An angry Cathy phones Nurse Sam and demands that she get back from break immediately because Cathy doesn't want to be late for her appointment with Steve. Steve worries that Stephanie will have flat feet and not develop arches if Carolee doesn't get the child out of stiff soled shoes. Cathy stops Carolee at the elevator to admire Stephanie. Cathy pours out her heart to Steve, begging for his forgiveness. He reluctantly agrees, adding the caveat that they must still go their separate ways. John hobbles on elbow crutches to show Althea his progress. Althea informs John about the case of Harold Baylor, and her suspicion that his problem is psychological instead of physical. John agrees to talk with Baylor. Cathy goes to see John, who opines that she has gone overboard in her attempt to mend fences and wonders why. She expresses her irritation at everyone's distrust of her and reminds John of the secret she holds over his head. Furthermore, she might find another man and have the baby she lost. John contemplates her words. Cathy bumps into an uncomfortable Carolee holding Stephanie. Cathy comments about how Stephanie grows prettier every day. Then she fantasizes telling Stephanie that she's going to replace the baby that Steve killed.
—Skip Eastport