In the May 12 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, Ridge is grappling with an important decision. Will he give Brooke the co-CEO position? Or will he continue to work alongside Steffy? Whatever decision he makes will shake up the structure of Forrester Creations forever.
Key Takeaways
- Brooke asked Ridge to make her co-CEO of Forrester Creations.
- Ridge approaches Steffy with this idea.
- Ridge and Steffy have a difficult conversation about the hierarchy of their company.
Ridge is Caught in the Middle
Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) had a sudden change of heart, thanks to her daughter Hope (Annika Noelle). She believed that she deserved to be co-CEO of Forrester Creations alongside her husband, Ridge (Thorsten Kaye). Hope came up with the idea of the two running the company together, as Eric (John McCook) and Stephanie (Susan Flannery) did.
Brooke loves being Ridge’s Logan. But that’s not enough. She wants them to become a powerful new force in the fashion industry. This idea has weighed heavily on her, especially now that Katie (Heather Tom) is flourishing.
For Ridge, this means he would have to replace Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) as co-CEO, who would likely be demoted. Ridge and Steffy successfully ran Forrester Creations together for years. Despite the company’s ups and downs, they were able to navigate the constant changes.
Ridge’s Choice Shocks Steffy
Ridge is proud of Steffy’s accomplishments. But he can’t help but think about what Brooke told him the night before. She could see them becoming a power couple, running Forrester Creations together.
Ridge brought up the idea to Steffy, who was caught off guard. She wanted to know where this sudden idea came from. Little did she know, Hope was the one behind Brooke’s request, wanting to secure her future. Steffy paused production of Hope for the Future so Forrester could honor Eric’s work and legacy in couture.
Hope was immediately put into an impossible position. She felt that she was slowly being iced out of the company. So, she came up with the idea of Brooke working as co-CEO, which could finally give her the green light.
Is Steffy Willing to Step Down?
Ridge struggled to get the words out. He suggested that Brooke work as co-CEO. At first, Steffy assumed there would be three co-CEOs. She joked that she would never get along with Brooke.
But this wasn’t a joking matter. Ridge was serious about Brooke being co-CEO. But not with Steffy. She realized he had considered Brooke running Forrester Creations alongside him.
Ridge will have a big fight on his hands. While Brooke is secure about her future, Steffy will likely feel aimless. She can’t see herself outside of Forrester Creations. She’s not going to give up her position that easily.
