An average Macy's commercial -- I mean, Bold and the Beautiful episode

I understand that money's tight on all fronts, but couldn't the writers have tried harder to hide the Macy's plug in Steffy and Rick's dialogue?

There was a glimmer of hope for Steffy today -- she actually demonstrated that she could think. She actually had the nerve to question whether Rick's motivations and his love for her were genuine. He talked her out it, but there is a chance that the wheels in Steffy's head could still be churning.

Stephanie joining Jackie M. has the potential of being a pretty good storyline. I am concerned about the potential conflict between Jackie and Bridget over Owen, but I am hoping that Bridget will be the playette instead of the played for a change.

I can't take Brooke's cluelessness and her blatant jabs at Taylor regarding Thomas. Clearly, Brooke is getting her Rick on by disrespecting Ridge, who is getting his Eric the ostrich on.

And does anyone at Forrester actually work? Eric and Donna can dine al fresca; Rick, Steffy, Ridge and Brooke can make a trip to a beach; and Taylor can drop by and carry on a prolonged conversation about Rick and Steffy with Ridge and Brooke. Since Rick gave away a collection to Jackie M., you would think that Forrester would be running themselves into the ground to catch up. Meanwhile, Jackie M. is beginning to resemble a company where their employees actually work.