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At Forrester, Eric has asked to speak to Zende alone and reminds him he’s a real Forrester. This means a lot to him. “Don’t let Katie do this. Don’t let Katie take another member of our family away from this company.”
Zende cries as Eric says he loves being his grandfather. “You can’t leave. I need you. I need you to take this company into the future.”
Eric vows to make sure Zende’s ideas are heard and implemented. He’ll make it clear to Ridge that he’s the lead designer of the new line. “I’ll do anything.” Zende nods, “OK.” They embrace. Eric warns he’ll have to get them out of the dire financial straits they’re in.
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Ridge Updates R.J.
In another room, Ridge updates RJ on Katie trying to poach Zende. He learns that Electra was the one who told them that Dylan’s been encouraging him to talk to Katie. RJ guesses she’s trying to help her boyfriend. Ridge grunts, “Or his mother.”
RJ rants about Logan trying to raid Forrester. What is Aunt Katie thinking?! Ridge grunts that maybe she wants to hurt them or show her sister she’s better. Talk turns to Zende accusing him of favoritism. Regardless of his reasons, they need him on the Electra line. Ridge says him leaving would kill Eric, but Katie and the vultures (new band name!) don’t care.
00:29 03:37Gotta Go
In the design office, Dylan tries defending her actions, but Electra cuts her off. It’s past time she leaves Forrester… “And never come back.” Dylan insists she didn’t suggest Zende should leave Forrester. Electra’s sure she’s just sorry she got caught, and doesn’t trust her after she slithered her way into Will’s life.
High Hopes
At Logan, Hope and Katie stress about Zende making a decision. They need him. Deke walks in and admits that a little help wouldn’t hurt… especially if it’s Zende Forrester. Hope and Katie haven’t heard from him, but they’re hopeful given he’s constantly taken advantage of at Forrester. Will agrees, that’s reason to leave. If he does, they’ll have Dylan to thank.
They’re still hoping it will work out when Zende calls. Katie tells him she’s putting him on speakerphone. Hope says, “I hope you have good news for us.” There’s unnerving silence. Finally, Zende tells them the offer was flattering but he’s sticking with his family as his grandfather is backing him. Katie and Hope question if things will change. Zende has all the faith in the world in Eric.
Back at Forrester, Eric updates Ridge that he talked Zende into staying. Ridge is relieved. Eric explains that he reassured him that his opinions will matter and his decisions will be adhered to. “I’m so glad he didn’t leave.”
A Twist
In the design office, RJ enters and joins Electra in confronting Dylan about going behind their backs. Dylan denies telling Zende to leave. Electra chirps that she didn’t encourage him to take a meeting with Logan. RJ agrees with Electra that she shouldn’t work there anymore. Zende enters. He accuses Electra and RJ of ganging up on Dylan and informs them that she’s not going anywhere.
The Final Scenes
At Logan, Will sighs. They were foolish to think Zende would leave Forrester. Deke agrees… this sucks. He’ll do his best. Hope reassures him as Katie decides she’s still skeptical… Zende’s sure to continue to be overshadowed by Brooke and Ridge’s golden child.
In the design office, RJ and Electra argue with Zende about Dylan. He insists he wants her there and she’s not getting fired. Electra smugly retorts, “You know what? We’ll see what Eric and Ridge say about that.”
In the main office, Ridge and Eric are trashing Katie when Electra and RJ storm in demanding Dylan be let go. Zende and Dylan are right behind them. Electra snips that her loyalty is to Logan and not to Forrester. She tampered with an employee and can’t stay here after that. RJ agrees.
Zende protests that they’re misrepresenting what happened. Ridge grunts, “In what way, Zende?” He says Dylan simply relayed a message and Electra is biased. Electra rants that she has no morals or loyalty. Zende sneers, “Keep your love life out of this.” He wants Dylan to stay.
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Ridge grunts that they don’t need this. Dylan’s been involved with Katie and Hope. They’re at war with them and she knows that. At best, this is really poor judgement. At worst, it’s a betrayal of the family who gave her a place to land. Dylan tears up as he points and levels, “Pack your stuff. You’re fired.” Electra grins and Zende fumes.
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