Ridge tells Eric that there's nothing to discuss. He and Stephanie are leaving with Massimo, Eric has to accept it just as Ridge has had to accept what happened at the Board meeting. Stephanie insists that Eric’s loyalties lie with Brooke and his children with her. Amber insists that she wasn't responsible for what happened to Ridge, but Bridget believes she was the catalyst. Josh comes up from the cutting room, announces that Amber's going to be a big success, that all the sewers are crazy about her designs. Thorne insists that Massimo's not a threat and Stephanie would never fall for him. Eric accuses Massimo of planning what happened and wants to know what he offered Ridge. He tells Massimo that if he's half the man he claims to be, he won't tear Eric's family apart. As Massimo, Stephanie and Ridge get in the elevator together, Eric begs Ridge and Stephanie not to leave him, but the elevator doors close, leaving Eric alone.