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00:00Party thing I never I never said anything about retiring you had your final show and that's what you called it over a year ago
00:07Yeah, but you yeah, you'd never listen to a word. I said everything you say
00:12Now you gotta listen to us. This is good. You've taken it upon yourself to to retire me
00:17Is that it taking it upon myself because you've earned it. I don't accept it. I
00:22Need to talk to dad for a moment
00:30They see that you see that look that's pity. I don't need that in my life. I don't want that
00:42You can't do this Ridge. I will not be put out to pasture
01:00That didn't go over well
01:03say the least
01:06You see how upset Eric was we I
01:10Mean I get that Ridge thinks he's doing what's best for his father, but pushing Eric to retire
01:18It's just not his place
01:20I'm sorry. It's the surprise. I had to jump in a call as a patient be glad you did I
01:32Take it in those planned
01:36My grandfather is devastated then
01:38What happened?
01:40He thinks we're trying to take the power away that he's losing control and it's leaving him no choice. It's not
01:46Exactly true. Well, he isn't exactly wrong either
01:50Wait, so where is he now?
01:52My dad told Daphne Carter and me to leave so they could speak privately
01:56Just the whole thing is just so terrible
02:00Oh my god
02:03These are my grandfather's designs
02:07Wait, well, how do you know there is?
02:09Because nobody does couture like my grandfather
02:11Oh, yeah, they're they're pretty amazing, huh?
02:21They're stunning
02:24No wonder my grandfather doesn't want to retire
02:28For you to put me on the spot like this you should have discussed it first with Eric at the at the very least
02:34Yeah, I've given me a heads up
02:36I I have no plans to retire. I see that
02:41That's what we're trying to help you
02:43Trying to show you how much you appreciate
02:47Are you trying to thank me?
02:49Is that what you're trying to do is that this is
02:52This is what's best for me?
02:55You wanted to thank me?
02:57Eric, it's not that
02:59This this this was not the way, okay?
03:04You can't just bring something like this on Eric my god
03:08We were just talking about this and I told you how invigorated he is and
03:14How he wants to do the next line were you even listening to anything that I said we all want the best future for Eric?
03:24This was all done in good faith Eric you have to realize that so
03:28Forcing me into retirement and and it finishing all the decades that I fit into this business
03:36That's what's best for me
03:38Yes, it is
03:40Eric's been busy
03:53Truly
03:54This is almost an entire collection right here. It's completely flawless
03:59Quintessential Eric Forrester
04:02Elegance and sophistication
04:05How do you manage all this?
04:07This is my grandfather we're talking about. No, I know but you said that he hadn't been coming into the office much lately
04:13And hence why you thought he was wrapping up his career. I don't know. Maybe he was working like a maniac at home
04:19Wait, so you didn't know anything about this? This collection? No, I had no idea
04:24It's probably why he wanted to speak to dad
04:28Stephanie the way that these are laid out and organized do you think that this was supposed to be a presentation for Ridge?
04:34Oh my god, you're probably right. He probably wanted to surprise my dad
04:42Only Grandad got the big surprise
04:45Could this have changed things?
04:48Would Ridge have asked Eric to retire if you'd seen these first?
04:50That's a good question
04:52I'm wondering the same thing
04:55You've been totally devoted Eric. We're just worried. You're gonna get worn out
05:02It's not like you're gonna not be in this building anymore. You're gonna come me. We're gonna consult on things. We're gonna have lunch
05:08It's gonna stop. I don't have lunch. I want to do I want to design. Okay
05:12We'll keep you active. What makes you think we're not gonna do that?
05:14Active is not sitting on a park bench someplace feeding pigeons. Come on. Listen to me. There you listen to me
05:19I founded this company with my blood
05:22Mike, this is mine
05:25Yes, Eric, you've been amazing. Nobody's discrediting what you've built
05:31You presented your final line
05:34It was a mistake to call it that how's a mistake obviously still what what's his crowning glory
05:39I want to do it again. Oh, you want to do it again? You want to do it again? Who's gonna pay the price?
05:45Look, we don't want you to get stressed out
05:48Okay, we are hearing that you care
05:52But you're not hearing how much he needs this
05:57Come on Ridge
06:00He still has more to give he still has more to contribute. What are you doing? We're doing this for him. We're doing this for you
06:06And for you
06:10For me
06:15You asked me to run this company you asked me that
06:21So what now I'm not ready I am ready I am
06:36If we're lucky
06:40We'll all get to grow older
06:43And if we're really lucky, we'll have our lives set up so we can retire in peace someday
06:49Yeah, sitting in rocking chairs holding hands
06:52Traveling wherever we want
06:54Yeah, see that's exactly what I'm talking about
06:56Well, Eric's next chapter in life sounds pretty great to me
07:00Yeah, dad just doesn't want him stressing out anymore
07:03Well, same here
07:04Like Eric is doing well now, but
07:09You know, why risk any setbacks?
07:11Exactly
07:13And dad was coming from a loving, concerned place
07:17But seeing this
07:19Granddad's collection
07:22If dad saw it, maybe he would change his mind about granddad's retirement
07:26Is that in Eric's best interest though?
07:28Look, right now he's frustrated, delusioned, and it's things like hell
07:32But Steffi, as a doctor who literally brought Eric back to life
07:37I still think stepping down is a wise decision
07:43You're ready?
07:44I'm ready
07:46And so are you
07:49It is time for a new generation, and before you say anything, that generation is barely me anymore
07:56It's Steffi, it's Thomas, Zende, RJ, a whole family that wants to follow in your footsteps
08:02Take some pride in that
08:05Their success is your success
08:07Their showstopper is your showstopper
08:11It's just
08:12Just you need to look at it that way
08:14Do I?
08:16You think I want to push you away? I think I want you out? I don't need you
08:19I need you, we all need you more than ever
08:24Well, you know what I see when you start doing this?
08:27I see you in the hospital bed
08:29I can't do that again
08:31You can't do that again
08:33Is that what you want?
08:36You want to sit next to this hospital bed and wait for some miracle?
08:41See that you can have one more day with him?
08:42Take the day now, take it, take whatever day you want
08:51Just go and take a boat to the creek islands, wherever you want to go
08:59That stuff
09:00That sounds pretty wonderful
09:04I could do that, but I'd be back in a week, Rich
09:05I would be back in a week
09:07You'd be back? Why? No, no
09:09You've built this company, it almost runs itself
09:12You've climbed a mountain, now take some time, sit on it
09:17Enjoy your life
09:20You really want me to retire that badly?
09:24Why do you do that?
09:26No, I don't, no, I just, no
09:29I just want, I just want you to be here
09:34But yeah, sure, why not now?
09:37Why not retire now? You did your final line, it was an amazing success
09:41The crowd cheering your name
09:44Isn't that what you wanted, what you always wanted?
09:45That the young kid from Los Angeles make a dent in the fashion world?
09:51You did it
09:53Can't talk about Armani or Valentino or Boss without talking about you
09:59That's extraordinary
10:00So I don't want to see you walking on a precipice for one more line
10:11You've done it
10:12You did the line
10:15It was great
10:17And you want to be mad at me?
10:19You don't get to be mad at me for this
10:21You could only be mad at me if I didn't do this
10:24I don't want to put you in jeopardy again
10:31I love you too much
10:38All right
10:43All right
10:44All right
10:47Well do it your way
10:54I love you too
10:54I love you too
11:04I love you too
11:10All right
11:14What's up?
11:16Well what's up?
11:16What's up?
11:17Back to that
11:21Please
11:22Please
11:25Please
11:26Please
11:29Please
11:29Please
11:31A
11:34Follow
11:35To
11:36I wish that went better.
12:01My dad thinks I'm being selfish.
12:06Your father knows exactly how much you love him.
12:22I can't believe this.
12:23I mean, it took a lot of nerve to pull a stunt like this.
12:27This is a surprise retirement party.
12:30You know?
12:31My son doesn't even want to work with me.
12:33He doesn't want to see me anymore because I've slowed down a little.
12:37I've gotten old, but I'm pretty good for an old man like myself.
12:42Pretty good.
12:43Very good.
12:43Yeah.
12:44This is my place.
12:45This is my value.
12:49This is my purpose here.
12:52And this company, I have a lot to offer this company.
12:56My company.
12:57Yes.
12:58Yes, of course you do.
13:00Of course, look at this.
13:01They want to throw me out.
13:03Throw me out on the curb like some old piece of furniture and an old pair of shoes.
13:07I mean, look at these drawings.
13:08Look at these designs.
13:12These are as good as anything else in the world.
13:14They're better.
13:16They belong.
13:17They belong on red carpets anywhere in the world.
13:21Paris.
13:22Paris Fashion Week or the Met Gala.
13:25These things.
13:25I can't even.
13:26I can't believe I'm saying this, but I think I'm really starting to come into my own.
13:30Now.
13:30Only now.
13:32And these drawings prove it.
13:34Eric.
13:34This is some of your best work.
13:37Yeah.
13:38It is.
13:39It is.
13:39Why don't you show them?
13:42What?
13:42Stand up and tell them.
13:43No, no, no, no, no.
13:44Tell them what you've done.
13:45No.
13:46I don't want them to see it.
13:49I don't want them to see these.
13:51I want these to stay private.
13:54Nobody gets to see these.
13:55These are mine.
13:57They're getting me out the front door.
13:59And I'm going to take these with me.
14:02Because these are mine.
14:05I can't believe this is happening.
14:09Okay.
14:11Okay, you know what?
14:12I'm going to go talk to Brooke because I cannot stand seeing you so upset.
14:17No, no, no.
14:17No, no.
14:17Don't say anything to her.
14:21Don't say anything to anyone.
14:22Don't.
14:23Don't.
14:26I mean, maybe it was just right.
14:29Maybe.
14:30Maybe.
14:30Maybe I'm finished.
14:31Maybe I am.
14:33Irrelevant.
14:35Eric.
14:36No.
14:36Stop.
14:38Why doesn't he want to work with me?
14:42I'm still viable.
14:43My brain is still working.
14:44My eyes.
14:47My hands.
14:50I can't turn it off.
14:52My brain goes crazy all night long.
14:54I can't go to sleep.
14:55I can't turn it off.
14:57And they throw me a retirement party?
14:58They want to retire me, Donna.
15:01What am I going to do?
15:08What am I going to do?
15:11No.
15:12No.
15:13No.
15:14No.
15:14No.
15:15No.
15:15No.
15:16No.
15:17No.
15:17No.
15:18No.
15:18No.
15:19I'm sorry.
15:40Don't do that.
15:43Don't do that.
15:46I've been hearing that from everybody else tonight.
15:48I don't want to hear it from you.
15:50You're the last person I want to hear that from.
15:58I'm sorry.
16:02I don't mean to put all this on you.
16:05I'm sorry.
16:10It's okay.
16:12It's okay.
16:12It's been a really rough day.
16:18I'm going to need a minute.
16:26Okay.
16:27I'll just, uh, I'm just going to wait in the car.
16:31Come on.
16:33Come on.
16:34Come on.
16:38Come on.
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