EPISODIUM
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. Rick decides the rules of the game have changed. Taylor asks Ridge if he feels threatened by Rick. Yves fills Massimo in on the battle between Ridge & Rick at the board meeting. He tells Massimo Ridge tore Rick to shreds. Deacon wants to know what Brooke is keeping from him. Brooke tells him to forget about her, go home to his wife. Deacon tries to convince Brooke she hasn't betrayed her daughter. He tells Brooke it's time she heard the truth, confesses that he loves her. Massimo pays Ridge a visit, comments on Ridge's power struggle with his brother. Massimo offers to help Ridge, denies that it's a ploy to get closer to Stephanie.