After she is attacked, Carly Manning leaves Salem; cold and unforgiving towards the people who wronged her. Mel and Daniel try reconciling with her when she returns a few years later. But Carly still refuses to forgive, especially a remorseful Bo, or Hope- as she feels one of Hope's 'fans' was behind what happened to her.

Carly Manning manages to move on with her life after her painful breakup with Bo Brady. But Bo unintentionally causes her more pain and Carly ends up alone again. Bo eventually realises Carly's really the woman for him but after everything that's happened, will Carly ever find it in her heart to forgive...and trust him once again?