Eric’s retirement storyline has generated lots of attention on The Bold and the Beautiful. While Ridge and Brooke think it’s time he slows down, the Forrester patriarch is forging a new path. And fans are loving Eric finally taking a stand for himself.
Key Takeaways
- Eric was forced out of Forrester Creations by Ridge and Brooke.
- The Forrester patriarch then went to work for Katie’s new fashion house.
- When Eric was revealed as Logan’s new designer, it created tension.
Passion For Design
When it comes to B&B’s fashion designers, Eric (John McCook) is the best. The founder of Forrester Creations made the fashion company a success through his designs and business acumen. But now Eric’s days of designing at FC are over, thanks to his son and daughter-in-law.
Concerned about Eric’s health, Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) and Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) decided it was time for Eric to retire. Despite Eric’s protests that he wasn’t ready to retire, Ridge and Brooke pushed him out of the company.
With FC no longer needing him, Eric took his talents to someone who’d appreciate them: Katie (Heather Tom). When she opened her fashion house, Logan, Eric joined as her new designer. The two tried to keep his employment a secret, but it wasn’t long before the truth came out.
The revelation led to an explosive showdown between Ridge and Eric, who argued over his dad’s future design. During the confrontation, Eric had a panic attack, leading to the paramedics being called. As everyone fretted over Eric, he made a declaration.
Eric said he was tired of being told what to do and that getting old is an achievement, something he wants to be in charge of. Eric’s words resonated with fans, who applauded his story on Reddit. “I appreciate them going there about age discrimination because that’s exactly what it was,” wrote one viewer.
“‘I’m old, but I’m not invisible’. A lot of Bold viewers will relate to this,” one fan replied. “I’ve witnessed my parents aging, Eric’s feelings indeed resonated,” one commenter wrote.
Doing What He Wants
Eric’s panic attack will undoubtedly lead to more tension between the Forresters and the Spencers. Ridge and Brooke will blame Katie and Bill (Don Diamont) for Eric’s condition and demand that Eric quit. However, as Eric has stated, he’ll do things on his terms.
He wants to keep designing, and Ridge made it clear he’s not needed at FC. But Katie’s giving him a chance to continue his design career, and Eric’s going to take it.
While Eric is following through with his designing future, there’s the question about his health. Bill has been putting Eric under pressure over the designs, which could lead to more health issues. If Eric’s health worsens because of his new job, then his career at Logan could be over before it begins.
