Deacon warns Stephanie to get away from Brooke, accuses her of trying to bully Brooke into a bad marriage. As the party begins, Joy shoots Whip a look when Bridget admits that neither Brooke nor Deacon has arrived yet. Rick explains that Amber isn't feeling well, Amber goes to lie down until Brooke arrives. She wants him to resign, file for divorce, turn in his registration tonight. Deacon insists that Bridget wants him. He adds that he won't abandon his child. Stephanie tells Deacon that he's poison to both Bridget & Brooke, the best thing he can do for both of them is to disappear. Bridget is surprised to see Erica, unaware that Zende invited her. Joy points out that the party's in honor of Whip's engagement to a woman who doesn't love him, she won't stay and watch him be humiliated. Brooke arrives, Whip introduces her to Joy. Bridget is pleased when Stephanie announces that she's going to do everything in her power to make sure Brooke & Whip's marriage succeeds.