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. Isabel that she's worried that all the responsibilities she left behind will fall on Rick's shoulders. Dr. Isabel wonders if it's easier for Brooke to worry about Rick's problems than her own. She asks Brooke if she can't face Deacon because she still has feelings for him. Ridge tells Rick that he doesn't belong there, then he changes his strategy. The meeting proceeds as Ridge asks Yves about the International response to the cancellation of the lingerie line. Ridge confronts Rick about his stunt, pointing out that Rick is not equipped to run a company. On the other side Amber promises Bridget that Rick is prepared for the meeting, will make them all proud. Brooke sees Deacon, tells him that he shouldn't be there, Deacon insists that he's not leaving until he gets all his answers.