Sunset Beach

Episode 176 (3x176)

Air date: Sep 14, 1999

Ricardo is so upset with Gabi and Antonio that he squeezes the bean bag in his hand so hard it pops. Vanessa asks to borrow his car, but he then remembers the tape in the glove compartment and tells her she cannot borrow it. He tells Vanessa his car has bad brakes. After Vanessa goes, Ricardo gets an unsuspecting Michael to retrieve the tape for him and thinks he's home free until Gabi comes home, catching him with the tape in his hand. Earlier, Gabi goes to the rectory where Antonio tells her that he's fine about losing the promotion, although he's still privately troubled by the Archbishop's attitude. As Gabi leaves, a broken heel propels her into Antonio's arms, just as the Archbishop arrives and misunderstands the situation. Later, the Archbishop confronts Antonio, demanding that he be honest with him. Cole and Olivia try to catch up with Annie who is at Tobias' place feeding him the line of the grieving widow, and kindly offering to handle executor duties of Gregory's will. Later, Tobias lowers the pen to sign. Meanwhile, on the beach, Emily almost forgives Sean until she realizes that he and Amy made love more than once. She says she never wants to see him again. Later, Bette breaks down in AJ's arms because of Emily's situation.