As their connection continues to grow, Steffy assures Marcus that the secret about his true identity is safe. Ridge’s animosity towards Donna is fueled when he learns about an ad campaign that Donna created without his approval. Knowing that Ridge is looking for ways to get rid of Donna, Phoebe informs him of the conversation that she had overheard between Marcus and Steffy. Nick surprises Katie by returning home with her parents. Before seeing Katie, Beth reconnects with Donna, who fills her mother in on her marriage to Eric and Marcus’ return. During an emotional reunion between Beth and her daughters, Beth apologizes for her unexplainable absence.