While Sheila as well as Stephanie, Eric, Lauren and James anxiously wait to hear the verdict of the parole board, Maggie has a talk with Jessica at the Forrester Mansion. Maggie cannot imagine that Sheila is really that dangerous and is amazed that even Jessica, who usually only thinks the best of everyone, also agrees with Stephanie that she should be locked up. Dr. Fredrickson announces that Sheila will be released on parole. Stephanie, Eric, Lauren and James are horrified to hear this. Sheila is given the obligation to report to her probation officer on a weekly basis and to continue her therapy - namely with James Warwick. Rick confronts Taylor for rejecting his father. Taylor suggests that Rick should care a little bit more for his mother and patch things up with Ridge. Later, Ridge asks Rick to be his best man at the upcoming wedding. Stephanie and Lauren are convinced that Sheila wants revenge on them. Dr. Carey and Nurse Croft are thrilled for Sheila who receives her personal belongings and discharge papers: She is finally free.
—Torsten B. Tomaschek