Hank and RJ were never on the same team.

Todd proposed to Rebecca, who tenderly turned him down as she had already accepted Powell's proposal of marriage. Todd's return to society hit another snag when he became the central suspect in a series of rapes. With his freedom now in jeopard, Todd desperately set out to prove his innocence by finding the guilty party himself. His private detective work paid off in spades! Todd was stunned to discover that Llanview's masked rapist was none other than his old fraternity brother, and co-gang rapist, Powell Lord!

Todd was distraught when his father, Peter Manning, suddenly suffered a fatal heart attack December. Strangely, the wealthy Mr. Manning left Todd nothing except for a chain bearing a locket and a key. In letters from his mother, Todd discovered that he was adopted and there was a large sum of money for him somewhere. Dorian and David discovered the truth when they tracked down the clues to make the incredible discovery that Todd Manning was the true Lord heir—worth nearly 30 million dollars!

Over drink after drink, Todd and Blair met at Rodi's bar and bonded in their respective despair. At first, they were simply misery-loves-company companions, but before long, they were in bed together!