Brooke tells Ridge that Stephanie and James have a wild theory about Sheila being involved with Dr. Garvin's death. On a completely unrelated note, Brooke informs Ridge that Eric Junior reacted badly to the news of her engagement. Disappointed that Brooke lied to him about the kid's reaction the other day, Ridge discloses that he is having a similar feeling because he fears to lose his bond to Brooke after her marriage. Ivana surprises Dylan at the gym at UCLA to inquire about the fate of the rose that she gave him. When Dylan lies to her, a bitter Ivana reveals that she is aware that he handed it to another woman. Meanwhile, Stephanie notices that Jessica seems infatuated with a young man who gifted her a rose. She encourages her niece to find out if the guy could be interested in her. Having heard that his ex plans on visiting her mom in Texas, Connor visits Karen before her departure. They reflect on their ill-fated romance and share a tearful goodbye. Karen hints that she might be leaving town indefinitely.
—Torsten B. Tomaschek