Thomas is back on board,
and he's ready to contribute to Hope for the Future.
But Steffy, we haven't even discussed this.
My father and I have, and we both agree
using Zende and Thomas is the best thing
-moving forward for your line. -Well, what about my brother?
He was offered a position here.
It was a trial position, Hope.
And, hey, he may very well have a future in fashion.
But not here at Forrester.
You're COO, so you know everything
-happening around here. -I try to stay in the loop.
Ha.
This yours?
Yeah. Yeah.
-It's nice, man. -Thanks.
I'm hoping one of these'll make production someday.
Well, keep at it, Deke. You never know.
It's actually kinda why I asked to meet with you, Carter, um...
I was just wondering if you had any idea
what the future holds for me at the company.
I have news.
Oh! Good news, I hope.
Well, it's good news for some.
-Okay. What is it? -Zende and Thomas
have been collaborating on Hope for the Future.
That's the good news.
The bad news is that means that Hope's brother is out.
Already? I mean, he hasn't even been here very long.
I know, but you know what? I think this is...
I gotta think this is the right thing to do.
It's the best thing for Hope for the Future.
WILL: This is incredible.
First you spring the surprise wedding on Mom,
and now you're creating a fashion company for her?
Right here at Spencer Publications.
Yeah. It's definitely been a surprising couple of days.
But how could you possibly say no?
-This is an amazing deal! -KATIE: It is.
It's just...
it's not gonna be easy telling Brooke.
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I'm sure Aunt Brooke will be happy for you, Mom.
Well, that could go either way
with Forrester flapping his gums in Brooke's ear.
Well, I do need to tell my sisters right away.
How 'bout you don't worry about them?
You are putting yourself first for a change,
creating your own vision, and it's gonna be beautiful.
Thank you...
for having so much faith in me.
And thank you for all your love and support.
You've got it, Mom.
Yeah, you know what? You're right. You're right.
It's gonna be okay, you know? We Logans...
we are all about lifting each other up.
Brooke's gonna be happy for me.
BROOKE: I'm just surprised to hear this.
Well, it all happened pretty quickly.
[sighs]
I-I don't know. I like Deke.
I see a lot of promise in his work.
Hey, I like him too, and there's definitely promise,
but he just doesn't have the practical experience.
And I think...Zende, Thomas...
it's just a better fit.
I-I don't mean to put you on the spot.
-No, no, no, it's fine. I just-- -Maybe it's confidential.
Uh, I get if you can't talk about it.
Deke, honestly, man...
I don't know what the plan is.
Yeah, no, it's cool.
I, uh, I realize they're probably still working it out
and I'm on a trial period, so there's no guarantee.
It's just been a really great experience working here.
Been a dream come true for me. Honestly.
HOPE: So you're firing Deke?
There's no room for him, Hope.
Look, I understand that Deke is your brother,
but Thomas and Zende, they have it covered.
They make an excellent team.
It is my line, Steffy.
Yes.
And I am co-CEO of Forrester.
So you're telling me I have no say.
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♪ ♪
No matter what the future holds,
I'm so grateful for the opportunity.
We feel that from you, man, we do, and look,
I wish I had more answers for you.
No, no, look, it's cool.
I, uh, I'm just gonna try to be patient.
Do that.
I'll be honest with you, though.
There's a lot riding on Hope for the Future,
and it's paramount to Forrester's success.
They need to select the best design team possible.
RIDGE: Zende and Thomas made the pitch.
They're capable. They're more than capable,
and we can't say that about Deke yet.
I know. He's still learning the ropes.
He would benefit from more experience.
Absolutely. And we don't have the luxury
-to give him that here. -Okay.
I mean, but do you really think it's smart
that Steffy's the one delivering the news?
It's Hope's brother, after all.
I think that'd be a tough thing to hear from anybody.
But Hope and Steffy--
they're in a pretty good place right now, right?
Yeah.
I think so.
But think about it.
Hope's brother is being pushed out
so Steffy's brother can come in.
We are talking about my line.
I don't get to have a say in who my lead design team is?
Well, that's why we're having this conversation, Hope.
Thomas thinks Deke is unnecessary.
Well, I don't. I think Deke is necessary.
And besides, your brother lives in Paris.
He'll work remotely, or he can commute.
Okay. [laughs] Wow.
I'm sure it's not what you were expecting.
No. No, it really-- I mean, this really has
come out of nowhere, don't you think?
I mean, one minute, Deke is positioned
to potentially design for my line one day
and the next, Thomas flies in and suddenly changes his mind
and decides he wants another chance at it.
How many of Deke's designs have we put into production, Hope?
None.
He's a rookie. Thomas and Zende, they are veterans.
It's that simple.
All I'm asking for is for you to please reconsider.
Deke loves it here.
He's passionate about this company.
All he wants is a chance. Can't we at least give him one?
Is this really just about your brother?
Or is about my brother too?
Well, you know, now that you mention it, um...
it does put me in a bit of an uncomfortable position...
working with Thomas again
after everything we've been through.
And I'm sure Liam won't be happy to hear about it either.
Well, we can't make business decisions
because you're uncomfortable around my brother.
This is a family company,
and I thought we moved on from everything.
You have your own life. He has his.
That's not the point.
Don't you want what's best for your line?
Thomas and Zende working together is the answer.
Deke has fresh ideas. I mean, there has to be room for him.
There isn't.
And we can't keep someone on the payroll
if they're not needed, Hope.
I think you should be the one to break the news to Deke.
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WILL: Baller move with Mom.
Gotta hand it to ya.
I'm just glad she's up for it.
Who in their right mind would turn down
this insane present?
It's incredible what you're doing for her.
I told you there's nothing I wouldn't do for your mom.
Oh, good, um, I've been looking for you.
There's something I need to talk to you about.
Oh, okay. If this is about the outside PR firm,
-I understand your frustration. -No, no. It has nothing
to do with that.
Okay, then what is it?
You know how Bill can be a little, um...
[laughs] over the top when it comes to
romantic gestures?
Um, well, this time he really went big.
After we got married,
he gave me the most incredible wedding present.
Let me guess.
A tiara.
Ha ha. No.
-No? -No, not a tiara. Um...
A fashion house.
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So, how did it go?
Hope wasn't too pleased.
Well, of course not. Deke's family.
-She wants him around. -Well, Deke is green.
He's fresh out of design school.
He just needs some more experience, that's it.
That's what I told Brooke.
I'm sure she isn't too thrilled.
She's okay. She understands, I think.
But she also knows that her daughter's gonna be hurt.
I know that too.
Hope's very lucky that her line exists.
We've poured so much money and resources into it, Dad.
I know. This has gotta work.
Not just for Hope but for the whole company.
So I've been dying to hear what you think.
I-I meant to show you this earlier, but I stayed up...
-I mean, it's... -...all night working on this.
Also this one too. I mean, just wait till it's finished.
I'm hoping to have a mock-up by Monday.
Oh, oh, oh. Wait, one more.
One more. So this one is so versatile,
like whatever you want, nightclub, beach club.
I mean, I'm thinking we could get production costs way down
and get a really good price point.
And, I mean... what do you think?
Look, I'm sorry, I'm probably bombarding you with a lot,
but just the prospect of having one of my designs
up on the runway is just...
so exciting.
I mean, it'd be my first time, and honestly,
if there's any tweaks you want done,
-I'm open to anything. -Deke...
-I trust you. -Deke.
I know. I know, I...
I'm probably like [laughs] way too hyped up right now,
-aren't I? -No, no, no. No. I love...
seeing you this lit up.
Well, of course. I mean,
it's just such an honor to be working at this company
and, obviously, the best part is working with my sister.
So, um, I just--I just...
met with, um, Steffy, and she spoke to Ridge earlier.
Oh, uh...
does this mean they made a decision? Do...
Do I have a permanent position on the line?
There's no one more deserving.
Mom's a boss.
She's one of the most underrated figures in the fashion world.
Katie's a force, the total package.
Marketing genius. PR extraordinaire.
Well, not to mention the fact that she ran the company.
She was the CEO.
I know for a fact that she knows how to make magic happen.
Yeah, plus she's cool, you know?
She knows what's happening. She knows what's in.
Yeah, unlike that dinosaur Ridge.
Exactly. And I'm so excited for Mom
because I know she's gonna kill it.
She could run a fashion house in her sleep.
No more being taken advantage of,
taken for granted.
It's Katie's time to shine.
I'm sick of her being a cog in the wheel at Forrester.
And finally, no more answering to Ridge and Brooke.
BROOKE: Fashion house?
Yeah, I know, it--it-- my own fashion company?
I mean, it sounds crazy, but I--
I'm so excited about this.
Yeah, it does sound a little bit crazy.
I mean, developing a brand is a huge undertaking.
Took years for Forrester to get off the ground.
I understand that, and I'm not naive.
I know this is gonna be a lot of work.
I'm going to be a very busy woman, but...
I can do this. I'm up for the challenge.
And Bill has been incredibly supportive.
-Oh, it's Bill's idea. -Yeah.
Apparently, he's been planning this for a while,
and he really wants this for me, and...
he believes I can do it.
Well, that's really sweet.
But your own company--
I mean, how is that even gonna work?
Well, it will be under the Spencer umbrella.
-Oh... -I--okay.
I get it. By the look on your face, I can tell
that you're shocked, I am too, but this is real.
Bill's not making empty promises.
He is ready to get the ball rolling.
But are you ready to get the ball rolling?
Honestly...
I was a little hesitant at first.
But I have given this a lot of thought
and I've discussed it with Will and--and Bill, and...
I'm doing this.
And I wanted you to be the first to know.
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I hate this for Deke. I mean, he is such a sweet guy.
He does have so much potential. He's a go-getter.
-But it's just he's not ready. -No.
I don't like doing this to a young designer,
but it's the right decision for us, I think.
Yeah.
I wonder how he's gonna react.
Hope is giving him the news as we speak.
DEKE: So, what'd you hear?
Do I have a permanent position on your line?
You are tremendously talented, Deke.
But you still have a lot to learn.
Zende's already on the line,
and I just found out that Thomas wants to be
a part of Hope for the Future again.
I-I think I know what you're about to say.
They're not extending my contract, are they?
Unfortunately, no.
But it's not because you aren't good.
You are, Deke. It's just... there's no room right now.
Zende and Thomas, they wanna take the lead,
and I really--I didn't have any say in the matter.
It's okay, Hope, I get it. I mean...[sighs]
Obviously, I wanted to stick around,
but those guys are way more established
and experienced than I am, and...
and I basically just graduated, so...
Yeah. Usually, it's after years of mentorship
and working as a designer that someone gets the opportunity
to be the lead on a high-profile line like this.
Yeah. I know.
And I have to keep proving myself.
I get it. And I-I will.
Mmm!
It's really, really going to suck
not seeing you here when I walk--
walk into work every day.
Me too, but, you know, you're my sister,
and I'm gonna see you all the time.
I mean, who knows, maybe Dad'll hire me at the restaurant.
Oh, my gosh, don't say that. You know he would love that.
I'm never gonna give up on my dreams.
I love you.
You sure you don't wanna join your mom?
It's gonna be the hottest fashion company in the world.
Uh, I'll keep my options open.
I think one Spencer defection is enough for now.
Yeah. That clown show won't know what to do without Katie.
I can't believe she's actually doing it,
walking away from Forrester Creations,
from her sisters.
It's the end of an era.
And the beginning of a new, exciting one.
-[both chuckling] -BROOKE: So Bill is just
starting a fashion house just for you.
I know. It's--it's mind blowing.
And I'm just--I'm trying to process it all myself.
It's just...
he has so much...
faith in me.
He's putting so much trust in me.
I guess I just never thought that anyone would...
believe in me that much, so unconditionally.
I mean, this is...
this is the most amazing thing that anyone's ever done for me.
Yes, but is this something that you really want?
Yes, it is. I know it's daunting
and it's gonna take so much work,
but I've been in this business for a long time.
I know this business. I'm ready.
Okay.
So what are you gonna call it?
Spencer Fashions?
Oh, um, well, I haven't really...
thought about what I'm gonna call it yet.
I mean, maybe...
maybe you can help me with that, I mean...
Fashion's your world. It's kind of your turf, right?
I-I don't know. I don't know about that.
Please understand I'm not disrespecting
Forrester Creations.
But I've always felt like
there's a bit of a glass ceiling here for me.
And I really hope that my departure
won't affect Will's future here at the company.
So you're really leaving?
I'm leaving, and it's a little scary, but...
but I have to do this.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,
and I can't walk away from this.
I mean, I am happy for you. I am. It's just...
I'm a little sad, you know?
I love working with my little sister here.
And Katie, I mean, this is...
this is gonna be hard.
You're starting a whole new company.
And, yes, you have experience, but mostly in PR.
You're right. And I know that running a company
is a whole different beast.
I mean, I ran Forrester Creations for a while.
Yes, you did.
You're gonna have to hire a whole new design team.
And they're gonna have to be the best.
Because there's gonna be no room for error.
I know that there are no guarantees,
but Bill believes in me, and...
and I believe in me.
I want this.
I'm...
-I'm just a little worried. -Okay.
Okay?
I'm worried, but I know how you are.
When you set your mind to something,
there is no changing your mind.
So I have to accept it, right?
And I will. I mean, I am... happy for you.
I will support you in this.
Thank you. Thank you.
[stirring music plays]
STEFFY: Here's a look ahead.
-What is that? -That's the name
of my new fashion house.
I still think about those times. Us creating together.
That's what I wanna bring back.
-You should spend the night. -Really?
I'd love to spend more time with you.
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