EPISODIUM
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. Deacon wants Brooke to stay strong, not let Stephanie shake her confidence. Bridget questions Brooke about her feelings for Whip, wonders if there's something else Brooke isn't telling them. Ridge can't believe that Eric defended Brooke, tells Taylor that if Eric doesn't have the guts to deal with her he will. Brooke is ruining the company's reputation, which could cost them a fortune. Ridge adds that if it weren't for Eric's infidelity with Brooke, none of this would have happened. Massimo tells Stephanie that it's beneath her to be associated with the likes of Brooke & her scandals.