Ridge and Brooke marveled at how Eric had finally jettisoned Stephanie. "No one can fill those shoes," sighed Ridge, before saying he wanted to "check things out at the beach house." Over there, post-coital Steffy and Rick cuddled on the couch. Steffy admired the ginormous rock on her finger before they canoodled again. At Forrester, Ridge vehemently insisted they weren't ready for marriage. Wisely, it was Brooke who dropped by the beach house. She, Rick, and Steffy talked about the engagement. The kids wanted to marry three months from now. Rick wanted a unique and special ceremony. Brooke hoped they weren't rushing into things. Meanwhile, Ridge left Taylor a message about dealing with the situation. Later, a rattled Brooke returned to Ridge's office, where he continued to insist the wedding wouldn't happen.

Stephanie pensively stood on a cliff's edge overlooking the water as Nick arrived at the marina. He called out to her. Eric, meanwhile, called in Taylor to tell her about Steph's firing; he was worried about his ex and hoped Taylor would be there for her. Nick escorted Stephanie onto the Shady Marlin and she said she was just looking for peace and quiet. The rocks had been a special place for her and Eric. Nick wasn't shocked to hear she'd been axed and was amused as he listened to the details. Then, he talked about Jackie M and they even referenced Massimo! Stephanie waxed philosophical about love, her life and Eric. She marveled at how her life had ended up, thanked Nick for the "port in the storm," and let herself out. Nick sat there, looking contemplative. Back at Eric's, he continued to worry what Stephanie would do and prayed she'd be alright. Steph then walked the beach alone, with renewed hope.