Ridge informs Eric that Clarke has handed in his resignation. Eric makes an unsuccessful attempt to convince Clarke to stay who then announces that he is leaving to start his own fashion line. At Spectra Fashions, Macy is crushed to find Sally, Darla and Saul busy preparing for Clarke's arrival. Macy has a tough time telling Sally, who wants to shout to the entire world that Clarke will become her business and private partner, that Clarke wants to rethink his decision to marry her. A deeply hurt Sally orders Darla to prevent Clarke from ever stepping a foot into the company again. Caroline pays Brooke a visit at the lab to fish for information about her love life. Brooke shows Caroline her engagement ring without disclosing any further details.
—Torsten B. Tomaschek