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The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 39 Episode 58
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00:00Hello!
00:17Hey!
00:19You'll be back!
00:26Bubba Hotel
00:27Hello!
00:29I hate to interrupt, but the design that you left at home.
00:35Perfect. Perfect. Let me see.
00:36Oh, great.
00:38Yeah, 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.
00:48He says he's too busy, but when he sees this, he's going to change his tune.
00:52They all will.
00:55Eric Forrester is back.
00:59Okay. Well, let's place those right there.
01:11I think that is great.
01:14And 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.
01:24Thank you for your help, Tara.
01:25Of course.
01:27Thank you for your help.
01:28I guess we're setting all this up.
01:31Oh, yes. Well, only the best for Eric.
01:34It's really coming along, right?
01:37Yeah, it is.
01:39Big day.
01:41Long away to retirement party.
01:43I'm not going to lie.
01:57I 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.
02:09Babe.
02:09I'm not going to lie.
02:09I'm not going to lie.
02:09I really do enjoy it when my hot husband comes to my office.
02:11So, 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...
02:39Well...
02:40I don't know.
03:10I don't know.
03:40Returned 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.
03:50He needs to prioritize his health.
03:52He needs to just live a nice, calm life.
03:55He's earned it.
03:56And you're worried that Eric won't see it that way.
04:02Well...
04:03Everything okay?
04:24Right?
04:25Yeah.
04:26No, I was just thinking about the last time my dad approached me about doing the collection.
04:31I mean, his lying fear showed up.
04:33That's how it was in the beginning.
04:35He wanted to do something together for his legacy.
04:38It's his words.
04:39Yeah.
04:40You 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.
04:53Well, 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.
05:03The classic silhouette.
05:04It's beautiful, eh?
05:05It makes it easily recognizable as Eric Forrester originals.
05:08Well, yes.
05:09Yeah, but it's different.
05:10I've changed fabrics.
05:12It's smoother now.
05:13It's younger.
05:15I like it.
05:15It has more energy.
05:17And they'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.
05:27Ooh, I'd like to see that.
05:28It would blow everybody away.
05:31You have been working so hard.
05:33And, wow, the living room's turned into a design studio again.
05:38And half the dining room tables.
05:41Well, everything's gonna be back to normal soon.
05:44I promise.
05:44No, no, that's not what I'm saying.
05:46My goodness, I love seeing you back in your element, you know, designing endlessly.
05:51And I'm just concerned.
05:55Don't, don't, don't, don't.
05:57Don't do that.
05:58You're starting to sound like everybody else.
06:01Worried about my health.
06:02Don't.
06:03You sound like rich.
06:04You're concerned for Eric makes sense.
06:19This 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.
06:43I think it might be difficult for him to let it go because it's been his identity.
06:47I mean, look.
06:47Yeah, he had his last show.
06:50He 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.
07:11Yeah, 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.
07:28You are a loving son who is only looking out for his father.
07:31It's obvious how much you care.
07:34It'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 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.
07:51We're celebrating this mark on the fashion world.
07:53Okay.
07:53The question is, is he really ready to walk away from Forrester's creations?
07:58Who's questioning it?
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.
08:08So we need to do this now.
08:12Okay?
08:14Hey, guys.
08:16Wanted to see any last-minute help before the gifts of honor arrives?
08:19I told you Brooke would have it under control.
08:23I should have never doubted you.
08:25Well, thank you.
08:26But you know, I didn't do this all by myself.
08:29Oh, is that the cologne I asked for?
08:31Oh, yes.
08:32One-of-a-kind son for one-of-a-kind man.
08:34And it's very thoughtful.
08:37He's going to cherish that.
08:39So?
08:40I can't believe today's a day.
08:42Eric Forrester steps down.
08:45Your dad's been a force in my life over the years, Ridge, and I've just been wondering how I could repay him for all the knowledge and guidance.
08:51Listen, 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.
09:02And 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.
09:23The last person I expected to criticize me for that is you, is my wife.
09:27I am not criticizing you, but 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, and I promised myself I would not let you push yourself past the limit.
09:49Do you know what time you finally came to bed last night?
09:55Do you?
09:56It was 3 a.m.
09:58No, I know, I know.
09:59I lost track of time.
10:00I lose track of time every time I'm doing this.
10:04I do, and 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.
10:10I'm not one of those people that you need to prove something to.
10:16I already know how great you are.
10:19You'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 in the morning.
10:41All right.
10:43I think I can do that.
10:44Look 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.
11:09I'm going to do it.
11:10And it starts today.
11:11Today.
11:12I mean no disrespect, Ridge.
11:26I come from a different part of the world.
11:29A culture that views elders with more reverence than this.
11:33More reverence?
11:34You think I don't respect my dad?
11:37Because 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.
11:51We're aware of the legacy he built here.
11:53Okay, well, if you all believe this, maybe you should be asking yourselves,
11:57shouldn'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.
12:15I 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.
12:24We're doing what I think is right for him.
12:26But I don't have to explain that to you.
12:28Let'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, should he do it again?
12:35What are your thoughts?
12:37Ultimately, 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.
12:49Boy, listen to that.
12:51If it's okay with you, I'm going to text my dad and tell him to come over.
13:01Ridge 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.
13:18He just wants me to back off.
13:19He wants me to separate from work, you know?
13:22But...
13:22Well, 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...
13:36Sounds pretty good.
13:38But I'm not there yet.
13:40I'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?
13:48Yeah.
13:49Speaking of Ridge,
13:51he wants to see me in the office.
13:53My office.
13:55Yeah, well,
13:56I can't wait to get him in here to see these designs.
13:59He will see that I'm still Eric Forrester.
14:01He'll see.
14:04You still believe in me.
14:05You believe in this, right?
14:07You believe in me, Donna?
14:08Right?
14:09Of course I do, Eric.
14:11I'm always team Eric.
14:14But this is so much more than just
14:15putting 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
14:24is still going strong.
14:27This is the beginning.
14:28Today.
14:29Today's the beginning of a new chapter.
14:32My new chapter
14:33at Forrester Creations.
14:35You still don't see it, do you?
14:44The work we do here,
14:45the stress of this company
14:47is too much for someone my dad's age.
14:51So we're trying to do the right thing.
14:52We're trying to open a door for him
14:53to a better world.
14:55You know, someone there's no stress.
14:57Just happy thoughts.
14:58And as soon as he embraces that,
15:00he's going to love it.
15:01We almost lost my dad.
15:03And listen, I don't know
15:03what the cultural difference is.
15:05But in this family,
15:06we love each other
15:07and we protect each other.
15:09Even that means
15:10protecting him from himself.
15:13But what if Granddad
15:14fights us on this?
15:15And we fight back.
15:17This is what he needs
15:18and eventually
15:19he's going to agree with us.
15:21Surprise!
15:26Okay, what's this all about?
15:28This is all about you, Dad.
15:30Yeah?
15:31All right, good.
15:32Because I want to talk to you.
15:33I want to talk to you, too.
15:34We all want to talk to you.
15:36We want to congratulate you,
15:37this icon of industry.
15:40Congratulations.
15:41Um, Eric, um...
15:44I can tell you're speechless,
15:54but like Rich said,
15:55we're here to celebrate you
15:56and your incredible contributions
15:58as co-founder of this company.
16:00That's right.
16:02And now you can just enjoy yourself
16:04and no more stress.
16:07Enjoy your life with Donna.
16:11Granddad, we are so happy for you.
16:16You've had an incredible run.
16:18A run that's over today?
16:20Never over.
16:23Your legacy will live on forever,
16:25not just in this family,
16:26but in everyone that you've taught
16:28over 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.
16:38Oh, to rest?
16:38I mean, like...
16:41like permanently,
16:42like six feet under?
16:43Don't do that, Dad.
16:44So, I...
16:44Donna was talking to me earlier
16:48about, uh...
16:50prioritizing, you know?
16:52And about not burning out
16:54before I get a chance
16:55to do everything I want to do
16:56in this life,
16:58and the one thing I want to do
17:00more than anything else
17:00is design,
17:01because that's...
17:02that's all I care about,
17:04and that's what I'm going to be doing
17:05until the day I die.
17:06Stephanie and I founded
17:10this company,
17:11and we built this company
17:13from the ground up,
17:15right to where
17:16you're all standing right now.
17:22And you said it.
17:23You're right.
17:23You're right.
17:24This is my legacy.
17:26And because it's my legacy,
17:28I get to decide.
17:28And I decide not to do this.
17:34I don't accept this.
17:37I'm not doing this, Rich.
17:39Yes, you are, Dad.
17:40Here's a look ahead.
18:02Welcome to the wedding of the year.
18:04Hope Logan and Liam Spencer.
18:06Crashing that wedding would be a...
18:08crazy thing to do.
18:09You think I'm crazy.
18:11You never listen to a word I said.
18:13Just everything you say,
18:14I will not be put out to pasture.
18:38I don't think I'm crazy.
18:44I try to claim last through this herum.
18:54I will not see you.
18:54I'm not changing.
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