Stephanie drives Bridget up to the cabin, but tries unsuccessfully to change Bridget's mind about confronting Brooke. Bridget insists upon talking to Brooke alone. Stephanie is certain that Bridget will survive this, but isn't so sure about Brooke. Deacon & Megan can't imagine what would have happened if Bridget had heard his conversation with Brooke. Deacon explains that he plans to leave town before the baby's born. Brooke asks Bridget about her friend, tells Bridget how concerned she was when Bridget was missing. Bridget wants to talk about how much she means to Brooke, who insists she's closer to Bridget than anyone on earth. Bridget talks about the effect Brooke's life has had on her life, how Bridget would always worry about Brooke as she went through her latest heartbreak. Bridget explains to Brooke that she realized today that all the terrible things people have said about Brooke were right. Brooke is shocked when Bridget admits that she knows the truth.