♪♪♪
>> Hope: [soft laugh]
Um... so last night was pretty
incredible. You were incredible.
So loving, and yet... >> Carter: So were you.
>> Hope: [chuckles] [exhales]
> Carter: You already know this, but...
bad times, good times...
I'm here for you. Always.
>> Eric: Steffy, are you... [huffs]
are you absolutely sure about this?
>> Steffy: I had no choice, Granddad.
Hope had to go. So does her line.
>> Eric: What about you, Ridge? >> Ridge: If you're asking me if
I support my daughter-- >> Eric: No, no. I'm not asking
that. I'm asking if you support this decision.
I mean, this is...this is Brooke's daughter we're talking
about. >> Ridge: Makes things very
complicated. >> Eric: She's gonna be pretty
upset when she hears about this. >> Ridge: Brooke has heard about
it, and you're right. She's not happy.
>> Zende: I guess Hope won't be needing these sketches anymore.
I had no idea that anything like this was going on.
>> Katie: Well, you've been out of town--there's no way you
could have known. I mean, we're all still in shock.
>> Brooke: My daughter didn't deserve this.
And neither did her line. >> Zende: That's what I don't
get. I mean, we all know that
Hope for the Future's been struggling, but these past few
weeks, it felt like the momentum was shifting, like we were
turning a corner. It doesn't make sense to pull
the plug now. >> Brooke: It wasn't a business
decision. It was a personal attack by
Steffy on Hope. [indistinct background chatter]
>> Woman 1: How's this color on me?
>> Woman 2: Looks good. You have a tan. I like it.
>> Woman 1: Yeah, I like it too. >> Lainey: God, he's hot.
>> Toni: Mm-hmm. >> Lainey: But he doesn't even
know it. >> Toni: How can he not, looking
like that? He's just not conceited about it.
>> Will: Hey. >> Lainey: Hi.
>> Toni: How's it going? >> Will: Ah, you know, just a
little bit of this and a little bit of that.
I actually just came from an executive board meeting--they're
naming me CIO. >> Toni: Really? Congrats!
That's so--oh. You're kidding.
>> Will: Sorry. It was a lame attempt at humor.
>> Lainey: No, it was funny. Toni's just an easy mark.
But I am too. ♪♪♪
>> Lainey: So, what are you doing tonight after work?
You should join Toni and me. >> Will: Yeah? Where?
>> Lainey: My place. >> Toni: You know, Lainey got
cool new apartment that's not too far from here.
>> Lainey: You're welcome anytime.
It's-it's a total vibe, day or night.
>> Will: Yeah? Electra, hey.
>> Electra: Sorry, I...didn't mean to interrupt.
>> Will: No, no, you're not. Come on in.
You know Lainey and Toni, right? >> Electra: Uh, not really.
I've seen you guys around, though.
>> Lainey: Funny, we haven't seen you.
Do you work in the cutting room? >> Will: Try the jewelry line.
Forrester's revving things up, and Electra's spearheading
things. >> Electra: Uh, mostly it's Ivy.
I'm just there to help and learn.
>> Lainey: Yeah, well, we all have to start somewhere,
don't we? ♪♪♪
>> Zende: Steffy is really doing this.
>> Katie: Oh, it's done. As of yesterday, Hope is gone
from the company, along with the line that she has poured her
heart and soul into. >> Brooke: [sighs] Can you
imagine how the industry will react when they hear?
And if we're shocked-- >> Zende: They're gonna freak,
wondering what is happening at Forrester, especially when
they hear that Hope's out. >> Brooke: She's not just out.
She's banished. Steffy's never gonna let her
step foot in Forrester ever again.
>> Zende: All because of this rivalry, this whole Forrester
versus Logan thing? >> Brooke: Well, it's more than
that. Steffy is accusing Hope of
something she didn't do.
>> Steffy: Granddad, I had every
right to fire Hope. >> Eric: Hope's family.
>> Steffy: She's not a Forrester, Granddad.
She's a Logan. >> Eric: You know what I mean.
>> Steffy: I do know what you mean, but family doesn't treat
each other the way she's been treating me--
disrespecting me as a woman, going after my husband.
I cannot take it any longer. >> Ridge: And he's not asking
you to--you're not, right?
>> Eric: It shouldn't have come to this.
I hate that this happened. I wish it hadn't.
>> Steffy: So do I, Granddad, so do I.
I wish Hope could find another man and not go after my husband.
>> Hope: I don't wanna leave. I really don't wanna leave your
arms. >> Carter: Mm.
Me either, but I need to talk to Ridge.
As his friend and Forrester's COO, I believe I can get through
to him... get him to reinstate you
and your line. ♪♪♪
>> Lainey: Sorry we didn't know who you were earlier.
There's so many newbies at Forrester lately--you know, they
come and they go. It's really hard to keep track.
>> Will: Actually, Electra's a seasoned pro.
Am I right? >> Electra: Hardly.
But I think I'm gonna love it here.
Everybody just seem so... friendly and helpful.
[phone chimes] >> Lainey: Uh, they need us in
the showroom right away. Hey, don't forget about after
work, okay? I'd love to...talk more
without, uh, any interruptions.
>> Electra: Something tells me Lainey doesn't like me very
much. She loves you though.
>> Will: Forget about Lainey. I'd rather talk about you.
>> Electra: Me? >> Will: Yeah. I don't know
anything about you. Only that you're into jewelry...
and you're very beautiful. ♪♪♪
>> Zende: I can see how Steffy might jump to that conclusion--
walking in, Hope [laughs] in lingerie, on top of Finn?
>> Katie: It was an accident. She tripped.
>> Zende: I'm not doubting Hope. If she says that's what
happened, that's what happened. >> Brooke: My daughter was not
trying to seduce Steffy's husband.
>> Zende: Yeah, but we're all having to pay the price because
Steffy thinks otherwise. >> Katie: You're right.
Everyone is impacted by this. I mean, Hope's out.
>> Zende: And there goes my role as Hope for the Future's lead
designer. >> Brooke: I'm sorry, Zende.
You didn't deserve this either. >> Katie: Especially since
Hope's line seems to be on the precipice of an upswing, thanks
in no small part to your designs.
>> Zende: What about Ridge? He's just going to let this
happen?
>> Eric: Brooke's gonna be angry.
She's gonna be livid about this.
Her daughter's been a big part of this corporation for a very
long time. Her accomplishments--
>> Steffy: That's not the issue, Granddad.
It's about her irresponsible behavior.
This woman has tried to sabotage my marriage.
What am I supposed to do? Am I supposed to just sit back
and let Hope make all of these excuses?
I certainly know Brooke's gonna do that for her.
>> Eric: You have every right to defend yourself and to defend
your marriage--you do. But I think this is wrong.
Making a corporate decision based on personal grievance?
>> Ridge: Dad, I don't think she's doing that at all.
Hope for the Future's been struggling for a long time.
Anybody else would have cut it. >> Eric: All right. You may be
right about that. But firing Hope is personal.
>> Steffy: I'm sure that's how it's gonna be perceived...
by some. But I warned Hope.
I told her to stay away from my husband.
Now she has to pay the price, and there's nothing she can do
about it.
>> Carter: Don't wanna go,
but I've gotta do this. >> Hope: You really think you'll
be able to get through to Ridge? >> Carter: I have to try.
I have to exhaust every option before...
>> Hope: Before what?
>> Carter: Promise me something, okay?
Don't give up. This isn't over.
>> Hope: You have no idea how much it means to me
to have a man like you by my side...
fighting for me. >> Carter: I'm gonna keep
fighting for you. I'll get through to Ridge.
I'll make this right. I promise.
One more for the road. [both chuckling]
All right. ♪♪♪
>> Electra: I didn't mean to interrupt you while you were at
work. >> Will: You're not.
I'm really glad you dropped by. >> Electra: I don't think Lainey
and Toni were. Wanted you all to themselves.
>> Will: Lainey and Toni... who are they?
[Electra giggles] No, I'm sorry, I just don't know
who that is. So, have you heard?
>> Electra: Heard what? >> Will: Hope for the Future.
There's some pretty heavy stuff going down.
>> Electra: I knew that the line wasn't doing well, but I thought
it was supposed to be bouncing back.
>> Will: Yeah, but apparently-- forget it.
Forget I said anything. I don't wanna gossip.
I'm just an intern. >> Electra: Well, not for long.
You seem like the type of man to make a mark wherever he
lands. >> Will: [small laugh] Probably
right on my face. >> Electra: Oh, God, please
don't hurt that. >> Will: I'll do my best.
Now, are you finally gonna tell me?
>> Electra: Tell you what? >> Will: The story of
Electra Forrester. Pretty much all I know so far is
that she's got this beautiful smile...
and these eyes that... ♪♪♪
>> Zende: This is crazy. Not that long ago, Steffy was
giving Hope for the Future a shot, and now she wants to
kill it and send Hope packing. How can Ridge be okay with this?
How can Granddad? >> Brooke: I'm not sure how much
Eric knows, but if Steffy's already in his ear...
>> Katie: Well, someone needs to tell him Hope's side of the
story. He needs to know that what
happened with Finn was just a big misunderstanding and that
his granddaughter, the "co-CEO", overreacted and jumped to the
wrong conclusions. >> Brooke: Something she
wouldn't have done with anybody else but Hope.
>> Zende: Look, I love my cousin...
but when it comes to her personal feelings about Hope--
I'm not taking sides here, but she has to put that stuff
aside and not make decisions that could negatively impact the
company. >> Brooke: Yes. But obviously
her war on my daughter is more important to her.
>> Zende: Well, it shouldn't be. I mean, Hope has put everything
into this line. And she's an inspiration to so
many people. She has the most loyal fans
imaginable--once they hear that she's been unceremoniously
booted from Forrester... >> Hope: There will certainly be
backlash. >> Brooke: Hi, honey.
How are you? >> Hope: I'll be okay.
I'm more concerned about how this is impacting everyone else,
especially you, Zende. You're such a talented designer.
I truly, truly believe that you were going to take
Hope for the Future to new heights.
But maybe, just maybe, all hope isn't lost after all.
♪♪♪
>> Ridge: I get Dad's reaction. I do, 'cause he's always been
Brooke's champion. Hope's her daughter, and he
cares about her. Obviously, he cares about you
too--I don't mean that-- >> Steffy: I know.
I know this is gonna be tough for Granddad.
Because you know Brooke--she's gonna go over there and she's
gonna defend Hope and her line, and she's gonna turn on the
waterworks and push all the emotional buttons, 'cause that's
what Brooke does. Don't envy him.
>> Ridge: Well, Brooke is a mother.
>> Steffy: And mothers fight for their children.
Hey, I get it. I'm a mom too.
Mothers are supposed to teach their daughters about
boundaries. Clearly, Brooke hasn't done
that. Hope's just disrespected my
marriage over and over again, and--
>> Carter: I realize that's how it might seem, but...
that's not what happened, Steffy.
Hope didn't disrespect you or your marriage.
♪♪♪
>> Electra: Well, there's not much to tell about me.
>> Will: I beg to differ. >> Electra: Well, how do you
know? >> Will: I can just tell.
I already know you're a Forrester.
>> Electra: Yeah, but it's not what you think.
>> Will: And what, exactly, am I thinking?
>> Electra: Nepotism. She only got the job because
Eric's brother is her grandfather.
>> Will: Never once thought that.
If anything, my mother's head of PR, and I'm here, so...
Look, regardless, I can tell you're the kind of woman that
makes an impact. You sure as hell have made one
on me.
>> Brooke: Honey, what do you mean, all hope is not lost?
>> Zende: Is your granddad trying to pressure Steffy into
changing her mind? >> Katie: Eric can be very
persuasive. >> Hope: Oh, I know, but, uh,
that is not actually what I'm talking about.
>> Zende: Okay, so-- >> Hope: I was speaking with
Carter earlier. >> Zende: Carter? What does he
have to do with this? >> Hope: Well, he went to see
Ridge, and I have never seen him so determined.
>> Brooke: Determined how? >> Hope: He's going to try to
get through to Ridge... get him to stop Steffy from
doing what she's doing. ♪♪♪
>> Carter: Steffy, I understand why you're upset, I get it.
And to be clear, I'm not condoning what Hope did at
Eric's with Finn--that was wrong, and she regrets it.
>> Steffy: Has a strange way of showing it.
>> Carter: You think she crossed a line with your husband again.
>> Steffy: She did cross a line, Carter.
>> Carter: No, no, it was an unfortunate misunderstanding.
>> Steffy: What are you talking about?
I saw it with my own eyes. Hope wants my husband--but I'm
not gonna let that happen. I'm getting tired of this.
>> Carter: Ridge. >> Ridge: I know what you're
trying to do, keep the peace-- >> Carter: No, I'm trying to do
more than keep the peace--I'm trying to keep us from making
a disastrous decision. Hope for the Future is a gateway
for our young demographic. Hope and her message have
inspired millions over the years, and you're gonna throw
that away because you misunderstood something between
her and your husband? Is that how we're running this
company? >> Steffy: [huffs] Carter, I
don't know what's going on with you, the way you're aligning
yourself with Hope, but you need to be very careful.
>> Carter: Is that how you feel too?
That as COO, I can only speak my opinion if I agree with the both
of you? >> Ridge: That's not the point,
of course not-- >> Carter: Good. Because I like
to think that my opinion is respected and valued around
here, even if it differs from you.
I keep telling you this over and over again--we have to stop with
this Logan versus Forrester war. It's ridiculous.
You can't take your personal feelings and rivalries into the
boardroom. Now, firing Hope--that's not
just misguided, Steffy. That shows a huge lapse in
judgement, a lapse in leadership.
I won't let you do this to her. I won't allow it.
♪♪♪
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