**Question 1: Does Thomas Blame Ridge and RJ for Driving Zende Away From Forrester?**
Zende’s departure sends shockwaves through Forrester Creations.
Losing such a talented designer is a major blow, and Thomas is furious about how the situation was handled.
He believes Ridge’s constant favoritism toward RJ created the tension that finally pushed Zende out.
Thomas does not hide his anger.
He confronts Ridge and argues that Zende never felt properly respected because RJ was always given special treatment.
Then Thomas makes a shocking demand.
If Ridge truly wants Zende back, he must fire RJ.
Ridge is completely stunned that Thomas would ask him to sacrifice his own son.
**Question 2: Will Ridge Fire RJ to Bring Zende Back to Forrester?**
Ridge now faces an impossible decision.
Keeping RJ protects his son, but refusing Thomas’s demand could mean losing Zende permanently.
Thomas may insist that the company must come before personal favoritism.
He could even warn Ridge that more designers may leave if nothing changes.
Meanwhile, Eric may also become worried that Forrester is falling apart because of internal family conflict.
Ridge could decide to contact Zende and beg him to reconsider before making any final decision about RJ.
But Zende may refuse to return unless Ridge proves that things will truly change.
If Ridge fires RJ, the move could destroy their father-son relationship.
But if he refuses, Thomas may become even more furious and could consider leaving as well.
**Will Ridge really fire RJ to bring Zende back, or will his refusal cause even more members of the Forrester family to walk away?**