1978 (#5) - The healing of Brad, the failed return with Leslie and the flirting with Cynthia

Almost a year after his departure, unexpectedly returns to Genoa City a person of whom no one has heard from for some time now. It is Brad Eliot, who first goes to the headquarters of the Genoa Chronicle to pay a visit to his old friend Stuart and to pass on his condolences for the death of Jennifer. Stuart then informs Brad that, as the man himself imagines, Leslie has gone on with her life and has decided to divorce Brad after not receiving any more news from him; just as he told her to do. Brad is surprised to learn that she is now living with Brock, with whom she has become quite close, even though Leslie does not feel ready to enter into a new relationship with him. During the first encounter with Brad, Leslie is shocked to see him again and to learn that he's completely recovered from his blindness. The two hug and kiss briefly, but soon Leslie informs the man that she can't go back to her past. Brad asks her for a second chance, he promises her that this time there will be no obstacles haunting their lives, but the woman is resolute in her intention. Leslie feels changed and has already moved on. She doesn't know if Brock is her future, but she's certainly not with Brad. He, after a brief affair with Cynthia, who is also suffering for the end of her relationship with Snapper, leaves Genoa City to try to rebuild his life once again.