In the February 19 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, Eric tried to have a say about his life. But it didn’t work the way he envisioned it would. He crumbled under the pressure.
Key Takeaways
- Brooke and Ridge found out that Eric is Logan’s secret lead designer.
- Eric tried to tell his family that they need to let him make his own decisions.
- He ended up having a panic attack from all the stress that’s been getting to him.
What Happened on B&B: Eric Caves to the Pressure
The pressure was mounting on Eric Forrester (John McCook, who addressed Eric’s latest health setback). He didn’t want anyone to tell him what to do anymore. He just wanted to make his own decisions, even if they weren’t the right ones.
Eric tried to speak his mind, but he couldn’t. Suddenly, the pressure was too much for him. His heart started racing, and they rushed to call 9-1-1. The EMTs arrived to check Eric’s vitals.
Suddenly, Eric was calm. He asked Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) to sit down next to him. Eric told Ridge he wanted to be in charge, whether he lived or died. He had had enough of people telling him what to do.
Ridge asked Eric to breathe with him and try to relax. They both took a breath. Ridge told his father that he was his rock. He apologized to Eric for making him feel that way.
Why It Matters: Eric Still Has a Voice
Eric wanted everyone to know that he is not a child and can speak for himself. He explained to Ridge and Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) that he had decided to design for Katie’s (Heather Tom) new fashion house.
He wanted to go somewhere where he was respected. Ridge gave him that out when he forced him into retirement. Eric joked that he’s too stubborn and proud to stay at home.
The Fallout: Eric and Ridge Make Amends
Meanwhile, Ridge begged Eric to come back “home” to Forrester Creations. But Eric reminded his son that he could make these decisions for himself. An important reminder everyone can use when caring for their elderly parents.
Just because they’re getting older doesn’t mean their voices shouldn’t be heard. They need to advocate for themselves. At the end of Thursday’s episode, it seemed like Eric and Ridge made amends.
What does this mean for Katie’s fashion house? Will Eric agree to return to Forrester Creations? What will Katie do without a world-renowned fashion designer to help her?
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