Nancy Burnett

A new school year brings boredom, bullies and romantic mix-ups.

Stephanie is pleased with Clarke's attentions but suspects that he is only using her to get to Eric; Margo tells Kristen that she seems to be falling in love with Clarke.

Ridge and Brooke meet at the Private Dining Room and Brooke is angry with Ridge's continued infatuation with Caroline; Donna admits to Beth that things aren't working out.

Stephanie thinks that Eric is having an affair with Brooke Logan; Throne confesses his love for Caroline to Eric; the rape suspect is unsure about how to proceed.

Donna tells Storm about Beth's problem; Kristen tells Clarke that his attentions have transformed her into a new woman.

Stephanie continues to be suspicious of the Logans as Kristen shares the details of her evening with Clark with Margo; Rocco encourages Donna to break it off with Mark.