Whip urges Brooke to let him love her, for Bridget's sake. They are about to kiss when Bridget interrupts. She assures them nothing would make her happier than if Whip & Brooke got married. Ridge is stunned when Eric reveals that it was Massimo who taught Rick everything he knows. Massimo pleads that he has Ridge's interests at heart, but Ridge demands to know who gave Massimo the right to control his life. Ridge is enraged and about to deck Massimo when Eric stops him. Ridge promises that Massimo hasn't heard the last of him, vows revenge. Megan accuses Deacon of being jealous of Whip even though Deacon persists that Whip is a con artist. Megan reminds Deacon that he will never be able to claim Brooke's child without ripping Bridget's heart out. Deacon is steaming when Bridget informs Megan that she caught Whip & Brooke making out. Whip urges Brooke to protect her children and notify Deacon it's over between them.