Kristen can't understand why Stephanie has asked her to come back home. Steve tries to win over Karen and Brooke at the Bikini as part of Eric's plan to test Brooke's loyalty. Stephanie tells Kristen, Ridge and Thorne she wants them to work with her in talking Eric out of marrying Sheila. Kristen suspects Stephanie just wants Eric for herself but Stephanie assures her she's only looking out for Eric's best interests.