Taylor is releived when Tim and Morgan remove her from the basement. Taylor thinks she is being let go until Morgan informs her she is only being let into the living room. Tim and Morgan chain Taylor to the fireplace

Rick tells Amber that the wedding is off, and she is shocked. She tells him she still loves him and wants him, and begs him to consider Little Eric, but despite his own involvement with Amanda, Rick is determined to break it off because of the kiss she shared with Deacon. Morgan tells Taylor that she is going to make her pay for the fact that Taylor has Ridge and three healthy children while she (Morgan) has none

Bridget tells Rick to think hard before ending it with Amber over a misunderstanding. Deacon asks Alex to watch Little D for a few days. Stephanie chastises Brooke for her role in the break-up

Rick is devastated when Stephanie reveals that Brooke set up Amber to appear like a bad girl, and gives him the photos. Ridge is convinced that it was Steffy's voice on the other end of the phone, but with Eric's help, Morgan convinces him it was a hoax. Taylor begins to wonder if she and Steffy will ever be home again

Ridge finds the drawing that Taylor slipped into Morgan's purse and threatens her life if she doesn't tell him where his wife and daughter are. Rick tells Brooke that her plan has failed, because he still loves her, and he plans to marry her as soon as he can. In Las Vegas, Amber wins big at the slots, and she and Deacon pose for a congratulatory photograph

Amber and Deacon share sob stories in Las Vegas; she tells him about never knowing his father and about spending her life raised by her mom in Death Valley, and he counters with stories about living with his mom in a car before she became a stripper, and his abusive step-father Daryl. Morgan is convinced that Ridge believes her story about how she got the picture, but Ridge realises that putting on her victim act proves Morgan is guilty

Rick enlists the help of private eye Ted Jones to help him find Amber and Deacon, and assures Brooke that she won't be able to meddle in his romance any more, because when he finds Amber, he will marry her. In Vegas, Amber stops Deacon and Daryl from fighting, and stands up for Deacon, telling Daryl to leave him alone. Deacon is truly touched that someone would fight for him

As Rick is on a flight to L.A., both Amber and Deacon get half a broken heart tattooed on them

Rick is able to track Deacon and Amber down by talking to the bartender, who remember Amber's big win. Ridge wonders why Taylor hasn't called, and starts to worry

Tim is visibly jealous when Morgan comes down in a revealing dress, preparing for her 'date' with Ridge. Taylor tries to convince Tim that he should stop Morgan, and tries to make him understand that Morgan wants to take her husband the same way he took her daughter. In Las Vegas, Rick explains the whole deal about the kiss with Amanda to Amber, and begs for a second chance

Morgan thinks her date with Ridge is going wonderfully, until he announces that he wants to go back to her place for the night. Deacon begs Amber to reconsider reuniting with Rick, because Brooke will never stop trying to destroy her

Although Deacon continues his pleas with Amber, she tells him that although she cares for him, she doesn't love him . she loves Rick, and is going to spend the rest of her life with him. Taylor begs Morgan to let her go, and Morgan starts to go on about how things have come full circle, and with Ridge, her life is complete

Ridge finally realises that Steffy's drawing of herself, her mom, and two dogs indicates Morgan's house. He jumps in his car and rushes to get there. Morgan tells Tim that they will put Steffy up for adoption overseas, then prepares to kill Taylor

Ridge manages to get there in the nick of time to save Taylor. As Taylor, Ridge, and Steffy celebrate their reunion, Tim and Morgan escape

Taylor and Ridge reunite Steffy with her brother and sister, and Stephanie comes over and is overwhelmed to see her namesake alive and well. Deacon is surprised to learn that his mystery woman is really Bridget Forrester, and realises he can use that to his advantage. Morgan and Tim are driving, but she tells him she's not ready to leave L

Brooke continues to spit nails at Amber, but rather than strike back, Amber tells Brooke she's willing to give her a second chance. She doesn't want there to be a rift between Brooke and Rick as she knows the importance of family, but she says she can't keep letting Brooke attack her, so Brooke needs to make a choice

Brooke and Amber continue to fight, and Amber tells Brooke that all she wants is for them to get along. Brooke continues to insist that she will never let Amber be part of her family. Stephanie tries to break the two up, and Brooke accuses her of taking Amber's side

Amber goes back to The Lair. Deacon believes that this is a good sign, not realising that Amber is planning to ask him to sign away his rights to Little Eric

Deacon begs Amber not to leave him tonight. He swears that if she finishes out the four months, that he will be able to prove to her that he loves her, and that she loves him

Amber begs Deacon again to sign the papers, saying that this was the only way she could convince the Forresters to let him have visitation rights for his son. With tears streaming down his face, Deacon signs the papers, and watches his son leave in the arms of the woman he loves

Amber brings the baby home, and the family has a celebratory dinner, with Stephanie needing to work hard to keep Brooke from starting anything with Amber. Later, the Forresters go over to Deacon's apartment to tell him that he has to stay away from Amber and Rick. Meanwhile, Amber and Rick take their son home, and enjoy a romantic reunion

The Forresters tell Deacon that Little Eric is their business. He will only be allowed to see his son when they tell him it's okay. Deacon is furious, and vows to make them pay

Everything seems to be going well at Bridget's 18th birthday. Bridget is disappointed with her 'special guest' is her favorite D.J

Taylor and Stephanie decide to throw a party to get everyone's minds off of what happened, and Megan suggests hiring a clown. They leave her to it, not realising that Morgan has rigged the office and offers herself as the coming clown. Ridge speaks with both Lt

Rick encourages Amber to wear a skimpy bathing suit, but she isn't ready yet to tell him about her and Deacon's matching tattooes. Morgan comes to the party dressed as a clown, prepared to have it out with Stephanie once and for all

Dressed as a clown at the party, Morgan makes her plans to confront Stephanie one final time

Deacon sets his plan to destroy the Forresters in motion by charming Bridget, telling her that since he saw her the other night, he hasn't been able to get her out of his mind

After Steffy tells Taylor that the male clown was named Tim, she and a horrified Ridge realise that Morgan was the other clown

Amber confesses with Rick that she went to see Deacon at The Lair, but Rick doesn't believe her when she tries to warn him that Deacon has a plan in motion to get Little Eric back

Brooke finally caves when Rick begs her to support his marriage to Amber, and Rick promises his mother that Deacon won't be having anything to do with the wedding

Rick tells his mother than he wants her to do for he and Amber what he did for her and Thorne, and asks his shocked mother to put her animosity with Amber in the past by requesting Brooke act as Amber's matron of honor

Deacon employs a little reverse psychology on Bridget by trying to convince her that he doesn't belong at the wedding. His plan works, and she invites him to be her date

Stephanie and Amber bond while preparing for the wedding, and Stephanie assures Amber that despite her worries, there's nothing Deacon can do to stop the wedding or to come between her and Rick

Deacon tries to convince Amber that marrying Rick will only destroy her, and kisses her passionately in the hopes that she will choose to be with him, but Amber remains firm in her plans to spend her life with Rick

Eric stops the wedding when he sees Deacon at the back of the church, and Deacon shocks them all by telling them that he is there as Bridget's date and the two of them are falling in love

Brooke admits to Megan that she had an overnight guest, but doesn't tell her friend that it was her daughter's husband. Amber is hurt when Rick insinuates that she is incapable of fidelity

After realising Deacon has yet to talk to Bridget about their upcoming divorce, Brooke offers to tell her daughter that her marriage is over. Amber plans a romantic dinner to show Rick that she is committed to him

Ridge believes that Massimo destroyed Brooke's family, but Stephanie truly believes Mass did the right thing. Brooke and Deacon talk about their relationship, each one agreeing that it's more than just casual sex

Eric and Stephanie enjoy a romantic dinner at Café Russe, where they reminisce about their history together. Ridge confronts Massimo, accusing him of attacking Brooke in an attempt to get Stephanie

When Massimo rushes Ridge to the hospital after his fall, Eric, Stephanie and Taylor soon arrive. When Ridge needs blood and Eric isn't a match Stephanie offers to donate since she is type O, and is shocked to learn that neither her blood type nor Eric's is compatible with Ridge's, meaning that Ridge isn't Eric's son!

Stephanie is shocked when the doctor maintains that there is no way that Ridge can be Eric's father. Tony and Sally talk about his upcoming wedding to Kristen, and Sally realises just how much Tony is willing to give up

Stephanie panics at the thought that the doctor may have told Eric about the discrepancy in the blood records, but soon realises he is clueless. Amber realises that there is something going on between Brooke and Deacon, and wonders if it's why Deacon wants a divorce

While Sally makes his parents welcome, Antonio worries that he will devastate them with the news that he is HIV positive. Deacon and Bridget go up to Big Bear together, and while Bridget makes cocoa, Deacon prepares to ask her for a divorce

Eduardo and Liliana are thrilled to meet Kristen and are looking forward to having her join their family, but are upset when they learn her parents haven't given their blessing yet. Amber tells Rick that Bridget has no idea that Deacon wants a divorce, and thinks he wants to talk about a baby!

Sally is convinced that the love between Tony and Kristen can overcome any obstacles, but Clarke points out that Antonio is living on borrowed time as it is. Rick and Thorne refuse to listen to Amber when she suggests that a committed Deacon could be good for Bridget

Bridget is pestering Deacon for the name of the woman with whom he had sex as Brooke is confessing to Megan that she is Deacon's mystery lover. Massimo pesters Stephanie about her secret, and she finally reveals what she has been keeping hidden

Stephanie begs Massimo to keep quiet about being Ridge's father, insisting that it will destroy Ridge. Bridget and Deacon go to see Brooke, and tell her that they are going to work on their marriage

Brooke is angry with Deacon for breaking the promise that he made, and tells him that if he doesn't break it off with Bridget, she'll do it for him. Massimo's heart breaks when he reaches out to Ridge as a friend and Ridge turns on him

Tony and Kristen are both worried about how the conversation between his parents (Eduardo and Liliana) will go with her parents. Brooke wants to prove to Deacon that he'll only end up cheating on Bridget again by kissing him

Rick tells Deacon that his marriage doesn't stand a chance if the entire Forrester clan is against them. Deacon says Bridget has already proved she can stand up against her family, and she'll be even stronger with Deacon behind her. Bridget offers to throw Kristen and Tony an engagement party

Brooke adamantly tells Megan she wants nothing more to do with Deacon. Deacon gives Bridget a ring as a symbol of their new beginning. Bridget senses the change in Deacon and feels loved

Brooke wonders if Deacon played her for a fool, even though her instincts tell her he didn't. She decides that her best route is to be happy for Deacon & Bridget. However, Brooke recalls her conversation with Deacon about ending his marriage

Kristen awakens to her wedding day. Eric knows that Tony will take very good care of Kristen from now on. Kristen tells Eric she knows he only wanted the best for her

Everyone gathered at the chapel. Eric helps Tony tie his tie. Tony told Eric how happy he is marrying Kristen

Kristen & Tony's wedding continued. Liliana & Stephanie got up, spoke of love. Bridget whispered to Deacon that she wished they could have had such a wedding

At the Forrester guest house, Amber is disappointed that Rick didn't seem interested in spending much time with her. Dejected, Amber picks up messages, listens to message at Forrester Creations telling them that Bridget had come to the office, borrowed a wedding gown. Rick was infuriated when he figured out Deacon had convinced Bridget to renew their wedding vows

Stephanie went to visit Massimo in his office. Bridget and Deacon showed up at Brooke's office at Forrester Creations. Out in the desert near Furnace Creek, Amber took Rick to the spot where she had buried their son

Amber & Rick continued their conversation in the desert at the grave of their child. Rick said he knew that Amber wanted him to forgive & forget. Amber said she understood, she didn't blame him for the way he felt

When the doctor came out of the room, he told Rick that they would have test results in a short while. Rick went into Amber's room, they discus that the doctor seems to think the baby is going to be OK. He realise how much he did love Amber & his family

Sally asks Massimo if it is true that he is Ridge's biological father. Massimo is forced to admit that he is indeed Ridge's biological father. He explains how Stephanie had not known the truth until Ridge's accident when she & Eric had donated blood

Massimo tells Sally that if she truly cares for him, she would not tell anyone that he is Ridge's father. Sally wants revenge, Massimo told her that would accomplish nothing. In fact, both Sally & he would then have lost their children

Kristen & Tony's tour guide took them to Haven of Hope, the orphanage in town. They spotted Zende who introduced them to Mama Tisha, the woman in charge of the place. Most of the children's parents had died of AIDS

Ridge tells Sally how much he hates Massimo, then tells Sally that he thinks the two of them are perfect for each other

Rick worked on a laptop computer in Thorne's office. Rick is surprised at Amber's interest in Forrester Creations. When Rick asked what she might like to do for the company, Amber sheepishly told how she had designed & sewed her own clothes as a teenager

As Massimo sat in his office, wonders if Ridge had received his package. Massimo said he had talked to Stephanie, learned that Eric had not planned very well for his children's future, that Ridge would never be the head of Forrester Creations. Sally begged Massimo not to get involved in the Forrester family business, but Massimo feared he would have to look out for his son's welfare

Back in Africa, Kristen & Tony prepare to leave their cabana for home. Kristen was looking at their vacation photos, found the one they had taken with Zende. They both commented what a wonderful boy he was

Kristen & Tony arrive at the Forrester mansion after returning from their honeymoon. They came across a photo of Zende. Stephanie noted that the young boy must have stolen Kristen's heart

Taylor was dubious of Brooke's motives for giving Ridge extra Forrester stock, they go to Brooke's house to sign some official papers. Amber kept needling Rick about giving up his mother's stock. He had just as much right to the company as any of Eric's other children

Stephanie explains to Massimo that Eric had reconsidered some ideas, was only going to divide their stock among the four children they had together. Ridge would not have controlling interest, but Eric planned to get the siblings to always back Ridge's decisions. Eric explains to Thorne that he & Stephanie had decided to divide their 49% of Forrester stock among only Ridge, Thorne, Kristen, Felicia

Zende told Kristen & Tony that he would very much like to be their son. After a tearful goodbye to Tisha & some of his friends, Zende left for America with Tony & Kristen. Miss Logan & Megan packed for Brooke's retreat

Massimo notices Ridge at the counter, said he understood it was a big day for the stock holders at Forrester. Ridge stormed off, Massimo had a daydream about one day telling Ridge he was his father, Ridge apologizing for being to rude to him. Bridget told Rick & Amber that she had received a call from Brooke, her caller ID told her the phone call was from the Ojai Valley Inn

Rick hung up the phone after a conversation with his mother. Amber then asked what had transpired at the stock meeting the previous day. Rick further explained that Brooke had left Ridge in charge as CEO while she was gone

Brooke has a visit from Bridget, who tells her that both she and Deacon are worried about her, and she tells her mother that she was the best thing that ever happened to Forrester creations

Stephanie tells Massimo all about how Ridge is the CEO of Forrester Creations, but Massimo tells her that because Ridge will never own the company, he will never be happy as a CEO

When Deacon pumps Megan to find out what is wrong with Brooke, she admits that she knows the two of them slept together, and asks Deacon if he still has feelings for Brooke

Deacon calls Brooke, asks her if he's done something to cause this hostility. Brooke explains to Dr. Isabel that when she & Deacon made love, they connected both emotionally & physically

Bridget tells Deacon that she really feels as if their problems are behind them. Zende is awestruck as he heads for his new home with Kristen & Tony. He's thrilled with their house, his room, the ocean

Ridge asks Taylor to join the board of directors. Taylor considers it, then agrees to accept if the family votes her in. Rick visits Brooke, spots the garment bag from the maternity clothing store

Rick prepares for the board meeting by reading stacks of papers detailing the history of Forrester. He doesn't want them to get away with what they've done to Brooke. Ridge explains his reasons for dropping the Brooke's Bedroom line

Deacon tells Bridget he's going on a business trip to Vegas, when he really plans to visit Brooke. Deacon wonders why Brooke is running away, what she thinks he's done to her life. Brooke tells Dr

Rick tells Amber & Bridget that Ridge made a fool of him at the board meeting. Rick is certain Ridge is trying to cut them out of the company before Brooke can transfer her stock to them, making them majority shareholders. Bridget is horrified by the idea that Ridge is taking advantage of Brooke's absence

Brooke finally admits she loves Deacon, but they both accept that he can never betray Bridget again. Brooke tells Deacon he's the only man who has ever accepted her for who she really is, but won't go back to L.A

Brooke tries to convince Deacon the vitamins are for Amber, Deacon does not believe her lies, wants Brooke to admit she's pregnant. When Brooke finally does, Deacon can hardly believe Brooke is having his child. Brooke wants Deacon to go back to L

Ridge tells Taylor that Rick has a lot to learn, needs to pay his dues the way Ridge did. Deacon wants Brooke to go with him, tell Bridget the whole truth tonight. Rick tells Stephanie while they are ripping years of Brooke's hard work to shreds, he is worried sick about his mother

Brooke tells Deacon they would have to leave town if they revealed the truth because no one would forgive them. They are in tears as Deacon points out they both are losing the best thing that ever happened to either of them. He can't give up Brooke & the baby

Rick realizes he isn't ready, has second thoughts about going to the meeting. Rick reads a note from Massimo with an urgent request to go to his office. Ridge refuses to change the agenda for the meeting

Massimo gives Rick a crash course in corporate finance, Rick isn't sure why Massimo is helping him. Amber tells Bridget about Rick's meeting with Massimo, admits her concern. When Bridget asks about the board meeting, Amber explains Rick might not go because he saw the agenda, it's all over his head

Brooke tells Dr. Isabel Deacon has to stay married to Bridget, and no one can ever know Deacon is the father of Brooke's baby. Dr

Amber doesn't believe Massimo when he insists he was trying to help Rick. Massimo puts Rick on the speakerphone when he calls to thank Massimo for his help and tell him how well things went at the meeting. Hearing Rick, Amber is thrilled and hugs Massimo in gratitude

Brooke gets angry when she realizes Ridge was trying to embarrass Rick at the meeting. But it pleased to hear that Rick shocked everyone especially Ridge at the meeting. She wonders who might have been coaching Rick

Darla helps Sally with her last minute plans for her date tonight, and notes that Massimo's in for a wild ride. Sally tells Massimo that her only goal for the evening to help him relax and have fun. She wants to show him how much fun they could have together

Massimo reviews his strategy of supporting Rick so Ridge will leave Forrester in frustration. Rick thanks Massimo, telling him that the meeting went so well that there's no way Ridge can deny him a place on the Board of Directors and the chance to block everything Ridge tries to do. Massimo wonders if Bridget's husband will want to get involved with the company

Bridget is thrilled that Deacon wants to smooth things over with Rick. Deacon is sure that Rick is in for the fight of his life. Deacon wants Ridge to account for what he's done to Brooke and the company

Jonathan confirms that Ridge controls Brooke's share of the company as long as she remains incapacitated. When Ridge asks about changing the company by-laws, Jonathan informs Ridge that he'll need board approval and wants to know what Ridge is up to. Ridge wants to call a board meeting immediately, explains to Taylor that it's an opportunity to get the company back after all these years

Massimo explains to Rick how Ridge can use Brooke's proxy to change the by-laws and leave Brooke and her children completely powerless. Deacon shows Brooke the documents and alerts her that Ridge is up to something. Rick calls and tells Brooke that if she doesn't get back there today, Ridge is going to take over the company

Massimo shares his frustration with Sally over the prospect of Ridge being chained to Forrester for the rest of his life. Massimo admits that it was a brilliant strategic move on Ridge's part because once the vote is passed, there's nothing Brooke can do to reverse it. Kristen reminds Rick that Brooke still owns most of the stock, Thorne adds that she'll have a vote on the board when she comes back

Ridge is shocked when Jonathan confirms that Brooke made it back in time. Ridge realizes that Rick was the one who called Brooke, Deacon explains how he figured out what Ridge was up to. Eric tells everyone to calm down

Brooke tells Ridge that from now on their relationship is strictly professional. Ridge asks Brooke who's been coaching Rick because he is obviously out to get Ridge. Ridge questions Brooke's decision to hire Rick & Deacon

Rick tells Amber that he wants to patch things up with Ridge. Deacon tells Bridget how much his new job means to him. Ridge decides he has to go in to work, but admits to Taylor that he'd better not run into Deacon or Rick

Amber wonders what happened to change the way Brooke feels about Deacon. Bridget admits that Deacon has been preoccupied lately and they haven't been very intimate. Brooke confesses to Deacon that she wasn't thinking straight when she offered him the job

Amber can't believe that her baby's grandma is having a baby. She asks Brooke who the father is. Amber guesses that it's Ridge, but Brooke denies it and refuses to discuss the matter

Megan insists that Brooke & Deacon are in love and pretending they're not won't help anyone, especially the baby. Brooke admits that she'll never stop loving Deacon. They worry about Amber figuring out the truth because she knew that Deacon didn't really go to Las Vegas

Ridge is unnerved that Massimo seems to know him so well. Massimo is certain that some day Ridge will look back on this crisis as the greatest opportunity of his life. Massimo assures Ridge that a door has just been opened

Ridge admits to Stephanie that Massimo is more aware of what he's going through than his own father. He's certain they could have driven Brooke out of the company if they had wanted to. Deacon reviews his plans for his first promotional event, which includes the reintroduction of the bedroom line

As Deacon goes over the last minute plans for the press conference, Whip is stunned that Rick will be taking the questions, not Brooke. Ridge wants Eric & Thorne to boycott the press conference, but Eric insists that if they do, it will show the world the company and the family in disarray. Eric urges Ridge to let them move on as a family, but Ridge declares that more and more, he feels as if he isn't part of the family

Rick, Deacon and Eric finish preparations for the press conference. As Brooke puts a cape on to cover her pregnancy during the press conference, Deacon promises her that no one will find out she's pregnant until she's ready. Amber worriedly tells Megan that Stephanie figured out that Brooke is pregnant

Brooke is panicked as the reporters press for information, with Stephanie egging them on. They are all stunned when Whip steps forward and identifies himself as the father of Brooke's baby. Massimo is upset when Greg calls to inform him about the scandal and the mayhem at the press conference

Stephanie accuses Brooke of bringing nothing but shame & dishonor to the company. Massimo watches the TV coverage of the press conference, wonders if Eric will protect Ridge & Stephanie from humiliation, or fail them again. He acknowledges that Brooke's behavior is reckless & irresponsible, insists that they must show a united front, not let the company be torn apart by trying again to force Brooke out

Brooke wants to know why Whip announced he's the father of her baby, warns him this isn't going to get him a promotion. Brooke refuses to tell him who the real father is, orders him not to talk to reporters. Bridget tries to make sense of what's happened

Thorne wonders if Ridge would leave the company, but Eric assures him that Ridge's place is at Forrester, he'll come around in a few days. Eric tells Thorne that they need Ridge, the company could not survive if Ridge & Stephanie were not a part of it. Deacon is enraged when he & Brooke walk into Brooke's office & catch Whip regaling a couple of reporters with stories about his relationship with Brooke

Rick, Amber & Bridget sense Brooke is hiding something, beg her to open up to them. Brooke only admits that she has no intention of marrying Whip, refuses to give her child up for adoption. She insists that Whip won't be a part of the baby's life, but Rick observes that the baby is more important to Whip than Brooke realizes

Bridget confesses to Deacon that her mother's life seems to be one scandal after another, but Bridget's able to handle it this time because their marriage is stable and sane, and nothing Brooke does can touch that. Whip proudly shows Joy the newspaper's front page photo proclaiming him as the father of Brooke's baby. Deacon tells himself that he has to be a father to Brooke's baby even if he can't say that's who he is

Amber tells Rick that Ridge is jealous of their youth & potential. Whip realizes that he's walking off with Deacon's life, there's nothing he can do about it. Deacon says that Whip is insane for thinking he and Brooke were involved

Deacon promises Brooke that he will handle Whip, Brooke should just follow his lead. Stephanie tries to reassure Ridge when he tells her about Amber's ambition to be a designer. Kristen informs Thorne & Eric that Amber is designing, hopes to have her own line

Ridge can't believe that his family is voting him out of the company. He tells them that the company can't survive without him. Taylor confesses to Massimo that she heard about his job offer, but she doesn't think Ridge is ready to leave Forrester Creations

When Ridge realizes he can't feel his hand, he finally lets Rick take him to the hospital. Stephanie tells Massimo that Forrester won't survive without Ridge, but Massimo points out that Ridge will survive without Forrester. The doctor tells Rick that Ridge is out of surgery, but it's too soon to give a prognosis because there was considerable nerve & bone damage

Ridge tells Eric that there's nothing to discuss. He and Stephanie are leaving with Massimo, Eric has to accept it just as Ridge has had to accept what happened at the Board meeting. Stephanie insists that Eric’s loyalties lie with Brooke and his children with her

Brooke stresses to Deacon that Bridget can never know the truth and they have to protect her at all costs. Bridget wants to get to know Whip better, tells Brooke & Deacon that she's arranged for the four of them to go out to dinner together tonight. Joy is shocked when Whip reveals that Brooke is pregnant by her own son-in-law

Bridget is upset that Deacon doesn't even realise that they haven't made love in over a month, but Deacon is busy trying to get some dirt on Whip. Bridget goes to her mother for advice on sex, and Brooke is noticeable uncomfortable. Whip promises Brooke that he'll look after her and the baby, but there has to be some give and take

Bridget seeks out Amber for advice on seducing Deacon, and Amber suggests that all he needs is a little inspiration. Looking out for Bridget, Amber talks to Megan, wondering if she's noticed anything strange about Deacon lately. Deacon confronts Whip, who reminds him that Bridget, Brooke and the baby are all dependent on him right now, and Deacon doesn't want to blow things for them

Taylor doesn't understand what Stephanie needs when she says part of Massimo has always been with her, and is later intrigued to see how interested Massimo is in Ridge and the children. Bridget is enthralled as Whip claims that he and Brooke fell in love in Paris, but chose to keep it quiet. Eric begs Stephanie to come home

When Stephanie doesn't respond right away, Eric asks if Massimo is there with her. Massimo suggests making the transition easier for all of them by taking Stephanie, Ridge, Taylor & the kids to his yacht in Portofino. Ridge & Taylor can't, but they encourage Stephanie to go ahead

Kristen informs Eric that Sally is obsessed with winning the heart of Massimo Marone. Sally locks the door, starts kissing Massimo. When Sally hears that not only have Stephanie & Ridge left Eric but they left the hospital with Massimo, Sally slaps him in the face

Massimo insists that he wasn't using Sally, but she wants him to admit that Stephanie was the woman he wanted to end up with. She warns him that her broken heart is going to be a big problem for Stephanie and him. Taylor senses that there is more going on and asks Stephanie what she's holding back

Taylor informs Ridge that Stephanie and Massimo rushed out together. Taylor is saddened to think that Eric's dream of having Ridge take over the company can't come true after all his hard work and sacrifice. Stephanie and Massimo burst in and try to get Sally to leave, but Sally insists that she's not going anywhere until she finishes what she has to say

Stephanie begs Sally not to do this to her family. She implores Sally not to rob Ridge's children of their name and their relatives just because Stephanie stole Sally's boyfriend. Sally knows that she has everything that's important to Stephanie in the palm of her hand and Stephanie would do just about anything to keep her quiet

Stephanie informs Massimo that if she doesn't show up at Sally's, she'll go straight to Eric, Massimo insists that Stephanie will lose all her power the minute she walks through Sally's door. Sally confesses to Darla that she's discovered Stephanie's deepest darkest secret. Deacon explains to Amber that he has a promotion plan for her designs