B&B Spoilers & 12-2 Recap: Ridge Fires Carter, Severs All Ties

EXPLOSIVE CONFRONTATION LEADS TO PERMANENT CONSEQUENCES AT FORRESTER

In a shocking turn of events at Forrester Creations, Ridge Forrester delivered a devastating blow to his longtime friend and confidant Carter Walton, firing him after discovering Carter’s secret plot with Hope Logan to take control of the family company. The confrontation that unfolded revealed deep betrayals and shattered a friendship that seemed unbreakable until now.

RIDGE OFFERS ONE LAST CHANCE AT REDEMPTION

The tension-filled showdown began with Ridge extending an olive branch to his former best friend, offering Carter a chance to maintain his position at Forrester if he would end his “toxic” relationship with Hope. “We can tear up the papers and start over,” Ridge proposed, clearly hoping to salvage both their professional and personal relationship. However, what followed proved that the damage ran far deeper than even Ridge anticipated.

CARTER STANDS HIS GROUND

Instead of accepting Ridge’s offer, Carter boldly defended his actions and his relationship with Hope, accusing Ridge of making her a scapegoat. The COO’s passionate defense of Hope and their plan revealed the depth of his commitment to both the woman and the cause he had chosen. “Me, your best friend,” Carter declared, owning his role in the attempted takeover while refusing to let Ridge diminish Hope’s influence to mere manipulation.

THE BETRAYAL CUTS DEEP

The conversation took an even more heated turn when Carter criticized Steffy’s leadership, suggesting that Brooke should be CEO instead. This statement seemed to be the final straw for Ridge, who had built Forrester Creations as a legacy for his children. Ridge’s shock at Carter’s apparent transformation from trusted advisor to corporate rebel was palpable as he struggled to reconcile this new version of his friend with the man he thought he knew.

FRIENDSHIP SHATTERS BEYOND REPAIR

In perhaps the most emotionally charged moment of the confrontation, Ridge didn’t just fire Carter – he completely excised him from his life. “I don’t want you in my building or my life,” Ridge declared, making it clear that this wasn’t just about business – it was personal. The pain of betrayal evident in Ridge’s voice matched the defiance in Carter’s stance as their years of friendship crumbled in mere moments.

HOPE FACES THE FALLOUT

Meanwhile, at the cabin, Hope learned of these developments from Brooke, who had previously informed Ridge of the takeover plot. Hope’s emotional response revealed both her genuine feelings for Carter and her belief in their cause, though even she had to admit that perhaps their attempted takeover crossed a line. Still, Hope remained steadfast in her belief that their actions were justified by Steffy’s treatment of her and the other “underdogs” at Forrester.

THE AFTERMATH BEGINS

As Carter walked out of Forrester Creations, taking a deep breath in the hallway of the building he’d called home for so many years, the full weight of his choices seemed to settle on his shoulders. Meanwhile, Hope clung to the possibility that their LLC paperwork might still give them leverage, even as Brooke revealed that Ridge had already enlisted legal help to combat their scheme.

The day’s events have left both personal and professional relationships in tatters, with the future of Forrester Creations hanging in the balance. As Ridge moves to protect his family’s legacy and Carter faces life without his prestigious position, one question remains: Was Hope’s love worth the price Carter had to pay?

Stay tuned as this dramatic story continues to unfold, with ripple effects sure to impact everyone at Forrester Creations in the days to come.