Episode Summaries

Episodes #82-85:

The mysterious man watched Claire at the hospital. After nearly being seen by her, he left her a bouquet of flowers and ran off. When she found the flowers, Claire was confused to see that the card was made out to "Claire Robbins." She privately worried about this and kept it from Tim; later, she shared with Paula her fear that James might be back.
Danielle discussed her dilemma over the record offer with her brother, Brent. He advised her to follow her heart. Meanwhile, Andy had a talk with Katherine, who agreed to support his relationship with Danielle -- although privately, she vowed to separate them. Andy proposed to Danielle after showing her the gorgeous home he'd bought for them. She accepted his proposal and then phoned Roberta to turn down the contract.
Despite Sandy's efforts to help them work through their problems, Jason and Courtney remained at odds. Courtney and Sandy headed off to look for skating costumes, but Sandy privately made a call to Jason asking him to meet them at the shop. She hoped they would be able to reconcile.
Dr. Smith, acting upon orders from someone else, planted a bomb in Courtney's car that would go off the next time the engine was turned off. He panicked when Sandy got in the car with Courtney, however, and chased them down. The chase ended when he rammed into a cement truck, which then struck the girls' car as well.
Neither Courtney nor Sandy was hurt, since only the rear corner of their car hit the truck, and the bomb never went off because the car was not shut. They raced over to the other car and were shocked to see that Dr. Smith had been driving it! He confessed that he'd been behind everything that had happened to the Chases, and had been working for Shannon. Sandy forgave him and he died in her arms. Meanwhile, Jason and Courtney put their quarrel behind them and reunited.
Things seemed to be improving for Sarah and Brent, though she nearly caused a commotion by getting upset when he said he'd been there for Molly in the wake of Brian's confession. Later, Sarah was stunned to find Matt on her doorstep. She agreed to help him prove his innocence ... and later had a fantasy about him.
Don's crazy mood swings continued. He acted uncontrollably excited while Helen was baking a cake, but could hardly lift himself off the floor by the time it was ready. Later, Sally visited. While in a zany mood, he showed her some of his artwork and told her that he and Helen hoped to visit some of the great European museums someday. Sally informed him that he needn't wait -- she's a flight attendant and can get him a ticket right now. Unbeknownst to Don, Sally's intentions were anything but pure.
Tim told Diane that he and Claire had decided to stop fighting her move. They parted on better terms, hoping to make things easier for Samantha. Brian came to Diane and recounted his lack of success with Molly, and Diane suggested that he come to LA with her. To both their surprise, he accepted. The two friends left King's Bay.

Episodes #86-89:

Don informed Helen and Courtney of his planned trip to Europe - and his plans to leave the next day. He assured Helen that they would someday take the trip to Europe they'd planned together before going off to pack. As he experienced more mood swings upstairs, Helen shared with Courtney her fears that something very bizarre was taking place.
Molly arrived at Sarah & Brent's apartment and found Matt there. Sarah introduced them and told Molly of her plans to help Matt. Molly warned her sister that she wouldn't keep anything from Brent. Later, Brent showed up and found Matt there. He and Sarah squabbled over her decision, and he ran out. As Molly tried to calm him down, Sarah promised Matt they'd leave for New York the following day.
The mysterious man arrived at Claire's apartment. He was not a resurrected James as she'd feared, but rather Ryan Moriani, her ex-boyfriend from her teenage years. Claire blasted him for "raping" her, but he reminded her that, no matter how unhappy she'd been about it, she had consented to everything. Still, Ryan apologized for taking advantage of her and promised that he'd changed. Claire was skeptical, but before the conversation could progress further, Tim came home and Ryan was forced to slip out - undetected.
Don and Sally flew to Europe together, but his bizarre behavior (spurred by the headaches) baffled her. She was unable to talk him out of calling home, but he fell asleep suddenly. At home, Helen worried about her husband's health.
On her 21st birthday, Courtney received a romantic note at the rink. She followed its clues, which led her to the Fisher home and then the Fisherman's Pier. Finally, she came to the park, where Jason was waiting with her birthday surprise - a romantic picnic. The couple shared a peaceful evening together.
After Sarah left for New York, Brent had dinner with Danielle. He discussed the strange state of his marriage with her, and she informed him of her engagement to Andy - and that she declined the record offer. He was skeptical of her choice. Meanwhile, Roberta told Katherine about Danielle's decision; Mrs. Fitch continued to scheme.
Ryan visited Claire at the hospital and begged her to join him for dinner. She hesitantly accepted. Later, he told his father, Nick - an old mob friend of James Robbins - that he felt things were coming along nicely.
Matt and Sarah arrived at the hotel in New York. They were told they'd have to share a room, but Matt took charge and managed to gain possession of a second room.
In Paris, Don and Sally discussed the breakup of their long-ago marriage. Back in King's Bay, a young man showed up at the Chase home and introduced himself as Alex Marshall, Sally's son!

Episodes #90-94:

Claire met with Ryan for dinner, but lied to Tim that she had a business dinner. Over the course of the meal, Ryan revealed that he recently learned he was adopted, something which made him feel indebted to his father. Still, he keeps his mob involvement a secret from Claire. They wind up sharing a pleasant - but non-romantic - evening together.
The young man at the Chase home announced himself to be Alex Marshall, Sally's son. Courtney recognized the picture of Sally, but not the name (from the day Sally introduced herself as an old friend of Don's). Courtney became irate when Helen revealed that she and Don had decided not to tell Courtney about Don's first marriage. In private, Helen asks Alex if he is Don's son; the young man tells her that the reason Sally's marriage to Don fell apart was because she got pregnant by another man.
In Paris, Don managed to get Helen on the phone. He still made no mention of Sally being with him, however. Helen put Alex on the phone, but the call got disconnected - courtesy of Sally - before anything further came out.
Andy set up a romantic evening for Danielle. They made love, though she continued to fret about the record offer. The next day, Roberta called Danielle's apartment and "accidentally" told Andy about the offer. After Danielle explained her reasons for declining, Andy made her call Roberta back and accept the contract.
Brent ran into Molly and informed her that he was offered his old job as police commander back. She encouraged him to follow his heart and take the job, rather than remaining a P.I. just for Sarah. Later, Brent and Sarah spoke on the phone, and there was a definite coldness present. Both wondered if too much has simply changed.
Around King's Bay: Claire was unable to take her mind off of Ryan ... Jason warned Tim about Claire's disturbed behavior ... Courtney and Helen reconciled and worried about Don together ... At the hotel, Sarah walked in on a shirtless Matt. Later, she told him things aren't looking good for his case.
Don and Sally visited a Parisian museum together and bonded as they viewed one of Don's favorite paintings together. Sally was called away and, later that night, went to Don's hotel room - only to find him passed out with the painting from the museum by his side! Don groggily recalled stealing the painting!

Episodes #95-98:

Ryan visited Claire at the hospital and invited her to join him at the opera that evening. Claire declined, saying she planned to spend an evening at home with Tim -- but was left alone after Tim called to say he had a last-minute business dinner.
Alex put in a call to the airline for which Sally works and learned that she purchased two tickets to Paris: one for herself and one for Don. He went to the Chase home, where he and Courtney broke the news to a dejected Helen. Later, Courtney apologized Alex for her hysterical behavior during his first visit.
Don and Sally took the stolen painting back to the museum and left it outside, but were perplexed when a worker took it inside and then brought it back out. Don had another spell of anger, during which he blew up at Sally.
Danielle began recording her album. Roberta met Andy and was quite impressed with what she saw. Meanwhile, Katherine privately pondered what direction her plan should take next.
Molly informed Brent that she got a job at Willis Advertising. He asked her to join him for the police charity dinner, which Sarah told him she won't be home to attend. Molly agreed, but Jason saw the two of them together and later confronted Molly. She was forced to admit her feelings for Brent; Jason warned her to forget about them.

Episodes #99-102:

Sally telephoned Alex from Paris and let him know that she was busy trying to win Don back. Alex headed to the Chase home to tell Helen and Courtney, but found them on the phone with Don already. Unfortunately, Sally walked into his hotel room and spoke; Helen heard her and slammed down the phone. She vowed that she and Don are through.
Don blew up at Sally, blaming her for all his troubles. His rage appeared to be at least partially the result of another headache, but he became lucid in time to realize that he will need Sally around to help him deal with the stolen painting. He did his best to curb his anger -- for now.
Claire continued to be plagued by thoughts of Ryan. While making love to Tim, she became so disturbed by her memories that she had to rush out, physically ill. She worried that she'll never be free of Ryan.
Jason walked in on Molly and Danielle as they tried to find a dress for Molly to wear to Brent's charity function. Jason again issued a warning to his sister: Be careful where Brent is concerned.
Molly and Brent enjoyed a fun evening at the dinner, but both were troubled by conflicting emotions. Molly was surprised to see flickers of jealousy coming from Brent when she danced with another man. In New York, Sarah fretted about her marriage -- and then freaked out when she called home and was told by Danielle that Brent was at the charity function with Molly.
Jason, Courtney, and Lauren invited Alex to spend an evening out with them. After seeing a movie, the foursome shared an adventure at the mall as Courtney took a consumer survey.
Andy and Danielle squabbled after they had a run-in with Katherine at the Fitch mansion. Andy was upset by Danielle's willingness to accept Katherine's apologies. Danielle stormed out and Andy followed ... each unaware that Roberta was lurking just outside the house.
Brent visited Molly during her first day of work at Willis Advertising. Things became uncomfortable between the two when the topic of their kiss arose; Molly wondered if perhaps Sarah had seen it, thereby prompting Sarah and Brent's quickie marriage. Brent was quick to argue against Molly's musings, and he left the office with a bit of tension still remaining between them.

Episodes #103-104:

Claire informed a disappointed Tim that she'd once again have to work late. Privately, the thought of getting intimate with anyone, even Tim, was making her queasy as memories of her times with Ryan came flooding back to her. Claire vowed to do something -- anything -- to put an end to her misery.
On the docks, Ryan and his father, Nick, met with a 'colleague' to exchange cases of money and drugs. The other man became furious when he counted the money and realized that 500 dollars were missing; a quick-thinking Nick managed to save his and his son's hides. Later, the elder Moriani warned his son (who had absentmindedly forgotten the extra cash) to get his mind off of Claire.
Sarah hung up on Brent when he called her at the NY hotel. He continued calling, however, and she finally picked up and laid into him for taking Molly to the charity dinner. They hung up on bitter terms after another argument, and each separately wondered if perhaps it would be better to just cut their losses and move on.
Andy caught up with the fleeing Danielle and they compromised on the issue of his mother, though Danielle was still bothered by Andy's refusal to forgive Katherine. Roberta, meanwhile, watched the scene as Danielle ran from the Fitch mansion and decided that Andy deserves better than Ms. Taylor.
In Paris, Don was barely able to move from his bed, due to the intense headaches he continued to experience. In her own room, Sally speculated on the success of her plan so far; she then went to Don's room and told him there is something they need to do immediately.
Lauren told Courtney that she's very interested in Alex. Courtney encouraged her pal, but Lauren was concerned about a few things -- namely Alex's past, of which they know little, and his residency in King's Bay being only temporary. Courtney assured Lauren that there's nothing to worry about and to just go for it.

Episodes #105-107:

Tim was confused when Claire told him not to come by the hospital to see her. Little did he know that Ryan was there, visiting Claire. She told Ryan that she can't see him anymore, and he sadly said goodbye.
Don and Sally were stunned to find the "stolen" painting still in the museum! Don's memory of the night he "stole" it came back hazily, and he realized that the one they'd been trying to sneak back in was nothing more than a duplicate he'd painted at the hotel. A worried Sally took him to the doctor; they learned that Don's mood swings and blackouts are the result of stress and improper recovery from his fall. Don made plans to return home.
Jason again warned Molly about getting too close to Brent. She went to visit their brother-in-law anyway and they made up, apologizing for the tenseness between them during their conversation at the office a few days before.
In New York, Matt decided to reveal himself to Andrea in hopes of clearing his name for good. Sarah accompanied him and they began to search the house. However, police showed up on an anonymous tip and arrested Matt. Just before being taken away, however, he seemed to have discovered a vital clue.
At the recording studio, Roberta flirted with Andy. Later, she was disappointed when Katherine received her plan -- to seduce Andy away from Danielle -- less than enthusiastically.

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