Totally agree, I don't know if it's KKL acting better or Brooke getting a backbone or what, but I'm enjoying standing-up-for-my-kids Brooke Logan, it's way better than vodka-swilling Brooke Logan. I did enjoy the way Brooke subtly said "our son" referring to Rick, of course, and then in the next breath she brought up Ridge's Moroni roots. Since Eric is one of the dumbest characters on the show I don't see any wise decisions coming today.
In the good old days Oliver would work for the competing fashion house, but now there isn't one, he might have to tend bar at the Bikini.