-[phone chimes] -RIDGE: That's a lot of texts
-coming in, huh? -They all want an answer
immediately.
Well, that's wedding planning for you.
Well, the ceremony is tomorrow,
and certainly don't wanna bother Hope and Liam
with all these last-minute details.
Who new Beth was such a taskmaster?
Oh, my gosh, she is going to be so cute
officiating the wedding.
-You okay? -I'm okay. I'm just, you know,
bit of a mood.
Your father's retirement party
-still weighing on you? -Yeah.
I just wanted to celebrate him
the same way that the newspapers are celebrating him,
you know, the impact he's had and...
I knew it wasn't gonna be easy,
but I just didn't think he was gonna react that way.
DONNA: All the articles are amazing.
This one--this one's my favorite.
Yeah, it's very flattering.
Well, it's... it's all true, you know.
I mean, this one puts your whole career
into perspective.
Well, they only do that when a designer's career is over.
Oh, honey bear, I'm sorry.
You know, it was wrong of Ridge to...
-announce your retirement. -I don't--
I don't know. Maybe he was right.
Maybe it is time. Maybe, uh...
maybe my time is up.
HOPE: Where is our busy little bee?
In there, doing wedding stuff.
You can't ask me what it is. I can't tell you,
because I promised absolutely, positively no peeking.
She is certainly trying to make our ceremony a surprise,
-isn't she? -She is.
Oh, which, by the way, between my mom and your dad...
-Yeah. -They have hired
so much security, I don't think the paparazzi or press
is going to be an issue.
They've already fielded questions
about Eric's retirement, by the way.
Oh, right. That is...
that's really big news.
That's a big change over at Forrester.
Yeah. It won't be the same.
I learned so much about fashion from Eric.
He's a legend.
I don't know. I guess it's time to pass the torch.
Maybe.
Either way, it's an exciting new chapter for all of us,
-and guess what. -Hmm?
We're gonna kick it off with our wedding tomorrow.
You see the news?
-Eric's retirement? -Yeah.
Kinda feels like the end of an era.
-Yeah, it's kinda sad. -Hmm.
Well, it's no secret I have a soft spot for Eric.
Yeah, well, you know, you did marry the guy.
Yeah, I did.
But the only man for me
is this handsome one right here sitting next to me.
-Good answer. -[laughs]
♪ ♪
What were you doing in the bedroom for so long?
Well, maybe I was waiting for you to join me.
Why didn't you say something?
I'm teasing. I was trying to pick out a dress
for the wedding tomorrow.
Oh, right. Yeah, we haven't really talked about that.
Yeah. You know,
maybe we should go through your ties
and try to color-coordinate it.
I don't know. Does Hope have any kind of a color scheme?
White. I don't know. She didn't mention anything.
I am so excited.
I am, baby. This is our first big family event,
and I cannot wait to be on your arm.
So Beth hasn't given you any hint at all
-about the ceremony? -Oh, my God. None.
Absolutely not. Nothing at all.
Because she is her mother's daughter,
and when she sets her mind to something, it's like...
Well, I know she and my mother
have been hard at work on it for weeks now.
Well, if you think about it, you know,
between the two of them, we're in for a v--[laughs]
a very unique and memorable wedding.
[laughs] Oh, yes.
[whispering] It's gonna be great.
I gotta tell you, this whole retirement party
really threw me.
Maybe I should have seen this coming, you know?
My last collection was more than a year ago...
Okay, that's not fair.
A lot has happened since then, Eric.
Yeah, I know, I know.
But Ridge seems to have felt I was this figurehead,
you know, sailing the company past the rough patch,
and now that it's over, time to move on.
And, what, you don't have anything to say about that?
It's not fair.
I had a lot to say about it.
After the party, I...kind of let my emotions
get the best of me.
I'm a little sorry for some of the things I said to Ridge.
I mean, I knew Dad was gonna be surprised about the party.
That's why they call it a surprise party.
And you assumed it would be a good surprise.
-I did assume that. -Your father is the founder,
and he will be a part of every single conversation
about Forrester Creations.
As he should be. That wasn't the point.
I just didn't want him to be part of the day-to-day grind.
And you know what? He didn't want that either.
He did his last collection, and he said he was done.
So do you regret having this retirement party?
[quiet music plays]
The handsome father of the bride.
You two are going to look amazing
walking down the aisle together.
-You been picturing that, huh? -That's gonna be beautiful.
After all the turmoil that we've had in our lives,
I mean, to come together this way...
I think everybody's ready to put it behind them.
Well, and a wedding is the perfect way to do that.
I mean that. It is.
I mean, not just for the happy couple but for us too.
I mean, your--your daughter is getting married, Deacon.
And Deke is going to be there.
It's our first real Sharpe family event.
Well, it's Hope and Liam's event.
It's gonna be really intimate.
Oh, then that's what makes it that much more significant.
I mean, to show them how strong and happy we are together.
What?
What's going on?
I just--I think we oughta, you know,
just keep the spotlight on Liam and Hope.
You know, it's...it's their day.
Yeah, but I'm not suggesting that it isn't.
I'm just saying that, you know,
they're calling the shots tomorrow.
But wh-why...why this mood
all of a sudden?
You know? What's going on?
I don't wanna upset you, Sheila.
I hate to say this.
You're not invited to the wedding.
Was I just being delusional,
thinking that I could still contribute?
What? No. My God,
Eric, you're as talented as ever. The--
The designs you set up in the showroom
were incredible.
Maybe if you just showed Ridge--
No, no, no, no. He made himself very clear.
He doesn't wanna see them.
I told him how much designing means to me,
but he won't hear it. He's, uh...
worried about my health.
Well, he doesn't wanna lose you.
He doesn't wanna work with me either.
I know, I'm sorry, it hurts, but...
maybe it doesn't have to be all that bad, you know?
I know it's kind of selfish of me, but, um...
I was sort of hoping that this could mean
we could, uh, spend more time together.
I thought I was doing the right thing.
You meant well.
You were thinking about his health, his future.
Well, that's not what you asked me, is it?
You asked me if I regret it.
And that's not an easy answer. I don't know.
My dad has been my inspiration my whole life.
And if there's anybody that could rest on his laurels,
that is him.
I did what I did because I...
I want him to be okay, you know?
But maybe that should have been his decision.
[soft music plays]
This is a mistake. You just misunderstood.
Babe, I been wracking my brain trying to figure out a way
to break this to you.
No, you know what? The wedding is tomorrow.
I was hoping something had changed, you know,
now that things have calmed down between the families.
Oh, wait, wait, wait. Is that what this is about?
I know that I've made some really terrible decisions,
but Liam's father, Bill,
he made even bigger mistakes,
and I'll guarantee you he got an invitation.
Please, don't look at me like this, all right?
This isn't about one person doing one thing.
It's a personal choice-- one that I disagree with--
but it's not my wedding.
[huffs]
I...
I am seriously not invited.
Babe, I'm sorry you're disappointed.
You don't deserve to be excluded.
Yeah, well, did you say that to Hope?
Look, she and Liam and Beth made the guest list.
Your name's not on it.
I hate to put my dad in a jam with Sheila, but...
if she makes our little girl uncomfortable,
then I don't exactly want her at the wedding.
I know, and honestly, I think it's--
I think it's healthy and good
for Beth to express her feelings about stuff like that.
Yeah, I want her to know
that she can speak her mind freely,
she can trust us and that we will listen.
Yes. And if Sheila makes her uncomfortable, well...
hey, at the very least, it's a testament
to her having good instincts.
I agree.
I just...don't wanna get into all that again
with my dad.
Like, he still thinks that Sheila has changed, so...
Well, okay. Sheila did...
kind of almost sacrifice her own life to save Steffy's.
Yes, I know, and we are all grateful, but...
[sighs] Look, at the end of the day,
this is what Beth wants.
She has made herself very clear,
and I think we should all respect that.
I mean, after all, this wedding is all about our...
-our little family. -Yeah, yeah. No doubt.
-[door opens] -HOPE: Oh...
-LIAM: Ooh! -There's our little busy bee.
You didn't try to peek, did you?
N--no!
BOTH: No.
-Not at all. -No. Uh, but if there was
something you would like us to see,
-well, then-- -Not until tomorrow.
Are you sure? 'Cause maybe our officiant
may want us to rehearse a little--
You don't need to practice, Daddy.
-Yep. No. -Grandma says you and Mommy
know exactly what to do.
[laughs]
Yes. Yes, we do.
So do I. I'm all ready to marry you guys.
I never could have imagined this when I was a kid
when I was starting out...
this incredible career I've had.
I've gotten a lot of kudos around the world,
lot of admiration from my peers,
-from my family. -Are you kidding me?
You are a titan in this industry.
You have been respected and admired by--by...
some of the most powerful people in the world.
Your collections have been adored by critics
and clients.
The only person I wanna be adored by
is you.
You don't have anything else to prove.
But it doesn't sound so bad, does it?
Taking time to relax and travel...
enjoy yourself?
Sounds good coming from you, I gotta say.
Yeah, maybe Ridge is right.
Maybe he's just looking out for me, hmm?
Yeah.
RIDGE: We almost lost him, Brooke.
He doesn't think about that anymore,
but I think about it every day.
And now he's asking me again that he wants all the stress,
all the workload--he wants that.
And what am I supposed to do, just say nothing?
I can't.
As soon as a showstopper goes on the runway,
I work on the next one, and the next one after that,
and it's amazing, but it's relentless.
That's why Eric loves it so much.
Yes, but it takes its toll.
Even on somebody like Eric Forrester.
And you didn't think he would step away on his own.
No.
You know what? I don't think I would either.
I hope when it's my time,
and it will be my time at some point...
I hope somebody loves me enough...
...to help me leave.
[soft music plays]
All right, that's enough about us.
Hope's getting married tomorrow.
-You excited? -Uh...
well, yeah, of course.
I'm really excited for her and Liam.
It's wonderful that they're finally getting back together.
They've been through a lot and I'm, uh,
-I'm very excited for them. -Yeah.
Oh, and you know the best part
is that little Beth is gonna do the honors.
-That's gonna be real cute. -I'm sorry I'm gonna miss that.
-Oh. -You're okay with this,
aren't you, that I don't feel like going?
Yeah, of course, I understand. I mean, it's been a lot.
The press, the phone calls, the paparazzi.
Yeah. And, uh, it's Hope and Liam's day.
Well, I will give them your best...
but you, my dear,
you will be missed.
I wish Eric had seen your gesture in a better light.
You did the right thing, Ridge.
Well, maybe it wasn't my choice.
You said so yourself, you wish that somebody
would do that for you if you were in that situation.
It's obvious how much you love him.
Well, maybe he doesn't see it that way.
He would see it that way
if he understood why you were doing it.
Eric is a fashion icon.
He's not gonna be left out. He's gonna be busy.
He's gonna be doing fashion panels and conferences,
be honored around the globe.
You two have shared the spotlight for decades.
It is your turn to make a singular mark
in Forrester couture.
Thank you.
Thank you for always supporting me.
But I can't get this image outta my head--
my dad walking out of here with his stapler
like some icon that no one needs anymore.
I never wanted that for him.
He's given me everything.
He's the one who put a pencil in my hand.
I just wanted to celebrate him. That's all I wanted.
And I want him to be healthy and I want him to be safe,
and now I don't know if I made the right choice.
How can I not...
be invited to your daughter's wedding?
We're married, Deacon.
I know. I know. And if it were up to me, I--
Why can't you--
Can't you talk to her?
I did.
And did you explain to her how...
how important this was?
I mean, for people to see us together,
that we're back together, stronger than ever.
Sheila, people can see us together at the restaurant.
Oh, it's not the same. I mean, they...
they see us there as coworkers.
This is--this is a wedding.
It shows that we're together and that I'm yours.
Baby, we don't have to prove that to anybody.
Yeah. Deke doesn't believe it,
and clearly, Hope doesn't either.
We don't care what other people think.
They're--they're--it's not...
other people.
They're your kids.
Sheila, I know you're disappointed.
I'm sorry, but this is Hope's wedding.
I've gotta do what my daughter wants.
You have put so much effort into this,
and we are like unbelievably proud of you.
It's going to be great.
-I promise. -Oh, no, no, no.
We know it will be.
And you are going to make an amazing officiant.
I want everyone to know how much I love my mommy and daddy.
How special you guys make me feel.
And after tomorrow, you'll be married.
We'll be a family again.
Hey, listen,
about the family thing?
Always have been. Always will be.
Yeah. Love makes a family,
and you, my darling daughter,
are a beautiful piece of that puzzle
that helps make it complete.
You're everything we ever wanted and wished for.
You're our little miracle.
And tomorrow, you're going to help
make another miracle come true...
which is us finally saying, "I do."
-Yep. -I can't wait.
Tomorrow. Our wedding day!
[Hope laughing]
-Our wedding day! -Our wedding day, she said.
Our wedding day!
Gonna be great.
[soft, stirring music plays]
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