Taylor is surprised to find a message from her alleged neighbor Jerry on her answering machine. Could he be the prowler? Suddenly, Eric Jr. shows up at the beach house unannounced to confide in Taylor about his problems. The boy apparently hopes that his mother and his half-brother will break up. Stephanie confronts Connor for covering for Maggie's affair with Dylan. She thinks that her former sister-in-law is looking out for her own selfish interests only and her daughter will be left standing again. Connor tries to justify Maggie's behavior to Stephanie who realizes that the lawyer has a romantic interest in her. Michael plays down her confession of love to Dylan. Dylan then leaves to talk to Maggie because he is curious if Stephanie's intervention has changed her dedication to their relationship. Upon an urgent message from Dr. Benson, Maggie and Dylan rush to the hospital, where Stephanie and Connor are already waiting. The doctor apparently has critical news about Jessica's condition.
—Torsten B. Tomaschek