Episode 500

Ben realizes that Maria appears to think she fell off the boat only a few hours ago. Meanwhile, Meg walks in on Casey and Sara updating Carmen and Antonio about Maria's accident and takes full responsibility for what happened. Carmen lashes out at Meg, but Ben intervenes and comes to Meg's defense. Sara wonders if Casey blames her for Maria's accident. A disappointed Casey reminds Sara that she broke her promise to him and yes, he does feel that she is at fault. Cole is furious when he learns that Francesca decided to stay in Sunset Beach. When AJ and Francesca inadvertently touch, both feel a spark. Francesca remains curious about the secret Caitlin and Annie are withholding from Cole. Francesca leaves a message, allegedly from Annie, for Caitlin that "Cole knows". Caitlin freaks out. Annie realizes the blackmailer warns the jig is up, and Gregory tells Annie that he has a surprise for her.