♪♪♪ >> Steffy: Forrester's a
household name. It's an established brand.
>> Ridge: One of the premier fashion houses in the world.
>> Carter: Exactly. That's why I'm suggesting we
reach out while we explore new arenas.
>> Zende: Other markets besides fashion.
>> Carter: I wanna see Forrester reach its full potential.
>> Steffy: But Forrester's been around for decades.
It's not some kind of startup. >> Hope: Well, that's not what
he's implying. >> Ridge: What are you talking
about, fragrances and booze? >> Carter: Skincare,
accessories--the list goes on, Ridge.
>> Steffy: And so do the expenses.
>> Carter: We're not just limited to clothing.
>> Eric: But she's gonna believe it.
Well, hello, everyone. >> Brooke: I didn't realize we
were having a meeting. >> Steffy: Weren't planning
on it. >> Ridge: But you're just in
time. Carter's sharing his vision of
the future of the company. ♪♪♪
>> Liam: So anything interesting happening over at Forrester?
>> Will: Never a dull moment. >> Liam: Yeah. Well, it does
make the time go by faster. >> Will: Yeah. I'm liking it so
far. Everyone's really cool. Zende's great.
>> Liam: Nice. See, I like this. This is good. This is a good
experience for you. Has Dad forgiven you yet though?
>> Will: Ah, kinda, I guess. I mean, he...sort of.
>> Liam: Sort--did he... what did he do?
Did he scream, did he yell, did he just give you a hard time?
>> Will: He gets my reasoning. I told him that one of the big
draws of even working at Forrester was all the beautiful
women. >> Liam: Oh, my God, that's a
good play. That's really smart.
I swear, they are putting collagen in the water there.
>> Will: Liam, it's insane. >> Liam: It's totally insane.
Forrester has the most beautiful women in the world.
None more so than Hope, but, uh, you know...
♪♪♪
>> Will: So you're still thinking about Hope.
>> Liam: Um, can't get her outta my head.
>> Will: Maybe think less, do more.
>> Liam: I j--what is--what is this? What? Y-you're too young
for this, like, high emotional IQ stuff.
W-where're you getting all this wisdom? It makes me
uncomfortable. I don't like it. >> Will: From Dad.
>> Liam: Bull. Da--our dad? Our father.
>> Will: Watching him do it all wrong.
>> Liam: Oh, that does make sense.
>> Will: And no offense to Dad or anything, I mean, he's doing
his best. >> Liam: Yeah, well, here's
hoping I have better luck than he does.
>> Will: And you know what you want and that you're ready it.
>> Liam: That's the thing. I think deep down I always knew
that I wanted to grow old with Hope.
I just needed to understand that...
the only hope for my future is Hope.
♪♪♪ >> Eric: So, what is this grand,
uh, vision for the future? >> Steffy: Carter wants to
diversify our portfolio. >> Ridge: Yes. On a very large
scale. >> Brooke: How so?
>> Carter: Buy buying stable, undervalued luxury brands
and putting them under a new Forrester family umbrella,
turning Forrester from just a clothing company into a top
purveyor of luxury items. >> Eric: Luxury items.
>> Carter: Mm-hmm. >> Eric: Like what?
>> Carter: Like, uh, cosmetics, fragrances, uh, leather goods.
All top-of-the-line, all very high-end.
>> Eric: That's a huge leap. >> Carter: I-it's not, though.
It's all fashion. When you look at the label of a
champagne bottle or the emblem of your car, the logo on Donna's
lipstick--Eric, it's all fashion.
There are no rules. We get to decide what we are,
and I'm saying it's time to play the long game,
became a leader in the global luxury market.
♪♪♪
>> Will: I'm really glad you're
not giving up on Hope. >> Liam: Yeah.
Well, the inconvenient fact is I can't picture the rest of my
life without her, so... >> Will: And hopefully, you
won't have to. But it's up to you to make that
happen. >> Liam: I mean, I did my job,
right? Like, I told her how I feel.
I let her know that-that... I want another chance for
us. >> Will: At least she didn't
laugh in your face. You know what that means?
That means the door is still open.
>> Liam: I me--maybe. It's just not clear to what
degree and in what sense that's even true.
Like, is it slightly ajar? Is it closed but unlocked?
I mean, it's just--I think she's having a little bit of trouble
dealing with the fact that, you know, her life exploded into a
million pieces. >> Will: Well, respect her
boundaries--that's obvious. But don't get complacent.
Hope needs to believe in you again.
>> Liam: That she can trust me. That I won't let her down again.
>> Will: That your heart's not with another woman.
Look, regardless, you gotta do this right because it could be
your last chance. >> Liam: [sighs] And the thing
is, we've overcome so much already.
You know, one of the best days of my life was when we were
reunited with our daughter. It's hard to imagine Hope and I
couldn't... similarly find our way back to
each other. >> Carter: We're all family
here. This company was built by
family--your family-- and it's what makes this legacy
so unique and special. Eric, it all began with you.
We're here because of your vision,
because of your passion. Because you make these beautiful
pieces that people cherish for generations.
Now, we'll never lose sight of our core values,
but we can't stay stagnant. We can't play it safe.
We have to adapt. We have to grow.
What do people do when they wanna grow their families?
They build a bigger house. That's what I mean when I'm
talking about expansion. And I'm not talking about
bringing in any high-end brands. No. We have to find brands that
meet our highest standards, brands that we can work with,
we can work together with. >> Eric: Well, what you're
talking about are, uh, mergers and acquisitions.
>> Carter: Yes. >> Eric: You're talking about
taking on a great deal of, uh, debt and risk
just to become a global empire. >> Carter: Well, our...
our reach worldwide is already substantial.
We have offices in Paris. We have boutiques from Australia
to Jamaica, but we can still grow beyond that.
We can still branch out. We can strive for longevity.
Okay. I can see your apprehension.
Let's talk finances and process. >> Ridge: Let's do that.
Let's talk finance. Big ideas, Carter, need big
money--where do we get this capital?
>> Carter: Yes, we'll need investors, but I have a
blueprint. I've been developing this for
several years now. I can answer any questions.
>> Eric: I have one. Ivy came by the house earlier
and she told me about your pitch to restart the jewelry line.
What's that all about? >> Carter: Yes. Ivy's very
talented. Also family.
She'd be a perfect fit. >> Steffy: I just don't know if
it's the right time to pour more resources into a jewelry line.
We don't know if it's gonna make a profit, especially since
Hope for the Future is still gasping for air.
>> Carter: I get it, Steffy. I really do. You're being
cautious, you're being conservative.
I understand. You care about this company.
I care about it too. That's why I'm thinking about
its potential. Let's give our consumers
everything they want for a night out--bespoke bottles of wine,
handbags, shoes and cologne for men.
Did you know that we're one of the only major fashion labels
without a stake in the fragrance or cosmetic industries?
Let's get in there. I would love to reach out to our
friends in Wisconsin to make an offer to Jabot.
Before we do those things, before we do that, we have to
invest in ourselves... Specifically Hope for the
Future. ♪♪♪
>> Steffy: Carter, you keep bringing up Hope for the Future.
Why is it such a priority for you?
>> Carter: The line has always been a success.
It will be again. >> Steffy: There's no guarantee.
>> Hope: Well, there's no guarantee with anything, Steffy.
>> Carter: Instead of cutting back on the line or threatening
to kill it, we should invest even more in
Hope for the Future. I mean, Zende is a talented
designer--we can all agree on that, right?
>> Eric: Yes, of course he is. >> Ridge: Yeah. It's probably
why I made him head designer. >> Steffy: Zende's not the
issue here. >> Carter: There are no issues.
Hope for the Future's always been an incubator for the next
generation of couture buyers. The data reflects that.
>> Zende: And the new collection is going to be incredible.
I promise you. >> Carter: You know, Steffy,
with all due respect, I wonder if your threats levied
against Hope and her line are grounded on sound business
decisions. We have to leave our personal
feelings out of this. It cannot interfere with the
direction of this company. We're all one team, and this
rivalry only diminishes the company we love so much.
>> Ridge: Okay. Why now? Why take a risk now?
We're good. >> Carter: We can be better.
>> Zende: Listen, I don't know about you guys, but I am fired
up. What Carter's saying, it's
objectively exciting. >> Carter: Okay, Ridge, you
asked why now? Given the state of the global
economy, there's specific companies who are interested in
selling. >> Steffy: Okay, so we get
investors. How do you suppose we do that?
>> Eric: It would take loans. >> Ridge: Huge loans.
>> Carter: I understand your apprehension, I really do.
But this is what's needed for the future success of this
company. It's vital for me that I have
your trust and your confidence as COO, so...
I'll put my own money on the line.
>> Brooke: You would do that, Carter?
>> Carter: I would. I would do anything for this company.
But it's not about me. It's about us. It's about us
taking this company to the next level.
>> Ridge: Well, I'm, uh... at a loss for words.
>> Zende: I'm impressed. You've got big dreams.
I love it. >> Ridge: Yeah. I admire your
initiative, I do. >> Eric: We'll get back to you.
>> Carter: Well, thank you. I, uh, I appreciate your time.
Let's do this. ♪♪♪
>> Liam: You know what I never appreciated as much as I should
have? Just those...
quiet mornings at the cabin. We would get the kids all ready
and get them dropped off at school and then we'd come back
and we would just have this... moment together.
>> Will: I'm pulling for you, Liam.
I really am. I just hope some other guy
doesn't come along and beat you to it.
♪♪♪ >> Zende: Carter made some
excellent points. >> Steffy: Yeah. Some of his
ideas were really interesting. >> Eric: I appreciate his
enthusiasm, I do. >> Zende: I appreciate him
backing Hope for the Future. >> Brooke: I agree.
Carter has been very supportive. >> Ridge: Okay. A lot to think
about. >> Eric: Expanding the brand.
Take a lotta capital. >> Brooke: Yes...
but at the same time, thinking of the company soaring to
extraordinary heights could be quite exhilarating.
>> Zende: It is. I'm not gonna lie.
>> Brooke: These luxury conglomerates done right can be
the most prosperous in the world.
Carter is very impressive. >> Steffy: I absolutely agree.
I do. But I do feel he's wrong about
one thing. Hope for the Future.
♪♪♪ >> Hope: [gasps] You were
amazing! >> Carter: Oh, that felt so
incredible to finally get that out there.
>> Hope: Oh, my gosh, I'm sure it did.
>> Carter: It was hard to gauge Ridge and Eric, though.
They didn't say too much. >> Hope: Well, you gave them a
lot to digest and they certainly have a lot to consider now.
And, I mean, Carter, to potentially take
Forrester Creations, a fashion brand, and turn it into an
international luxury powerhouse? That is dreaming big.
>> Carter: [exhales] I couldn't have done it without
you, Hope. ♪♪♪
>> Brooke: I really thought this was gonna be an uneventful day.
>> Ridge: Boy, were you wrong. >> Brooke: [exhales] Yes.
Skincare and beauty products. You know, Carter's right.
Those things generate incredible revenue.
>> Ridge: Yeah, I know that. You know, I-I'm concerned about
us losing our identity, you know, integrity and
sophistication. >> Brooke: Forrester Creations
will never skimp on style and elegance and quality.
And Carter has really great taste.
Plus, he would only pair us with first-class companies.
>> Ridge: I know that. I know, I know. It's, um...
it took a lotta guts to come in here and pitch this.
>> Brooke: Yeah, it did. I mean, obviously, he wants to
push this forward, right? >> Ridge: Yeah.
>> Brooke: He believes in us and he thinks that everybody could
benefit. So what are you thinking?
>> Ridge: I-I don't know. It's a big decision.
>> Brooke: Yes, it is. >> Ridge: I just need to let it
sit here for a moment. >> Brooke: Okay.
Well... I mean, it is Carter.
He's very committed. And I like how he was standing
up for my daughter when nobody else here seems
to be. >> Ridge: Why do you say that?
We're always here for each other--just we're trying to make
the right choice. >> Brooke: It's just that I
still worry about Hope, you know?
She's had a very difficult time. And now dealing with everything
that's going on with her line... I just wish she had somebody to
lean on. >> Ridge: She has you.
>> Brooke: Yeah. she does. >> Hope: To watch you take
command of that room with-with such authority and-and
conviction, and you were so professional and passionate.
>> Carter: Yeah. I've worked extremely hard on this project,
Hope. >> Hope: [laughs] How did none
of us know? I mean, is this just what you do
when you go home at night? >> Carter: [laughing]
Yeah, and... think about you.
You're the first person I told about this.
>> Hope: Oh. Well, that makes me feel really
special. >> Carter: I've had this inside
of me for so long, and to be honest, it was never gonna come
out. Not without your help.
>> Hope: Oh, Carter, I mean, the way you believe in me when it
feels like no one else does... you-you must know I-I-I believe
in you and everything that you want to do.
>> Carter: Man, I feel like I can do anything
when I stare into your eyes and when you say those words to me.
You're so good to me. This company has been so good to
me, and I-and I wanna give back, you know?
I wanna show my gratitude for all the faith they put into me
all these years. >> Hope: And you will. You will
get your chance, because you have the vision.
>> Carter: Mm-mm. A vision I would have never shared if not
for you. >> Hope: Oh. Oh, no.
No, no, no, no. No. I-I didn't have anything to do
with this, Carter. This is you! You did all those
years of research. >> Carter: No. It was you.
Yes, it was. You... you believed in me,
and that helped me believe in myself.
It feels so good to share this with you.
>> Hope: You can share anything with me, Carter.
Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Lock the door. Lock the door.
>> Brooke: Carter! What are you doing?
Oh, my God. Hope! ♪♪♪
>> Woman: Here's a look ahead. >> Eric: Look at the two of you,
two beautiful young designers. This is how you build a legacy.
>> Carter: There are great things ahead at Forrester, and I
expect Hope to be part of it. >> Steffy: It's just not making
sense. >> Hope: What?
>> Steffy: Carter's sudden defense of you and your line.
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