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00:00Thomas is back on board, and he's ready to contribute to Hope for the future.
00:07But, Stephie, we haven't even discussed this.
00:10My father and I have, and we both agree using Zenday and Thomas is the best thing moving forward for your line.
00:15Well, what about my brother? He was offered a position here.
00:18It was a trial position, Hope.
00:21And hey, he may very well have a future in fashion, but not here at Forrester.
00:26You're COO, so you know everything happening around here?
00:28I try to stay in the loop.
00:32This yours?
00:34Yeah, yeah.
00:35It's nice, man.
00:37Thanks. I'm hoping one of these will make production someday.
00:40Keep at it, Deke. You never know.
00:43That's actually kind of why I asked to meet with you, Carter.
00:46I was just wondering if you had any idea what the future holds for me at the company.
00:50I have news.
00:52Oh, good news, I hope.
00:54It's good news for some.
00:55Okay, what is it?
00:59Zenday and Thomas have been collaborating on Hope for the future.
01:02That's the good news.
01:04The bad news is, that means that Hope's brother is out.
01:09Already?
01:11I mean, he hasn't even been here for...
01:12I know. You know what?
01:13I think this is...
01:14I gotta think this is the right thing to do.
01:17It's the best thing to hope for the future.
01:21This is incredible.
01:22First you spring the surprise wedding on Mom, and now you're creating a fashion company for her?
01:27Right here at Spencer Publications.
01:28Yeah, it's definitely been a surprising couple of days.
01:32But how could you possibly say no? This is an amazing deal.
01:36It is. It's just...
01:38It's not gonna be easy telling Brooke.
01:39I'm sure Aunt Brooke will be happy for you, Mom.
01:56Well, that could go either way with Forrester flapping his gums in Brooke's ear.
02:00Well, I do need to tell my sisters right away.
02:02How about you don't worry about them?
02:04You are putting yourself first for a change, creating your own vision, and it's gonna be beautiful.
02:12Thank you for having so much faith in me.
02:17And thank you for all your love and support.
02:19You've got it, Mom.
02:21Yeah, you know what? You're right. You're right.
02:23It's gonna be okay.
02:24You know, we, Logans, we are all about lifting each other up.
02:30Brooke's gonna be happy for me.
02:31I'm just surprised to hear this.
02:34Well, it all happened pretty quickly.
02:39I don't know. I like Deke. I see a lot of promise in his work.
02:42I like him, too, and there's definitely promise, but he just doesn't have the practical experience.
02:46And I think...
02:47Zenday Thomas...
02:49It's just a better fit.
02:54I don't mean to put you on the spot.
02:56No, no, no. It's fine.
02:57I just...
02:58Maybe this is confidential.
03:00I get it if you can't talk about it.
03:03Deke, honestly, man...
03:04I don't know what the plan is.
03:08Yeah, no. It's cool.
03:10I realize we're probably still working it out, and I'm on a trial period, so there's no guarantee.
03:16It's just been a really great experience working here.
03:19It's been a dream come true for me.
03:21Honestly.
03:23So you're firing Deke?
03:26There's no room for him, Hope.
03:28Look, I understand that Deke is your brother,
03:31but Thomas and Zenday, they have it covered. They make an excellent team.
03:34It is my line, Steffi.
03:37Yes.
03:38And I am co-CEO of Forrester.
03:41So you're telling me I have no say.
03:43No matter what the future holds, I'm so thankful for the opportunity.
04:04We feel that from you, man. We do.
04:06And, like, I wish I had more answers for you.
04:08No.
04:08No. Look, it's cool.
04:10I, uh, I'm just going to try to be patient.
04:14Do that.
04:16I'll be honest with you, though.
04:18There's a lot riding on hope for the future, and it's paramount to Forrester's success.
04:23They need to select the best design team possible.
04:25Zenday and Thomas made a pitch.
04:29They're capable.
04:30They're more than capable, and we can't say that about Deke yet.
04:33I know.
04:34He's still learning the ropes.
04:36He would benefit from more experience.
04:37Absolutely.
04:38We don't have the luxury to give them that here.
04:41Okay.
04:43I mean, but do you really think it's smart that Steffi's the one delivering the news?
04:47It's Hope's brother, after all.
04:48I think that'd be a tough thing to hear from anybody.
04:53But Hope and Steffi are in a pretty good place right now, right?
04:56Yeah.
04:57I think so.
05:00But think about it.
05:02Hope's brother is being pushed out so Steffi's brother can come in.
05:10We are talking about my line.
05:12I don't get to have a say in who my lead design team is?
05:18That's why we're having this conversation, Hope.
05:20Thomas thinks Deke is unnecessary.
05:22Well, I don't.
05:23I think Deke is necessary.
05:24And besides, your brother lives in Paris.
05:27He'll work remotely, or he can commute.
05:31Okay.
05:33Wow.
05:34I'm sure it's not what you were expecting.
05:36No.
05:37No, it really was.
05:38I mean, this really has come out of nowhere, don't you think?
05:42I mean, one minute, Deke is positioned to potentially design for my line one day,
05:46and the next, Thomas flies in and suddenly changes his mind,
05:50and he decides he wants another chance at it.
05:52How many of Deke's designs have we put into production, Hope?
05:55None.
05:57He's a rookie.
05:58Thomas and Zenday, they are veterans.
06:00It's that simple.
06:02All I am asking for is for you to please reconsider.
06:07Deke loves it here.
06:08He's passionate about this company.
06:10All he wants is a chance.
06:12Can't we at least give him one?
06:16Is this really just about your brother?
06:19Or is it about my brother, too?
06:23Well, you know, now that you mention it,
06:26it does put me in a bit of an uncomfortable position,
06:31working with Thomas again after everything we've been through.
06:35And I'm sure Liam won't be happy to hear about it either.
06:40Well, we can't make business decisions because you're uncomfortable around my brother.
06:44This is a family company, and I thought we moved on from everything.
06:47You have your own life.
06:48He has his.
06:49That's not the point.
06:50Don't you want what's best for your line?
06:55Thomas and Zenday working together is the answer.
06:58Deke has fresh ideas.
06:59I mean, there has to be room for him.
07:01There isn't.
07:02And we can't keep someone on the payroll if they're not needed, Hope.
07:05I think you should be the one to break the news to Deke.
07:20Baller move with Mom.
07:21Gotta hand it to you.
07:22I'm just glad she's up for it.
07:24Who in their right mind would turn down this insane present?
07:27It's incredible what you're doing for her.
07:29I told you there's nothing I wouldn't do for you, Mom.
07:31Oh, good.
07:38I've been looking for you.
07:39There's something I need to talk to you about.
07:40Oh, okay.
07:42If this is about the outside PR firm, I understand.
07:44No, no, no.
07:45It has nothing to do with that.
07:48Okay, then what is it?
07:51You know how Bill can be a little over the top when it comes to romantic gestures.
07:59Well, this time he really went big.
08:00And after we got married, he gave me the most incredible wedding present.
08:06Let me guess.
08:08A tiara.
08:10No, no, not a tiara.
08:13A fashion house.
08:28So, how did it go?
08:30Hope wasn't too pleased.
08:32Of course not.
08:33Deke's family.
08:34She wants some more up.
08:36Well, Deke is green.
08:37He's fresh out of design school.
08:38I just need some more experience.
08:40That's it.
08:40That's what I told Brooke.
08:42I'm sure she isn't too thrilled.
08:44She's okay.
08:44She understands, I think.
08:45But she also knows that her daughter's going to be hurt.
08:47I know that, too.
08:48Hope's very lucky that her line exists.
08:50We've poured so much money and resources into it, Dad.
08:52I know.
08:54This has got to work.
08:54Not just for Hope, but for the whole company.
08:56So, I've been dying to hear what you think.
08:59I meant to show you this earlier, but I stayed up all night working on this.
09:03Also, this one, too.
09:04I mean, just wait until it's finished.
09:06I'm hoping to have a mock-up by Monday.
09:08Oh, oh, oh.
09:09Wait, one more.
09:10One more.
09:10So, this one is so versatile.
09:12Like, whatever you want.
09:13Night club, beach club.
09:15I mean, I'm thinking we could get production costs way down and get a really good price
09:19point.
09:19And, I mean, what do you think?
09:22Look, I'm sorry.
09:23I'm probably bombarding you with a lot, but just the prospect of having one of my designs
09:27up on the runway is just so exciting.
09:30I mean, it'll be my first time.
09:31And, honestly, if there's any tweaks you want done, I'm open to anything.
09:35I trust you.
09:35Deke.
09:36I know.
09:37I know.
09:38I'm probably, like, way too hyped up right now, aren't I?
09:42No, no, no.
09:43I love seeing you this lit up.
09:47Well, of course.
09:48I mean, it's just such an honor to be working at this company.
09:51And, obviously, the best part is working with my sister.
09:57So, I just met with Steffi, and she spoke to Ridge earlier.
10:04Oh, uh, does this mean they made a decision to, do I have a permanent position on the line?
10:12There's no one more deserving.
10:22Mom's a boss.
10:24She's one of the most underrated figures in the fashion world.
10:27Katie's a force.
10:28The total package.
10:29Marketing genius.
10:30PR extraordinaire.
10:31Well, not to mention the fact that she ran the company.
10:34She was the CEO.
10:35I know for a fact that she knows how to make magic happen.
10:38Yeah, plus she's cool.
10:39You know, she knows what's happening.
10:40She knows what's in.
10:41Unlike that dinosaur, Ridge.
10:43Exactly.
10:44And I'm so excited for Mom because I know she's going to kill it.
10:47She could run a fashion house in her sleep.
10:49No more being taken advantage of, taken for granted.
10:53It's Katie's time to shine.
10:55Sick of her being a cog in the wheel at Forrester.
10:58And finally, no more answering to Ridge and Brooke.
11:07Fashion house?
11:08Yeah, I know.
11:09It, it, my own fashion company.
11:11I mean, it sounds crazy, but I, I'm so excited about this.
11:15Yeah, it does sound a little bit crazy.
11:18I mean, developing a brand is a huge undertaking.
11:22Took years for Forrester to get off the ground.
11:24I understand that, and I'm not naive.
11:26I know that this is going to be a lot of work.
11:27I'm going to be a very busy woman, but I can do this.
11:32I'm up for the challenge, and Bill has been incredibly supportive.
11:36Oh, it's Bill's idea.
11:38Yeah, apparently he's been planning this for a while, and he really wants this for me,
11:42and he believes I can do it.
11:45Well, that's really sweet.
11:47But your own company, I mean, how is that even going to work?
11:52Well, it will be under the Spencer umbrella.
11:54Oh, I mean, I, okay, I get it.
11:57By the look on your face, I can tell that you're shocked.
11:59I am too, but this is real.
12:02Bill's not making empty promises.
12:03He is ready to get the ball rolling.
12:05But are you ready to get the ball rolling?
12:09Honestly, I was a little hesitant at first, but I have given this a lot of thought,
12:16and I've discussed it with Will and Bill, and I'm doing this, and I wanted you to be the first to know.
12:26I hate this for Deke.
12:38I mean, he is such a sweet guy.
12:40He does have so much potential.
12:41He's a go-getter, but it's just, it's not ready.
12:44No.
12:45I don't like doing this to a young designer, but it's the right decision for us, I think.
12:49Yeah.
12:49I wonder how he's going to react.
12:54Hope is giving him the news as we speak.
12:57So, what'd you hear?
12:58Do I have a permanent position on your line?
13:03You are tremendously talented, Deke.
13:08But you still have a lot to learn.
13:11Zenday's already on the line, and I just found out that Thomas wants to be a part of Hope for the Future again.
13:16I think I know what you're about to say.
13:21They're not extending my contract, are they?
13:25Unfortunately, no.
13:28But it's not because you aren't good.
13:30You are, Deke.
13:31It's just, there's no room right now.
13:34Zenday and Thomas, they want to take the lead, and I really, I didn't have any say in the matter.
13:39It's okay, Hope.
13:40I get it.
13:40I mean, obviously I wanted to stick around, but those guys are way more established and experienced.
13:46than I am, and I basically just graduated, so.
13:51Usually it's after years of mentorship and working as a designer that someone gets the opportunity to be the lead on the high-profile line like this.
14:01Yeah, I know.
14:03And I have to keep proving myself.
14:06I get it.
14:08And I will.
14:08Well, it's really, really going to suck not seeing you here when I walked, walking to work every day.
14:18Me too, but, you know, you're my sister, and I'm going to see you all the time.
14:25I mean, who knows?
14:26Maybe that'll hire me at the restaurant.
14:28Oh my gosh, don't say that.
14:29We know you would love that.
14:31I'm never going to give up on my dreams.
14:36It's your luck.
14:44You sure you don't want to join your mom?
14:46It's going to be the hottest fashion company in the world.
14:48I'll keep my options open.
14:51I think one Spencer defection is enough for now.
14:53Yeah, that clown show won't know what to do without Katie.
14:56I can't believe she's actually doing it.
14:58Walking away from Forrester creations, from her sisters.
15:01It's the end of an era.
15:03And the beginning of a new, exciting one.
15:05So Bill is just starting a fashion house, just for you.
15:14I know, it's mind-blowing.
15:17And I'm just, I'm trying to process it all myself.
15:20It's just, he has so much faith in me.
15:26He's putting so much trust in me.
15:28I guess I just never thought that anyone would believe in me that much, so unconditionally.
15:33I mean, this is, this is the most amazing thing that anyone's ever done for me.
15:38Yes, but is this something that you really want?
15:42Yes, it is.
15:43I know.
15:44It's daunting.
15:45And it's going to take so much work.
15:47But I've been in this business for a long time.
15:50I know this business.
15:51I'm ready.
15:54Okay.
15:55So what are you going to call it?
15:57Spencer fashions?
15:59Oh, um, well, I haven't really thought about what I'm going to call it.
16:03Yet, I mean, maybe, maybe you can help me with that.
16:06I mean, fashion's your world.
16:08It's kind of your turf, right?
16:11I, I, I don't know.
16:14I don't know about that.
16:15Please understand, I'm not disrespecting Forrester Creations.
16:19But I've always felt like there's a bit of a glass ceiling here for me.
16:23And I really hope that my departure won't affect Will's future here at the company.
16:29So you're really leaving?
16:30I'm leaving and it's a little scary, but I have to do this.
16:37This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
16:39I can't walk away from this.
16:43I mean, I am happy for you.
16:45I am.
16:46It's just, I'm a little sad.
16:49You know, I, I love working with my little sister here.
16:52And Katie, I mean, this is, this is going to be hard.
16:57You're starting a whole new company.
16:59And yes, you have experience, but mostly in PR.
17:01Right.
17:02And I know that running a company is a whole different beast.
17:05I mean, I ran Forrester Creations for a while.
17:08Yes, you did.
17:10You're going to have to hire a whole new design team.
17:13And they're going to have to be the best.
17:15Because there's going to be no room for error.
17:18I know that there are no guarantees, but Bill believes in me and, and I believe in me.
17:25I, I want this.
17:32I'm, I'm, I'm just a little worried.
17:35Okay.
17:35Okay.
17:36I'm worried, but I know how you are.
17:40When you set your mind to something, there is no changing your mind.
17:44So I have to accept it.
17:46Right.
17:48And I will.
17:49I mean, I am happy for you.
17:52I will support you in this.
18:11Here's a look ahead.
18:12What is that?
18:13That's the name of my new fashion house.
18:15I still think about those times.
18:17Us creating together.
18:19That's what I want to bring back.
18:20You should spend the night.
18:22Really?
18:22I'd love to spend more time with you.
18:25See you.
18:51Bye.
18:51Bye.
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