Sunset Beach

Episode 184 (3x184)

Air date: Sep 24, 1999

Maria starts the day at Carmen's, upset that her mother sees trouble in the cards. Maria refuses to believe it, insists that everything is wonderful since she and Ben have reunited. Meg goes to confront Ben about his intentions. After "Ben" pulls Tess into a kiss, she realizes to her horror that it's not Ben, but Derek. Derek admits that he "took care of" Ben in Seattle and returned in his place. Tess hauls off and slaps him across the face for sleeping with Maria. Derek dismisses her jealousy, reminds her that their plan hinges on Ben and Maria reuniting, and he's just making that happen. Tess insists that Derek impersonating Ben wasn't part of their plan—just as Meg and Maria appear in the doorway—what plan? Meanwhile, Olivia arrives back in Sunset Beach with Tobias in tow, only to be pounced on by an angry Caitlin and AJ who blame Olivia for Cole being in jail in London. Meanwhile, in an interrogation room in London, Cole demands to be allowed to call his wife. Caitlin's thrilled to hear from Cole, but falls apart when they're cut-off again. a sobbing Caitlin receives comfort from an unlikely source—Tobias. While all this is going on at the Richards' mansion, Annie's locked up at the airport, being held for tying up a stewardess and stealing passports. Jude surprises Annie by showing up and getting her out of jail. But she treats him badly and Jude leaves her alone-without any money. Jude gets the last laugh when Annie's fumbling at a bus stop when Jude pulls up and tells her to get in.