Lucinda has a talk with Georgia about Eddie. Lucinda finds out James knows the truth about Holden killing David when she finds the note he was sent. She tries to warn Holden. James sets his plot for revenge against Holden in motion, however, it doesn't go as planned. He plans on having an "accident" in the stables all set up. James conveniently arranges a trip out of town so he won't be blamed for the accident. Lucinda is injured, not Holden. James rushes to Lucinda's bedside from the airport. Holden and Lily think James tried to kill Lucinda for her money. Lucinda ends up in a coma. Margo gets her job back at the police station and celebrateswith Tom. She asks Hal for an undercover assignment. Georgia and Lucinda argue about Eddie. Georgia feels responsible for Lucinda's accident. Sara Ruth is surpised to see Denise at Ben's apartment. Denise has a nightmare. Gary breaks into Ben's apartment. Denise takes her anger out on Camille. Jack and Julia decide to relive their first meeting, but Carly plans on spoiling their plans. Brad and Carly go to New York City. Also, Julia tries to give up the pills. Andy tells Molly he doesn't want to go to New York City with her. Brad interferes with Carly's plans.

The character of Reid Hamilton is introduced. He is a handsome stranger who has a good time with Molly in New York City. Tom tries to get Margo to forget about work. Jack, Julia, Brad, Carly, and Molly enjoy sightseeing in New York City. Brad, Carly, Jack, and Julia spend the evening together. Carly finds Julia's pills. Holden learns one of James' money secrets. Holden learns the truth about Hope's medical status. The news is upsetting to him. Katie learns that Margo pulled the plug on Casey's life support. Julia panics when she can't find her pills. John and Carly have a big argument when Carly accuses John of putting Parker's life in danger. John believes Carly is neglecting Parker.

Romance is at its peak when Jack proposes to Julia. Jack takes Julia out to skate on the Snyder pond, and the ring is tied to her skate laces. Jack would like to elope. Ben tells Carly about the engagement and she is livid to hear the news. Carly has a very bad Valentine's day. Molly tries to help, but it goes from bad to worse. Carly turns to Brad for comfort. Carly thinks about whether she should tell Jack about Julia's pill problem. She decides Jack needs to find out on his own. Julia tries to give up the pills. Lucinda's condition improves, but the doctors are skeptical. James decides to take more money from Lucinda. Lily can't figure out of James is after Lucinda for love or money. Margo's undercover work puts Katie in danger, as Gary is spying on her and Eddie. Katie is rescued by Margo and Eddie, after Gary torments her. Georgia asks Eddie out. Eddie accepts, but later cancels the date, which upsets her. Katie just happens to ask him out for the same night. Eddie tells Georgia how he's falling for Katie. Eddie and Katie talk about Casey's death. Reid starts watches Molly in secret. Chris returns to Oakdale.

Lucinda continues to show progress. Lily and James agree to work together to bring Lucinda out of her coma. Lucinda believes James is responsible for her accident, she tries to tell Ben and Lily. Chris and Georgia kiss. Andy and Molly go to the Hughes' for breakfast. Chris is home, but Kim is wondering why he's returned now. Andy is wondering about his return also. Kim thinks Chris and Georgia would make a wonderful couple. Bob and Kim talk about Chris leaving college. Chris is in need of money and talks to his mom about it. John asks Carly to put Parker first in her life. Carly is surprisingly nice to John. Ben wants Denise to keep living with him. Sara Ruth continues to push Ben and Camille together. Brad pursues Camille. Camille asks Ben for help. Eddie and Margo discuss his love life. Eddie makes a decision as to which girl is the one for him. Katie wants Eddie to move. Eddie gets a job offer. While with Hope, Denise has a flashback that bothers her. Molly asks Andy to talk to John about dropping the custody suit. Reid becomes Julia's doctor.