Ricardo, alone with Maria , tries to communicate with her and make her realize that he needs to see her alone - without Gabi. Maria's concerned but sees how intense he is about it and agrees to come back tomorrow. Meanwhile Ben runs into Meg who tells him that she is leaving Liberty Corp. He surprises her by saying it is probably a good idea. She's thrown and he tells her he just doesn't want her to be miserable. The false niceties get the better of both of them and they snap at each other. Ben vehemently tells Meg that despite all, he will not apologize for having loved her. Meg is taken aback as Ben turns and goes. He returns home and later we see Meg and Maria both longing for him. After asking her to marry him Cole tells Caitlin the most important thing is to remember that together they can overcome any obstacle. He romances her and lost in his convincing words, Caitlin agrees. Cole "performs" an impromptu ceremony and they dance under the stars. They make love later that night, truly reunited.