S15·E234 #3746

Ridge can't believe that his family is voting him out of the company. He tells them that the company can't survive without him. Taylor confesses to Massimo that she heard about his job offer, but she doesn't think Ridge is ready to leave Forrester Creations. She's equally certain that Eric would never let Ridge down. Massimo insists that Ridge is in a hostile environment at Forrester, he has to get out of there as soon as he can. Eric insists he did what was best for the company's stability but Ridge accuses Eric of turning his back on him. He warns Rick that without him, the company will fold. Stephanie confronts Eric about betraying Ridge. She says that she has never been more ashamed of anyone in her life. Whip, Rick, Amber and Deacon try to talk Ridge into reconsidering, but a shoving match between Ridge and Rick escalates into an all-out brawl with Deacon after Ridge refers to Amber as trashy. Ridge howls in pain when he cuts his hand on a broken vase.