 Alan s planned memorial service for Sarah and the baby he and Beth lost proceeds. As the Spauldings meet out on the patio, where Alan has had memorial statues placed for both infants, the family bonds together over the difficult times they have faced recently. Beth continues to make plans to leave Springfield with Lizze, however Alan convinces her to stay and try to mend their marriage. Touched by Alan sentiments, Beth agrees to stay and give their marriage another chance. Alan receives a phone call from Doris. She wants to meet him as soon as possible. Doris tells Alan that she has come up with the perfect way for him to repay her for keeping him out of jail. She wants Alan to marry her! As the Spauldings arrive on Main Street, desperate for his freedom, Alan makes his proposal to Doris very public. Beth can t believe what she is hearing or seeing and when she questions Alan about his actions, he tells her that he is hurting her because of her affair with Rick all those months ago. Alan tells Beth and Lizzie that he wants them out of his house. Alan-Michael reminds Alan that technically, the Mansion belongs to him. Beth informs both Alan and Doris that she and Lizzie are not moving out of the Mansion, that is their home and they are staying! Later, Alan-Michael realizes how sexy Beth is with her new found confidence. Alan feels bad about his actions toward Beth, but Doris reminds him that she holds all the cards for him with regard to his freedom.