[edgy music plays]
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[both exhale]
I mean, this document changes everything, Carter.
Certificate of formation lists the company for the LLC,
the information about formation, the management structure.
And now it lists you
as the manager of the LLC.
[light laugh] Yeah, Ridge, he's been on me about this for days.
He told me to drop everything else.
[laughs]
Well...you did it, Carter.
We did it.
I can't think of a better person
to lead Forrester Creations.
You're exactly what the company needs
-to move forward. -[chuckles]
Just one more thing to make this official.
I need to get Ridge and Steffy's signatures.
STEFFY: We need to focus on what's ahead.
-I agree. -I've spoken to Katie about
the press release regarding the end of Hope's term.
ERIC: I think it's all happening too fast.
-Ridge. -Dad.
Well, I don't think we need to make that decision right now.
I think we need to figure it out right now, actually.
All right. You guys keep talking about it.
-I'll be back. -STEFFY: Are you leaving?
-ERIC: Where're you going? -I gotta check on something.
♪ ♪
Is this okay?
You tell me.
It's definitely okay with me.
I mean here, in the office.
Will! What if somebody walks in?
Well, I would imagine they would be pretty jealous,
seeing as I'm holding the most beautiful girl in the world
and I'm about to kiss her again.
♪ ♪
I know you have a lotta work to do,
and I don't wanna distract you.
Oh, you'll do that whether or not you're here.
Oh, yeah?
I think about you a lot, Will.
Well, good.
'Cause I think about you too.
And it's like I told my dad.
I wanna know every little thing about you.
[soft music plays]
♪ ♪
[knock on door]
Hey, Finn.
-Ridge. -Hey.
Uh, they told me at the hospital that you're working from home.
Yeah. I'm just, uh, on call doing some paperwork.
What's, uh--what, are you here to see me?
Yeah. You have a minute for your father-in-law?
Yeah, of course. What's, uh-- everything all right?
I-I don't know.
Trying to get some clarification...
what happened between you and Hope.
♪ ♪
The new LLC can't be filed
without Ridge and Steffy's signatures.
But if they sign it, that means...
they're no longer in charge of Forrester Creations?
Nope. Not if they sign the document.
And that means that you would be...
-Mm-hmm. -...the manager of the LLC.
Yeah.
Yeah, this paper would give me full control,
but Hope, we need to be realistic about what it means
for the company and for us.
We're talking about taking over Forrester Creations--
starting a revolution.
[dramatic music plays]
I think son of a billionaire is way more interesting
than assistant jewelry designer.
I beg to differ.
You're sweet, smart, funny.
And you're beautiful.
But there's so much more I wanna know about you.
Like where you grew up, why'd you come out to LA?
Well, Electra wasn't lying.
You are just as charming as your brothers, Will Spencer.
-Hi. -Hi.
-Ivy. -My aunt.
Very nice to meet you.
You too. I've been hearing a lot about you lately.
♪ ♪
It's a rotten situation.
You feel bad for Hope, and I feel bad for Zende.
Zende. Yeah.
What's gonna happen to him?
He's a very talented and creative designer.
-He's an asset to our company. -He is.
He's wonderful, and he needs to be nurtured and appreciated.
We're going to utilize his talents.
He has a bright future here.
Oh! Eric.
-ERIC: Hi. -Hi.
Uh, here's the press release that you requested.
Great. Thank you.
It's exactly what you wanted. Just not sure
that it's what the company needs.
I agree with that.
I think we should wait a little while
before making this announcement.
Why are we waiting?
I'm sorry, I-I understand that this may be difficult for you,
but Hope for the Future is done.
We need to send out the press release.
We need to do it before things get out.
We need to be able to control the narrative.
I mean, Katie, I thought you would understand that.
I do understand it. I'm just saying
if we put this out now, it could lead to more questions.
Well, lines come and go.
But we don't comment on past employees,
and that's exactly what Hope is.
She could have remained here at Forrester Creations,
but instead, she chose to put her hands on my husband.
Hope's behavior had to be dealt with.
And you did deal with it, right?
You confronted her. So did Steffy.
Yeah. And this time, Steffy made sure Hope got the message.
She probably didn't think she was gonna get fired, though.
Steffy did what she felt was necessary.
Was it necessary?
I mean, look, I'm...
trying to do what's best for the company too.
I love Steffy, love her boldness and her strength,
but I gotta look at Brooke as well.
You can only imagine how upset she is right now.
I can, but Ridge, there's no excuse
for what her daughter did.
[sighs] No excuse. You know what else?
No explanation.
That's what I'm trying to find.
You sure she was coming on to you?
♪ ♪
Hope, what we're about to do...
it could set off a firestorm.
Or...
a Renaissance.
But at what cost?
I mean, Ridge, he's my best friend,
and Forrester's been my home for years.
I've dedicated myself to making it stronger.
Because it's a part of you.
It's a part of me too.
I grew up in those hallways.
And then I was just--
I was, uh,
turned away without a second thought.
You know, we were given opportunities, Carter,
and we achieved success, but we could only go so far
because of how-how things are at Forrester.
Yeah. Yeah, it's a family business.
And there were times I felt like I was part of that family.
Me too.
Not so much anymore.
Okay. Okay.
Question is...
are we really doing this?
Are we gonna risk everything and take over Forrester?
[intense music plays]
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I've been telling my aunt how excited I am
to be working at Forrester.
Mm-hmm. And with you, too, Will.
The feelings are mutual.
Well, Forrester is an incredible place.
I mean, it's wonderful being back.
It's always felt like home for me here,
and I just can't wait for it to feel like that
for my wonderful, talented niece.
Well, she's definitely made Forrester a place
that I wanna be.
[phone chimes]
Okay, I--it's the mailroom. I gotta go.
-Find me later? -Yeah, yeah.
Maybe we'll get something to eat.
Yeah. I'd like that.
Very nice meeting you, Ivy.
-You too, Will. -[chuckles] All right.
Oh, wait.
-Here. -Oh.
[laughs] Oh, boy.
You have got it bad for that boy.
-Can you blame me? -Uh, no.
I can't, really, because I, uh, I know all too well
how irresistible those Spencer men can be.
And clearly, he feels the same way about you.
I just don't wanna mess it up.
My past could ruin everything.
This is good, Katie. Short and to the point.
Hope's line's been cancelled.
She's no longer affiliated with Forrester Creations.
There's no mention of her years at the company
or any of her accomplishments here?
Well, she's not retiring. She's been fired.
Yeah, we're not even going to allude to that.
No, I-I don't wanna invite speculation.
I need to end that.
[sighs] There's just no reason to put this out now.
I think we should wait a little bit,
and you two can discuss it.
There's nothing else we need to discuss.
I think there is.
Hope says that she wasn't coming on to Finn--she swears it.
I know.
Katie, I know what I saw.
And if you don't believe me, then you should trust Finn.
If Hope was so innocent,
then he would have said something.
You think I could be wrong about what happened.
Brooke thinks you're wrong.
Listen, try to see this from my side.
I-I support Steffy, 100 percent.
But Hope is out there saying this was an accident,
a misunderstanding.
What, falling into my arms?
I mean, dressed in lingerie?
I know. I--yes.
You saw what you saw. So did Steffy.
But if there's even the small possibility
that Hope could be right, I need to know about it.
I need to know now before we make this statement to the press
that we can't take back.
You are the one
taking the risk, Carter.
I mean, my time at Forrester is over.
Yours isn't.
But no one listens to me.
I couldn't stop Steffy from cancelling your line.
Well, you did try everything you could.
I did, as COO.
But as manager of the new LLC, I'll have full control.
I can-I can right the ship.
I can--I can keep Steffy from using her position
to punish you.
[sighs] I still can't believe she did that, over nothing.
I wasn't trying to seduce Finn.
I...was wearing that lingerie for you.
And I understand why you kept it to yourself.
I knew if they found out about our involvement
that they would just use it against us
and question your decision-making.
Mmm. Well, you're right.
Steffy was accusing you of getting in my head.
Mmm. Which is
very insulting.
I mean, Carter, you are one of the most respected executives
in this industry.
So is Steffy.
I mean, she's young, she's dynamic.
She's done great things for the business,
but she's lost perspective,
and it's hurting Forrester.
And it's hurting you.
And I can't allow that.
Hope, what you achieved-- your line has--
has made such an impact.
And not just on the fashion world, but no,
on the global conscience.
I really did try to make an impact.
You did.
You're an inspiration, Hope.
You're always looking for ways to-to innovate,
to-to make a positive change.
That's who you are.
I mean, that's the kind of passion
that all the Logans bring to everything they do,
and you have been undervalued at Forrester.
But so have you.
And that has to change.
This...
this could be the answer.
One that benefits everyone,
that betters the company, that secures our future.
We just...[exhales]
we just need to get Ridge and Steffy's signatures.
[intense music plays]
I'm not trying to question your authority, Steffy.
I'm just wondering what's the rush?
You're the one who wants the press
to talk about something else.
There's no reason we can't take a little more time.
We should take a little more time
to consider all the ramifications of this decision.
Can we please just put this behind us?
I'm ready to move on.
Katie, will you send the press release to Hope?
I don't wanna blindside her.
She needs to know it's going live.
Did Hope try and seduce you? Did she wear lingerie for you?
I don't know. Steffy thinks she did.
Ridge, all I can tell you is what happened, okay?
I'm not a mind reader,
and I don't know what Hope is thinking.
You know what she's thinking.
She says it's a misunderstanding.
FINN: And I wish I could believe that.
You're in a tough spot, okay? I get it.
No, it's gonna be fine, Brooke and I, we're gonna be fine.
This company--the last thing we need is a scandal,
and that's what this is.
It's not a small story.
Firing Hope, getting rid of her line--this is big.
This could change our company forever.
Forrester needs the kind of positive vision
you had for your line.
And, yes, it has an amazing legacy.
It has a strong foundation.
But it is held back by its own history.
Meanwhile, you're just trying to transform Forrester Creations
into a global luxury brand.
[Carter chuckles]
I've done the research.
The timing's right, but if I'm doing this...
I need you by my side.
You know I have your back.
I'm glad someone does, because Ridge, Steffy, and Eric,
they...
they weren't interested in my proposal.
Well, that's because
they like the status quo.
They're number one. They're in charge.
They call the shots, no one questions it,
and that is never going to change...
...unless someone does something about it.
Forrester won't survive long-term
if we don't do something.
I mean, all the division there, the Forrester against Logan--
it's like I'm watching the company
become more dysfunctional by the day.
And it's killing me.
I-I know how good it could be.
It will be.
Not if the only voices that matter
are the ones saying no.
-[sighs] -Steffy fired you
and destroyed your life's work, and she tried to
stop your mom from being part of the executive team.
It's like, what do-- what do the Logans have to do
to prove themselves, right?
You just wanna be taken seriously,
to be respected, appreciated, and I think you've earned it.
Carter Walton,
taking up for the underdogs.
[both laugh]
Carter.
Thank you for seeing my worth.
I-it means the world to me, and not just me, my mother too,
the way you advocated for her, her line,
her place in the company.
We are...
we are really grateful for you.
[phone chimes]
Mm-hmm.
What is it?
It's a, uh, email from Katie.
Press release she's supposed to send out.
[clears throat]
Uh, "The collaboration between Hope Logan
"and Forrester Creations has reached its conclusion.
"The Hope for the Future line has ceased production
"and its design team will transfer to other projects
"within the company. But its creator, Hope Logan,
"is moving on from Forrester Creations.
[emotionally] We wish her well in her future endeavors."
Uh, well, Steffy's not backing down.
It's-it's, uh, it's really over.
No. No, it's not.
No, it's not.
Not even close.
Forrester Creations
deserves a leader with a heart...
worthy of its proud legacy,
devoted to the future,
ready to take the company to new heights.
Carter...there has to be a change.
A new era.
Carter Walton,
head of Forrester Creations.
And I will be standing there, right by your side.
Let's do it.
[both laughing]
Let's do it today.
[Hope laughs]
[sultry music plays]
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