Stephanie gathers Brooke, Ridge, and Thorne for Eric's arrival. Thorne still cannot believe the way things are working out. Brooke gives Stephanie her blessing to be alone with Eric--forever. A policeman shows up and tells Stephanie that Eric has been in an accident and it doesn't look good. Julie forces Clarke to see Taylor as a therapy for his problems. At first he is afraid to open up to Taylor, but then earnestly asks for her help.