Amber's words coming out of Rick's mouth

First things first...

Way to put Eric's dick problems on blast, Donna!! Disclosing Eric's difficulties in front of your sisters, one of which is Eric's ex-wife and current daughter-in-law... you should've told Brooke to 'camel' it. Despite Brooke freaking out about one night without Ridge between her thighs, we women are known for going without sex for long periods of time, unless the concept is foreign to Logan women.

Going from bimbo to brains, gotta give it to Steffy; she dumped Rick, but not before giving him quite the tongue-lashing. She called him on his broken promises to mend fences with her father; his 'attempt' to better himself by joining the military; the chicken clucking; the ways he threw Phoebe's death in Ridge's face; and his basic @$$hat attitude. It was fascinating watching Rick trying to regain his control over Steffy, especially how he tried to get all subliminal with her. Discouraging her from blaming her parents... Nutsack, please!!!! He was very Manchurian Candidate about it, but Steffy totally stood her ground and didn't fall victim to him.

Unfortunately, Brooke wasn't so lucky. No critical thinking; no referencing any of the other lies that Rick fed her over the last few months; no acknowledgement that Rick used the 'he wasn't thinking' excuse when he lied about his paralysis; stealing and giving away the Forrester line; and the numerous other things that tool has done. Being sexually backed-up can impair reason and logic, but it was one damn night!!! 'Camel' it or visit a toy store, but don't talk yourself into thinking that Ridge betrayed you when you know that Ridge's dick problem is a direct result of your skunk-@$ son. And while I don't like the idea of Taylor pining for Ridge, I couldn't help but laugh when Taylor resubmitted her application for Ridge reclaiming his place between her thighs right in front of Brooke. Daaaayyyyuummmm... talk about looking a bitch square in the eye as you knife her.

I've complained about the bipolar mood of the show; but this week's episodes were on target. It made the postponement of the inevitable Eric and Stephanie confrontation seem less relevant, although I hope the confrontation is coming soon. Steffy emerged as the most mature of the whole lot. And Rick came across as the cold, calculating bastard that he is. I think back on all of the tangles that Amber got herself into for the love and approval of Rick. Much like Rick, Amber, despite being the older one in the relationship, implored the younger one, Rick, to help her facilitate changes to major character flaws. Amber was wrong to ask Rick to take more responsibility for her than she herself was willing to do; however, at least Amber was earnest. Rick, on the other hand, was robotic in the wake of losing the 'love of his life' and proceeded with his primary task of reeking havoc on his mother's personal life.

Personally, I am shocked that B & B writers didn't drag this thing out; however, May sweeps is still sitting out there, which could mean some surprises. A possible pregnancy for Steffy? Will Rick remember that he's holding Thomas' future in his hand and decide to leverage it against Steffy? Will Eric find out about the recording? Will all of this behind the scenes drama drag Forrester Creations further down the path of ruin? My hope is that whomever responsible for this week's awesomeness continue the good work.