Stephanie breaks it to Ridge that Taylor could have been in an accident. He is certain that it is false alarm until the news report that it was indeed Global Mediterranean Flight 679 originating from New York City which crashed in Egypt - and there are no known survivors. A shocked Ridge refutes the possibility that Taylor is dead. Jack, James and Brooke gather at the guesthouse of the Forrester Mansion to support Ridge in this time of crisis. In a private moment, Stephanie informs James that she read Taylor's letter and that he should therefore leave. Later, Egyptian Officials inform a horrified Ridge that his wife died in the plane crash. He refuses to believe this shocking development. Sly thanks Keith for filling in at Bikini Bar tonight. Across the room, Darla lends Connor a sympathetic ear when he reveals that he and Karen broke up because he is not ready for the same commitment that she wants. Connor asks Darla to join him on the dance floor where they get a lot closer.
—Torsten B. Tomaschek