Ridge is unnerved that Massimo seems to know him so well. Massimo is certain that some day Ridge will look back on this crisis as the greatest opportunity of his life. Massimo assures Ridge that a door has just been opened. Deacon is checking out his new office when he meets Whip, the man who used to run Deacon's department. Whip points out that without his help, Deacon will fall flat on his face. He threatens to fire Whip if he doesn't make a major attitude adjustment. Eric reveals to Stephanie that Brooke came back, with Deacon's help, made Rick vice president, Deacon the head of promotions. Stephanie is enraged when she hears that Brooke fired Ridge as CEO, especially when Eric seems so accepting of the situation. Whip wants to talk to Brooke about Deacon. Ridge fills Stephanie in on his meeting with Massimo and concedes that Massimo is an amazing man.