At Forrester Creations, Donna and Eric watch a gushing report about Brooke in the showstopper at the fashion show. Eric recalls that in Portofino, Ridge couldn’t take his eyes off Brooke. Christine Blair joins them and tells Eric he outdid himself. She teases about getting on the pre-order list. Eric chortles that she can pick whatever she wants. They go over Brooke looking amazing in the showstopper as Katie walks in with Zende and says the influencers are going crazy about the Portofino-inspired showstopper.
Accolades and Accusations
In a separate room, Taylor tells Steffy that now she knows why Brooke was so desperate to get out of the vault where they were locked in together. Steffy learns it was an accident and shakes her head, “She couldn’t miss her moment in the spotlight.” Steffy wonders how Brooke managed to steal the show… today was supposed to be about her dad and granddad.
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On the runway, Ridge tells Brooke she was incredible… it was incredible how she came out when he thought he was going to have to stop the show. How did she do it? “You saved the day,” he says. Ridge and Brooke give a joint interview and agree that the energy was electric. Elsewhere, Taylor and Steffy watch as the media asks if Brooke will be wearing the wedding dress in the near future. Brooke teases, “With this man, you never know.”
In the vault, Will teases Electra, “Lock the door,” but she doesn’t want to get trapped in there like Brooke and Taylor. Ivy comes in and tells them when the Forresters succeed they all celebrate together. Once alone, Will tells Electra she’s as glamorous as the other Forresters and they kiss.
Backstage, Carter tells Daphne that requests are rolling in from buyers who want to know more about her new fragrance. Daphne informs him that he can talk to them once he’s done celebrating… with her. She pulls him by the lapels into a kiss just as Katie appears behind a clothing rack. Katie gawps.
Later, Katie is giving an interview by the runway when Steffy and Taylor walk in. The reporter asks Steffy about the showstopper. She says how happy they are that the company is back in the family’s hands. He walks off and Steffy asks Katie how Brooke ended up in the showstopper. Katie thinks she saved the day.
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Backstage, Carter completes a call and tells Daphne that until Brooke’s showstopper, her perfume was the most exciting part of the show. Ridge walks in and Carter tells him bringing back the Portofino dress was fantastic. Ridge says it had nothing to do with him. Daphne congratulates them and walks off. Ridge tells Carter he made this company stronger, and his conscience made them whole again. He’ll share this success with him.
In the main office, Eric and Donna bid farewell to Christine Blair. Donna gushes, “Tell Danny to Rock On!” Once alone, Donna calls Eric a mastermind. He wanted to show Ridge who he is with Brooke. Zende and Brooke join them, followed by Ridge, who says his ex knows how to make an entrance. Eric and Ridge congratulate each other and give Zende credit too. Zende tells Eric and Ridge they deserve the accolades, “Forrester is already trending, and so is something else: Brooke and Ridge.” Taylor appears with Steffy, who calls out Brooke’s big, splashy grab for attention. Ridge is surprised to learn she knew nothing about this. Eric says, “It was me. I did this.” Taylor asks why as Ridge frowns. Eric says it was important the first showing since they took the company back was a sensation. He was inspired to re-do the Portofino showstopper. “It was bold, it was beautiful, it was Brooke.”
By the runway, Electra and Will chat with Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, who take photos with the Forrester runway in the background.
Backstage, Zende tells Carter he might want to hang out there for a bit. Carter frowns, “Is something wrong?” Zende says no and they go over the success. Carter learns that Eric was behind the showstopper. No one knew what was going on, including Steffy. Carter looks worried.
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In the main office, Steffy reminds her grandfather that the focus was supposed to be on their designs, not on office politics or personal lives. Eric wanted everyone to be reminded of their company’s history and legacy. Brooke says Eric came to her at the last minute. Ridge asks if that’s why she was late. Taylor explains she accidentally locked herself and Brooke in the vault. It wasn’t her intention to upset their plans. Eric chortles about Brooke hitting the runway like fashion royalty. “We changed the narrative. Nobody’s talking about the takeover anymore.” Steffy argues that wasn’t necessary. Their line speaks for itself. Eric says Ridge and Brooke embody their history, one no one else has. Brooke saved the show.
Once Eric’s alone with the Logan sisters, he congratulates everyone again and says he and Donna are going home. Katie tells Brooke that she and Ridge are solid gold, and not just from a PR perspective. Donna tells her sister she was so beautiful. Brooke asks to talk to Eric alone for a minute before they leave. Donna and Katie file out. Brooke tells Eric she could feel the magic on the runway. “Ridge remembered!” Eric tells her this was the best decision he ever made… helping his son help himself. They embrace.
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By the runway, Ridge puts out champagne for the team. Taylor tells him he and Eric had the crowd on their feet… not just Brooke. He knows Steffy’s angry, but she’ll calm down when she sees the numbers. Taylor muses that the showstopper was incredibly well-received… on the woman everyone wants to see him with. Ridge says it’s just a dress. Taylor remarks that they have a lot of history. Ridge says, “So do we.” Taylor lets him know it was hard seeing them together like that. He assures her it was just a moment and kisses her. They express their love. Taylor tells him she’ll see him at home and exits. Ridge flashes back to the showstopper moment. In the office, Brooke does the same. She murmurs, “What a show. What a day. Unforgettable.”
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