1 00:00:02,002 --> 00:00:06,240 [mellow instrumentals] 2 00:00:06,306 --> 00:00:07,541 ♪ ♪ 3 00:00:07,608 --> 00:00:09,676 [Bill chuckles] 4 00:00:11,912 --> 00:00:14,748 What a difference 24 hours makes. 5 00:00:14,815 --> 00:00:16,583 We're married. 6 00:00:16,650 --> 00:00:18,285 Yeah. 7 00:00:18,352 --> 00:00:20,921 And you gave me my sword necklace as a wedding present. 8 00:00:20,988 --> 00:00:22,990 I did. 9 00:00:23,056 --> 00:00:25,125 And then you kind of blew my mind 10 00:00:25,192 --> 00:00:27,160 showing me the plans 11 00:00:27,227 --> 00:00:30,130 for a showroom and runway. 12 00:00:30,197 --> 00:00:32,766 Too much too soon? 13 00:00:32,833 --> 00:00:35,636 Being married to you? No. 14 00:00:37,137 --> 00:00:39,540 Your wedding present... 15 00:00:41,909 --> 00:00:44,278 I want you to create your own fashion house. 16 00:00:44,344 --> 00:00:47,581 Yeah. I'm still trying to wrap my head around that, 17 00:00:47,648 --> 00:00:49,650 that you would do this for me. 18 00:00:49,716 --> 00:00:53,020 Of course I would do it for you. I love you. 19 00:00:53,086 --> 00:00:55,022 I want you to be happy. 20 00:00:55,088 --> 00:00:58,358 We're married. I am happy. 21 00:00:58,425 --> 00:01:01,695 I want even more for you. 22 00:01:01,762 --> 00:01:04,932 I want you to feel professionally fulfilled. 23 00:01:07,601 --> 00:01:10,170 Looking at you... 24 00:01:10,237 --> 00:01:13,774 you're making me wonder if that is what you really want. 25 00:01:19,279 --> 00:01:20,781 BROOKE: Two weddings in one day. 26 00:01:20,847 --> 00:01:23,817 One planned, and one a complete surprise. 27 00:01:23,884 --> 00:01:25,986 You gotta hand it to Spencer, I mean, honestly, 28 00:01:26,053 --> 00:01:28,855 he pops the question, next thing you know, there's the I do's. 29 00:01:28,922 --> 00:01:31,725 Even for him, that's very, um... 30 00:01:31,792 --> 00:01:33,427 It's very romantic. 31 00:01:33,493 --> 00:01:36,530 -Desperate. -Oh, Ridge. 32 00:01:36,597 --> 00:01:38,799 You smacked me around, huh? 33 00:01:38,865 --> 00:01:40,634 What'd he do now? 34 00:01:40,701 --> 00:01:41,868 -Oh, just... -RIDGE: What? 35 00:01:41,935 --> 00:01:43,337 You're always doing something. 36 00:01:43,403 --> 00:01:45,439 ...talking about the weddings yesterday. 37 00:01:45,505 --> 00:01:48,909 Yeah. Yeah, it's pretty wild, huh? 38 00:01:48,976 --> 00:01:51,578 Okay. What do you want? What can I do for you? 39 00:01:51,645 --> 00:01:54,548 I want to update you on the outside PR firm. 40 00:01:54,615 --> 00:01:57,117 -Okay, is there a problem? -Nope. None at all. 41 00:01:57,184 --> 00:01:59,219 Actually, they're doing a fantastic job. 42 00:01:59,286 --> 00:02:01,989 -That's great. -Yeah, that is great. 43 00:02:02,055 --> 00:02:04,858 So where does that leave Katie? 44 00:02:08,562 --> 00:02:11,498 Unacceptable. Either the flagship boutiques get refreshed 45 00:02:11,565 --> 00:02:14,901 with the original price we quoted, or we don't have a deal. 46 00:02:14,968 --> 00:02:16,536 No-- 47 00:02:16,603 --> 00:02:19,172 Okay, how 'bout this. How 'bout you get back to me tomorrow, 48 00:02:19,239 --> 00:02:21,141 or we're gonna have to find a different contractor. 49 00:02:23,043 --> 00:02:24,578 -Hi. -Didn't mean to interrupt. 50 00:02:24,645 --> 00:02:26,813 No. You are never an interruption. 51 00:02:28,048 --> 00:02:30,484 -You see Dad? -No. 52 00:02:30,550 --> 00:02:33,186 And before you ask, I'm not avoiding him. 53 00:02:33,253 --> 00:02:35,622 Well, I'm sure you don't wanna deal with Brooke, right? 54 00:02:35,689 --> 00:02:37,424 Does that make me a big wuss? 55 00:02:37,491 --> 00:02:40,394 No. Are you kidding? Of course not. 56 00:02:40,460 --> 00:02:42,396 You're the strongest woman I know. 57 00:02:42,462 --> 00:02:44,564 So how are you doing? 58 00:02:44,631 --> 00:02:48,568 You look great, and I'm just wondering, maybe are you... 59 00:02:48,635 --> 00:02:50,804 Maybe what? Am I what? 60 00:02:50,871 --> 00:02:53,440 Are you really moving on with your life? 61 00:02:53,507 --> 00:02:55,509 After Dad? 62 00:02:59,413 --> 00:03:02,115 I know that I should just let it go. 63 00:03:02,182 --> 00:03:05,986 The wedding is over. Hope and Liam are happily married, but... 64 00:03:06,053 --> 00:03:07,688 But you're still hurt and disappointed 65 00:03:07,754 --> 00:03:09,723 that you weren't invited. 66 00:03:11,058 --> 00:03:12,592 I don't blame you. 67 00:03:12,659 --> 00:03:15,028 You were put in a horrible position. 68 00:03:15,095 --> 00:03:17,030 I know that you wanted me there. 69 00:03:17,097 --> 00:03:19,733 Babe, of course I did. You're my wife. 70 00:03:19,800 --> 00:03:22,102 I'm just sorry that I couldn't do more to make it happen. 71 00:03:22,169 --> 00:03:25,372 Yeah, but you've got nothing to apologize for. 72 00:03:25,439 --> 00:03:28,442 You didn't like the situation any better than I did. 73 00:03:28,508 --> 00:03:31,311 But what were you supposed to do? 74 00:03:31,378 --> 00:03:34,614 Upset Hope on her special day? 75 00:03:34,681 --> 00:03:37,851 No. That's what I told Taylor. 76 00:03:39,219 --> 00:03:41,855 I-I went to see her the day of the wedding, 77 00:03:41,922 --> 00:03:47,461 and she helped me with some much-needed perspective. 78 00:03:51,064 --> 00:03:59,539 ♪ ♪ 79 00:04:01,274 --> 00:04:03,710 I had a session after the wedding. 80 00:04:03,777 --> 00:04:05,946 She told me about your visit. 81 00:04:06,012 --> 00:04:07,614 Does that bother you? 82 00:04:07,681 --> 00:04:10,684 That you sought Taylor out? 83 00:04:10,751 --> 00:04:15,455 Well, I know that she's not my doctor, she's yours, but I... 84 00:04:15,522 --> 00:04:18,258 I was really hoping she wouldn't turn me away. 85 00:04:18,325 --> 00:04:20,527 I don't think Taylor would turn anyone away 86 00:04:20,594 --> 00:04:22,062 who needs her help. 87 00:04:22,129 --> 00:04:24,765 -Although-- -Okay, wait, wait. 88 00:04:24,831 --> 00:04:28,101 I think I know what you're about to say. 89 00:04:29,336 --> 00:04:32,973 That I overstepped. Maybe I pushed 90 00:04:33,039 --> 00:04:35,075 some boundaries a little too far? 91 00:04:36,576 --> 00:04:40,680 I don't know, maybe Taylor believes...that too. 92 00:04:43,583 --> 00:04:46,253 When have you ever known me to live in the past? 93 00:04:46,319 --> 00:04:48,155 But you almost did have a future with Dad, 94 00:04:48,221 --> 00:04:49,790 and then he threw you this curveball. 95 00:04:49,856 --> 00:04:51,892 Well, it's one I should have seen coming. 96 00:04:51,958 --> 00:04:55,462 The minute that he saved Brooke's life in Naples... 97 00:04:55,529 --> 00:04:57,631 it was all over for your father and me after that. 98 00:04:57,697 --> 00:04:59,599 I don't think it's all over, actually. 99 00:04:59,666 --> 00:05:01,101 Like, you and Dad love each other 100 00:05:01,168 --> 00:05:02,636 and you're always gonna love each other. 101 00:05:02,702 --> 00:05:04,070 Yes, but his life is with Brooke, 102 00:05:04,137 --> 00:05:07,174 and my life is with my family and work, 103 00:05:07,240 --> 00:05:09,676 taking care of my patients. 104 00:05:09,743 --> 00:05:13,380 Speaking of, are you still seeing Deacon as a patient? 105 00:05:13,446 --> 00:05:15,682 What's up with that? 106 00:05:18,351 --> 00:05:19,719 So this outside PR firm 107 00:05:19,786 --> 00:05:21,154 did exactly what we asked them to do. 108 00:05:21,221 --> 00:05:22,889 Yeah, from everything that happened with 109 00:05:22,956 --> 00:05:25,559 "She-who-we've-been-instructed not-to-mention" 110 00:05:25,625 --> 00:05:28,528 back to fashion, primarily couture and Hope for the Future. 111 00:05:28,595 --> 00:05:30,497 -That is very impressive. -Yeah. It was a good idea 112 00:05:30,564 --> 00:05:31,932 bringing them on when we did. 113 00:05:31,998 --> 00:05:33,934 And it gave Katie some much-needed time at home, 114 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:35,902 -especially with Will. -Mm-hmm. 115 00:05:35,969 --> 00:05:38,805 And Katie's very grateful for that. 116 00:05:38,872 --> 00:05:40,473 But now that that's over, 117 00:05:40,540 --> 00:05:42,909 Katie's not one to sit on the sidelines. 118 00:05:42,976 --> 00:05:45,912 She really likes to work. It's very important to her. 119 00:05:45,979 --> 00:05:47,547 And she's important to Forrester. 120 00:05:47,614 --> 00:05:49,182 No one's saying otherwise. 121 00:05:49,249 --> 00:05:52,185 No. No, we're not. But with Eric now retiring 122 00:05:52,252 --> 00:05:54,855 and Ridge is gonna put his own stamp on things, 123 00:05:54,921 --> 00:05:58,024 I'm sure things are gonna change around here, and... 124 00:05:58,091 --> 00:06:01,595 the PR firm has some really interesting proposals. 125 00:06:01,661 --> 00:06:04,965 So...I'll ask again. 126 00:06:05,031 --> 00:06:07,500 Where does that leave Katie? 127 00:06:07,567 --> 00:06:10,871 Forrester Creations has been a huge part of my life 128 00:06:10,937 --> 00:06:13,373 for, gosh, over a decade. 129 00:06:13,440 --> 00:06:16,610 I-I get that. You have invested a lot of your time, 130 00:06:16,676 --> 00:06:18,511 your energy, your heart over there. 131 00:06:18,578 --> 00:06:20,213 You've worked alongside your sisters, 132 00:06:20,280 --> 00:06:22,182 and walking away from something like that 133 00:06:22,249 --> 00:06:24,651 is not for the faint-hearted. 134 00:06:24,718 --> 00:06:27,854 But you ain't faint-hearted. 135 00:06:27,921 --> 00:06:30,724 You meet every challenge without hesitation, 136 00:06:30,790 --> 00:06:33,960 every opportunity without flinching. 137 00:06:34,027 --> 00:06:35,996 Okay. This is different. 138 00:06:36,062 --> 00:06:38,465 We are talking about building a fashion house 139 00:06:38,531 --> 00:06:40,166 from the ground up. 140 00:06:40,233 --> 00:06:43,236 I mean, that is overwhelming for even the most seasoned pro. 141 00:06:43,303 --> 00:06:45,839 Well, maybe, but you have spent years and years 142 00:06:45,906 --> 00:06:48,275 working at one of the top fashion houses 143 00:06:48,341 --> 00:06:50,176 in the world. 144 00:06:50,243 --> 00:06:51,778 You know how things are done there. 145 00:06:51,845 --> 00:06:53,113 You understand their inner workings. 146 00:06:53,179 --> 00:06:55,181 Hell, you ran the place for a time! 147 00:06:55,248 --> 00:06:57,250 All you have to do is assemble the right team, 148 00:06:57,317 --> 00:06:59,386 -and you are off to the races. -All right, hang on, hang on. 149 00:06:59,452 --> 00:07:01,321 Let's just slow down. 150 00:07:01,388 --> 00:07:03,189 I appreciate that you are excited, 151 00:07:03,256 --> 00:07:05,792 but this is a monumental career decision, 152 00:07:05,859 --> 00:07:09,829 and I'm just gonna need to sit with it for a while. 153 00:07:11,898 --> 00:07:16,336 Well, just understand that while you are sitting... 154 00:07:16,403 --> 00:07:20,774 the Forresters are going to continue to undervalue you. 155 00:07:22,075 --> 00:07:24,444 Are you okay with that, Katie? 156 00:07:24,511 --> 00:07:27,013 Is that what you want for yourself? 157 00:07:27,080 --> 00:07:32,085 [dramatic music plays] 158 00:07:36,022 --> 00:07:38,992 [heavy music plays] 159 00:07:39,059 --> 00:07:41,461 ♪ ♪ 160 00:07:41,528 --> 00:07:43,430 If it feels like I'm pressuring you, 161 00:07:43,496 --> 00:07:46,333 just say the word, and I'll back off. 162 00:07:46,399 --> 00:07:48,835 -No, you won't. -[laughing] 163 00:07:48,902 --> 00:07:50,770 That's how you built your empire. 164 00:07:50,837 --> 00:07:53,740 You're the most tenacious, driven person I know. 165 00:07:53,807 --> 00:07:56,910 Yeah, when it's something I really want. 166 00:07:56,977 --> 00:08:00,613 But this has to be about what you want and you need. 167 00:08:00,680 --> 00:08:05,085 Okay, well, what I need right now is a little time. 168 00:08:05,151 --> 00:08:08,588 Listen, I get that you are offering me 169 00:08:08,655 --> 00:08:11,658 the opportunity of a lifetime, but it also means... 170 00:08:11,725 --> 00:08:13,426 Cutting ties with Forrester Creations, 171 00:08:13,493 --> 00:08:15,962 which won't be easy for you. 172 00:08:16,029 --> 00:08:19,799 Though, as far as I'm concerned, in my humble opinion, 173 00:08:19,866 --> 00:08:22,469 you don't owe them a damn thing. 174 00:08:22,535 --> 00:08:25,205 Okay. Well, I do have to get to work, 175 00:08:25,271 --> 00:08:27,307 because I'm already late. 176 00:08:27,374 --> 00:08:30,877 All right, well, go ahead, get going. 177 00:08:30,944 --> 00:08:33,546 Just remember that you could be working here 178 00:08:33,613 --> 00:08:37,550 in the family business... but no pressure. 179 00:08:39,119 --> 00:08:41,321 -I love you. -I love you. 180 00:09:00,240 --> 00:09:03,109 I'm surprised you had a session with Taylor 181 00:09:03,176 --> 00:09:04,778 after Hope's wedding. 182 00:09:04,844 --> 00:09:08,782 I thought you'd be on a high, happy for your daughter. 183 00:09:08,848 --> 00:09:11,151 I was, yeah. No, I just... 184 00:09:11,217 --> 00:09:13,119 Taylor's been so good for me. 185 00:09:13,186 --> 00:09:14,687 Yeah. 186 00:09:14,754 --> 00:09:18,425 For both of us, actually, that's true. 187 00:09:18,491 --> 00:09:21,361 I know that I'm not her patient, 188 00:09:21,428 --> 00:09:24,030 but it was nice to know that she was there... 189 00:09:24,097 --> 00:09:26,933 yesterday when I was so upset. 190 00:09:27,000 --> 00:09:30,270 I think you worked yourself up a bit, Sheila. 191 00:09:30,336 --> 00:09:32,038 Yeah. 192 00:09:32,105 --> 00:09:34,307 But you know what I didn't do 193 00:09:34,374 --> 00:09:36,376 that I'm very proud of myself for 194 00:09:36,443 --> 00:09:38,878 is I didn't give in to my instincts. 195 00:09:38,945 --> 00:09:42,449 I didn't go to Bill's house and crash the wedding 196 00:09:42,515 --> 00:09:46,820 and embarrass you and myself and ruin it for everyone. 197 00:09:46,886 --> 00:09:49,556 No, instead I... 198 00:09:49,622 --> 00:09:53,293 I went to talk to somebody about the way I was feeling, 199 00:09:53,359 --> 00:09:55,862 somebody that I... that I trusted, 200 00:09:55,929 --> 00:09:59,232 that I knew could help, and that's progress, right? 201 00:09:59,299 --> 00:10:01,768 I-I'm glad that you're feeling better about things-- 202 00:10:01,835 --> 00:10:04,504 No, it's because of Taylor, though, I mean, she... 203 00:10:04,571 --> 00:10:07,407 she saved me from myself yesterday. 204 00:10:07,474 --> 00:10:10,810 And I know I keep singing her praises... 205 00:10:10,877 --> 00:10:12,912 for saving us. 206 00:10:13,980 --> 00:10:17,750 You and I wouldn't be together today if it weren't for Taylor. 207 00:10:20,920 --> 00:10:24,657 So what is it like here at Forrester these days... 208 00:10:24,724 --> 00:10:27,460 now that your granddad is officially retired? 209 00:10:27,527 --> 00:10:29,395 Truthfully, it's-- it's a little strange. 210 00:10:29,462 --> 00:10:31,264 You know, he's not here. 211 00:10:31,331 --> 00:10:33,466 It's weird, after everything that happened. 212 00:10:33,533 --> 00:10:36,269 Well, you know Ridge only had the best of intentions. 213 00:10:36,336 --> 00:10:38,037 Yeah, I know that. 214 00:10:38,104 --> 00:10:40,273 But change is inevitable. 215 00:10:40,340 --> 00:10:43,409 And I sense change in the air here at Forrester. 216 00:10:44,978 --> 00:10:47,847 All right, so our next big decision-- 217 00:10:47,914 --> 00:10:50,116 who leads the design team for Hope for the Future? 218 00:10:50,183 --> 00:10:51,851 Once we finalize that-- 219 00:10:51,918 --> 00:10:54,354 Then we gotta roll out a new PR campaign. 220 00:10:54,420 --> 00:10:58,358 Oh! Did I hear something about a campaign? 221 00:10:58,424 --> 00:11:00,460 -BROOKE: Hi. -KATIE: Hi. Gosh, I'm so sorry 222 00:11:00,527 --> 00:11:01,861 I'm late. What did I miss? 223 00:11:01,928 --> 00:11:03,196 -A few things. -I'll catch you up 224 00:11:03,263 --> 00:11:05,798 -after we wrap today, okay? -Okay, cool. Thank you. 225 00:11:05,865 --> 00:11:07,600 So I'm assuming this new campaign 226 00:11:07,667 --> 00:11:09,536 is for the Hope for the Future relaunch? 227 00:11:09,602 --> 00:11:11,371 Yes, yes, and it's gotta be bold. 228 00:11:11,437 --> 00:11:13,973 It's gotta be original like nothing we've ever done before. 229 00:11:14,040 --> 00:11:16,442 And our PR strategy needs to match that. 230 00:11:16,509 --> 00:11:18,478 And you ran that past Robin and her team? 231 00:11:18,545 --> 00:11:20,246 Yes. Well, briefly. We touched on it. 232 00:11:20,313 --> 00:11:22,348 I-I-I'm sorry. Hold on a second. 233 00:11:22,415 --> 00:11:26,019 You, um...you spoke to this outside PR team 234 00:11:26,085 --> 00:11:29,322 before speaking to me, your head of PR? 235 00:11:34,194 --> 00:11:38,331 [edgy music plays] 236 00:11:42,635 --> 00:11:44,671 I know that I keep going on and on 237 00:11:44,737 --> 00:11:47,173 about Taylor saving our marriage, 238 00:11:47,240 --> 00:11:49,142 but it's--it's true, Deacon. 239 00:11:49,209 --> 00:11:51,544 I mean, she brought us back from the precipice. 240 00:11:51,611 --> 00:11:53,513 Well, I think you mean me. 241 00:11:53,580 --> 00:11:56,449 I mean, I was the one who walked out. 242 00:11:56,516 --> 00:11:58,418 Yeah. 243 00:11:58,484 --> 00:12:01,287 Because of me. 244 00:12:01,354 --> 00:12:03,690 Because I was not truthful. 245 00:12:03,756 --> 00:12:05,925 I kept a secret, something that I... 246 00:12:05,992 --> 00:12:08,228 I told you I would never do. 247 00:12:08,294 --> 00:12:12,765 I can only imagine the earful you gave Taylor that day. 248 00:12:12,832 --> 00:12:16,069 Let's just say I didn't hold back. 249 00:12:16,135 --> 00:12:18,238 I was upset. I was... 250 00:12:18,304 --> 00:12:20,607 deeply disappointed. 251 00:12:20,673 --> 00:12:22,575 -I'm so sorry. -It's okay. 252 00:12:22,642 --> 00:12:24,377 I don't need apologies. 253 00:12:24,444 --> 00:12:26,779 What I need is for you to be honest with me, 254 00:12:26,846 --> 00:12:29,682 no matter how hard it might seem in the moment. 255 00:12:29,749 --> 00:12:32,518 I understand that. 256 00:12:32,585 --> 00:12:35,288 And I know that you'll do the same. 257 00:12:35,355 --> 00:12:37,490 It's not like you have anything to hide. 258 00:12:37,557 --> 00:12:39,826 I mean, you're like an open book. 259 00:12:39,892 --> 00:12:41,961 Especially with Taylor. 260 00:12:42,028 --> 00:12:45,665 I mean, she's my shrink, right? I'm supposed to spill my guts. 261 00:12:45,732 --> 00:12:47,200 Yeah. 262 00:12:47,267 --> 00:12:50,136 I mean, it's clear that she's made an impact on you 263 00:12:50,203 --> 00:12:54,173 and continues to do so, and... 264 00:12:54,240 --> 00:12:57,644 I'm really thankful for her for that too. 265 00:13:05,551 --> 00:13:07,987 More changes at Forrester? 266 00:13:08,054 --> 00:13:09,922 You're not thinking of stepping away? 267 00:13:09,989 --> 00:13:12,325 What? No, no, no, no. No, I love what I do. 268 00:13:12,392 --> 00:13:14,627 Well, good. You're so good at what you do. 269 00:13:14,694 --> 00:13:16,896 And you really worked hard to make your mark here. 270 00:13:16,963 --> 00:13:18,965 Thank you. 271 00:13:19,032 --> 00:13:20,533 And Hope. 272 00:13:20,600 --> 00:13:24,003 You know, her upcoming line, there needs to be, um... 273 00:13:24,070 --> 00:13:25,505 some changes. 274 00:13:25,571 --> 00:13:27,507 Like who's really leading her team? 275 00:13:27,573 --> 00:13:30,677 -Who do you want leading it? -Between you and me, 276 00:13:30,743 --> 00:13:32,679 I really would love Thomas to come back. 277 00:13:32,745 --> 00:13:33,846 -Really? -Yeah. 278 00:13:33,913 --> 00:13:35,982 Oh, honey, that would be so wonderful. 279 00:13:36,049 --> 00:13:37,283 I think so too. 280 00:13:37,350 --> 00:13:39,319 And plus, we are using this new PR team 281 00:13:39,385 --> 00:13:40,987 once we put everything out. 282 00:13:41,054 --> 00:13:42,488 Like, they're gonna do some great things for us 283 00:13:42,555 --> 00:13:44,023 once the line is launched. 284 00:13:44,090 --> 00:13:46,225 Isn't PR Katie's domain? 285 00:13:46,292 --> 00:13:47,827 Yeah, but, you know, 286 00:13:47,894 --> 00:13:50,897 with everything that's happening with Katie right now, 287 00:13:50,963 --> 00:13:52,799 I'm sure she'll be thrilled with the extra help. 288 00:13:52,865 --> 00:13:54,434 [phone chimes] 289 00:13:54,500 --> 00:13:55,702 All right, that's Carter. 290 00:13:55,768 --> 00:13:57,670 He needs us for the next meeting, so we gotta go. 291 00:13:57,737 --> 00:13:59,272 Okay, great. What are we covering? 292 00:13:59,339 --> 00:14:01,407 That's okay. We got it. 293 00:14:01,474 --> 00:14:03,409 Okay [laughs] I'm j-- I'm just gonna say this. 294 00:14:03,476 --> 00:14:05,645 As head of PR, I need to know what's going on 295 00:14:05,712 --> 00:14:07,613 in every aspect of the company. 296 00:14:07,680 --> 00:14:09,282 If I'm not kept in the loop... 297 00:14:09,349 --> 00:14:12,318 Katie, you are kept in the loop. Nobody's excluding you. 298 00:14:12,385 --> 00:14:14,320 You hired an outside PR firm 299 00:14:14,387 --> 00:14:16,622 -without even consulting me. -Katie. Katie. 300 00:14:16,689 --> 00:14:19,425 We brought in a company because you had your hands full 301 00:14:19,492 --> 00:14:22,095 with family stuff, and I get that, it's totally fine. 302 00:14:22,161 --> 00:14:24,130 But we had to move on. We had to do something. 303 00:14:24,197 --> 00:14:26,699 -We needed the help right away. -Okay, yeah, I understand that. 304 00:14:26,766 --> 00:14:30,436 I'm aware. But you made this decision without even CCing me, 305 00:14:30,503 --> 00:14:32,739 and now, apparently, you're keeping the company on 306 00:14:32,805 --> 00:14:34,507 for the immediate future? 307 00:14:34,574 --> 00:14:37,276 Katie, there's nothing to be concerned about. 308 00:14:37,343 --> 00:14:40,046 We all respect your ideas and your opinions. 309 00:14:40,113 --> 00:14:41,914 RIDGE: You know what we'll do? Let's all sit down. 310 00:14:41,981 --> 00:14:43,683 We'll have a nice conversation about it. 311 00:14:43,750 --> 00:14:46,519 But we gotta get to this meeting right now. 312 00:14:57,663 --> 00:15:00,099 Is it time? 313 00:15:06,005 --> 00:15:09,242 [mild instrumentals] 314 00:15:09,308 --> 00:15:11,778 ♪ ♪ 315 00:15:15,114 --> 00:15:16,716 TAYLOR: I'm just saying 316 00:15:16,783 --> 00:15:19,919 I hope that Sheila's everything you deserve 317 00:15:19,986 --> 00:15:22,889 and need in a woman. 318 00:15:26,526 --> 00:15:27,860 TAYLOR: I really should get going. 319 00:15:27,927 --> 00:15:29,395 My next patient's coming soon. 320 00:15:29,462 --> 00:15:31,497 [singsong] All work and no play... 321 00:15:31,564 --> 00:15:33,032 I...duly noted. 322 00:15:33,099 --> 00:15:34,567 Hey. 323 00:15:34,634 --> 00:15:36,602 You know how much I love you, right? 324 00:15:36,669 --> 00:15:38,604 I say it all the time. And I know how strong you are, 325 00:15:38,671 --> 00:15:41,207 and I know you don't need a man, but... 326 00:15:41,274 --> 00:15:44,243 just maybe be open? 327 00:15:44,310 --> 00:15:48,514 A wonderful person could be just right around the corner. 328 00:15:52,552 --> 00:15:55,855 Well, that was a very productive meeting. 329 00:15:55,922 --> 00:15:57,590 Mm-hmm. 330 00:15:57,657 --> 00:15:59,258 Katie must have left. 331 00:15:59,325 --> 00:16:01,561 I'm sure she's somewhere around. 332 00:16:01,627 --> 00:16:04,464 She's probably feeling a bit left out. 333 00:16:04,530 --> 00:16:07,333 Katie is a smart woman. She knows it's business. 334 00:16:08,701 --> 00:16:10,736 She's gonna be fine. 335 00:16:10,803 --> 00:16:12,271 Okay? 336 00:16:12,338 --> 00:16:13,940 Okay. 337 00:16:18,444 --> 00:16:20,546 I wasn't expecting you back so soon. 338 00:16:20,613 --> 00:16:23,449 Yeah. I wasn't expecting to be back either. 339 00:16:23,516 --> 00:16:25,585 Everything okay at Forrester? 340 00:16:25,651 --> 00:16:27,620 That is where you were headed. 341 00:16:27,687 --> 00:16:30,089 Still the head of PR over there? 342 00:16:30,156 --> 00:16:33,593 Well, that is my job title, although lately... 343 00:16:45,371 --> 00:16:48,641 You know what Forrester Creations means to me. 344 00:16:49,909 --> 00:16:51,744 Yeah... 345 00:16:51,811 --> 00:16:54,046 I have made important, 346 00:16:54,113 --> 00:16:56,816 consequential contributions to that company. 347 00:16:56,883 --> 00:17:00,987 Hell, I created some of their most successful ad campaigns. 348 00:17:01,053 --> 00:17:02,989 Absolutely, you have. 349 00:17:03,055 --> 00:17:05,391 And they have been largely overlooked. 350 00:17:07,293 --> 00:17:09,395 Now, look, whatever you decide, 351 00:17:09,462 --> 00:17:11,430 you will have my support. 352 00:17:11,497 --> 00:17:13,165 But I would be lying if I didn't say 353 00:17:13,232 --> 00:17:15,935 that, selfishly, I would like you to be 354 00:17:16,002 --> 00:17:19,205 right here in the Spencer family business 355 00:17:19,272 --> 00:17:21,440 where you will never have to be second 356 00:17:21,507 --> 00:17:24,610 to the Ridge and Brooke show ever again. 357 00:17:25,912 --> 00:17:29,782 I have to admit, that is how it seems lately. 358 00:17:29,849 --> 00:17:31,784 I mean, I love my sister 359 00:17:31,851 --> 00:17:34,186 and I have loved working with her 360 00:17:34,253 --> 00:17:36,022 side by side, and with Donna. 361 00:17:36,088 --> 00:17:39,125 I mean, Forrester has been a home for the Logans 362 00:17:39,191 --> 00:17:40,793 for so long. 363 00:17:40,860 --> 00:17:43,095 Mm-hmm. But the fact remains 364 00:17:43,162 --> 00:17:46,399 that you are not a Forrester. 365 00:17:48,267 --> 00:17:49,702 Look, Katie, 366 00:17:49,769 --> 00:17:52,405 you are the smartest person in that building. 367 00:17:52,471 --> 00:17:55,575 Hell, you are the smartest person in this building. 368 00:17:55,641 --> 00:17:58,611 So you are smart enough to stop looking back 369 00:17:58,678 --> 00:18:00,980 and start looking forward... 370 00:18:01,047 --> 00:18:03,616 forward to the incredible experience 371 00:18:03,683 --> 00:18:07,553 of launching your own fashion house. 372 00:18:07,620 --> 00:18:09,622 I know you can do this. 373 00:18:09,689 --> 00:18:11,591 You know you can do it. 374 00:18:11,657 --> 00:18:15,628 Just say the word. Just tell me that you want it. 375 00:18:15,695 --> 00:18:21,133 [stirring music plays] 376 00:18:26,305 --> 00:18:29,342 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc.