Overkill.

This is all a bit much.

Sure, Katie's "dying", but Budge is upstairs (almost in mourning) and Nick is getting ready to stick his tongue in Katie's mouth?! Urgh. I have years invested in Bridget's emotions, don't frikkin' use her as a sacrificial lamb again and again for the benefit of other characters.

Ashley Jones is a versatile, subtle and emotional actress; I think she has what it takes to be the next generation's Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke). Honestly, I think TPTB just need to write for her and they will be onto a winner. We - the viewers - have a long relationship with her, we'd love to see her go ape-shit (she has good reason to do so) or go schizo... anything, just give her the material to work with. Please.