Ep. #3618

Rick, Deacon and Eric finish preparations for the press conference. Eric informs them that Ridge will not be attending. As Brooke puts a cape on to cover her pregnancy during the press conference, Deacon promises her that no one will find out she's pregnant until she's ready. Amber worriedly tells Megan that Stephanie figured out that Brooke is pregnant. Stephanie is adamant that Brooke is pregnant, even though Ridge and Thorne have their doubts. Checking the monitor in the showroom, Ridge asks for a close-up of Brooke. The cape opens briefly to reveal Brooke's pregnancy. Stephanie tells Ridge that Brooke humiliated him and now it's time to return the favor. Brooke begins the press conference by announcing some of the changes at Forrester, including the hiring of Deacon and Rick. After Rick acknowledges his family, Brooke is answering questions about the reinstatement of the lingerie line when Amber sees Stephanie enter the showroom. When a reporter asks Brooke about modeling again, Stephanie seizes the opportunity and asks Brooke about her weight gain. Stephanie makes disparaging remarks about Brooke's dignity, integrity and ‘family values,' then yanks off the cape, revealing Brooke's pregnancy. The reporters ask Brooke about the father of her baby.