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01:00Good to you, RJ. All your hard work and your dedication and your late nights, it was invaluable.
01:07I don't know about invaluable, but take the compliment. He doesn't give him up right now.
01:14And what do you think, Zende? It's great, right?
01:22Absolutely. Granddad has never put out better work.
01:28You see that? Yeah, I see it. Yes. Yes, you picked the right fabric. Thank you. Thank you.
01:37All right, I'm going to say it because I think Granddad is too humble, too, but I think when this
01:41Forrester Couture line drops, Logan's going to be left in the dust.
02:07My mother wanted to know how my leave-up absence was going.
02:10And she was kind and supportive about it. Honestly, it seems like she's counting down the days until I'm back
02:20at Forrester again.
02:23Oh, you didn't let on. Oh, no, of course not. I just hate lying to my mother about all this.
02:30Oh, hold it. You're not lying. You are withholding information.
02:37This is difficult for Hope.
02:40It's going to be difficult for her either way.
02:43Okay, well, there's a quick fix.
02:46What's that?
02:47We have Brooke come over here right now, and you tell her everything.
02:50Are you kidding me?
02:51Well, then Hope will come clean, and she'll feel better.
02:54Of course, it will blow our meticulously crafted strategy right out the window and put us at a huge disadvantage
03:02with Forrester.
03:02Okay, okay. Nobody is suggesting that we do that, specifically not you, right?
03:08No, of course not. I understand the importance of secrecy and the reason why we're doing it.
03:14It's just something this big.
03:17Me leaving to go work at Logan with my aunt, that is something I am worried my mom may never
03:23forgive me for.
03:33I can't believe it.
03:36Marjorie's retiring?
03:38I know. 30 years in the sewing room. I don't know what we're going to do without her.
03:44Well, she's not leaving right away, is she?
03:46No. No, God, no. Not until couture is completed, but it's getting closer by the day.
03:52Speaking of which...
03:54I know what you're going to do.
03:56Yes.
03:58You're going to remind me about that promise I made?
04:02Once we're finished with couture, Hope for the Future will be back into production.
04:06Well, I hope you stick to your word, because hope is counting on you.
04:10Oh, I think you're counting on me, too.
04:13What do you mean?
04:16You and I are getting along, and you'd like to stay that way.
04:20Now, if I renege on my promise to Hope, then you wouldn't do that, Stephanie.
04:29Please tell me you wouldn't do that to my daughter.
05:32Okay, everyone. Great job. We can go get changed. Thank you.
05:40Is that a problem, Carter?
05:42Looks like maybe there might be. Is there a problem?
05:46No. No, there's no problem. It's just as amazing as this all is, it's costing us.
05:53This is shaping up to be the most expensive collection of forest for history.
06:00Sophie, Hope's been put on the sidelines for far too long.
06:04Nobody's trying to hurt your daughter's feelings, but couture became a priority when granddad came back to the company.
06:09And we're all excited about that.
06:13And Hope understands that, too.
06:15Okay.
06:16Okay. I made a promise, Brooke, and I'm sticking to it.
06:20Hope's line is going to be next, okay?
06:22Okay. And in the meantime...
06:23And in the meantime, Hope has taken a leave of absence, and she continues to sit on the bench until
06:30you say otherwise.
06:37Hope, if you're having second thoughts, if you're thinking you're backing out, we need to know it, and we need
06:42to know it now.
06:43She's not saying that. You're not saying that.
06:45No, no, not at all. I am committed to Logan. I'm excited about what we're building here.
06:51Oh, good. Because we are so excited to have you, even though we can't go public right now.
06:56We need the most bang for the buck possible when we finally make this big reveal.
07:02You are obviously a huge name in the fashion world with an equally huge following, and we have to milk
07:10that for everything it's worth.
07:11Okay, but are you saying you're trying to throw this in Forrester's face, in Brooke's face?
07:17No, no. We're not throwing anything in your mother's face, no.
07:21No, the dressmaker, on the other hand, that smug SOB, he deserves whatever's coming to him after the way he
07:28treated Katie and Hugh and Will.
07:31Honestly, my dad's got a point here. I mean, Forrester, Ridge, all of them, I mean, they had every opportunity
07:37to make it right with you three, and they just chose to side with their own.
07:42Well, they're never going to see it that way. I mean, to them, they had the best intentions, which is
07:47why when they find out that you're moving on, well, it's not just moving on.
07:51They're going to see it as me joining the enemy. It's going to feel like the ultimate slap in the
07:58face.
07:58No, the ultimate slap in the face will be when we finally spring this secret on them.
08:06Everyone at Forrester is going to be humiliated.
08:09It really, if you think about it, it is David versus Goliath.
08:12He got your little startup that could over here, and then your fashion industry titan over here.
08:19Exactly. No one at Forrester is going to see this coming until it's too late.
08:37Well aware of the expense of the collection, Carter.
08:40Well, it's not just any collection. This is Eric Forrester coming back. Can't put a price on that.
08:45Exactly. If we're going to showcase Granddad's genius in every way, what's a couple extra bucks?
08:49It's more than a couple extra bucks, RJ. At the moment, the company is completely focused on one line. All
08:55its resources are in control.
08:56I'm not saying there's a problem, necessarily. I'm just pointing out that we're...
09:00There's no need to apologize. That's your job. It's the very definition of his job is to watch expenses. To
09:06be sure we don't overextend.
09:07Yeah, especially if we're bringing back hope for the future immediately after Granddad's collection. I mean, that is the plan.
09:15Bright Ridge, hope will return from leave, and then it's full steam ahead on our line.
09:23You think I owe hope.
09:25She's been more than patient, Steffi.
09:28Patient? She tried to replace me as co-CEO.
09:32Look, I don't know what else I can do. I've tried to reassure her on more than one occasion that
09:37we're going to bring her line back.
09:38Okay, reassurances are great. But what Hope really needs to know...
09:44What? A day, an hour, a minute when she knows hope for the future is going to be up and
09:48running? I can't do that right now. Not until Couture is behind us. And until then, we'll just have to...
09:55Until then, my daughter will remain MIA at Forrester.
10:00The leave of absence was Hope's decision. I didn't suggest it. Though more and more... More and more what?
10:14I'm starting to wonder if something is going on with Hope that she doesn't want us to know about.
10:25Cheek's latest designs are impressive.
10:28I mean, he is really coming through for us.
10:30Not that there was any doubt. My brother is extremely talented.
10:34He's not some cream Madonna like Eric, whining about the finest silk not being available within our production time constraints.
10:42Oh, yeah. Bill doesn't care for that.
10:45Look, I'm all for using the best of everything.
10:49But I'm also all for Hope's collection being profitable.
10:52Absolutely, and Deek is going to get us there.
10:55The line's going to be great.
10:56And show all the money.
10:58We are going to make a bold statement when we hit the runway.
11:02Everyone is going to know there's a new fashion house in Los Angeles that is deserving of respect and attention.
11:09Logan.
11:10Logan!
11:13Well done.
11:30What was that about, Ron?
11:32What was that about, Ron?
11:32What was that about, Carter taking Zenday? I think they just have to talk about something.
11:35I think it's probably the hope for the future, and how much my grandson misses it.
11:41Zenday wants to get back there. I get it.
11:43So, what, he can ditch working on the couture line with you and Granddad?
11:47It's crazy, no? A little insulting?
11:49I don't think that's how your cousin meant it. Not at all.
11:53No, I don't think she'll either. I think he enjoyed working with us.
11:55Yeah, but hope for the future is his real passion.
12:03Zenday, I know you better than anyone. I can tell when you're upset.
12:08This whole thing with hope for the future...
12:10It's not why I'm upset.
12:10Really?
12:12It's the way you're pressing Ridge in there.
12:13Yeah, okay, fine. It's true. I miss Hope's line, where my work and contributions are actually appreciated.
12:18So, you don't think your work is appreciated by Ridge and Eric?
12:21Not in the way it should be, no.
12:24But, hey, when the golden child's in town, he kind of sucks up all the praise around here.
12:29Doesn't leave a lot for the rest of us, me included.
12:32There it is. You obviously think you're still taking a back seat to RJ.
12:38Because I am.
12:41Well, to be honest, I'm not quite sure what my daughter's thinking.
12:45I'm shocked when she said she wanted to take a leave of absence,
12:49especially so close to the release of the couture line.
12:53What about Katie? Have you spoken to her?
12:55Do you know where things stand at Logan?
12:58Who her mystery designer is, you mean?
13:02Well, you know she's keeping everything hush-hush,
13:04just like she did when she lured my grandfather over there behind our backs.
13:08I wonder what she's up to this time.
13:12I don't have a clue.
13:15But I really don't think we have to worry.
13:18Because, first of all, Logan is not going to be able to compete with Eric and Rich's new designs.
13:22And she's not going to poach any more foresters.
13:25Remember, that's what she promised.
13:28She was going to stay in her lane and only hire Spencers.
13:35Hey.
13:36Oh, Spencer.
13:37Can I just say how proud of you I am and how excited I am for you?
13:42You've got a new chapter right around the corner,
13:44and it's not just for you, it's for the entire Spencer family.
13:48One that's going to surprise the hell out of everyone.
13:53Oh, it's, um...
13:58It's Steffi.
14:01What does she want?
14:03Well, answer it.
14:04Answer it.
14:04Find out.
14:05Yeah.
14:05Okay.
14:08Uh, hey, Steffi.
14:10Are you in the middle of something?
14:13Why?
14:14I'd like to see you at the office.
14:16Now.
14:18Yes.
14:19It's important.
14:22Okay.
14:27What does she want?
14:29Well, she, um, she wants to see me.
14:32She says it's important, and she sounded a little intense.
14:37Well, when does she not sound intense?
14:39I know I said that I would go, but maybe, I mean, should I?
14:43What if she's on to me?
14:44I can't imagine how.
14:46Yeah, I can't either.
14:47Although, if you put her off, I mean, she may grow more suspicious, so...
14:55You should go.
14:58Okay.
15:00Uh, wish me luck.
15:03No need.
15:03You're going to do great.
15:04You're going to do so great.
15:04Just remember, eh?
15:07That as long as Steffi knows, I am on sabbatical from Forrester.
15:11The one you're never returning from.
15:24You heard Ridge and Grandad bending over backwards to give R.J. props.
15:30You don't think he deserves them?
15:31It's not like he designed the line.
15:33That is very true, but perhaps his father and grandfather just wanted to give him some encouragement.
15:38Yeah, look, okay, fine.
15:39I understand that.
15:40And it's not like he's not talented, but I've put in the work.
15:45I mean, I have the credit and the reputation to prove it.
15:47Zende, here's some well-meaning advice, all right?
15:50How about you stay calm and be patient?
15:54What, like hope?
15:55Look how well that worked for her.
15:58Maybe I should take a leave of absence, too.
16:00You think that would get their attention?
16:02Okay, Zende, listen to me, man.
16:04You were taking this way too far.
16:06I can't keep doing this, Carter.
16:09Being overlooked, overshadowed by R.J.
16:12But something's got to change.
16:14Has to change.
16:16Soon.
16:20No, it's okay, Zee.
16:22Hi!
16:23Hey, hey!
16:24Sorry, I missed the looks on the models.
16:26How did it go?
16:28These two killed it, per usual.
16:30With some help from your talented son.
16:33Boy, that's the truth.
16:34I'm more impressed with this guy more and more every day.
16:38I know.
16:39So happy that R.J. is here with us, designing a Forrester Creations instead of globe-trotting around.
16:45Makes it easier for this one to keep tabs on me, right, Mom?
16:48Honey, I don't need to keep tabs on you.
16:51You're an amazing young man with a bright future ahead.
16:54And I couldn't be more proud of my child.
16:57Look what you do.
17:01I just wish I could say the same about my little sister.
17:08I hope she'll be there by now.
17:10You know, it would have been really nice if Steffi just, like, said what she wanted.
17:14Yeah, well, she said it was important.
17:16What if she...
17:17Hey, come on.
17:19We can what if this to death.
17:23Work ourselves up like the two of you are doing right now.
17:26But the odds that Steffi found out anything about hope are virtually zero.
17:32Still, anything is possible.
17:34Yeah, it would kill me.
17:35Especially with Steffi because she's sharp and she could, you know, put it together.
17:39How?
17:40There are only a handful of people that know anything about this, half of which are in this room.
17:46I don't know.
17:46I'm just...
17:47I'm worried for my wife that she's walking into some kind of trap that I sent her to.
18:05I was surprised to get your call.
18:11Why?
18:12This is still your place of business.
18:16When I called you earlier, did I, um...
18:20Did I catch you in the middle of something?
18:22Why do you ask?
18:25Just something I sensed.
18:28I'm...
18:29I'm fine.
18:32Really?
18:33You just...
18:34You seem a little off.
18:37Uh, well, I am pressed for time, so whatever this is about...
18:43It's about you and me.
18:45And our relationship through the years.
18:49Look, I know we've had our issues in the past, and we have our issues now regarding hope for the
18:54show.
18:54The future, and you've been really sad about it.
18:56So much so that you need to get some space.
18:59You wanted to get away from the company.
19:04But let's be honest, hope.
19:07No more games.
19:10I know exactly what you're doing.
19:14And I called you here to put a stop to it.
19:16And I'll see you in the next one.
19:20I'll see you in the next one.
19:20I'll see you in the next one.
19:22I'll see you in the next one.
19:23I'll see you in the next one.
19:24I'll see you in the next one.
19:24I'll see you in the next one.
19:24I'll see you in the next one.
19:25I'll see you in the next one.
19:26I'll see you in the next one.
19:26I'll see you in the next one.