1 00:00:02,369 --> 00:00:03,704 -[phone chimes] -RIDGE: That's a lot of texts 2 00:00:03,770 --> 00:00:05,739 -coming in, huh? -They all want an answer 3 00:00:05,806 --> 00:00:06,940 immediately. 4 00:00:07,007 --> 00:00:09,009 Well, that's wedding planning for you. 5 00:00:09,076 --> 00:00:10,744 Well, the ceremony is tomorrow, 6 00:00:10,811 --> 00:00:12,880 and certainly don't wanna bother Hope and Liam 7 00:00:12,946 --> 00:00:14,848 with all these last-minute details. 8 00:00:14,915 --> 00:00:17,885 Who new Beth was such a taskmaster? 9 00:00:17,951 --> 00:00:20,954 Oh, my gosh, she is going to be so cute 10 00:00:21,021 --> 00:00:23,223 officiating the wedding. 11 00:00:24,758 --> 00:00:27,628 -You okay? -I'm okay. I'm just, you know, 12 00:00:27,694 --> 00:00:29,496 bit of a mood. 13 00:00:29,563 --> 00:00:31,632 Your father's retirement party 14 00:00:31,698 --> 00:00:33,600 -still weighing on you? -Yeah. 15 00:00:33,667 --> 00:00:35,168 I just wanted to celebrate him 16 00:00:35,235 --> 00:00:37,204 the same way that the newspapers are celebrating him, 17 00:00:37,271 --> 00:00:39,973 you know, the impact he's had and... 18 00:00:40,040 --> 00:00:41,642 I knew it wasn't gonna be easy, 19 00:00:41,708 --> 00:00:44,278 but I just didn't think he was gonna react that way. 20 00:00:47,581 --> 00:00:49,383 DONNA: All the articles are amazing. 21 00:00:49,449 --> 00:00:52,386 This one--this one's my favorite. 22 00:00:52,452 --> 00:00:55,055 Yeah, it's very flattering. 23 00:00:55,122 --> 00:00:57,858 Well, it's... it's all true, you know. 24 00:00:57,925 --> 00:01:00,827 I mean, this one puts your whole career 25 00:01:00,894 --> 00:01:02,729 into perspective. 26 00:01:03,664 --> 00:01:07,467 Well, they only do that when a designer's career is over. 27 00:01:08,635 --> 00:01:11,471 Oh, honey bear, I'm sorry. 28 00:01:11,538 --> 00:01:14,174 You know, it was wrong of Ridge to... 29 00:01:14,241 --> 00:01:16,877 -announce your retirement. -I don't-- 30 00:01:16,944 --> 00:01:19,112 I don't know. Maybe he was right. 31 00:01:19,179 --> 00:01:21,782 Maybe it is time. Maybe, uh... 32 00:01:21,848 --> 00:01:24,418 maybe my time is up. 33 00:01:27,454 --> 00:01:29,690 HOPE: Where is our busy little bee? 34 00:01:29,756 --> 00:01:32,526 In there, doing wedding stuff. 35 00:01:32,593 --> 00:01:34,628 You can't ask me what it is. I can't tell you, 36 00:01:34,695 --> 00:01:37,531 because I promised absolutely, positively no peeking. 37 00:01:37,598 --> 00:01:41,535 She is certainly trying to make our ceremony a surprise, 38 00:01:41,602 --> 00:01:43,337 -isn't she? -She is. 39 00:01:43,403 --> 00:01:46,306 Oh, which, by the way, between my mom and your dad... 40 00:01:46,373 --> 00:01:48,041 -Yeah. -They have hired 41 00:01:48,108 --> 00:01:50,644 so much security, I don't think the paparazzi or press 42 00:01:50,711 --> 00:01:52,279 is going to be an issue. 43 00:01:52,346 --> 00:01:54,047 They've already fielded questions 44 00:01:54,114 --> 00:01:56,617 about Eric's retirement, by the way. 45 00:01:56,683 --> 00:01:59,019 Oh, right. That is... 46 00:01:59,086 --> 00:02:00,554 that's really big news. 47 00:02:00,621 --> 00:02:02,823 That's a big change over at Forrester. 48 00:02:02,889 --> 00:02:04,591 Yeah. It won't be the same. 49 00:02:04,658 --> 00:02:07,961 I learned so much about fashion from Eric. 50 00:02:08,028 --> 00:02:09,796 He's a legend. 51 00:02:09,863 --> 00:02:13,400 I don't know. I guess it's time to pass the torch. 52 00:02:13,467 --> 00:02:14,901 Maybe. 53 00:02:14,968 --> 00:02:17,904 Either way, it's an exciting new chapter for all of us, 54 00:02:17,971 --> 00:02:19,673 -and guess what. -Hmm? 55 00:02:19,740 --> 00:02:22,609 We're gonna kick it off with our wedding tomorrow. 56 00:02:26,279 --> 00:02:27,848 You see the news? 57 00:02:27,914 --> 00:02:30,317 -Eric's retirement? -Yeah. 58 00:02:30,384 --> 00:02:32,386 Kinda feels like the end of an era. 59 00:02:34,388 --> 00:02:36,623 -Yeah, it's kinda sad. -Hmm. 60 00:02:37,758 --> 00:02:41,395 Well, it's no secret I have a soft spot for Eric. 61 00:02:41,461 --> 00:02:44,197 Yeah, well, you know, you did marry the guy. 62 00:02:44,264 --> 00:02:45,932 Yeah, I did. 63 00:02:47,167 --> 00:02:49,503 But the only man for me 64 00:02:49,569 --> 00:02:52,472 is this handsome one right here sitting next to me. 65 00:02:52,539 --> 00:02:55,075 -Good answer. -[laughs] 66 00:02:56,209 --> 00:03:04,751 ♪ ♪ 67 00:03:06,620 --> 00:03:08,588 What were you doing in the bedroom for so long? 68 00:03:08,655 --> 00:03:10,924 Well, maybe I was waiting for you to join me. 69 00:03:10,991 --> 00:03:12,659 Why didn't you say something? 70 00:03:12,726 --> 00:03:15,062 I'm teasing. I was trying to pick out a dress 71 00:03:15,128 --> 00:03:16,797 for the wedding tomorrow. 72 00:03:16,863 --> 00:03:19,599 Oh, right. Yeah, we haven't really talked about that. 73 00:03:19,666 --> 00:03:21,201 Yeah. You know, 74 00:03:21,268 --> 00:03:23,236 maybe we should go through your ties 75 00:03:23,303 --> 00:03:25,439 and try to color-coordinate it. 76 00:03:25,505 --> 00:03:28,241 I don't know. Does Hope have any kind of a color scheme? 77 00:03:28,308 --> 00:03:31,478 White. I don't know. She didn't mention anything. 78 00:03:31,545 --> 00:03:35,115 I am so excited. 79 00:03:35,182 --> 00:03:39,052 I am, baby. This is our first big family event, 80 00:03:39,119 --> 00:03:42,723 and I cannot wait to be on your arm. 81 00:03:45,826 --> 00:03:48,228 So Beth hasn't given you any hint at all 82 00:03:48,295 --> 00:03:50,430 -about the ceremony? -Oh, my God. None. 83 00:03:50,497 --> 00:03:52,065 Absolutely not. Nothing at all. 84 00:03:52,132 --> 00:03:53,633 Because she is her mother's daughter, 85 00:03:53,700 --> 00:03:57,637 and when she sets her mind to something, it's like... 86 00:03:57,704 --> 00:04:01,308 Well, I know she and my mother 87 00:04:01,374 --> 00:04:03,677 have been hard at work on it for weeks now. 88 00:04:03,744 --> 00:04:05,378 Well, if you think about it, you know, 89 00:04:05,445 --> 00:04:08,215 between the two of them, we're in for a v--[laughs] 90 00:04:08,281 --> 00:04:10,817 a very unique and memorable wedding. 91 00:04:10,884 --> 00:04:13,053 [laughs] Oh, yes. 92 00:04:13,120 --> 00:04:15,288 [whispering] It's gonna be great. 93 00:04:17,858 --> 00:04:20,193 I gotta tell you, this whole retirement party 94 00:04:20,260 --> 00:04:22,696 really threw me. 95 00:04:22,763 --> 00:04:25,132 Maybe I should have seen this coming, you know? 96 00:04:25,198 --> 00:04:27,467 My last collection was more than a year ago... 97 00:04:27,534 --> 00:04:29,503 Okay, that's not fair. 98 00:04:29,569 --> 00:04:31,371 A lot has happened since then, Eric. 99 00:04:31,438 --> 00:04:33,039 Yeah, I know, I know. 100 00:04:33,106 --> 00:04:35,575 But Ridge seems to have felt I was this figurehead, 101 00:04:35,642 --> 00:04:38,044 you know, sailing the company past the rough patch, 102 00:04:38,111 --> 00:04:40,981 and now that it's over, time to move on. 103 00:04:41,047 --> 00:04:43,884 And, what, you don't have anything to say about that? 104 00:04:43,950 --> 00:04:45,452 It's not fair. 105 00:04:45,519 --> 00:04:47,454 I had a lot to say about it. 106 00:04:47,521 --> 00:04:50,724 After the party, I...kind of let my emotions 107 00:04:50,791 --> 00:04:52,225 get the best of me. 108 00:04:53,326 --> 00:04:56,296 I'm a little sorry for some of the things I said to Ridge. 109 00:05:01,434 --> 00:05:03,804 I mean, I knew Dad was gonna be surprised about the party. 110 00:05:03,870 --> 00:05:05,772 That's why they call it a surprise party. 111 00:05:05,839 --> 00:05:07,574 And you assumed it would be a good surprise. 112 00:05:07,641 --> 00:05:10,310 -I did assume that. -Your father is the founder, 113 00:05:10,377 --> 00:05:12,412 and he will be a part of every single conversation 114 00:05:12,479 --> 00:05:13,847 about Forrester Creations. 115 00:05:13,914 --> 00:05:15,348 As he should be. That wasn't the point. 116 00:05:15,415 --> 00:05:18,318 I just didn't want him to be part of the day-to-day grind. 117 00:05:18,385 --> 00:05:20,320 And you know what? He didn't want that either. 118 00:05:20,387 --> 00:05:23,323 He did his last collection, and he said he was done. 119 00:05:23,390 --> 00:05:27,694 So do you regret having this retirement party? 120 00:05:27,761 --> 00:05:31,464 [quiet music plays] 121 00:05:36,036 --> 00:05:37,671 The handsome father of the bride. 122 00:05:37,737 --> 00:05:39,806 You two are going to look amazing 123 00:05:39,873 --> 00:05:41,474 walking down the aisle together. 124 00:05:41,541 --> 00:05:44,511 -You been picturing that, huh? -That's gonna be beautiful. 125 00:05:44,578 --> 00:05:47,914 After all the turmoil that we've had in our lives, 126 00:05:47,981 --> 00:05:50,116 I mean, to come together this way... 127 00:05:50,183 --> 00:05:52,419 I think everybody's ready to put it behind them. 128 00:05:52,485 --> 00:05:55,488 Well, and a wedding is the perfect way to do that. 129 00:05:55,555 --> 00:05:57,023 I mean that. It is. 130 00:05:57,090 --> 00:05:59,893 I mean, not just for the happy couple but for us too. 131 00:05:59,960 --> 00:06:04,064 I mean, your--your daughter is getting married, Deacon. 132 00:06:04,130 --> 00:06:06,533 And Deke is going to be there. 133 00:06:06,600 --> 00:06:10,670 It's our first real Sharpe family event. 134 00:06:10,737 --> 00:06:12,606 Well, it's Hope and Liam's event. 135 00:06:12,672 --> 00:06:14,507 It's gonna be really intimate. 136 00:06:14,574 --> 00:06:17,978 Oh, then that's what makes it that much more significant. 137 00:06:18,044 --> 00:06:22,983 I mean, to show them how strong and happy we are together. 138 00:06:27,520 --> 00:06:28,788 What? 139 00:06:30,457 --> 00:06:32,092 What's going on? 140 00:06:32,158 --> 00:06:33,793 I just--I think we oughta, you know, 141 00:06:33,860 --> 00:06:35,896 just keep the spotlight on Liam and Hope. 142 00:06:35,962 --> 00:06:38,465 You know, it's...it's their day. 143 00:06:38,531 --> 00:06:41,234 Yeah, but I'm not suggesting that it isn't. 144 00:06:41,301 --> 00:06:42,636 I'm just saying that, you know, 145 00:06:42,702 --> 00:06:44,604 they're calling the shots tomorrow. 146 00:06:48,141 --> 00:06:50,543 But wh-why...why this mood 147 00:06:50,610 --> 00:06:52,312 all of a sudden? 148 00:06:52,379 --> 00:06:54,414 You know? What's going on? 149 00:06:54,481 --> 00:06:57,651 I don't wanna upset you, Sheila. 150 00:06:57,717 --> 00:07:00,220 I hate to say this. 151 00:07:00,287 --> 00:07:03,423 You're not invited to the wedding. 152 00:07:06,960 --> 00:07:08,361 Was I just being delusional, 153 00:07:08,428 --> 00:07:10,363 thinking that I could still contribute? 154 00:07:10,430 --> 00:07:11,965 What? No. My God, 155 00:07:12,032 --> 00:07:15,869 Eric, you're as talented as ever. The-- 156 00:07:17,304 --> 00:07:19,306 The designs you set up in the showroom 157 00:07:19,372 --> 00:07:21,508 were incredible. 158 00:07:21,574 --> 00:07:23,877 Maybe if you just showed Ridge-- 159 00:07:23,944 --> 00:07:25,979 No, no, no, no. He made himself very clear. 160 00:07:26,046 --> 00:07:27,814 He doesn't wanna see them. 161 00:07:27,881 --> 00:07:29,916 I told him how much designing means to me, 162 00:07:29,983 --> 00:07:32,319 but he won't hear it. He's, uh... 163 00:07:32,385 --> 00:07:34,454 worried about my health. 164 00:07:34,521 --> 00:07:36,656 Well, he doesn't wanna lose you. 165 00:07:36,723 --> 00:07:38,825 He doesn't wanna work with me either. 166 00:07:38,892 --> 00:07:41,528 I know, I'm sorry, it hurts, but... 167 00:07:41,594 --> 00:07:45,598 maybe it doesn't have to be all that bad, you know? 168 00:07:45,665 --> 00:07:50,236 I know it's kind of selfish of me, but, um... 169 00:07:50,303 --> 00:07:53,139 I was sort of hoping that this could mean 170 00:07:53,206 --> 00:07:57,377 we could, uh, spend more time together. 171 00:08:00,580 --> 00:08:03,783 I thought I was doing the right thing. 172 00:08:03,850 --> 00:08:05,885 You meant well. 173 00:08:05,952 --> 00:08:09,255 You were thinking about his health, his future. 174 00:08:10,924 --> 00:08:13,059 Well, that's not what you asked me, is it? 175 00:08:13,126 --> 00:08:15,862 You asked me if I regret it. 176 00:08:15,929 --> 00:08:18,631 And that's not an easy answer. I don't know. 177 00:08:18,698 --> 00:08:21,901 My dad has been my inspiration my whole life. 178 00:08:21,968 --> 00:08:24,437 And if there's anybody that could rest on his laurels, 179 00:08:24,504 --> 00:08:26,139 that is him. 180 00:08:26,206 --> 00:08:28,108 I did what I did because I... 181 00:08:28,174 --> 00:08:30,643 I want him to be okay, you know? 182 00:08:32,379 --> 00:08:34,948 But maybe that should have been his decision. 183 00:08:35,015 --> 00:08:40,520 [soft music plays] 184 00:08:45,258 --> 00:08:47,227 This is a mistake. You just misunderstood. 185 00:08:47,293 --> 00:08:49,362 Babe, I been wracking my brain trying to figure out a way 186 00:08:49,429 --> 00:08:50,630 to break this to you. 187 00:08:50,697 --> 00:08:53,099 No, you know what? The wedding is tomorrow. 188 00:08:53,166 --> 00:08:55,068 I was hoping something had changed, you know, 189 00:08:55,135 --> 00:08:57,470 now that things have calmed down between the families. 190 00:08:57,537 --> 00:08:59,205 Oh, wait, wait, wait. Is that what this is about? 191 00:08:59,272 --> 00:09:03,510 I know that I've made some really terrible decisions, 192 00:09:03,576 --> 00:09:05,512 but Liam's father, Bill, 193 00:09:05,578 --> 00:09:07,247 he made even bigger mistakes, 194 00:09:07,313 --> 00:09:10,283 and I'll guarantee you he got an invitation. 195 00:09:10,350 --> 00:09:12,452 Please, don't look at me like this, all right? 196 00:09:12,519 --> 00:09:14,754 This isn't about one person doing one thing. 197 00:09:14,821 --> 00:09:17,390 It's a personal choice-- one that I disagree with-- 198 00:09:17,457 --> 00:09:19,359 but it's not my wedding. 199 00:09:19,426 --> 00:09:20,927 [huffs] 200 00:09:20,994 --> 00:09:22,562 I... 201 00:09:22,629 --> 00:09:25,465 I am seriously not invited. 202 00:09:25,532 --> 00:09:27,200 Babe, I'm sorry you're disappointed. 203 00:09:27,267 --> 00:09:28,935 You don't deserve to be excluded. 204 00:09:29,002 --> 00:09:31,337 Yeah, well, did you say that to Hope? 205 00:09:31,404 --> 00:09:34,107 Look, she and Liam and Beth made the guest list. 206 00:09:34,174 --> 00:09:37,077 Your name's not on it. 207 00:09:40,747 --> 00:09:43,983 I hate to put my dad in a jam with Sheila, but... 208 00:09:44,050 --> 00:09:46,019 if she makes our little girl uncomfortable, 209 00:09:46,086 --> 00:09:48,221 then I don't exactly want her at the wedding. 210 00:09:48,288 --> 00:09:50,457 I know, and honestly, I think it's-- 211 00:09:50,523 --> 00:09:52,559 I think it's healthy and good 212 00:09:52,625 --> 00:09:55,862 for Beth to express her feelings about stuff like that. 213 00:09:55,929 --> 00:09:57,197 Yeah, I want her to know 214 00:09:57,263 --> 00:09:59,032 that she can speak her mind freely, 215 00:09:59,099 --> 00:10:00,967 she can trust us and that we will listen. 216 00:10:01,034 --> 00:10:05,505 Yes. And if Sheila makes her uncomfortable, well... 217 00:10:05,572 --> 00:10:07,373 hey, at the very least, it's a testament 218 00:10:07,440 --> 00:10:08,741 to her having good instincts. 219 00:10:08,808 --> 00:10:10,310 I agree. 220 00:10:10,376 --> 00:10:12,846 I just...don't wanna get into all that again 221 00:10:12,912 --> 00:10:14,214 with my dad. 222 00:10:14,280 --> 00:10:16,883 Like, he still thinks that Sheila has changed, so... 223 00:10:16,950 --> 00:10:20,186 Well, okay. Sheila did... 224 00:10:20,253 --> 00:10:24,757 kind of almost sacrifice her own life to save Steffy's. 225 00:10:24,824 --> 00:10:28,695 Yes, I know, and we are all grateful, but... 226 00:10:28,761 --> 00:10:31,498 [sighs] Look, at the end of the day, 227 00:10:31,564 --> 00:10:33,099 this is what Beth wants. 228 00:10:33,166 --> 00:10:35,168 She has made herself very clear, 229 00:10:35,235 --> 00:10:37,170 and I think we should all respect that. 230 00:10:37,237 --> 00:10:39,439 I mean, after all, this wedding is all about our... 231 00:10:39,506 --> 00:10:42,442 -our little family. -Yeah, yeah. No doubt. 232 00:10:42,509 --> 00:10:43,843 -[door opens] -HOPE: Oh... 233 00:10:43,910 --> 00:10:46,779 -LIAM: Ooh! -There's our little busy bee. 234 00:10:46,846 --> 00:10:49,215 You didn't try to peek, did you? 235 00:10:52,085 --> 00:10:53,219 N--no! 236 00:10:53,286 --> 00:10:54,454 BOTH: No. 237 00:10:54,521 --> 00:10:57,290 -Not at all. -No. Uh, but if there was 238 00:10:57,357 --> 00:10:58,958 something you would like us to see, 239 00:10:59,025 --> 00:11:01,494 -well, then-- -Not until tomorrow. 240 00:11:01,561 --> 00:11:03,863 Are you sure? 'Cause maybe our officiant 241 00:11:03,930 --> 00:11:06,232 may want us to rehearse a little-- 242 00:11:06,299 --> 00:11:08,201 You don't need to practice, Daddy. 243 00:11:08,268 --> 00:11:10,270 -Yep. No. -Grandma says you and Mommy 244 00:11:10,336 --> 00:11:13,139 know exactly what to do. 245 00:11:13,206 --> 00:11:14,641 [laughs] 246 00:11:14,707 --> 00:11:17,277 Yes. Yes, we do. 247 00:11:17,343 --> 00:11:20,780 So do I. I'm all ready to marry you guys. 248 00:11:25,018 --> 00:11:27,253 I never could have imagined this when I was a kid 249 00:11:27,320 --> 00:11:29,189 when I was starting out... 250 00:11:29,255 --> 00:11:31,891 this incredible career I've had. 251 00:11:31,958 --> 00:11:34,227 I've gotten a lot of kudos around the world, 252 00:11:34,294 --> 00:11:36,596 lot of admiration from my peers, 253 00:11:36,663 --> 00:11:38,097 -from my family. -Are you kidding me? 254 00:11:38,164 --> 00:11:39,799 You are a titan in this industry. 255 00:11:39,866 --> 00:11:44,504 You have been respected and admired by--by... 256 00:11:44,571 --> 00:11:47,040 some of the most powerful people in the world. 257 00:11:47,106 --> 00:11:50,877 Your collections have been adored by critics 258 00:11:50,944 --> 00:11:52,845 and clients. 259 00:11:52,912 --> 00:11:55,648 The only person I wanna be adored by 260 00:11:55,715 --> 00:11:57,850 is you. 261 00:11:59,118 --> 00:12:01,688 You don't have anything else to prove. 262 00:12:03,256 --> 00:12:05,625 But it doesn't sound so bad, does it? 263 00:12:05,692 --> 00:12:10,263 Taking time to relax and travel... 264 00:12:10,330 --> 00:12:12,599 enjoy yourself? 265 00:12:12,665 --> 00:12:14,934 Sounds good coming from you, I gotta say. 266 00:12:16,569 --> 00:12:18,771 Yeah, maybe Ridge is right. 267 00:12:18,838 --> 00:12:21,975 Maybe he's just looking out for me, hmm? 268 00:12:22,041 --> 00:12:23,810 Yeah. 269 00:12:27,914 --> 00:12:29,949 RIDGE: We almost lost him, Brooke. 270 00:12:30,016 --> 00:12:31,884 He doesn't think about that anymore, 271 00:12:31,951 --> 00:12:34,087 but I think about it every day. 272 00:12:34,153 --> 00:12:36,623 And now he's asking me again that he wants all the stress, 273 00:12:36,689 --> 00:12:38,891 all the workload--he wants that. 274 00:12:38,958 --> 00:12:41,294 And what am I supposed to do, just say nothing? 275 00:12:41,361 --> 00:12:42,929 I can't. 276 00:12:44,497 --> 00:12:46,366 As soon as a showstopper goes on the runway, 277 00:12:46,432 --> 00:12:48,635 I work on the next one, and the next one after that, 278 00:12:48,701 --> 00:12:51,337 and it's amazing, but it's relentless. 279 00:12:51,404 --> 00:12:54,440 That's why Eric loves it so much. 280 00:12:54,507 --> 00:12:56,109 Yes, but it takes its toll. 281 00:12:56,175 --> 00:12:58,111 Even on somebody like Eric Forrester. 282 00:12:58,177 --> 00:13:01,314 And you didn't think he would step away on his own. 283 00:13:01,381 --> 00:13:03,082 No. 284 00:13:03,149 --> 00:13:05,952 You know what? I don't think I would either. 285 00:13:06,019 --> 00:13:07,920 I hope when it's my time, 286 00:13:07,987 --> 00:13:10,623 and it will be my time at some point... 287 00:13:12,158 --> 00:13:14,594 I hope somebody loves me enough... 288 00:13:16,029 --> 00:13:18,598 ...to help me leave. 289 00:13:21,834 --> 00:13:27,273 [soft music plays] 290 00:13:34,347 --> 00:13:35,982 All right, that's enough about us. 291 00:13:36,049 --> 00:13:38,084 Hope's getting married tomorrow. 292 00:13:38,151 --> 00:13:40,219 -You excited? -Uh... 293 00:13:40,286 --> 00:13:42,155 well, yeah, of course. 294 00:13:42,221 --> 00:13:45,124 I'm really excited for her and Liam. 295 00:13:45,191 --> 00:13:47,493 It's wonderful that they're finally getting back together. 296 00:13:47,560 --> 00:13:50,697 They've been through a lot and I'm, uh, 297 00:13:50,763 --> 00:13:52,632 -I'm very excited for them. -Yeah. 298 00:13:52,699 --> 00:13:54,767 Oh, and you know the best part 299 00:13:54,834 --> 00:13:57,136 is that little Beth is gonna do the honors. 300 00:13:57,203 --> 00:14:01,007 -That's gonna be real cute. -I'm sorry I'm gonna miss that. 301 00:14:01,074 --> 00:14:02,375 -Oh. -You're okay with this, 302 00:14:02,442 --> 00:14:04,677 aren't you, that I don't feel like going? 303 00:14:06,512 --> 00:14:09,315 Yeah, of course, I understand. I mean, it's been a lot. 304 00:14:09,382 --> 00:14:11,851 The press, the phone calls, the paparazzi. 305 00:14:11,918 --> 00:14:15,388 Yeah. And, uh, it's Hope and Liam's day. 306 00:14:15,455 --> 00:14:19,659 Well, I will give them your best... 307 00:14:19,726 --> 00:14:22,462 but you, my dear, 308 00:14:22,528 --> 00:14:24,731 you will be missed. 309 00:14:34,640 --> 00:14:38,111 I wish Eric had seen your gesture in a better light. 310 00:14:38,177 --> 00:14:40,480 You did the right thing, Ridge. 311 00:14:40,546 --> 00:14:43,049 Well, maybe it wasn't my choice. 312 00:14:43,116 --> 00:14:45,351 You said so yourself, you wish that somebody 313 00:14:45,418 --> 00:14:48,388 would do that for you if you were in that situation. 314 00:14:48,454 --> 00:14:50,990 It's obvious how much you love him. 315 00:14:51,057 --> 00:14:53,326 Well, maybe he doesn't see it that way. 316 00:14:53,393 --> 00:14:54,660 He would see it that way 317 00:14:54,727 --> 00:14:56,963 if he understood why you were doing it. 318 00:14:57,029 --> 00:14:59,365 Eric is a fashion icon. 319 00:14:59,432 --> 00:15:01,834 He's not gonna be left out. He's gonna be busy. 320 00:15:01,901 --> 00:15:05,138 He's gonna be doing fashion panels and conferences, 321 00:15:05,204 --> 00:15:07,573 be honored around the globe. 322 00:15:07,640 --> 00:15:10,943 You two have shared the spotlight for decades. 323 00:15:11,010 --> 00:15:14,747 It is your turn to make a singular mark 324 00:15:14,814 --> 00:15:17,083 in Forrester couture. 325 00:15:20,453 --> 00:15:21,954 Thank you. 326 00:15:23,156 --> 00:15:25,958 Thank you for always supporting me. 327 00:15:26,025 --> 00:15:28,761 But I can't get this image outta my head-- 328 00:15:28,828 --> 00:15:31,197 my dad walking out of here with his stapler 329 00:15:31,264 --> 00:15:34,667 like some icon that no one needs anymore. 330 00:15:34,734 --> 00:15:37,003 I never wanted that for him. 331 00:15:37,069 --> 00:15:38,337 He's given me everything. 332 00:15:38,404 --> 00:15:40,773 He's the one who put a pencil in my hand. 333 00:15:40,840 --> 00:15:43,910 I just wanted to celebrate him. That's all I wanted. 334 00:15:43,976 --> 00:15:46,345 And I want him to be healthy and I want him to be safe, 335 00:15:46,412 --> 00:15:49,248 and now I don't know if I made the right choice. 336 00:15:57,190 --> 00:15:58,958 How can I not... 337 00:15:59,025 --> 00:16:01,761 be invited to your daughter's wedding? 338 00:16:01,828 --> 00:16:03,763 We're married, Deacon. 339 00:16:03,830 --> 00:16:05,765 I know. I know. And if it were up to me, I-- 340 00:16:05,832 --> 00:16:07,767 Why can't you-- 341 00:16:09,001 --> 00:16:11,170 Can't you talk to her? 342 00:16:11,237 --> 00:16:12,705 I did. 343 00:16:12,772 --> 00:16:15,174 And did you explain to her how... 344 00:16:15,241 --> 00:16:18,144 how important this was? 345 00:16:18,211 --> 00:16:21,347 I mean, for people to see us together, 346 00:16:21,414 --> 00:16:23,816 that we're back together, stronger than ever. 347 00:16:23,883 --> 00:16:26,185 Sheila, people can see us together at the restaurant. 348 00:16:26,252 --> 00:16:29,155 Oh, it's not the same. I mean, they... 349 00:16:29,222 --> 00:16:33,326 they see us there as coworkers. 350 00:16:33,392 --> 00:16:35,928 This is--this is a wedding. 351 00:16:35,995 --> 00:16:39,165 It shows that we're together and that I'm yours. 352 00:16:39,232 --> 00:16:41,701 Baby, we don't have to prove that to anybody. 353 00:16:41,767 --> 00:16:44,136 Yeah. Deke doesn't believe it, 354 00:16:44,203 --> 00:16:46,105 and clearly, Hope doesn't either. 355 00:16:46,172 --> 00:16:47,607 We don't care what other people think. 356 00:16:47,673 --> 00:16:49,976 They're--they're--it's not... 357 00:16:50,042 --> 00:16:52,411 other people. 358 00:16:52,478 --> 00:16:54,714 They're your kids. 359 00:16:54,780 --> 00:16:57,483 Sheila, I know you're disappointed. 360 00:16:57,550 --> 00:17:00,586 I'm sorry, but this is Hope's wedding. 361 00:17:00,653 --> 00:17:03,089 I've gotta do what my daughter wants. 362 00:17:08,361 --> 00:17:11,297 You have put so much effort into this, 363 00:17:11,364 --> 00:17:14,166 and we are like unbelievably proud of you. 364 00:17:14,233 --> 00:17:15,535 It's going to be great. 365 00:17:15,601 --> 00:17:17,803 -I promise. -Oh, no, no, no. 366 00:17:17,870 --> 00:17:20,039 We know it will be. 367 00:17:20,106 --> 00:17:22,975 And you are going to make an amazing officiant. 368 00:17:23,042 --> 00:17:26,579 I want everyone to know how much I love my mommy and daddy. 369 00:17:26,646 --> 00:17:29,081 How special you guys make me feel. 370 00:17:29,148 --> 00:17:32,084 And after tomorrow, you'll be married. 371 00:17:32,151 --> 00:17:34,754 We'll be a family again. 372 00:17:34,820 --> 00:17:36,856 Hey, listen, 373 00:17:36,923 --> 00:17:39,091 about the family thing? 374 00:17:39,158 --> 00:17:41,294 Always have been. Always will be. 375 00:17:41,360 --> 00:17:44,864 Yeah. Love makes a family, 376 00:17:44,931 --> 00:17:47,466 and you, my darling daughter, 377 00:17:47,533 --> 00:17:49,302 are a beautiful piece of that puzzle 378 00:17:49,368 --> 00:17:51,704 that helps make it complete. 379 00:17:51,771 --> 00:17:54,774 You're everything we ever wanted and wished for. 380 00:17:54,840 --> 00:17:56,876 You're our little miracle. 381 00:17:56,943 --> 00:17:59,178 And tomorrow, you're going to help 382 00:17:59,245 --> 00:18:01,480 make another miracle come true... 383 00:18:01,547 --> 00:18:04,650 which is us finally saying, "I do." 384 00:18:04,717 --> 00:18:06,686 -Yep. -I can't wait. 385 00:18:06,752 --> 00:18:09,155 Tomorrow. Our wedding day! 386 00:18:09,221 --> 00:18:10,756 [Hope laughing] 387 00:18:10,823 --> 00:18:12,992 -Our wedding day! -Our wedding day, she said. 388 00:18:13,059 --> 00:18:14,860 Our wedding day! 389 00:18:16,629 --> 00:18:18,464 Gonna be great. 390 00:18:18,531 --> 00:18:21,701 [soft, stirring music plays] 391 00:18:27,506 --> 00:18:30,543 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc.