Margo is disturbed by Blake's panic attack and wants to help. After he has recovered, Blake remains vague about what caused this attack. Ridge takes Taylor to his place and she is about to accept his proposal when Brooke arrives. She apologizes to Ridge for flaunting her relationship with Eric. Taylor realizes that it is the reason why Ridge proposed to her and leaves in a rage. Stephanie and Eric lead Mitchell Owens to Ruthanne's refuge at the condemned Excelsior Hotel. Mr. Owens is shocked as he begins to realize what kind of downward spiral his ex-wife must have endured to call this place home. When Ruthanne returns, Stephanie and Eric reunite her and Mitch. Both look tremendously confused about their feelings in light of this unexpected re-encounter.
—Torsten B. Tomaschek