Eric agreed to retire from his position on The Bold and the Beautiful. And because of this difficult decision, he’s not in the mood to party. He could sabotage the Forrester Christmas party.
Key Takeaways
- Ridge encouraged Eric to retire.
- Eric reluctantly agreed to retire, then admitted that he should embrace it.
- Because of this, Eric hasn’t been in the partying mood lately.
- Some people could get snubbed from his annual Christmas party.
Eric Forced From Forrester Creations
Eric (John McCook) didn’t intend to retire. He never even uttered the word. Yet, that didn’t stop Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) and Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) from throwing him a retirement party.
Eric and Ridge butted heads over his future. However, Ridge made it clear. Eric could risk losing his life if he continues working.
So, Eric begrudgingly agreed with his son and stepped down as designer. He decided to give this retirement thing a shot. However, that doesn’t mean he will give up willingly.
Not In the Partying Mood
Eric hasn’t been in the partying mood lately. He skipped Liam’s (Scott Clifton) and Hope’s (Annika Noelle) wedding. He didn’t want to steal the spotlight on their big day.
So, it’s understandable if Eric doesn’t have the Christmas spirit. His forced retirement is still on the back of his mind. Eric was ready to go back to doing what he loved.
But his retirement could sabotage the annual Forrester Christmas party. Lines will be drawn, both literally and figuratively. This will likely be reflected in the new year.
The Logans and Forresters Fight
Eric’s retirement ushered back the return of the fashion wars. Now that Eric has stepped down, Thomas (Matthew Atkinson) realizes he needs to return to where he belongs: designing.
He wants to carry on the family legacy. Eric handed the company over to Brooke and Ridge, which means that Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) will be clamoring for her co-CEO position.
Lines will be drawn, especially when it comes to the Logans and the Forresters. The Logans have been fighting for their spot at Forrester Creations. Katie (Heather Tom) wants to move on since she doesn’t feel appreciated at her current job.
A New Fashion War For 2026
Eric’s retirement isn’t just shaking up his annual Christmas party; it’s also setting the stage for a new fashion war in 2026. We already see this with Katie (Heather Tom), who wants to leave Forrester Creations for Spencer Publications. Bill (Don Diamont) gave her a fashion house that she couldn’t refuse.
Eric could finally be given the chance to design again. And what better way to do it than to work for Ridge’s biggest enemy? This signifies a new war… Not just the Logans vs. Forresters. The Forresters could find themselves at odds as well.
