We no sooner settled the beef between Ridge and Eric over at Forrester, when we got wind that Steffy and Hope will butt heads. You may be wondering why, given they kissed and made up when Liam was facing not-so-certain death. Well, as it turns out, they have different ideas about what will work for Hope’s line… or should we say who?Those very same teasers previewed the surprise return of Steffy’s brother,

 

 

Thomas, to the family business, where he may be anticipating a return to working on Hope For the Future, the line with which he had so much success in the past. Given that Hope’s already promised the design position to her brother, up and coming designer, Deke, it’s easy to see how a conflict will arise.Adding to the complicated scenario is Hope’s rather significant history with Thomas. Liam may be extra-Zen

 

 

after his brush with his own mortality, but not so chill that he’ll sign off on Hope working with the ex who repeatedly ravished her on the desks and sofas in those very offices.Indeed, the weekly preview suggests that Steffy will try to reinstate Thomas, which explains why she’d want to terminate Deke, who is untested and was seemingly promised the job without the co-CEO’s OK. Hope, in turn, will declare that she

 

 

doesn’t want to work with Thomas, which gets us off to the races. How will it play out? Well, we’d imagine Hope will threaten to take her line elsewhere if Steffy won’t keep Deke on. Where, oh where, could she take her line though?Let’s just say it’s probably not a coincidence that this is happening just as we found out that Bold & Beautiful was giving fans something they’ve wanted for years: a new fashion house

 

 

to compete with Forrester Creations.Katie’s on the verge of accepting Bill’s offer and starting to build her empire, which will require designers, and wouldn’t you know it… fashion lines. It’s a no-brainer that Hope would up sticks and head over to Spencer Fashion to work with her aunt, bringing Deke, and undoubtedly Will, with her. Also likely to wind up there is Eric, who’s clearly going to be restless in retirement, and who just happens to have a couture line ready to go.Things are shaping up nicely for a Logan/Spencer vs. Forrester fashion house war… and if we’re not mistaken, Steffy and Hope’s quarrel will be the catalyst for Katie’s first significant hires falling right into her lap.