Zende is now struggling to find his place on The Bold and the Beautiful. He’s reassessing his future at Forrester Creations after Hope for the Future was pushed to the wayside. He’s not sure whether he fits in with the current crop of designers, especially now that R.J. is back and staying this time.
Key Takeaways
- Zende admitted that he missed having influence.
- Hope for the Future has been backburned again.
- Steffy’s decision might cause Zende to reassess his future at Forrester Creations.
Zende Finds His Place at Forrester Creations
This is not the future that Zende (Delon de Metz) envisioned for himself. He saw himself working with Thomas (Matthew Atkinson) and Hope (Annika Noelle) on Hope for the Future. They worked so hard on the relaunch of the line, and now, they have nothing to show for it.
Hope for the Future was set aside as Forrester Creations turns its attention back to couture. In the showroom, Zende found himself working alongside Eric (John McCook), Ridge (Thorsten Kaye), and R.J. (Brayan Nicoletti).
He enjoys working with his family. It’s a dream for him. Also, Zende wanted to step up and help out with couture. However, he might have to reassess his place in the company. He quickly realized that he no longer had influence.
Too Many Voices in Couture?
That shift was reflected in Wednesday’s episode. The designers watched a model walk down the runway in a beautiful fire-engine-red lace gown. Eric said that Zende got the hemline right. Meanwhile, Ridge had Logan on his mind. He declared that they would never again live up to this quality.
Zende watched the men as they proclaimed that they made a great team. He noted that there were many voices in couture right now. He missed having more agency with Hope for the Future.
Once again, Zende asked Ridge for a timeline on Hope’s line. Ridge brushed him off, saying he was still valued at the company. Zende moved away from the subject, but his body language suggested something else. He could tell that R.J. had the voice and authority, not him.
What Will Zende Do Next?
Later, at the design office, R.J. told Zende that he respected his work and wanted to learn from him. He didn’t want to ruffle his feathers. Zende admitted he didn’t like seeing R.J. return and strut around the office at first. However, he couldn’t deny that R.J. was good with a pencil.
The two shook hands and agreed to remain civil. That could change as Zende quietly reassesses his place at Forrester Creations. He might feel that his talent is no longer needed at Forrester. Could he follow Hope and join Logan?
