1 00:00:01,969 --> 00:00:06,673 [mellow instrumentals] 2 00:00:06,740 --> 00:00:09,176 I was just telling Dad how happy I am 3 00:00:09,243 --> 00:00:11,078 and how grateful I am that I get to 4 00:00:11,144 --> 00:00:14,214 work at Forrester with him and be his co-CEO. 5 00:00:14,281 --> 00:00:16,083 Wait--that's when he dropped the bomb, 6 00:00:16,149 --> 00:00:19,586 asked you to step aside so he could give your job to Brooke? 7 00:00:20,454 --> 00:00:21,488 Yep. 8 00:00:24,892 --> 00:00:26,460 -RIDGE: Mmm. -Mmm. 9 00:00:26,527 --> 00:00:29,029 [giggling] 10 00:00:29,096 --> 00:00:31,164 You look surprisingly awake, 11 00:00:31,231 --> 00:00:33,600 considering I kept you up most of the night. 12 00:00:33,667 --> 00:00:36,737 It was worth it. Got to kiss and make up. 13 00:00:36,803 --> 00:00:39,806 We did a lot more than just kiss. 14 00:00:39,873 --> 00:00:42,809 Yeah. It was a night for the ages. 15 00:00:44,044 --> 00:00:46,046 -It was fun. -Yeah. 16 00:00:47,314 --> 00:00:50,317 You know I'm not mad at you, right? 17 00:00:50,384 --> 00:00:53,787 I mean, I would have loved to have been co-CEO, but... 18 00:00:53,854 --> 00:00:58,292 I do understand why you wanna keep Steffy in that position. 19 00:00:58,358 --> 00:01:00,861 And that's why I love you. 20 00:01:00,928 --> 00:01:02,863 So understanding. 21 00:01:09,269 --> 00:01:12,039 Oh! Oh, God. Really, guys? 22 00:01:12,105 --> 00:01:14,608 What are we doing? 23 00:01:15,742 --> 00:01:17,177 Ugh. 24 00:01:17,244 --> 00:01:19,012 You know we have a meeting, right? 25 00:01:22,883 --> 00:01:25,452 Logan's debut is outperforming expectations. 26 00:01:25,519 --> 00:01:28,021 Yeah, well, yeah, it's a massive hit. 27 00:01:28,088 --> 00:01:30,324 -We're still filling orders. -Which I'm thrilled about. 28 00:01:30,390 --> 00:01:33,060 Don't get me wrong, but this is in large part 29 00:01:33,126 --> 00:01:36,096 because of Eric's designs. I mean, we can't be complacent. 30 00:01:36,163 --> 00:01:38,065 We've gotta nail down the next collection. 31 00:01:38,131 --> 00:01:39,399 We need a new designer. 32 00:01:39,466 --> 00:01:41,568 So what's the latest with Hope? 33 00:01:42,469 --> 00:01:44,738 Is she gonna come through for us? 34 00:01:48,909 --> 00:01:50,010 [phone whistles] 35 00:01:58,085 --> 00:02:02,022 [edgy music plays] 36 00:02:02,089 --> 00:02:04,625 ♪ ♪ 37 00:02:04,691 --> 00:02:13,233 ♪ ♪ 38 00:02:14,935 --> 00:02:16,637 You know, I still gotta get used to you two 39 00:02:16,703 --> 00:02:18,939 kissing all the time, but I don't think I'll ever get tired 40 00:02:19,006 --> 00:02:20,340 of seeing you two happy together. 41 00:02:20,407 --> 00:02:22,175 We'll never get tired of having our boy home. 42 00:02:22,242 --> 00:02:25,445 That's right. We love having you home, honey. 43 00:02:25,512 --> 00:02:27,014 And I love being here. 44 00:02:28,482 --> 00:02:30,117 I'm gonna go home. 45 00:02:30,183 --> 00:02:31,685 I'll see you after your meeting. 46 00:02:31,752 --> 00:02:34,221 -I have to talk to Hope. -Good luck. 47 00:02:34,287 --> 00:02:36,089 Thanks. 48 00:02:37,057 --> 00:02:38,425 -Bye, Mom. -Bye, R.J. 49 00:02:38,492 --> 00:02:39,860 Love you. 50 00:02:41,695 --> 00:02:43,664 What's going on with Hope? 51 00:02:43,730 --> 00:02:46,900 -She still upset about her line? -Yes, she is. 52 00:02:48,301 --> 00:02:50,003 You guys ready for our meeting? 53 00:02:50,070 --> 00:02:52,039 R.J.: Yeah, just waiting on you. 54 00:02:53,473 --> 00:02:56,043 All right. One second, though. 55 00:02:56,109 --> 00:02:58,612 [laughing] This makes me very happy... 56 00:02:58,679 --> 00:03:02,049 to see this room filled with fabulous talent... 57 00:03:02,115 --> 00:03:05,018 and all of us ready to take Forrester 58 00:03:05,085 --> 00:03:08,422 into a vibrant, powerful new future. 59 00:03:14,161 --> 00:03:15,929 I can't imagine Ridge asking you 60 00:03:15,996 --> 00:03:18,832 to step aside for Brooke. 61 00:03:18,899 --> 00:03:21,401 Wait. Actually, what am I saying? 62 00:03:21,468 --> 00:03:23,937 He has an unfortunate habit 63 00:03:24,004 --> 00:03:26,139 -of putting Brooke first. -Ha. 64 00:03:26,206 --> 00:03:28,241 -You're not wrong about that. -Well, it's awful. 65 00:03:28,308 --> 00:03:30,243 and I don't like you being put in the middle. 66 00:03:30,310 --> 00:03:32,245 I'm not a fan of it either. 67 00:03:32,312 --> 00:03:34,781 But I think this time I can let it slide. 68 00:03:34,848 --> 00:03:36,283 Why? 69 00:03:36,349 --> 00:03:38,452 Because apparently... 70 00:03:38,518 --> 00:03:42,322 I...I got through to Dad. 71 00:03:46,026 --> 00:03:49,129 [sighs] We have some resumes that have come in. 72 00:03:50,497 --> 00:03:53,033 -I've heard of this guy. -Yeah. He's good. 73 00:03:53,100 --> 00:03:55,202 He has experience. But he has a reputation 74 00:03:55,268 --> 00:03:56,503 for being real difficult. 75 00:03:56,570 --> 00:03:58,505 Next. Anybody else stand out? 76 00:03:58,572 --> 00:04:00,474 We've got good, but we don't have great. 77 00:04:00,540 --> 00:04:03,677 We need great. We need Hope's vision. 78 00:04:03,744 --> 00:04:06,113 I mean, obviously, I agree with you. 79 00:04:06,179 --> 00:04:08,682 She's a perfect fit. But it--this-- 80 00:04:10,450 --> 00:04:14,521 This all hangs on what happened last night. 81 00:04:17,357 --> 00:04:18,625 [door opens] 82 00:04:22,796 --> 00:04:24,364 So? 83 00:04:24,431 --> 00:04:27,200 I'm sorry, sweetheart. Last night got away from me. 84 00:04:27,267 --> 00:04:30,270 No. It's totally okay. Um... 85 00:04:30,337 --> 00:04:33,440 How did the talk go? Please... 86 00:04:33,507 --> 00:04:37,711 tell me he listened to you and agreed to make you co-CEO. 87 00:04:37,778 --> 00:04:42,115 [moody music plays] 88 00:04:46,787 --> 00:04:48,088 This never should have happened. 89 00:04:48,155 --> 00:04:49,923 I mean, I'm happy that it's all working out, 90 00:04:49,990 --> 00:04:51,858 but I hate that you were even put in that position. 91 00:04:51,925 --> 00:04:54,394 Yeah, having to defend myself, what I have to offer. 92 00:04:54,461 --> 00:04:55,695 I mean, it would be one thing 93 00:04:55,762 --> 00:04:57,164 if I wasn't pulling my weight around, 94 00:04:57,230 --> 00:04:59,065 if I was dragging the company down. 95 00:04:59,132 --> 00:05:01,835 But you're doing the complete opposite. 96 00:05:01,902 --> 00:05:03,703 Your father knows how valuable you are 97 00:05:03,770 --> 00:05:05,605 to Forrester, Steffy, okay? 98 00:05:05,672 --> 00:05:08,441 He's never doubted that, not even for a second. 99 00:05:08,508 --> 00:05:10,210 I do feel bad for Dad, though, 100 00:05:10,277 --> 00:05:12,078 having to choose between me and Brooke. Really? 101 00:05:12,145 --> 00:05:13,647 Thank God he made the right decision. 102 00:05:13,713 --> 00:05:15,715 Thank God he did. 103 00:05:15,782 --> 00:05:18,385 But I did get help from someone else. 104 00:05:18,451 --> 00:05:20,120 Who? 105 00:05:20,187 --> 00:05:22,989 Brooke. 106 00:05:23,056 --> 00:05:25,959 [bright music plays] 107 00:05:26,026 --> 00:05:33,233 ♪ ♪ 108 00:05:34,434 --> 00:05:35,969 RIDGE: Can I see the next one, please? 109 00:05:36,036 --> 00:05:37,871 Next one. Thank you. 110 00:05:39,306 --> 00:05:41,041 -ERIC: Ah, yes. -Oh, that's nice. Look at that. 111 00:05:41,107 --> 00:05:43,710 Let's--okay, let's raise the hem like three inches. 112 00:05:43,777 --> 00:05:45,545 Cut it on the bias to the back 113 00:05:45,612 --> 00:05:47,480 and we'll see how it does behind her. 114 00:05:47,547 --> 00:05:49,783 That's a good idea, Granddad. You know, I was thinking 115 00:05:49,850 --> 00:05:51,852 we even dip the neckline a little bit more. 116 00:05:51,918 --> 00:05:53,553 Really? I was just about to say that. 117 00:05:53,620 --> 00:05:55,055 -Do the neckline... -CHARLIE: Hi, guys. 118 00:05:55,121 --> 00:05:57,023 ZENDE: In this fabric, it would be epic. 119 00:05:57,090 --> 00:06:00,393 -RIDGE: Hi there, Charlie. -ERIC: There a security problem? 120 00:06:00,460 --> 00:06:01,795 Oh, no, no, no, no. 121 00:06:01,862 --> 00:06:04,397 I'm just making the rounds, you know... 122 00:06:04,464 --> 00:06:06,867 -RIDGE: I like that. -So, uh, you guys having a... 123 00:06:06,933 --> 00:06:08,101 powwow? 124 00:06:08,168 --> 00:06:10,036 -Meeting of the bigwigs? -ERIC: Yes, that is what 125 00:06:10,103 --> 00:06:12,505 -we're doing, yeah. -You know, um, 126 00:06:12,572 --> 00:06:15,375 i-i-if you ever need a helping hand, 127 00:06:15,442 --> 00:06:17,644 I used to help my grandmother 128 00:06:17,711 --> 00:06:19,679 with her sewing patterns. 129 00:06:19,746 --> 00:06:22,249 And--I'm sure you all know this-- 130 00:06:22,315 --> 00:06:25,652 I used to, uh, model in a department store. 131 00:06:25,719 --> 00:06:27,754 -Just saying. -Hey, Charlie. Thank you. 132 00:06:27,821 --> 00:06:29,589 -Thank you. -CHARLIE: Sure, sure. 133 00:06:29,656 --> 00:06:33,860 Um. Well, uh, I guess I'll go, uh, secure the--the... 134 00:06:33,927 --> 00:06:35,462 -The perimeter. -Thank you. 135 00:06:35,528 --> 00:06:38,465 -Yeah. Yeah. -We appreciate you, man. 136 00:06:38,531 --> 00:06:40,533 Yeah, I know. 137 00:06:42,636 --> 00:06:44,638 All right, let's look at, uh...let's get 138 00:06:44,704 --> 00:06:46,740 -the next look, please. -RIDGE: Thank you. 139 00:06:47,841 --> 00:06:49,676 Ah, that's the one. That's stunning. Wow. 140 00:06:49,743 --> 00:06:51,444 -This is great, Zende. Good job. -Really nice. 141 00:06:51,511 --> 00:06:52,779 -Thanks. Thank you. -Really good job. 142 00:06:52,846 --> 00:06:54,814 I know you miss Hope for the Future, 143 00:06:54,881 --> 00:06:57,484 but you're really coming into your own here in couture. 144 00:06:57,550 --> 00:07:00,553 I am enjoying the challenge. 145 00:07:00,620 --> 00:07:04,557 Uh, you know, getting into the flow of the whole thing, but... 146 00:07:04,624 --> 00:07:06,426 I have to admit 147 00:07:06,493 --> 00:07:08,461 I'm still upset about Hope for the Future. 148 00:07:08,528 --> 00:07:10,463 I miss it. A lot. 149 00:07:11,965 --> 00:07:14,134 I can only imagine how Hope is feeling. 150 00:07:15,101 --> 00:07:17,137 At the end of the day, Hope just-- 151 00:07:17,203 --> 00:07:18,805 she just wants things to get better, 152 00:07:18,872 --> 00:07:20,640 for herself and her mother. 153 00:07:20,707 --> 00:07:23,410 And Brooke was talking to Ridge about being co-CEO. 154 00:07:23,476 --> 00:07:26,579 Big ask, considering it's his daughter's position. 155 00:07:26,646 --> 00:07:28,882 Yeah. I think Steffy would probably flip out, 156 00:07:28,949 --> 00:07:32,218 and I can't imagine Ridge stripping her of her rank. 157 00:07:32,285 --> 00:07:33,653 It's not an easy thing 158 00:07:33,720 --> 00:07:35,322 for a father to ask of his daughter. 159 00:07:35,388 --> 00:07:37,257 It's not going to happen. 160 00:07:37,324 --> 00:07:38,992 At this point, it's anybody's guess. 161 00:07:39,059 --> 00:07:41,928 We--Hope, we-- none of us know what happened 162 00:07:41,995 --> 00:07:44,364 between Brooke and Ridge last night, and Brooke doesn't know 163 00:07:44,431 --> 00:07:46,266 that Hope's contemplating a move here. 164 00:07:46,333 --> 00:07:50,437 Well, maybe it'll all work out and she'll never have to know. 165 00:07:50,503 --> 00:07:53,707 I mean, I don't know. Either way, Hope's entire career 166 00:07:53,773 --> 00:07:55,775 is hanging in the balance. 167 00:07:55,842 --> 00:07:57,711 If Brooke gets co-CEO, 168 00:07:57,777 --> 00:08:00,914 then Hope just stays at Forrester and that's that. 169 00:08:00,981 --> 00:08:03,616 But if not... 170 00:08:03,683 --> 00:08:06,853 Hope may be joining us here. 171 00:08:06,920 --> 00:08:09,656 It means so much... 172 00:08:09,723 --> 00:08:11,858 to see you advocating for yourself, 173 00:08:11,925 --> 00:08:14,394 asking for your rightful place by Ridge's side 174 00:08:14,461 --> 00:08:16,563 at the company that you helped put on the map. 175 00:08:16,629 --> 00:08:18,398 It...[sighs] 176 00:08:18,465 --> 00:08:20,533 No one deserves it more than you, Mom. 177 00:08:20,600 --> 00:08:22,969 And I appreciate your belief in me. 178 00:08:23,036 --> 00:08:24,571 More than you even know. 179 00:08:24,637 --> 00:08:27,907 Yeah, I think us, uh, Logan women, 180 00:08:27,974 --> 00:08:31,144 for the most part, had each other's backs... 181 00:08:31,211 --> 00:08:34,447 you, me, Aunt Donna, Aunt Katie. 182 00:08:34,514 --> 00:08:36,950 It's kind of been us against the world. 183 00:08:37,017 --> 00:08:41,254 Only now it does kind of feel like things are different. 184 00:08:41,321 --> 00:08:45,925 Like we're spread out and things are just changing so rapidly. 185 00:08:46,893 --> 00:08:48,495 Not for you and me. 186 00:08:48,561 --> 00:08:52,532 Well, maybe there does need to be a change, though, Mom. 187 00:08:52,599 --> 00:08:54,667 Like we should stop settling for scraps 188 00:08:54,734 --> 00:08:58,738 and start demanding more, and that's why I'm hoping... 189 00:08:58,805 --> 00:09:01,741 that Ridge agreed with you and he said yes. 190 00:09:04,077 --> 00:09:07,947 I did go to Ridge with a full heart 191 00:09:08,014 --> 00:09:10,784 and good intentions. 192 00:09:10,850 --> 00:09:13,720 And I spoke with him, 193 00:09:13,787 --> 00:09:16,656 told him everything that I wanted and needed. 194 00:09:19,626 --> 00:09:23,029 And I am sorry, Hope. 195 00:09:23,096 --> 00:09:27,767 It's not gonna turn out exactly the way that you wanted. 196 00:09:27,834 --> 00:09:32,138 Steffy is remaining on as Ridge's co-CEO. 197 00:09:32,205 --> 00:09:36,409 [heavy music swells] 198 00:09:36,476 --> 00:09:38,311 ♪ ♪ 199 00:09:42,449 --> 00:09:45,251 [mellow instrumentals] 200 00:09:45,318 --> 00:09:47,520 Brooke threw you under the bus. 201 00:09:47,587 --> 00:09:50,356 She tried to get your father to demote you. 202 00:09:50,423 --> 00:09:53,059 I think maybe Brooke had a change of heart 203 00:09:53,126 --> 00:09:56,996 and she realized how ridiculous she was being. 204 00:09:57,063 --> 00:10:00,033 Brooke? [laughs] Having some self-awareness? 205 00:10:00,100 --> 00:10:02,836 Yeah, I know, I know. I was pretty shocked, 206 00:10:02,902 --> 00:10:05,038 especially when I got her text message. 207 00:10:05,105 --> 00:10:07,974 -She texted you? -Yeah. Yeah, last night. 208 00:10:08,041 --> 00:10:09,542 What did she say? 209 00:10:09,609 --> 00:10:12,812 Uh, she said something like... 210 00:10:12,879 --> 00:10:14,747 "You're a great co-CEO, 211 00:10:14,814 --> 00:10:17,617 and no one can do it better than you." 212 00:10:17,684 --> 00:10:19,786 -She really said that? -Uh-huh. 213 00:10:19,853 --> 00:10:21,354 -Brooke. -Can you believe it? 214 00:10:21,421 --> 00:10:23,456 I don't know what to say. 215 00:10:23,523 --> 00:10:26,626 She's finally speaking the truth for once. 216 00:10:26,693 --> 00:10:28,561 Yeah. 217 00:10:28,628 --> 00:10:32,098 I mean, I-I have to admit, I... 218 00:10:32,165 --> 00:10:35,101 I really don't wanna care what she thinks, but, um... 219 00:10:36,736 --> 00:10:39,272 It meant a lot to hear her say that. 220 00:10:41,074 --> 00:10:42,709 Hope's line is gonna be revitalized. 221 00:10:42,775 --> 00:10:44,377 We're not just gonna let it fizzle out. 222 00:10:44,444 --> 00:10:46,279 No, we can't--look, it's a crucial component 223 00:10:46,346 --> 00:10:48,014 to our company. We can't, uh-- 224 00:10:48,081 --> 00:10:49,716 it's a very important demographic. 225 00:10:49,782 --> 00:10:51,284 Gen Z's obsessed. 226 00:10:51,351 --> 00:10:53,553 Every girl I meet asks when the next collection's coming out. 227 00:10:53,620 --> 00:10:56,623 See? It's still very popular. 228 00:10:56,689 --> 00:10:58,091 Look, I get why 229 00:10:58,158 --> 00:10:59,659 we're concentrating on couture right now, 230 00:10:59,726 --> 00:11:01,561 and Granddad, it's fantastic to have you back, but-- 231 00:11:01,628 --> 00:11:03,329 Look, I agree. We can't sit on Hope for the Future 232 00:11:03,396 --> 00:11:05,365 -for too long. -That base Hope built, 233 00:11:05,431 --> 00:11:08,368 those customers... they're as loyal as they come. 234 00:11:08,434 --> 00:11:10,370 Yeah, we have to do well by our young customers. 235 00:11:10,436 --> 00:11:12,539 -Okay, and we will. -When? 236 00:11:12,605 --> 00:11:16,276 Hope has been super patient beyond understanding. 237 00:11:16,342 --> 00:11:18,044 Right, and so have you, and we appreciate it. 238 00:11:18,111 --> 00:11:21,347 Okay, it'll happen! It will happen because 239 00:11:21,414 --> 00:11:23,716 I promised my wife it would happen, so it will happen. 240 00:11:23,783 --> 00:11:25,451 Right now we gotta deal with the damage 241 00:11:25,518 --> 00:11:27,320 that Bill and Katie left us 242 00:11:27,387 --> 00:11:29,155 because they took advantage of you. 243 00:11:29,222 --> 00:11:30,690 All right, all right, all right. 244 00:11:30,757 --> 00:11:31,858 -Well... -All right. 245 00:11:31,925 --> 00:11:33,560 Ridge doesn't have it in him. 246 00:11:33,626 --> 00:11:36,229 Demote his own daughter? I'll believe it when I see it. 247 00:11:36,296 --> 00:11:38,998 It--[huffs] you never know. 248 00:11:39,065 --> 00:11:40,567 Well, at least if Brooke was co-CEO, 249 00:11:40,633 --> 00:11:42,135 she could go to bat for Hope. 250 00:11:42,202 --> 00:11:46,139 Yeah. Brooke would pretty much do anything for her daughter. 251 00:11:46,206 --> 00:11:47,874 Right. Just like the Dressmaker 252 00:11:47,941 --> 00:11:49,642 would do anything for his daughter. 253 00:11:49,709 --> 00:11:51,044 So where does that leave Hope? 254 00:11:51,110 --> 00:11:52,779 Hopefully here 255 00:11:52,845 --> 00:11:55,114 with her husband and her family. 256 00:11:56,382 --> 00:11:58,017 -Any word? -No. 257 00:11:58,084 --> 00:12:00,787 I mean, Hope's going to see her mom right now 258 00:12:00,853 --> 00:12:02,889 to find out what happened last night. 259 00:12:02,956 --> 00:12:05,058 Basically to find out, you know, 260 00:12:05,124 --> 00:12:07,994 what her entire future is gonna look like. 261 00:12:11,698 --> 00:12:13,233 BROOKE: I tried, sweetheart. 262 00:12:13,299 --> 00:12:15,134 I really did. 263 00:12:15,201 --> 00:12:17,604 Ridge...said no. 264 00:12:17,670 --> 00:12:19,839 He--he... 265 00:12:19,906 --> 00:12:23,076 disregarded your wishes, his own wife. 266 00:12:23,142 --> 00:12:24,944 It wasn't really like that, honey. 267 00:12:25,011 --> 00:12:28,181 Are you sure? Because it's kind of how it always is with them. 268 00:12:28,248 --> 00:12:30,450 They disregard our feelings. 269 00:12:30,516 --> 00:12:32,485 That's not true. 270 00:12:32,552 --> 00:12:34,587 [softly] How can you say that? 271 00:12:34,654 --> 00:12:38,057 Think of the position that I was putting him in. 272 00:12:39,125 --> 00:12:40,893 I knew it was gonna be hard for him, 273 00:12:40,960 --> 00:12:43,263 asking him to have Steffy step down. 274 00:12:43,329 --> 00:12:45,832 But I didn't really realize till I saw the look on his face 275 00:12:45,898 --> 00:12:47,667 how hurt he was. 276 00:12:47,734 --> 00:12:49,235 So what are you saying? 277 00:12:49,302 --> 00:12:53,006 Imagine the sacrifice I was asking of him, 278 00:12:53,072 --> 00:12:55,008 choosing his own daughter over me. 279 00:12:55,074 --> 00:12:57,644 It was too much, Hope. 280 00:12:57,710 --> 00:12:59,579 I couldn't do that to him. 281 00:13:01,047 --> 00:13:04,050 So you chose Ridge 282 00:13:04,117 --> 00:13:07,086 over yourself... 283 00:13:07,153 --> 00:13:08,988 over me. 284 00:13:09,055 --> 00:13:14,060 [heavy music plays] 285 00:13:14,127 --> 00:13:17,597 ♪ ♪ 286 00:13:22,602 --> 00:13:24,370 So Brooke actually gave you a compliment. 287 00:13:24,437 --> 00:13:26,406 -She gave you some credit. -Yeah. 288 00:13:26,472 --> 00:13:27,907 First time for everything, right? 289 00:13:27,974 --> 00:13:29,742 Well, I guess so. 290 00:13:29,809 --> 00:13:32,312 Maybe she really does love your father. 291 00:13:33,579 --> 00:13:36,582 Aunt Katie using your designs without your permission was... 292 00:13:36,649 --> 00:13:38,017 wrong. 293 00:13:38,084 --> 00:13:40,920 Yes, it was a real slap in the face. 294 00:13:40,987 --> 00:13:42,789 Absolutely. Although... 295 00:13:42,855 --> 00:13:44,657 you kinda did kill it, Granddad. 296 00:13:44,724 --> 00:13:45,958 -Yeah? -Yeah. 297 00:13:46,025 --> 00:13:48,628 Even if the execution wasn't up to our standards, 298 00:13:48,695 --> 00:13:49,962 the designs were incredible. 299 00:13:50,029 --> 00:13:51,931 No, they had one good line, and that's it. 300 00:13:51,998 --> 00:13:53,633 The king is back. Thank you. 301 00:13:53,700 --> 00:13:55,535 Let's put this ugly chapter behind us. 302 00:13:55,601 --> 00:13:57,570 -R.J.: Amen to that. -ERIC: Amen to that. 303 00:13:57,637 --> 00:13:59,639 Amen to this, the four of us. 304 00:13:59,706 --> 00:14:01,541 Pretty good. 305 00:14:01,607 --> 00:14:05,144 You know, Katie and Bill can't compete with this. 306 00:14:05,211 --> 00:14:06,713 They can't. 307 00:14:06,779 --> 00:14:08,715 It doesn't matter who they bring in. 308 00:14:11,351 --> 00:14:13,986 Nothing from Hope. I really-- I thought that I would 309 00:14:14,053 --> 00:14:15,355 -hear from her by now. -All right, well, 310 00:14:15,421 --> 00:14:17,990 -what's your gut telling you? -I don't--I-- 311 00:14:18,057 --> 00:14:20,126 I don't know, Dad. I don't really have a feeling 312 00:14:20,193 --> 00:14:22,028 about what's going to happen. 313 00:14:22,095 --> 00:14:23,930 My feeling is just that, no matter what, 314 00:14:23,996 --> 00:14:27,367 I want my wife to be respected and inspired wherever she is. 315 00:14:27,433 --> 00:14:29,402 Okay, well, she--she will be respected here. 316 00:14:29,469 --> 00:14:31,070 -I know. Yeah. -Logan is a sure thing. 317 00:14:31,137 --> 00:14:34,240 We'll pull out all the stops. We will set her up for success. 318 00:14:34,307 --> 00:14:36,976 Well, I don't think Hope doubts that. 319 00:14:37,043 --> 00:14:38,378 It's a no-brainer! 320 00:14:38,444 --> 00:14:40,046 There's a new sheriff in town. 321 00:14:40,113 --> 00:14:42,615 Leave that dusty old fashion house behind! 322 00:14:42,682 --> 00:14:45,118 I know, but for better or worse, 323 00:14:45,184 --> 00:14:46,953 Forrester is like... 324 00:14:47,019 --> 00:14:49,655 it's intrinsic to Hope. She's attached to it. 325 00:14:49,722 --> 00:14:52,925 She feels this loyalty to the company that raised her up. 326 00:14:52,992 --> 00:14:54,293 Well, I understand how she feels. 327 00:14:54,360 --> 00:14:55,995 I mean, I stuck it out for as long as I could 328 00:14:56,062 --> 00:14:57,630 and then I just couldn't take it anymore. 329 00:14:57,697 --> 00:14:59,565 Yeah. Best decision you ever made... 330 00:14:59,632 --> 00:15:02,435 for you, for your family. 331 00:15:02,502 --> 00:15:05,438 But what if Steffy is still co-CEO? 332 00:15:05,505 --> 00:15:08,641 If Steffy's still co-CEO, it's just... 333 00:15:08,708 --> 00:15:10,510 it's just a nightmare for Hope. 334 00:15:10,576 --> 00:15:14,480 She has to continue to defer to Steffy, which is... 335 00:15:14,547 --> 00:15:17,583 that might be the push Hope needs to jump ship 336 00:15:17,650 --> 00:15:19,819 and come to Logan. 337 00:15:19,886 --> 00:15:22,121 BROOKE: I stood up for myself, Hope. 338 00:15:22,188 --> 00:15:25,191 And more importantly, I stood up for you. 339 00:15:25,258 --> 00:15:28,694 And Ridge did hear me. And he agreed. 340 00:15:28,761 --> 00:15:32,098 He says that he values you and all of your contributions 341 00:15:32,165 --> 00:15:33,766 at Forrester. 342 00:15:33,833 --> 00:15:37,003 But he just couldn't demote his daughter. 343 00:15:37,069 --> 00:15:40,540 It was killing him, and it killed me to see him like that. 344 00:15:40,606 --> 00:15:43,309 So you caved... 345 00:15:43,376 --> 00:15:46,412 and you gave up on yourself and you gave up on me. 346 00:15:46,479 --> 00:15:49,449 No. No, he said that he was going to talk to Steffy 347 00:15:49,515 --> 00:15:51,184 about reinstating your line. 348 00:15:51,250 --> 00:15:53,152 He's going to get through to her. 349 00:15:53,219 --> 00:15:54,821 [laughs] 350 00:15:56,923 --> 00:16:00,026 "Get through to her"? 351 00:16:00,092 --> 00:16:03,429 Mom, that is never going to happen. 352 00:16:03,496 --> 00:16:06,199 In all the years that I have worked at Forrester, 353 00:16:06,265 --> 00:16:09,302 I have never once felt her support. 354 00:16:09,368 --> 00:16:11,270 It will never happen, and if anything, 355 00:16:11,337 --> 00:16:13,206 this is going to make things worse. 356 00:16:14,106 --> 00:16:16,108 It's going to make things better. 357 00:16:16,175 --> 00:16:17,743 You'll see. 358 00:16:19,378 --> 00:16:21,914 [softly] There was so much at stake here. 359 00:16:21,981 --> 00:16:24,116 You have no idea. 360 00:16:25,284 --> 00:16:29,489 I love Ridge. He is my husband and I trust him. 361 00:16:29,555 --> 00:16:32,725 And I need you to trust him too, Hope. 362 00:16:32,792 --> 00:16:34,560 He said he's going to make things right. 363 00:16:34,627 --> 00:16:38,297 He's going to give you a place at Forrester, okay? 364 00:16:38,364 --> 00:16:41,501 Forrester is your family, your home. 365 00:16:41,567 --> 00:16:43,870 Is it? 366 00:16:43,936 --> 00:16:45,872 Is it really? 367 00:16:45,938 --> 00:16:49,976 I-I used to tell myself that when I was a little kid. 368 00:16:50,042 --> 00:16:54,514 You know, I thought I was going to grow old there. 369 00:16:54,580 --> 00:16:57,383 I created my line and... 370 00:16:57,450 --> 00:17:01,454 I devoted my career to Hope for the Future 371 00:17:01,521 --> 00:17:03,489 and Forrester and... 372 00:17:03,556 --> 00:17:06,359 I get that you are sympathetic to Ridge 373 00:17:06,425 --> 00:17:09,295 and the position that he is in, but Mom... 374 00:17:12,164 --> 00:17:15,434 He sold you another empty promise. 375 00:17:16,469 --> 00:17:18,504 And I... 376 00:17:18,571 --> 00:17:21,507 I'm sick of the broken promises. 377 00:17:22,909 --> 00:17:25,211 I'm sick of Steffy undermining me 378 00:17:25,278 --> 00:17:27,280 at every turn. 379 00:17:27,346 --> 00:17:30,349 I mean, do you really think it's fair 380 00:17:30,416 --> 00:17:34,320 to ask me to come into work with that pit in my stomach, 381 00:17:34,387 --> 00:17:37,423 knowing that they are just looking for something 382 00:17:37,490 --> 00:17:39,792 to hold against me? Mom, I... 383 00:17:41,627 --> 00:17:43,696 I can't do it anymore. 384 00:17:43,763 --> 00:17:46,165 Oh, honey. 385 00:17:46,232 --> 00:17:49,068 You have to. 386 00:17:49,135 --> 00:17:52,271 Okay? We'll be there together. 387 00:17:57,410 --> 00:17:59,145 I needed you, Mom... 388 00:18:01,047 --> 00:18:02,715 I needed you. 389 00:18:04,850 --> 00:18:07,320 And you let me down. 390 00:18:07,386 --> 00:18:12,358 [intense music pounds] 391 00:18:12,425 --> 00:18:22,435 ♪ ♪ 392 00:18:29,075 --> 00:18:32,111 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc.