Marcus recounts his search for Donna as she explains how giving him up for adoption was the hardest thing she ever had to do. Donna and Marcus’ emotional reunion is cut short when he becomes resentful towards her for abandoning him. All but Brooke are in agreement about Eric stepping down as CEO of the company. While Eric is in his office with Stephanie, he is blindsided by his family and their suggestion. Eric is so confident in his new wife that he makes a deal with Ridge; if Donna brings any scandal to the company, Eric will step down.