Special Blessings — Anne Marie Rodgers

Candace Crenshaw is thrilled about her upcoming nuptials to Heath Carlson but begins to realize just how much change it will represent for her family. Her mother announces she may move out in order to give the newlyweds their space, while her daughter expresses concern that her father is being replaced. Together, Candace and Heath help Brooke understand that creating a new family doesn't mean forgetting the old one.
Meanwhile, Elena Rodriguez is busy planning her husband's surprise fiftieth birthday party but notices Cesar seems less than enthusiastic about the big day. As he comes to terms with turning fifty, Elena wonders what she can do to show her husband that their best days are still ahead. At the Bell household, the time for Gideon to get serious about college is fast approaching, yet James and Fern worry their son may be compromising what's best for his future in order to be near his girlfriend.
At the hospital, the staff is abuzz that Hope Haven has been nominated for the prestigious Quest for Excellence Award. Anabelle Scott joins in the excitementâ€"that is, until she notices several discrepancies in the submitted application. What will she do? And what does this mean for Hope Haven's chances?