Steffy feels betrayed by Phoebe when her twin admits to telling Ridge about Marcus being Donna’s son. Donna and Marcus give their explanations to Eric about why they had kept Marcus’ identity a secret. Eric’s reaction to this news is a surprise to everyone. Ridge reprimands Steffy for keeping Donna’s secret and forbids her to have any further contact with Marcus. Stephen tries his best to convince Beth that leaving now would cause irreparable damage between her and her daughters. Beth gives every reason, but the truth, of why she cannot stay in Los Angeles. After chastising Brooke for yelling at their mother, Katie becomes distraught when learning of Beth’s plans to return to Paris.