EPISODIUM
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. Stephanie is recalling Massimo's kiss when Eric arrives. She tearfully tells Eric about the night she went over to Sally's when she knew Massimo was there. Eric urges her to look at their children, especially Ridge, if she ever doubts their bond. Ridge wants Thorne & Kristen to help plan their next move, but Kristen insists that she's not interested in waging war against her own family. She reminds Ridge that Rick is their brother, not their enemy. Massimo says to Sally that this will be a painful moment of truth for Ridge as he realizes that his family won't rally around his cause. Massimo finds Ridge at the Café Russe, tells Ridge that his family will never be on the battlefield with him because it's not their style.