Eric was getting all the more frustrated that Stephanie kept him at arms length by living in the guesthouse, not giving him an answer to where they were standing. He knew something was going on and it was splitting the whole family. But he didnīt know what it was, as no one would tell him. He marched right inside the 2nd guesthouse, acting mad as hell. Stephanie thought for sure he had found out the truth by Ridge and tried to explain. But she soon realized he didnīt know and was relieved. Eric took matters in his own hands and gave Stephanie no choice
ERIC:
(Knocking at door) Stephanie? Stephanie, open the door. I want to talk to you. (Knocking at door) Stephanie. Stephanie, open the door right now. Stephanie, let me in. Whatever plans you have for today, you cancel them. I want to talk to you. I just saw Ridge.
STEPHANIE:
Oh.
ERIC:
How could you do it? How could you keep this from me?
ERIC:
How could you do this?! You're my wife, Stephanie! You say you love me!
STEPHANIE:
I do.
ERIC:
Then you should have come to me ages ago. But, instead, you continue living this ridiculous game of yours.
STEPHANIE:
I only did what I honestly thought was the best thing.
ERIC:
What, withholding the one thing in my life that's most important to me?
STEPHANIE:
Oh, Eric, I need you to understand this. Please, just --
ERIC:
No, I'm through understanding. I don't understand. Now, I want you to get out of here. I want you to pack your bags, and I want you to get the hell out of here.
STEPHANIE:
What?
ERIC:
Or else I'm going to have to throw you over my shoulder and carry you up to the main house where you belong. You and I are gonna resume living together, Stephanie. And that's final!
STEPHANIE:
You said you saw Ridge. What did he tell you?
ERIC:
He absolutely agrees that you and I have to stop living this separation and go back to living as husband and wife. Which is what we are, if you will remember. Now, you and I are going to get remarried again. Tomorrow, we're going to renew our vows.
STEPHANIE:
Renew our vows tomorrow?
ERIC:
Yes. We're going to show our children and our grandchildren what real commitment is. We're going to show them the glory of living your dream with the love of your life. Now -- you see this ring? Tomorrow, I'm going to put this ring on your finger, right next to all the other rings that I've given you over the years. Each ring side by side, each one getting stronger and stronger until it accurately represents the bond that you and I share.
(Stephanie kisses Eric)
ERIC:
Does this mean that you accept my terms? Not that they were negotiable, in the first place?
STEPHANIE:
I love you so much.
ERIC:
I love you, too. I'm starting to like this new arrangement. (Laughter) Now -- you stay right here. I'm going to get us some champagne. I think we should start celebrating right now.
(Stephanie breaks down in tears as Eric is out the door. She calls Ridge and thank him so much for not telling Eric the truth.)