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00:00.
00:27Hello?
00:28Hey.
00:29I hate to interrupt, but the design that you left at home.
00:34Perfect. Perfect. Let me see.
00:36Oh, great. Yeah, this one.
00:39Here we are.
00:41All right.
00:43Well, it's not a complete collection, but it's enough to show to Ridge and Brooke right now.
00:47He says he's too busy, but when he sees this, he's going to change his tune.
00:52They all will.
00:54Eric Forrester is back.
00:59Okay. Well, let's place those right there.
01:11I think that is great.
01:13And the last thing that we need is the ice bucket and champagne.
01:18Got it right here.
01:19Oh, perfect.
01:22Well, I think that's it.
01:23Thank you for your help, Tara.
01:25Of course.
01:27Thank you for your help.
01:29Thanks for setting all this up.
01:30Oh, yes.
01:31Well, only the best for Eric.
01:34It's really coming along, right?
01:37Yeah, it is.
01:38Big day.
01:41Long away to retirement party.
01:42I'm not going to lie.
01:56I really do enjoy it when my hot husband comes to my office.
02:00Yeah?
02:00Mm-hmm.
02:01Should I stop by more often?
02:03Oh, I don't know about that.
02:05You're a little distracting.
02:07Fair enough.
02:08Babe.
02:09So, um, everything all set for Eric's party?
02:18Um, yeah, I think so.
02:23Hey, what's going on?
02:25You all right?
02:26No, I just, I just want this retirement party to go the way my father hopes, but I am a bit concerned how my grandfather is going to take all of this.
02:35Well...
02:37Well...
02:39Well...
03:11It feels like Granddad's last show was ages ago.
03:30That's why Ridge keeps insisting that Eric's official retirement is long overdue.
03:34Yeah, no, I get it.
03:37But we need to build him up the way he's built this company.
03:39He returned the love, sweat, and tears he put into it.
03:44Well, look, I agree with Dad.
03:46Granddad has worked way too hard for so long.
03:49He needs to prioritize his health.
03:51He needs to just live a nice, calm life.
03:55He's earned it.
03:55And you're worried that Eric won't see it that way.
04:02Well...
04:02Everything okay?
04:23Yeah, no, I was just thinking about the last time my dad approached me by doing a collection.
04:31I mean, his lying fear showed out.
04:33That's how it was in the beginning.
04:34He wanted to do something together for his legacy.
04:37Say his words.
04:39Yeah, you remember.
04:41It was his grand finale.
04:43It was a huge success.
04:45Almost killed him.
04:46I know you're worried about him.
04:50So am I.
04:52Well, that's why we gotta do this right now.
04:55Before this company puts him in the ground.
04:59See that?
05:00The clean, clean lines.
05:02The classic silhouette.
05:04It's beautiful, eh?
05:04It makes it easily recognizable as Eric Forrester originals.
05:08Well, yes.
05:09Yeah, but it's different.
05:10I've changed fabrics.
05:11It's smoother now.
05:13It's younger.
05:14I like it.
05:15It has more energy.
05:17And you've never seen anything like this from me.
05:20They're incredible.
05:21They're inspired.
05:23In fact, I want to be wearing this one right now.
05:26Ooh, I'd like to see that.
05:28It would blow everybody away.
05:29I mean, you have been working so hard, and wow, the living room's turned into a design studio again, and half the dining room tables.
05:40Well, everything, everything's gonna be back to normal soon, I promise.
05:44No, no, that's not what I'm saying.
05:46My goodness, I love seeing you back in your elements, you know, designing endlessly, and I'm just concerned.
05:55Don't, don't, don't, don't.
05:57Don't do that.
05:57Are you starting to sound like everybody else, worried about my health?
06:02Don't.
06:03You sound like Ridge.
06:16Well, your concern for Eric makes sense.
06:18This is fragile.
06:20But you're not coming from a mean or greedy place.
06:25You're coming from a place of love.
06:27You want to reduce your grandfather's stress and have him have a healthy future.
06:34And, Steffi, retirement helps with that, even if he doesn't see it.
06:40Yeah, it could be hard for him.
06:42I think it might be difficult for him to let it go because it's been his identity.
06:45I mean, look, yeah, he had his last show.
06:49He showed it to the entire world.
06:52Shouldn't he go out on top, pass the baton, so he could just chill out and relax and enjoy life?
06:59You know what?
06:59I feel like Eric will understand.
07:02He may even be more open to stepping down than you think, especially if Ridge and everyone is expressing their gratitude for what he's built.
07:11Yeah.
07:13Yeah, and then he can pass it on to his son and his granddaughter.
07:18He may not like it, but it's something.
07:23But I agree with Dad.
07:26It's time.
07:26You are a loving son who is only looking out for his father.
07:31It's obvious how much you care.
07:33It's just...
07:34Why does it sound like you think this is a bad idea?
07:39I just wonder how he's going to react to this retirement.
07:42I know I wonder that too, but you know what?
07:44I think he's going to be all right eventually.
07:46Yeah?
07:47Not right now.
07:48It's going to take a minute, but this is what we're doing this.
07:50We're celebrating his mark on the fashion world.
07:52Okay.
07:53The question is, is he really ready to walk away from Forrester Creations?
07:57Who's questioning?
07:58This is Donna?
07:59Is that what Donna's saying?
08:00Oh, she had some compelling points.
08:03Okay, I have one compelling point.
08:05I need my dad alive.
08:07So we need to do this now.
08:12Okay?
08:13Okay.
08:14Hey, guys.
08:15Wanted to see any last-minute help before the Guest of Honor arrives?
08:19I told you Brooke would have it under control.
08:22I should have never doubted you.
08:25Oh, well, thank you.
08:26But you know, I didn't do this all by myself.
08:28Oh, is that the cologne I asked for?
08:31Oh, yes.
08:32One-of-a-kind son to for one-of-a-kind man.
08:35It's very thoughtful.
08:37He's going to cherish that.
08:39So I can't believe today's the day.
08:42Eric Forrester steps down.
08:44Your dad's been a force in my life over the years, Ridge,
08:47and I've just been wondering how I could repay him for all the knowledge and guidance.
08:50Listen, we all feel the same way.
08:52That's what we're doing this party today, right?
08:54To celebrate the man that's all this, for this company, for everyone in it.
08:58There's no doubt that he deserves to be celebrated.
09:01And I'd never question your love for your father.
09:05But I do question whether Eric should have to accept this.
09:08Donna, this work, all these drawings, I mean, it takes all my energy.
09:20It takes everything.
09:21It overcomes me.
09:22The last person I expected to criticize me for that is you, is my wife.
09:27I am not criticizing you.
09:30But as your wife, I am concerned about what the added stress is doing to you.
09:37Okay?
09:37You're working so hard.
09:40One hour after dinner turns into all night.
09:43And I promised myself I would not let you push yourself past the limit.
09:48Do you know what time you finally came to bed last night?
09:54Do you?
09:56It was 3 a.m.
09:57No, I know, I know.
09:58I lost track of time.
10:00I lose track of time every time I'm doing this.
10:04I do.
10:04And I'm not...
10:05It's what I want to do.
10:07It's what I want to create.
10:08I don't apologize for that.
10:09But I'm not one of those people that you need to prove something to.
10:16I already know how great you are.
10:20You're my honey bear.
10:23But what I do want is for you to...
10:27To find some...
10:29Some happy medium, okay?
10:33You can get the rest that you need knowing that these designs, they're going to be there for you.
10:39In the morning.
10:41All right.
10:42I think I can do that.
10:48Look at this.
10:49Look at the fruits of my labor.
10:52You already know how fabulous I think they are.
10:55Yeah.
10:56These are going to be the cornerstone of the new Couture Collection.
10:59I just need to get these in front of Ridge.
11:02There is no way that he's not going to see this vision.
11:06I'm going to take the fashion world by storm.
11:08I'm going to do it.
11:10And it starts today.
11:11Today.
11:11I mean no disrespect, Ridge.
11:26I come from a different part of the world.
11:28A culture that views elders with more reverence than this.
11:32More reverence?
11:34You think I don't respect my dad?
11:36Because I do.
11:38This is why we're doing this.
11:40Ridge is only looking out for Eric's best interests.
11:44Perhaps don't count him out just yet.
11:46He still has a lot to offer.
11:49No one's discarding Eric.
11:50We're aware of the legacy he built here.
11:53Okay, well, if you all believe this, maybe you should be asking yourselves,
11:56shouldn't Eric be allowed to do what he wants and decide his own future?
12:01Oh, boy.
12:11Feels pretty intense for a party.
12:13Mm-hmm.
12:14I was only explaining that in many other parts of the world,
12:18we would never push an elder out.
12:20Well, this elder is not just an elder.
12:22He's my dad.
12:23We're doing what I think is right for him.
12:26But I don't have to explain that to him.
12:27Let's ask the good doctor.
12:29What do you think?
12:30My dad almost killed himself last time he did that.
12:33Now that he's older, shall you do it again?
12:34What are your thoughts?
12:36Ultimately, as a doctor, I do support this.
12:41Getting Eric to reduce his stress levels,
12:44getting him to focus on his health and his well-being,
12:46it's critically important.
12:49Well, listen to that.
12:52If it's okay with you, I'm going to text my dad and tell him to come over.
12:54Ridge keeps brushing me off.
13:03You know, he thinks I don't, uh, I don't have it in me.
13:06But when he sees this, he will see that, uh, I'm still Eric Forrester.
13:11Of course you are.
13:12You know, it's a shame that Ridge has to be reminded of it again.
13:16Yeah, yeah, I know.
13:17He just wants me to back off.
13:19He wants me to separate from work, you know?
13:21Well, you know, I mean, you know, I always fully support you,
13:27but, uh, that actually doesn't sound too bad.
13:30You know, finally getting back to Amsterdam in the spring
13:33and summers in the south of France and...
13:37Sounds pretty good.
13:38But I'm not there yet.
13:39I'm not ready to do that yet.
13:41I still have to work.
13:42I need...
13:43I need to design.
13:45You understand, right?
13:46Speaking of Ridge, he wants to see me in the office.
13:53My office.
13:55Yeah, well, I can't wait to get him in here to see these designs.
13:58He will see that I'm still Eric Forrester.
14:00He'll see.
14:04You still believe in me.
14:05You believe in this, right?
14:06You believe in me, Donna?
14:08Right?
14:09Of course I do, Eric.
14:11I'm always team Eric.
14:12But this is so much more than just putting out another line,
14:17getting another line under my belt.
14:18This is...
14:19This is the beginning of a whole new chapter.
14:21This is...
14:23This is proof that my career is still going strong.
14:27This is the beginning, today.
14:29Today's the beginning of a new chapter.
14:31My new chapter at Forrester Creations.
14:34You still don't see it, do you?
14:44The work we do here, the stress of this company is too much for someone my dad's age.
14:50So we're trying to do the right thing.
14:52We're trying to open a door for him to a better world.
14:55You know, something where there's no stress.
14:57Just happy thoughts.
14:58And as soon as he embraces that, he's going to love it.
15:00We almost lost my dad.
15:03And listen, I don't know what the cultural difference is.
15:05But in this family, we love each other and we protect each other.
15:09Even that means protecting him from himself.
15:13But what if Granddad fights us on this?
15:15And we fight back.
15:17This is what he needs and eventually he's going to agree with us.
15:21Surprise!
15:22Surprise!
15:25Okay, what's this all about?
15:28This is all about you, Dad.
15:29Yeah?
15:30All right, good.
15:32Because I want to talk to you.
15:32I want to talk to you, too.
15:33We all want to talk to you.
15:35We want to congratulate you, this icon of industry.
15:40Congratulations.
15:41Um, Eric, um...
15:44I can tell you're speechless.
15:53But like Rich said, we're here to celebrate you and your incredible contributions as co-founder of this company.
16:00That's right.
16:02And now you can just enjoy yourself and no more stress.
16:07Enjoy your life with Donna.
16:10Yeah.
16:11Granddad, we are so happy for you.
16:14Granddad, we are so happy for you.
16:16You've had an incredible run.
16:18A run that's over today?
16:20Never over.
16:21Your legacy will live on forever, not just in this family, but in everyone that you've taught over the years.
16:30No one more than me.
16:32I get to learn from the Master.
16:33And now, it's time for the Master to rest.
16:37Oh, to rest.
16:39I mean, like, like permanently, like six feet under?
16:43Don't do that, Dad.
16:44Someone.
16:46Donna was talking to me earlier about, uh, prioritizing, you know?
16:52And about not burning out before I get a chance to do everything I want to do in this life.
16:57And the one thing I want to do more than anything else is design, because that's, that's all I care about.
17:04And that's what I'm going to be doing until the day I die.
17:06Stephanie and I founded this company, and we built this company from the ground up, right to where you're all standing right now.
17:22And you said it.
17:23You're right.
17:23You're right.
17:23This is my legacy.
17:26And because it's my legacy, I get to decide.
17:31And I decide not to do this.
17:33I don't accept this.
17:36I'm not doing this, Rich.
17:39Yes, you are, Dad.
17:40Here's a look ahead.
18:01Welcome to the wedding of the year.
18:04Hope Logan and Liam Spencer.
18:06Crashing that wedding would be a crazy thing to do.
18:09You think I'm crazy.
18:11Dear, you'd never listen to a word I said.
18:12What?
18:13Everything you say, I will not be put out to pasture.
18:15One, two, three, two, three, three.
18:16What?
18:16What?
18:17What?
18:18What?
18:18What?
18:19She's like진 that.
18:20Hidden up.
18:24Good.
18:25dreaming.
18:30Mary.
18:31This is my new client of the year.
18:33What?
18:33erfolgreich.
18:34Registered.
18:34BY.
18:35Simple.
18:35exploration.
18:36How much love you do?
18:38Bachelor.
18:39Increased with people as the 2050.
18:39Oh no?
18:40The 22.
18:41A hundred.
18:42Hmm?
18:42Yeah.
18:43This is my new client of the year.
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