1 00:00:01,968 --> 00:00:04,671 [edgy music plays] 2 00:00:04,738 --> 00:00:12,879 ♪ ♪ 3 00:00:18,585 --> 00:00:20,754 [both exhale] 4 00:00:20,820 --> 00:00:24,391 I mean, this document changes everything, Carter. 5 00:00:24,457 --> 00:00:28,027 Certificate of formation lists the company for the LLC, 6 00:00:28,094 --> 00:00:31,631 the information about formation, the management structure. 7 00:00:31,698 --> 00:00:34,067 And now it lists you 8 00:00:34,134 --> 00:00:36,403 as the manager of the LLC. 9 00:00:36,469 --> 00:00:39,639 [light laugh] Yeah, Ridge, he's been on me about this for days. 10 00:00:39,706 --> 00:00:42,008 He told me to drop everything else. 11 00:00:42,075 --> 00:00:44,411 [laughs] 12 00:00:44,477 --> 00:00:47,981 Well...you did it, Carter. 13 00:00:48,047 --> 00:00:50,016 We did it. 14 00:00:50,083 --> 00:00:52,786 I can't think of a better person 15 00:00:52,852 --> 00:00:54,788 to lead Forrester Creations. 16 00:00:54,854 --> 00:00:58,024 You're exactly what the company needs 17 00:00:58,091 --> 00:01:00,593 -to move forward. -[chuckles] 18 00:01:01,561 --> 00:01:04,998 Just one more thing to make this official. 19 00:01:05,064 --> 00:01:08,935 I need to get Ridge and Steffy's signatures. 20 00:01:09,002 --> 00:01:10,470 STEFFY: We need to focus on what's ahead. 21 00:01:10,537 --> 00:01:12,605 -I agree. -I've spoken to Katie about 22 00:01:12,672 --> 00:01:15,742 the press release regarding the end of Hope's term. 23 00:01:15,809 --> 00:01:18,545 ERIC: I think it's all happening too fast. 24 00:01:18,611 --> 00:01:21,147 -Ridge. -Dad. 25 00:01:21,214 --> 00:01:23,817 Well, I don't think we need to make that decision right now. 26 00:01:23,883 --> 00:01:25,418 I think we need to figure it out right now, actually. 27 00:01:25,485 --> 00:01:27,187 All right. You guys keep talking about it. 28 00:01:27,253 --> 00:01:28,655 -I'll be back. -STEFFY: Are you leaving? 29 00:01:28,721 --> 00:01:31,591 -ERIC: Where're you going? -I gotta check on something. 30 00:01:31,658 --> 00:01:34,661 ♪ ♪ 31 00:01:34,727 --> 00:01:36,329 Is this okay? 32 00:01:36,396 --> 00:01:38,064 You tell me. 33 00:01:38,131 --> 00:01:39,766 It's definitely okay with me. 34 00:01:39,833 --> 00:01:42,001 I mean here, in the office. 35 00:01:45,171 --> 00:01:47,307 Will! What if somebody walks in? 36 00:01:47,373 --> 00:01:50,910 Well, I would imagine they would be pretty jealous, 37 00:01:50,977 --> 00:01:54,180 seeing as I'm holding the most beautiful girl in the world 38 00:01:54,247 --> 00:01:56,249 and I'm about to kiss her again. 39 00:01:56,316 --> 00:01:59,486 ♪ ♪ 40 00:01:59,552 --> 00:02:07,994 ♪ ♪ 41 00:02:11,531 --> 00:02:13,299 I know you have a lotta work to do, 42 00:02:13,366 --> 00:02:14,934 and I don't wanna distract you. 43 00:02:15,001 --> 00:02:16,936 Oh, you'll do that whether or not you're here. 44 00:02:17,003 --> 00:02:19,038 Oh, yeah? 45 00:02:19,105 --> 00:02:20,974 I think about you a lot, Will. 46 00:02:21,040 --> 00:02:22,842 Well, good. 47 00:02:22,909 --> 00:02:24,777 'Cause I think about you too. 48 00:02:24,844 --> 00:02:26,880 And it's like I told my dad. 49 00:02:26,946 --> 00:02:28,948 I wanna know every little thing about you. 50 00:02:29,015 --> 00:02:31,551 [soft music plays] 51 00:02:31,618 --> 00:02:35,321 ♪ ♪ 52 00:02:35,388 --> 00:02:37,390 [knock on door] 53 00:02:38,224 --> 00:02:39,425 Hey, Finn. 54 00:02:39,492 --> 00:02:41,394 -Ridge. -Hey. 55 00:02:41,461 --> 00:02:44,664 Uh, they told me at the hospital that you're working from home. 56 00:02:44,731 --> 00:02:47,333 Yeah. I'm just, uh, on call doing some paperwork. 57 00:02:47,400 --> 00:02:49,469 What's, uh--what, are you here to see me? 58 00:02:49,536 --> 00:02:52,138 Yeah. You have a minute for your father-in-law? 59 00:02:52,205 --> 00:02:54,941 Yeah, of course. What's, uh-- everything all right? 60 00:02:55,008 --> 00:02:57,010 I-I don't know. 61 00:02:57,076 --> 00:02:59,245 Trying to get some clarification... 62 00:02:59,312 --> 00:03:01,080 what happened between you and Hope. 63 00:03:01,147 --> 00:03:03,483 ♪ ♪ 64 00:03:03,550 --> 00:03:05,818 The new LLC can't be filed 65 00:03:05,885 --> 00:03:07,720 without Ridge and Steffy's signatures. 66 00:03:07,787 --> 00:03:10,657 But if they sign it, that means... 67 00:03:10,723 --> 00:03:12,926 they're no longer in charge of Forrester Creations? 68 00:03:12,992 --> 00:03:15,995 Nope. Not if they sign the document. 69 00:03:16,062 --> 00:03:19,132 And that means that you would be... 70 00:03:19,198 --> 00:03:21,801 -Mm-hmm. -...the manager of the LLC. 71 00:03:21,868 --> 00:03:23,303 Yeah. 72 00:03:23,369 --> 00:03:26,039 Yeah, this paper would give me full control, 73 00:03:26,105 --> 00:03:29,075 but Hope, we need to be realistic about what it means 74 00:03:29,142 --> 00:03:31,311 for the company and for us. 75 00:03:31,377 --> 00:03:36,015 We're talking about taking over Forrester Creations-- 76 00:03:36,082 --> 00:03:38,885 starting a revolution. 77 00:03:38,952 --> 00:03:43,489 [dramatic music plays] 78 00:03:48,494 --> 00:03:50,496 I think son of a billionaire is way more interesting 79 00:03:50,563 --> 00:03:51,998 than assistant jewelry designer. 80 00:03:52,065 --> 00:03:53,833 I beg to differ. 81 00:03:53,900 --> 00:03:56,436 You're sweet, smart, funny. 82 00:03:57,370 --> 00:03:58,771 And you're beautiful. 83 00:04:00,440 --> 00:04:03,843 But there's so much more I wanna know about you. 84 00:04:03,910 --> 00:04:08,247 Like where you grew up, why'd you come out to LA? 85 00:04:08,314 --> 00:04:11,384 Well, Electra wasn't lying. 86 00:04:11,451 --> 00:04:14,621 You are just as charming as your brothers, Will Spencer. 87 00:04:14,687 --> 00:04:16,055 -Hi. -Hi. 88 00:04:16,122 --> 00:04:17,790 -Ivy. -My aunt. 89 00:04:17,857 --> 00:04:19,392 Very nice to meet you. 90 00:04:19,459 --> 00:04:23,696 You too. I've been hearing a lot about you lately. 91 00:04:23,763 --> 00:04:29,135 ♪ ♪ 92 00:04:29,202 --> 00:04:30,970 It's a rotten situation. 93 00:04:31,037 --> 00:04:33,072 You feel bad for Hope, and I feel bad for Zende. 94 00:04:33,139 --> 00:04:34,707 Zende. Yeah. 95 00:04:34,774 --> 00:04:36,876 What's gonna happen to him? 96 00:04:36,943 --> 00:04:38,778 He's a very talented and creative designer. 97 00:04:38,845 --> 00:04:40,947 -He's an asset to our company. -He is. 98 00:04:41,014 --> 00:04:44,017 He's wonderful, and he needs to be nurtured and appreciated. 99 00:04:44,083 --> 00:04:45,918 We're going to utilize his talents. 100 00:04:45,985 --> 00:04:47,754 He has a bright future here. 101 00:04:48,488 --> 00:04:50,089 Oh! Eric. 102 00:04:50,156 --> 00:04:51,991 -ERIC: Hi. -Hi. 103 00:04:52,058 --> 00:04:55,628 Uh, here's the press release that you requested. 104 00:04:55,695 --> 00:04:57,230 Great. Thank you. 105 00:04:57,296 --> 00:04:59,365 It's exactly what you wanted. Just not sure 106 00:04:59,432 --> 00:05:01,768 that it's what the company needs. 107 00:05:01,834 --> 00:05:03,236 I agree with that. 108 00:05:03,302 --> 00:05:05,071 I think we should wait a little while 109 00:05:05,138 --> 00:05:06,673 before making this announcement. 110 00:05:06,739 --> 00:05:09,108 Why are we waiting? 111 00:05:09,175 --> 00:05:11,711 I'm sorry, I-I understand that this may be difficult for you, 112 00:05:11,778 --> 00:05:13,413 but Hope for the Future is done. 113 00:05:13,479 --> 00:05:15,081 We need to send out the press release. 114 00:05:15,148 --> 00:05:16,716 We need to do it before things get out. 115 00:05:16,783 --> 00:05:18,584 We need to be able to control the narrative. 116 00:05:18,651 --> 00:05:20,319 I mean, Katie, I thought you would understand that. 117 00:05:20,386 --> 00:05:21,821 I do understand it. I'm just saying 118 00:05:21,888 --> 00:05:24,090 if we put this out now, it could lead to more questions. 119 00:05:24,157 --> 00:05:25,425 Well, lines come and go. 120 00:05:25,491 --> 00:05:27,560 But we don't comment on past employees, 121 00:05:27,627 --> 00:05:29,762 and that's exactly what Hope is. 122 00:05:29,829 --> 00:05:32,098 She could have remained here at Forrester Creations, 123 00:05:32,165 --> 00:05:35,501 but instead, she chose to put her hands on my husband. 124 00:05:35,568 --> 00:05:38,137 Hope's behavior had to be dealt with. 125 00:05:38,204 --> 00:05:40,039 And you did deal with it, right? 126 00:05:40,106 --> 00:05:41,808 You confronted her. So did Steffy. 127 00:05:41,874 --> 00:05:44,477 Yeah. And this time, Steffy made sure Hope got the message. 128 00:05:44,544 --> 00:05:46,679 She probably didn't think she was gonna get fired, though. 129 00:05:46,746 --> 00:05:49,716 Steffy did what she felt was necessary. 130 00:05:49,782 --> 00:05:51,718 Was it necessary? 131 00:05:51,784 --> 00:05:53,119 I mean, look, I'm... 132 00:05:53,186 --> 00:05:54,620 trying to do what's best for the company too. 133 00:05:54,687 --> 00:05:58,424 I love Steffy, love her boldness and her strength, 134 00:05:58,491 --> 00:06:00,359 but I gotta look at Brooke as well. 135 00:06:00,426 --> 00:06:02,628 You can only imagine how upset she is right now. 136 00:06:02,695 --> 00:06:04,297 I can, but Ridge, there's no excuse 137 00:06:04,363 --> 00:06:05,732 for what her daughter did. 138 00:06:05,798 --> 00:06:08,468 [sighs] No excuse. You know what else? 139 00:06:08,534 --> 00:06:10,670 No explanation. 140 00:06:10,737 --> 00:06:13,039 That's what I'm trying to find. 141 00:06:13,106 --> 00:06:15,341 You sure she was coming on to you? 142 00:06:15,408 --> 00:06:18,244 ♪ ♪ 143 00:06:20,346 --> 00:06:22,448 Hope, what we're about to do... 144 00:06:22,515 --> 00:06:24,884 it could set off a firestorm. 145 00:06:24,951 --> 00:06:26,919 Or... 146 00:06:26,986 --> 00:06:28,187 a Renaissance. 147 00:06:28,254 --> 00:06:29,589 But at what cost? 148 00:06:29,655 --> 00:06:31,324 I mean, Ridge, he's my best friend, 149 00:06:31,390 --> 00:06:33,359 and Forrester's been my home for years. 150 00:06:33,426 --> 00:06:35,995 I've dedicated myself to making it stronger. 151 00:06:36,062 --> 00:06:38,164 Because it's a part of you. 152 00:06:38,231 --> 00:06:39,532 It's a part of me too. 153 00:06:39,599 --> 00:06:42,835 I grew up in those hallways. 154 00:06:42,902 --> 00:06:46,339 And then I was just-- 155 00:06:46,405 --> 00:06:48,541 I was, uh, 156 00:06:48,608 --> 00:06:51,844 turned away without a second thought. 157 00:06:53,279 --> 00:06:56,082 You know, we were given opportunities, Carter, 158 00:06:56,149 --> 00:06:59,952 and we achieved success, but we could only go so far 159 00:07:00,019 --> 00:07:03,122 because of how-how things are at Forrester. 160 00:07:03,189 --> 00:07:06,959 Yeah. Yeah, it's a family business. 161 00:07:08,628 --> 00:07:11,764 And there were times I felt like I was part of that family. 162 00:07:13,065 --> 00:07:14,667 Me too. 163 00:07:16,269 --> 00:07:18,304 Not so much anymore. 164 00:07:20,206 --> 00:07:21,174 Okay. Okay. 165 00:07:21,240 --> 00:07:23,609 Question is... 166 00:07:23,676 --> 00:07:26,078 are we really doing this? 167 00:07:26,145 --> 00:07:28,848 Are we gonna risk everything and take over Forrester? 168 00:07:28,915 --> 00:07:31,951 [intense music plays] 169 00:07:32,018 --> 00:07:35,354 ♪ ♪ 170 00:07:40,092 --> 00:07:42,228 I've been telling my aunt how excited I am 171 00:07:42,295 --> 00:07:43,529 to be working at Forrester. 172 00:07:43,596 --> 00:07:45,698 Mm-hmm. And with you, too, Will. 173 00:07:45,765 --> 00:07:48,167 The feelings are mutual. 174 00:07:48,234 --> 00:07:50,136 Well, Forrester is an incredible place. 175 00:07:50,203 --> 00:07:52,171 I mean, it's wonderful being back. 176 00:07:52,238 --> 00:07:54,874 It's always felt like home for me here, 177 00:07:54,941 --> 00:07:57,143 and I just can't wait for it to feel like that 178 00:07:57,210 --> 00:07:59,212 for my wonderful, talented niece. 179 00:07:59,278 --> 00:08:01,781 Well, she's definitely made Forrester a place 180 00:08:01,848 --> 00:08:04,150 that I wanna be. 181 00:08:04,217 --> 00:08:05,451 [phone chimes] 182 00:08:07,053 --> 00:08:10,723 Okay, I--it's the mailroom. I gotta go. 183 00:08:10,790 --> 00:08:12,692 -Find me later? -Yeah, yeah. 184 00:08:12,758 --> 00:08:14,660 Maybe we'll get something to eat. 185 00:08:14,727 --> 00:08:16,629 Yeah. I'd like that. 186 00:08:16,696 --> 00:08:18,464 Very nice meeting you, Ivy. 187 00:08:18,531 --> 00:08:21,367 -You too, Will. -[chuckles] All right. 188 00:08:21,434 --> 00:08:23,536 Oh, wait. 189 00:08:23,603 --> 00:08:25,538 -Here. -Oh. 190 00:08:29,942 --> 00:08:31,777 [laughs] Oh, boy. 191 00:08:31,844 --> 00:08:33,946 You have got it bad for that boy. 192 00:08:34,013 --> 00:08:36,549 -Can you blame me? -Uh, no. 193 00:08:36,616 --> 00:08:39,986 I can't, really, because I, uh, I know all too well 194 00:08:40,052 --> 00:08:43,155 how irresistible those Spencer men can be. 195 00:08:43,222 --> 00:08:46,058 And clearly, he feels the same way about you. 196 00:08:47,126 --> 00:08:49,629 I just don't wanna mess it up. 197 00:08:49,695 --> 00:08:53,165 My past could ruin everything. 198 00:08:53,232 --> 00:08:55,368 This is good, Katie. Short and to the point. 199 00:08:55,434 --> 00:08:56,636 Hope's line's been cancelled. 200 00:08:56,702 --> 00:08:58,838 She's no longer affiliated with Forrester Creations. 201 00:09:00,139 --> 00:09:02,541 There's no mention of her years at the company 202 00:09:02,608 --> 00:09:04,677 or any of her accomplishments here? 203 00:09:04,744 --> 00:09:07,413 Well, she's not retiring. She's been fired. 204 00:09:07,480 --> 00:09:10,116 Yeah, we're not even going to allude to that. 205 00:09:10,182 --> 00:09:12,151 No, I-I don't wanna invite speculation. 206 00:09:12,218 --> 00:09:13,552 I need to end that. 207 00:09:13,619 --> 00:09:16,555 [sighs] There's just no reason to put this out now. 208 00:09:16,622 --> 00:09:18,391 I think we should wait a little bit, 209 00:09:18,457 --> 00:09:19,892 and you two can discuss it. 210 00:09:19,959 --> 00:09:22,194 There's nothing else we need to discuss. 211 00:09:22,261 --> 00:09:24,230 I think there is. 212 00:09:24,297 --> 00:09:26,666 Hope says that she wasn't coming on to Finn--she swears it. 213 00:09:26,732 --> 00:09:27,833 I know. 214 00:09:27,900 --> 00:09:30,269 Katie, I know what I saw. 215 00:09:30,336 --> 00:09:33,039 And if you don't believe me, then you should trust Finn. 216 00:09:33,105 --> 00:09:34,840 If Hope was so innocent, 217 00:09:34,907 --> 00:09:37,710 then he would have said something. 218 00:09:37,777 --> 00:09:39,478 You think I could be wrong about what happened. 219 00:09:39,545 --> 00:09:41,781 Brooke thinks you're wrong. 220 00:09:41,847 --> 00:09:43,783 Listen, try to see this from my side. 221 00:09:43,849 --> 00:09:46,485 I-I support Steffy, 100 percent. 222 00:09:47,586 --> 00:09:49,422 But Hope is out there saying this was an accident, 223 00:09:49,488 --> 00:09:50,723 a misunderstanding. 224 00:09:50,790 --> 00:09:52,858 What, falling into my arms? 225 00:09:52,925 --> 00:09:54,894 I mean, dressed in lingerie? 226 00:09:54,961 --> 00:09:57,363 I know. I--yes. 227 00:09:57,430 --> 00:09:59,632 You saw what you saw. So did Steffy. 228 00:09:59,699 --> 00:10:01,600 But if there's even the small possibility 229 00:10:01,667 --> 00:10:04,503 that Hope could be right, I need to know about it. 230 00:10:04,570 --> 00:10:06,906 I need to know now before we make this statement to the press 231 00:10:06,973 --> 00:10:08,841 that we can't take back. 232 00:10:08,908 --> 00:10:11,010 You are the one 233 00:10:11,077 --> 00:10:13,646 taking the risk, Carter. 234 00:10:13,713 --> 00:10:16,082 I mean, my time at Forrester is over. 235 00:10:16,148 --> 00:10:18,818 Yours isn't. 236 00:10:19,986 --> 00:10:22,288 But no one listens to me. 237 00:10:22,355 --> 00:10:25,057 I couldn't stop Steffy from cancelling your line. 238 00:10:25,124 --> 00:10:27,493 Well, you did try everything you could. 239 00:10:27,560 --> 00:10:31,030 I did, as COO. 240 00:10:31,097 --> 00:10:34,200 But as manager of the new LLC, I'll have full control. 241 00:10:34,266 --> 00:10:36,135 I can-I can right the ship. 242 00:10:36,202 --> 00:10:38,437 I can--I can keep Steffy from using her position 243 00:10:38,504 --> 00:10:40,206 to punish you. 244 00:10:40,272 --> 00:10:43,976 [sighs] I still can't believe she did that, over nothing. 245 00:10:44,043 --> 00:10:46,045 I wasn't trying to seduce Finn. 246 00:10:46,112 --> 00:10:49,515 I...was wearing that lingerie for you. 247 00:10:49,582 --> 00:10:53,285 And I understand why you kept it to yourself. 248 00:10:53,352 --> 00:10:56,655 I knew if they found out about our involvement 249 00:10:56,722 --> 00:10:58,624 that they would just use it against us 250 00:10:58,691 --> 00:11:00,860 and question your decision-making. 251 00:11:00,926 --> 00:11:02,628 Mmm. Well, you're right. 252 00:11:02,695 --> 00:11:05,164 Steffy was accusing you of getting in my head. 253 00:11:05,231 --> 00:11:07,700 Mmm. Which is 254 00:11:07,767 --> 00:11:09,301 very insulting. 255 00:11:09,368 --> 00:11:12,538 I mean, Carter, you are one of the most respected executives 256 00:11:12,605 --> 00:11:14,273 in this industry. 257 00:11:14,340 --> 00:11:16,575 So is Steffy. 258 00:11:16,642 --> 00:11:18,244 I mean, she's young, she's dynamic. 259 00:11:18,310 --> 00:11:19,979 She's done great things for the business, 260 00:11:20,046 --> 00:11:22,248 but she's lost perspective, 261 00:11:22,314 --> 00:11:24,083 and it's hurting Forrester. 262 00:11:26,052 --> 00:11:28,554 And it's hurting you. 263 00:11:28,621 --> 00:11:30,923 And I can't allow that. 264 00:11:30,990 --> 00:11:33,392 Hope, what you achieved-- your line has-- 265 00:11:33,459 --> 00:11:35,928 has made such an impact. 266 00:11:35,995 --> 00:11:37,563 And not just on the fashion world, but no, 267 00:11:37,630 --> 00:11:39,331 on the global conscience. 268 00:11:40,833 --> 00:11:42,601 I really did try to make an impact. 269 00:11:42,668 --> 00:11:44,003 You did. 270 00:11:44,070 --> 00:11:46,238 You're an inspiration, Hope. 271 00:11:46,305 --> 00:11:49,442 You're always looking for ways to-to innovate, 272 00:11:49,508 --> 00:11:51,277 to-to make a positive change. 273 00:11:51,343 --> 00:11:53,345 That's who you are. 274 00:11:53,412 --> 00:11:54,880 I mean, that's the kind of passion 275 00:11:54,947 --> 00:11:56,816 that all the Logans bring to everything they do, 276 00:11:56,882 --> 00:11:59,618 and you have been undervalued at Forrester. 277 00:12:00,853 --> 00:12:03,689 But so have you. 278 00:12:03,756 --> 00:12:06,125 And that has to change. 279 00:12:12,965 --> 00:12:15,167 This... 280 00:12:15,234 --> 00:12:17,770 this could be the answer. 281 00:12:18,904 --> 00:12:21,774 One that benefits everyone, 282 00:12:21,841 --> 00:12:24,910 that betters the company, that secures our future. 283 00:12:26,879 --> 00:12:29,915 We just...[exhales] 284 00:12:29,982 --> 00:12:33,185 we just need to get Ridge and Steffy's signatures. 285 00:12:33,252 --> 00:12:38,591 [intense music plays] 286 00:12:43,629 --> 00:12:46,065 I'm not trying to question your authority, Steffy. 287 00:12:46,132 --> 00:12:49,201 I'm just wondering what's the rush? 288 00:12:49,268 --> 00:12:50,769 You're the one who wants the press 289 00:12:50,836 --> 00:12:52,872 to talk about something else. 290 00:12:52,938 --> 00:12:55,941 There's no reason we can't take a little more time. 291 00:12:56,008 --> 00:12:57,710 We should take a little more time 292 00:12:57,776 --> 00:13:00,546 to consider all the ramifications of this decision. 293 00:13:00,613 --> 00:13:02,681 Can we please just put this behind us? 294 00:13:02,748 --> 00:13:05,651 I'm ready to move on. 295 00:13:05,718 --> 00:13:08,120 Katie, will you send the press release to Hope? 296 00:13:08,187 --> 00:13:10,055 I don't wanna blindside her. 297 00:13:10,122 --> 00:13:13,425 She needs to know it's going live. 298 00:13:13,492 --> 00:13:15,828 Did Hope try and seduce you? Did she wear lingerie for you? 299 00:13:15,895 --> 00:13:17,496 I don't know. Steffy thinks she did. 300 00:13:17,563 --> 00:13:20,332 Ridge, all I can tell you is what happened, okay? 301 00:13:20,399 --> 00:13:21,433 I'm not a mind reader, 302 00:13:21,500 --> 00:13:22,635 and I don't know what Hope is thinking. 303 00:13:22,701 --> 00:13:24,069 You know what she's thinking. 304 00:13:24,136 --> 00:13:25,538 She says it's a misunderstanding. 305 00:13:25,604 --> 00:13:26,872 FINN: And I wish I could believe that. 306 00:13:26,939 --> 00:13:29,141 You're in a tough spot, okay? I get it. 307 00:13:29,208 --> 00:13:32,344 No, it's gonna be fine, Brooke and I, we're gonna be fine. 308 00:13:32,411 --> 00:13:35,347 This company--the last thing we need is a scandal, 309 00:13:35,414 --> 00:13:37,283 and that's what this is. 310 00:13:37,349 --> 00:13:38,751 It's not a small story. 311 00:13:38,817 --> 00:13:42,488 Firing Hope, getting rid of her line--this is big. 312 00:13:42,555 --> 00:13:44,590 This could change our company forever. 313 00:13:44,657 --> 00:13:46,592 Forrester needs the kind of positive vision 314 00:13:46,659 --> 00:13:48,227 you had for your line. 315 00:13:48,294 --> 00:13:50,129 And, yes, it has an amazing legacy. 316 00:13:50,196 --> 00:13:51,497 It has a strong foundation. 317 00:13:51,564 --> 00:13:54,066 But it is held back by its own history. 318 00:13:54,133 --> 00:13:57,136 Meanwhile, you're just trying to transform Forrester Creations 319 00:13:57,203 --> 00:13:59,305 into a global luxury brand. 320 00:13:59,371 --> 00:14:00,806 [Carter chuckles] 321 00:14:00,873 --> 00:14:02,908 I've done the research. 322 00:14:02,975 --> 00:14:06,512 The timing's right, but if I'm doing this... 323 00:14:06,579 --> 00:14:08,347 I need you by my side. 324 00:14:10,549 --> 00:14:13,185 You know I have your back. 325 00:14:13,252 --> 00:14:16,055 I'm glad someone does, because Ridge, Steffy, and Eric, 326 00:14:16,121 --> 00:14:17,756 they... 327 00:14:17,823 --> 00:14:20,359 they weren't interested in my proposal. 328 00:14:20,426 --> 00:14:22,661 Well, that's because 329 00:14:22,728 --> 00:14:24,430 they like the status quo. 330 00:14:24,496 --> 00:14:26,432 They're number one. They're in charge. 331 00:14:26,498 --> 00:14:28,334 They call the shots, no one questions it, 332 00:14:28,400 --> 00:14:31,337 and that is never going to change... 333 00:14:32,471 --> 00:14:35,608 ...unless someone does something about it. 334 00:14:36,508 --> 00:14:38,143 Forrester won't survive long-term 335 00:14:38,210 --> 00:14:41,247 if we don't do something. 336 00:14:41,313 --> 00:14:44,183 I mean, all the division there, the Forrester against Logan-- 337 00:14:44,250 --> 00:14:45,651 it's like I'm watching the company 338 00:14:45,718 --> 00:14:48,320 become more dysfunctional by the day. 339 00:14:48,387 --> 00:14:50,422 And it's killing me. 340 00:14:50,489 --> 00:14:53,692 I-I know how good it could be. 341 00:14:55,194 --> 00:14:56,762 It will be. 342 00:14:56,829 --> 00:14:58,464 Not if the only voices that matter 343 00:14:58,530 --> 00:15:00,933 are the ones saying no. 344 00:15:01,000 --> 00:15:03,769 -[sighs] -Steffy fired you 345 00:15:03,836 --> 00:15:05,938 and destroyed your life's work, and she tried to 346 00:15:06,005 --> 00:15:08,774 stop your mom from being part of the executive team. 347 00:15:08,841 --> 00:15:11,377 It's like, what do-- what do the Logans have to do 348 00:15:11,443 --> 00:15:14,046 to prove themselves, right? 349 00:15:14,113 --> 00:15:17,049 You just wanna be taken seriously, 350 00:15:17,116 --> 00:15:20,853 to be respected, appreciated, and I think you've earned it. 351 00:15:23,956 --> 00:15:26,125 Carter Walton, 352 00:15:26,191 --> 00:15:28,460 taking up for the underdogs. 353 00:15:28,527 --> 00:15:30,296 [both laugh] 354 00:15:30,362 --> 00:15:32,097 Carter. 355 00:15:32,164 --> 00:15:34,800 Thank you for seeing my worth. 356 00:15:36,302 --> 00:15:40,172 I-it means the world to me, and not just me, my mother too, 357 00:15:40,239 --> 00:15:42,341 the way you advocated for her, her line, 358 00:15:42,408 --> 00:15:44,777 her place in the company. 359 00:15:44,843 --> 00:15:46,178 We are... 360 00:15:46,245 --> 00:15:49,448 we are really grateful for you. 361 00:15:49,515 --> 00:15:51,684 [phone chimes] 362 00:15:52,751 --> 00:15:53,852 Mm-hmm. 363 00:16:02,261 --> 00:16:03,729 What is it? 364 00:16:05,597 --> 00:16:10,069 It's a, uh, email from Katie. 365 00:16:10,135 --> 00:16:12,438 Press release she's supposed to send out. 366 00:16:12,504 --> 00:16:15,107 [clears throat] 367 00:16:15,174 --> 00:16:16,809 Uh, "The collaboration between Hope Logan 368 00:16:16,875 --> 00:16:20,379 "and Forrester Creations has reached its conclusion. 369 00:16:20,446 --> 00:16:22,815 "The Hope for the Future line has ceased production 370 00:16:22,881 --> 00:16:25,918 "and its design team will transfer to other projects 371 00:16:25,984 --> 00:16:28,954 "within the company. But its creator, Hope Logan, 372 00:16:29,021 --> 00:16:32,958 "is moving on from Forrester Creations. 373 00:16:34,493 --> 00:16:37,730 [emotionally] We wish her well in her future endeavors." 374 00:16:41,266 --> 00:16:43,435 Uh, well, Steffy's not backing down. 375 00:16:43,502 --> 00:16:46,372 It's-it's, uh, it's really over. 376 00:16:46,438 --> 00:16:48,474 No. No, it's not. 377 00:16:50,476 --> 00:16:52,378 No, it's not. 378 00:16:52,444 --> 00:16:54,847 Not even close. 379 00:17:03,889 --> 00:17:06,125 Forrester Creations 380 00:17:06,191 --> 00:17:11,096 deserves a leader with a heart... 381 00:17:11,163 --> 00:17:14,967 worthy of its proud legacy, 382 00:17:15,033 --> 00:17:16,769 devoted to the future, 383 00:17:16,835 --> 00:17:19,405 ready to take the company to new heights. 384 00:17:19,471 --> 00:17:24,443 Carter...there has to be a change. 385 00:17:24,510 --> 00:17:26,879 A new era. 386 00:17:28,981 --> 00:17:30,983 Carter Walton, 387 00:17:31,049 --> 00:17:35,020 head of Forrester Creations. 388 00:17:35,087 --> 00:17:38,957 And I will be standing there, right by your side. 389 00:17:40,626 --> 00:17:42,561 Let's do it. 390 00:17:42,628 --> 00:17:44,797 [both laughing] 391 00:17:44,863 --> 00:17:46,999 Let's do it today. 392 00:17:47,065 --> 00:17:49,234 [Hope laughs] 393 00:17:49,301 --> 00:17:53,772 [sultry music plays] 394 00:17:53,839 --> 00:18:03,315 ♪ ♪ 395 00:18:16,428 --> 00:18:19,465 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc.