Ciara had a birthday party in the park. She opened a box containing a pink princess dress, which everyone went gaga over. Nathan arrived and took Ciara off to play in the bouncy house. A stranger watched, while looking at a picture of Ciara. Abe and Theo walked up. When Theo left to join Ciara, Abe thanked Hope for her donation to the autism foundation. Hope said it was supposed to be anonymous. Hope went to hand out some cupcakes, and Bo told Abe about his latest vision: Zack warning him something bad would happen if Ciara lost Tommy Bear. Bo said they had the bear hidden away. Later, Ciara and her pal talked about trading their stuffed giraffe and teddy bear. Ellen watched the girls. When her daughter ran off, Ellen went after her, leaving Ciara alone. The stranger approached Ciara and told her it was his birthday, too. Ciara said she wasn't allowed to talk to strangers. He said he wasn't a stranger and handed her a lollipop. Ciara took it. Hope returned and asked where Ciara got her treat. She said a friend gave it to her. Hope took the wrapper off the lollipop.

Philip told Stephanie he'd always love her. She returned the sentiment. Melanie watched and was thrilled. Brady walked up behind her and asked what she was doing. He quickly realized Melanie was playing matchmaker again. They both watched as Philip kissed Steph. Melanie asked Brady if he asked out Arianna. He said he did, but she turned him down. Steph stopped her kiss with Philip, noting that while they loved each other, nothing had changed between them. Philip was annoyed. Steph ran out, and Philip followed. Brady stopped Philip. Steph told Melanie she wasn't mad at her. She knew her heart was in the right place. Brady tried to calm down Philip; then, left. Melanie apologized to Philip. He phoned for a speedboat, so he and Melanie could head home.

Kate complained to Chris about Chloe and Daniel's Hearth and Home segment. They were just too tense. She wondered if Daniel had a thing for Chloe and went on about her daughter-in-law's comfort coming first. Kate revealed that none of this would be a problem, because Daniel quit. Later, Chris was at Maggie's filling the director in on what happened. Maggie wondered why Daniel quit. Kate arrived; then, headed off with the director. Although he was reticent at first, Chris ended up giving Maggie the scoop on Chloe and Daniel.

Daniel gave Maxine his letter of resignation to give to Lexie. Maxine refused to take it. Lexie was inside Chloe's room. Chloe repeated that Lexie should keep Daniel away from her. Lexie read Chloe's test results, but they showed nothing. Daniel gave Lexie his letter of resignation. She tried to talk him out of it to no avail. Daniel entered Chloe's room and sat on her bed. Chloe, who was drifting in and out, told Daniel he shouldn't be there and to go away. It turned out Chloe was only dreaming, but Lexie heard her say, "No Daniel, don't." Nathan found Daniel cleaning out his locker. Steph arrived for her job orientation. Brady phoned her to make sure she was okay. Steph insisted she was. When she hung up, Steph started to cry. Nathan found Steph and comforted her. Later, Daniel was home packing, while Kate paid a visit to Chloe in her hospital room. She said the hospital called her, because Lucas was out of town. Chloe told Kate she was feeling a little better. Kate promised everything would be fine. After the next show, Chloe would never have to see Daniel again.