On the October 6 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, Zende still hasn’t said whether he’s willing to jump from Forrester to Logan. Hope and Katie believe his talent will solve their design problems. But while they see him as a means to an end, Deke is the only one who actually cares about Zende as a human being.
Key Takeaways
- Zende kept his options open, holding off on committing a jump from Forrester to Logan.
- Hope and Katie continued to use Zende as a means to an end.
- Deke became the sole voice looking out for Zende’s future.
- Deke was the only person who treated Zende like an actual human being.
Katie and Hope Pitch Zende
Katie (Heather Tom) tried to play it cool during their meeting. She claimed she wasn’t twisting Zende’s (Delon de Metz) arm to leave Forrester.
Zende mentioned Deke (Harrison Cone), pointing out that Logan already has a young rising star getting major buzz. Katie dismissed the concern, insisting that Deke is still too green and needs a mentor to learn the ropes.
But Zende remained skeptical after how Hope (Annika Noelle) treated him in the past. She left him high and dry while his career is in shambles.
Hope owned up to her poor handling of the situation and apologized once more. When Zende reminded them both that he is a Forrester, Katie hit back with a harsh reality.
She noted that his name isn’t R.J. (Brayan Nicoletti), meaning he will never be the family’s golden boy. Hope promised him that he wouldn’t play second fiddle at Logan.
Deke Shows Zende Genuine Respect
Deke walked in and immediately welcomed Zende to the team. But Zende clarified that he hadn’t made a decision yet. Zende asked Deke directly if he would be comfortable with him joining Logan. Deke admitted he felt overwhelmed by the design workload and would welcome the help.
Zende stressed that jumping ship was a big decision for him. The fallout would be dire since everyone in his family would freak out.
Unlike Hope and Katie, Deke didn’t see Zende as a means to an end. He casually stated that working alongside Zende would be an honor.
Zende Remains Unsold About Logan
After Deke walked out, Zende noted that Deke was genuinely a good guy. But shifting loyalties carries too much personal fallout. Katie shut down his emotional hesitation. She told Zende that business choices can’t be dictated by personal feelings.
She put the ball back in his court. Katie reminded Zende that he knows where to find them when he makes up his mind. Zende exited the room without making a decision. His intense body language showed he was not yet sold on taking the bait.
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