealed that she is out and Stephanie is in. Thorne reminded Donna that she is still young and will find love again but she declared that she didn't want anyone else but Eric.

Thorne called his mom and urged her to hightail it to Forrester Creations. Stephanie was reluctant to do so, but Thorne insisted. Steph showed up at Eric's office, assuming she had lost out to Donna. She wished her ex good Luck and was shocked when he said, "It isn't over for us, Stephanie." He then asked Stephanie to take him back and they kissed. Eric admitted that she was right about Donna and Steph laughed, "I'm always right." Ridge, Thorne and Felicia barged in and were overjoyed that Eric chose their mom. "I'm a lucky, lucky guy," Eric smiled and gave props to Stephanie's commitment to him. Thorne cornered his dad and asked if he's really okay with his decision and Eric assured he is, after dissing Donna for cheating on him. Stephanie suspected that Thorne had something to do with Eric's change of heart, but didn't share that with Eric.

Katie offered to help Brooke with her wedding plans, which were scheduled for the day after next and the bride gratefully accepted. Katie was hesitant to attend her sister's nups because Bridget would be there, but Brooke pointed out that she wasn't getting along with Stephanie plus Ridge and Rick were still at each other's throats so this wedding could hopefully be a new start for everyone. Donna showed up and announced that Eric is going back to Stephanie. Donna's sisters were equally perplexed as she sobbed, "This can't be the end."