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Monday, March 11, 2002

Deacon, Bridget, Brooke, and Whip are having dinner together. Bridget has many questions for Whip and Brooke about their relationship and Whip is more than happy to answer them, which leaves Deacon seething. Bridget lets it slip that Brooke "loves" Deacon, acting stunned Whip "admits his true feelings also." Bridget continues to ask questions and Whip is having fun egging Deacon on. Deacon goes to ask a question and uses Whipple, which embarrasses him at first, but later he takes it in stride, which irks Deacon, even more.

Taylor and Stephanie are talking about and discussing her current situation with Eric. Stephanie tells Taylor she will never respect Eric again. Even through all the bad times she always respected him, but now she isn't sure if she can do that any longer. Taylor asks what Massimo has in all this, but before Stephanie can answer Ridge interrupts. The kids start to argue so Stephanie goes into the house to play with them and the doorbell rings. Taylor answers it, and it's Massimo. He watches Stephanie playing with the children. Ridge and Taylor take the little ones up to bed and Massimo makes the statement how beautiful their family is. Stephanie tells him to be quiet; someone may hear him. He tells her that he doesn't care; he is going to tell Ridge when he comes back down stairs. Stephanie says he can't do that, what about her marriage. "It's already over", he states. Meanwhile Eric is reminiscing about his past with Stephanie and how lonely it is without her their. He wonders how she did it so long when she was the one who was alone. He calls her and she is reluctant to pick up. Massimo tells her not to, but she does anyway. He asks her to come home, but she tells him that she can't. Eric tells her that she has to come home so that they can work on their marriage. She tells him that their marriage is more important to her than it is to him, or he would have never made the type of decision he made. He tells her that was only business and begs her to come home.


Tuesday, March 12, 2002

At home and alone, Eric telephoned Stephanie over at Ridge and Taylor's home to try to convince her to return to him. Eric tried his best to explain to Stephanie that he handled the situation at Forrester Creations the way he thought it should be handled and that Ridge had backed him into a corner. All Stephanie understood about the situation is that Eric chose to side with Brooke and Rick over she and Ridge. Eric suspected by Stephanie's attitude that Massimo was there with her. Stephanie admitted that he was indeed there, but that he had nothing to do with the rift between the two of them. Stephanie refused to have Eric come and take her home with him. Eric discovered a photo of Massimo and Stephanie from many years ago in Stephanie's wallet. Eric wondered what the real story is between Massimo and Stephanie

Massimo offered to take Ridge, Taylor and Stephanie on a vacation. Taylor and Ridge nixed the idea because of work and Ridge's doctor's appointments. Stephanie rejected the idea because she couldn't be happy while Eric was hurting so badly. Taylor urged Massimo not to take too much pleasure in Stephanie and Eric's separation because it's the break up of a family. Massimo advised Stephanie and Ridge not to view the rift as a tragedy, but as an opportunity for better things.

At the Café Russe, Whip continued to play the part of the father of Brooke's baby. While dancing with Brooke, he tried to disarm her by complimenting her about what a fine job she had done parenting Bridget. He tried to assure Brooke that he wouldn't divulge her secret to Bridget. For a brief moment, Brooke enjoyed Whip's company and was laughing at his jokes. Bridget cut into Brooke and Whip's dance. While Deacon danced with Brooke, he was upset that she was acting as though she was enjoying Whip's company. Deacon advised her that it's more than money that Whip wants from her. Deacon told Brooke that he noticed the way that Whip has been looking at her. Meanwhile, while dancing with Bridget, Whip tried to befriend her. Bridget was enthralled with Whip. She welcomed him into their family and told him she would help him with any family adjustment problems. Deacon sent Bridget to the car so he could speak to Brooke and Whip. Deacon offered to give Brooke a ride home. Brooke didn't want to arouse Bridget's suspicion and refused the ride. Deacon warned Whip that if he laid a hand on Brooke, he would hunt Whip down. When Whip dropped Brooke at home, he told her that he wants to be the special person in her life.

Wednesday, March 13, 2002

Back at home, Deacon gazed longingly at Brooke's picture and assured himself that Whip wouldn't do anything to Brooke when they were alone. Bridget walked into the room wearing a sexy black teddie. Deacon told her that "his good girl's gone bad"! As they kissed, the phone rang and Bridget told Deacon not to answer it. An edgy Deacon jumped up anyway and answered the phone, hoping that it was Brooke. It was only a telemarketer, much to the disappointment of Deacon. "What the hell is the matter with you", asked Bridget, very frustrated. With Bridget practically in tears, she begged Deacon to tell her what she was doing wrong. She pleaded with Deacon to tell her the truth because she deserved to know. Deacon then told her that he was worried about Whip because there was a side to him that she didn't know. Bridget defended Whip by saying that he was single, smart, and had a lot to offer. That's more that she can say for her mother's other choices in men. She asked Deacon to get over his bad feelings for Whip. Bridget went on to say that some models talked about how sexy Whip was in the bedroom and that her mother was probably having the best sex tonight! Deacon exploded when he heard that and told Bridget that he didn't want to hear any more. Again, Bridget pleaded with Deacon to tell her what was wrong.

Alone with Brooke, Whip admired her incredible house as she fixed him a night cap. Brooke told Whip that she had a hard time figuring him out. She said sometimes he would torture her and at other times, he would be just the opposite. Whip then began to massage her foot. He reassured her that he was there to take care of all of her needs--including sex! Brooke adamantly stated that they were not going to have sex together. Whip said smugly, "Don't be ridiculous, of course we are!" Brooke again stated that nothing sexual would ever happen between them. Whip, however, was prepared for an evening of romance, even bringing a condom with him. When Brooke saw it, she called it disgusting and suggested that Whip go home and rent a video or maybe even call an escort service. Whip assured Brooke that she loved having sex and that she needed sex in her life. He made reference to Brooke's sexy teddy ads and hinted that she loved having sex. Whip wanted to know if Brooke was saving herself for Deacon. Brooke admitted that there was no hope with Deacon. Whip encouraged her to move on with her life and " to let go so Deacon can let go." Whip said that her feelings for Deacon weren't fair for either of them. He asked her "to cut ties with the past."

Deacon called Brooke, asking her if she was all right. Brooke told him that he shouldn't have called because he had a wife who needed him. Brooke told Deacon what Bridget had told her. He was shutting out Bridget! Brooke implored Deacon to make Bridget his number one priority. She told a stunned Deacon that "she was moving on with her life." After saying goodbye and hanging up the phone, Brooke whispered to Deacon that she loved him.

As Deacon gulped some whiskey, Bridget announced that she wanted to apologize for her behavior. At that instant, Deacon ripped off his shirt and began passionately kissing Bridget. He then made intense love to her! After the steamy sex, Bridget playfully took a puff of his cigarette and told her husband that his lovemaking was amazing. Deacon told his wife that he was putting her first from now on.

Whip admired Brooke for saying the right thing to Deacon. He said that now Deacon and Bridget would have a happy marriage. Brooke admitted to Whip that she loved Deacon more each day. Whip couldn't understand how she could love Deacon since "he smells like an ashtray and dresses like a mortician." "Why would you want to have a scum like Deacon when you have me?" Brooke told him that he only saw Deacon's surface and not the person she knew. Brooke said that Deacon was kind, brave, and generous. Whip chimed in by stating that he also had those traits. Whip kissed Brooke on the forehead and said that "he'd quit while he was ahead." Leaving, Whip told Brooke that he felt good about the progress that they had made tonight.

Thursday, March 14, 2002


Due to coverage of the NCAA College Basketball "March Madness" tournament, all CBS soaps were pre-empted today. This preemption was planned for and there will be no "lost" episodes.

Regular programming will resume on Monday, March 18th where Wednesday, March 13th's episode concluded.

Friday, March 15, 2002


Due to coverage of the NCAA College Basketball "March Madness" tournament, all CBS soaps were pre-empted today. This preemption was planned for and there will be no "lost" episodes.

Regular programming will resume on Monday, March 18th where Wednesday, March 13th's episode concluded.




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