Storm decides to call Caroline. Storm thanks Rocco for helping Katie. Ridge tells Caroline about his concerns over his parents' marriage. Carol is pleased that Ridge is confiding in her.
Ridge, Thorne, and Kristen try to figure out who Eric is seeing. Kristen tells Stephanie she is surprised their marriage has lasted as long as it has. Ridge urges Eric not to leave Stephanie. Stephanie goes to visit Ruth.
Donna gets fired, and she and Mark get into a fight. Margo tells Ridge that Eric is involved with someone he knew in college. Stephanie plans a party for Eric's birthday. Beth tells Eric they shouldn't see each other again.
Ridge asks Thorne about his job offer. Beth tells Stephanie someone else will supervise Eric's party. Rocco urges Donna to move back home. Eric decides to reconcile with Stephanie. Thorne and Kristen are disappointed.
