B&B Recaps Week of January 22, 2007
Friday, January 26, 2007
While he was temporarily shirtless, Nick’s assistant noted his St. Christopher medal, and Nick had a romantic flashback of Brooke. He soon snapped out of it and gave his mom an update. He’d talked to all the big distributors, except Harvey Golden. “He’s one of the most influential men in fashion,” Jackie said of the mysterious and elusive man. She warned that Nick’s plan to consolidate everyone under Jackie M could be pricey. Then, to their surprise, Rick showed up. Once Nick asked his mom to leave and then a took a seat behind his desk, Rick made it clear he bore no hard feelings over being fired. “If I was in your position, I would have done the same thing,” he said. Then he handed over a list of “valuable international employees” who should and could be trusted. Nick was amused, but Rick topped that by revealing his distrust for Stephanie and Ridge and his belief that Brooke belonged with him. Nick was called to a meeting, so Rick excused himself, but not before saying, “I know you love your mother and you would do anything for her. I feel the same way about my mother.”
Bridget took notes as her father and Felicia touched up a gown that Phoebe was modeling. Brooke and Ridge, meanwhile, did some canoodling. When Brooke asked if Ridge had clocked in early to avoid her son, he revealed he’d overheard Rick’s tirade against him the night before. “He’d rather you were still married to Nick,” Ridge surmised. Brooke hoped Rick just needed time, but Ridge decided he had to prove himself to Rick just as he had Brooke. The chat ended when Phoebe and the design crew joined them. Rick stopped in soon after and stumbled over his now-grown-up stepsister. He was even more surprised when he heard the group had a full collection ready, instead of just a few great pieces to distinguish themselves from Forrester Creations. He was concerned Ridge and the others weren’t taking the threat of Nick seriously. A confident Eric said they could get the entire new line out in two weeks. An annoyed Rick watched as Ridge cooed to Brooke about having their wedding after.
Storm prepped Donna for her public appearance, ordering her to stay businesslike and not give into talk about Forrester Originals or her sister. He was worried a libel suit would break the company, “with all the moves Nick is making.” That piqued Donna’s interest! He revealed that Nick was leaving a paper trail that proved he was into some kind of expansion. Donna didn’t know what Nick was up to, but she trusted him. Storm wasn’t so sure. Then they went to the big meeting with Nick and Jackie, where Hamilton’s counter offer was too steep. Nick wasn’t worried. Storm gave the contract his legal okay, but before signing, Nick asked if Hamilton had a contract with FO. “Our word and handshake were all Eric Forrester ever needed,” Hamilton said and asked Nick to honor the newest deal. Nick made it clear he didn’t plan to and signed on the dotted line. When Hamilton left, Jackie fretted over the amount of money Nick was spending, but nothing could shake him. He even smiled over the release about FO’s new line. “Two weeks and the Forresters will be wiped out of the fashion business,” he plotted.
Then actor John McCook (Eric) introduced a wonderful montage honoring the late Darlene Conley (Sally), saying, “On January 14, 2007, Darlene Conley, our beloved Sally Spectra, passed away. It’s almost impossible to convey to you how loved and respected she was here at our studio and we know how much all of you will miss her. Darlene brought her talent and professionalism to our show for 19 years, but it was her heart and humor that made Sally such an extraordinary character. We mourn her passing.”
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