Amber tells Rick that Ridge is jealous of their youth & potential. Whip realizes that he's walking off with Deacon's life, there's nothing he can do about it. Deacon says that Whip is insane for thinking he and Brooke were involved. Whip advises Brooke to end the whole discussion by telling him who the father really is. Deacon plays along, requests that Brooke reveal the real father or he'll tell Bridget the truth about Whip. Brooke warns Deacon and Whip that either they go along with the program or they can stand in the unemployment line together. Bridget confesses to Eric that she's gotten through Brooke's latest scandal thanks to Deacon's support. Bridget tells Eric that there's something weird about Brooke's relationship with Whip, she's going to find out what it is. Ridge sees Amber's sketch, says that her scribblings will never see the light of day. When he's gone, Brooke & Deacon worry that Whip knows the truth, it's apparent that he plans to blackmail her.