Late guests pour in for Stephanie's life celebration and are warmly welcomes, including Felicia's artist lover . Even Thomas is among those hesitating, finding it difficult to act cheerful at what inaugurates her demise. Bill and Brooke are disappointed that Ridge still hasn't arrived or responded, but Eric decides to kick off the party. After a speech about Stephanie entering his life and helping shape firm and family, he introduces the surprise act: the quartet 'Celtic Women' from Dublin, to be followed by general dancing, in honor of her Irish roots.
—KGF Vissers