EPISODIUM
Bridget confronts Deacon with everything she knows. She gathers up his things and heads outside. Deacon is stunned when she puts his clothes in a barrel, pours his bourbon over them, ignites them. When they see fireworks, Bridget reminds him it's the fourth of July, she's celebrating her independence from him. Thorne confesses to Eric that he's worried about Brooke. Eric isn't happy to hear about Deacon's plan to take Bridget on a publicity tour around the world. Thorne assures Eric that it's just a matter of time until Bridget sees Deacon for who he really is. Stephanie lets Brooke & the baby stay in the guest house until she's ready to face her family. Stephanie notes to Brooke that the baby needs her more than anyone ever has. Brooke needs to build a new life for the baby's sake, Stephanie's going to help her. Stephanie points out to Brooke that Deacon can't offer her daughter anything but scandal and shame, but Brooke refuses to cut Deacon out of her life.