Whip explains to Deacon that this is the end of the line for him because there is no way Brooke would betray Bridget now. Deacon insists that Whip is only delaying the inevitable. After the baby shower, Bridget expresses to Brooke how proud she of her, and how happy she is that the tension between them has disappeared. Erica listens from downstairs on the newly installed baby monitor. Brooke and Bridget embrace. Relieved that everything seems to be settled, Stephanie tells Brooke that she and Whip are going to give the baby an excellent life. Megan assures Whip that Deacon won't do anything to jeopardize his relationship with Bridget, and that it's completely over between Deacon and Brooke. Deacon is looking for Bridget when he sees Brooke in the nursery. Bridget hears their voices on the monitor and stops to listen. Deacon notes to Brooke that she and the baby deserve better than Whip. Bridget is shocked when Deacon insists that Whip will never love Brooke as much as he does.