1984 (#13) - Roman holidays with Marc and the cancellation of the wedding with Eric

Confused and looking for a place to reflect, Ashley decided to leave Genoa City for a short time and go to Rome. Ashley thus visits the wonders of the eternal city in search of herself and what she wants from life. Forgetting about Eric, Dina and all the stuff of Genoa City, the woman makes the acquaintance of a charming American man, Marc, with whom she begins a brief but intense flirt. Between the two an irresistible harmony and attraction breaks out, which makes Ashely's stay unforgettable. However, at the end of the holiday, Ashley returns to Genoa City having made a clean mind and declaring herself ready to overlook Eric's omissive behavior; although reluctant, Ashley confirms that she wants her mother's presence at the wedding. John is delighted with his daughter's decision not to retrace her steps and is proud of her. However, the woman soon begins to miss Rome and especially Marc, ignoring the fact that the man, in love with the woman, has followed the woman all the way to the city. And so, when Ashley wakes up from a dream in which Marc and Eric fight furiously for her heart, the woman is shocked to find herself in front of her door, Marc. The man reveals to her that he couldn't help but follow her and track her down, having fallen madly in love with her. Ashley, seized with shock, kisses the man impulsively and almost lets herself go into passion, and it's only a phone call from Eric that brings her back to reality. Ashley thus informs Marc of her situation and her imminent marriage; however, the man can only point out to her his doubts about his feelings for Eric, which Ashley herself must admit. The day of the long-awaited wedding comes at last. John, in front of his wife Jill, Jack. Traci and their mother Dina, is ready to walk Ashley down the aisle. However, in front of an excited Eric, the woman does not show up. Only after many minutes of waiting, Ashley arrives at the church and, wearing a white dress, announces to everyone that she cannot enter into a marriage in which she does not believe, leaving everyone embarrassed and incredulous.