In the February 18 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, Eric Forrester’s secret came out in more ways than one. He tried to keep this to himself, but the pressure was too much. Ridge found out that his father was stressed out. And he couldn’t let it go. He had to get to the source of it.
Key Takeaways
- Eric got a surprise visit from Brooke and Ridge, who noticed he was still sketching.
- Ridge invited Eric back to Forrester Creations to create another collection.
- Bill and Katie showed up at the mansion to check in on Eric.
- Eric’s secret is out, which means the fashion wars are about to get even more complicated.
What Happened: Eric Hid His Designs From Brooke and Ridge
Eric (John McCook, who said Eric’s health setback is not a rehash of the 2023 storyline) didn’t do a good job at keeping this secret. His sketches were displayed all over the living room. When Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Ridge (Thorsen Kaye) showed up at the mansion, they noticed that he was feverishly sketching.
This gave Ridge a great idea. He apologized to the patriarch for forcing him out of his own company. Ridge expressed guilt for what happened. He invited Eric back to Forrester Creations, so they could create a collection together.
Eric was deeply moved by Ridge’s request. But he couldn’t take his son up on his offer. He agreed to design for Katie’s (Heather Tom ) fashion house. What makes things difficult is that Bill (Don Diamont) is calling the shots, even though he doesn’t know a thing about fashion.
Why It Matters: Brooke and Ridge See What’s Happening
Brooke and Ridge weren’t dumb. They could tell that Eric was sketching again. He still had it in him. Ridge wanted to bring the legendary fashion designer back for one final collection.
However, Eric couldn’t take Ridge up on his request. He made a promise to Katie. He hesitated, then told his son he had done something. Meanwhile, Katie and Bill arrived at the mansion.
The Fallout: The Weight of Eric’s Secret
Ridge told Katie and Bill that he would show them the designs, but Katie took things that didn’t belong to them. That’s when Katie drew the line. She admitted that she didn’t want Eric to be stressed out anymore, and it’s better to have this matter out in the open.
Katie revealed that Eric is her lead designer for Logan. Brooke and Ridge aren’t the only ones who found out. Hope (Annika Noelle) found out through Liam (Scott Clifton), who is not the best at keeping secrets.
Now that the cat is out of the bag, what is going to happen? Will Eric finally feel lighter now that he doesn’t have to hold onto this huge secret? But will it cost him his relationship with his son?
READ: Why B&B’s Bill and Eric are both wrong about Katie’s debut collection.
