What I Watched Today

(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)

 

General Hospital

Ava rereads Patient 6’s note, and hopes he finds what he’s looking for. There’s a knock at the door. It’s Kiki. Ava wasn’t expecting her after what happened at Perks. Kiki says it wasn’t a good day for any of them. She tells Ava that Scotty is worried about her, but Ava says she’s great. Kiki asks why? Because she’s paying men to have sex with her?

Anna visits Griff’s office. She says her trip was eventful, and he says his was the same. She asks if he’s heard gossip about her and Finn. He wondered if they’re seeing each other. She says it’s complicated, but wants to explain it before he hears chatter from the nurses’ station. She knows he’ll be discreet. He tells her that he’s no longer a priest.

At the MetroCourt, Carly tells Sam that she’ll just feed the launch party guests liquor. Drunk reporters are happy reporters. Sam goes over some details with her, and Carly says it’s the kind of party that she and Jason hate. Sam says used to; they’re going into a whole new future together.

Jason visits Sonny. He wanted to check in. The more Sonny thinks about it, the less he thinks the mystery note leads to an ambush.

Franco draws a portrait of Jason. Elizabeth wants to see what he’s working on, but he says she can’t see what he’s working on until it’s ready. She asks if he’s sketching the painting again; she thought he was gone thinking about it. He says Betsy lying brought it up again. He guesses he’ll have to live with the idea that it’s a neighbor, Jason’s twin, or a figment of his imagination. He’s working through it with his art. Elizabeth says there are other ways; just talk to her.

Jason asks Sonny what he’s missing. Sonny says when the mystery guy got Troy’s gun, he had a clear shot, but didn’t take it. Jason suggests he thought Sonny was too well guarded, and might try again, but Sonny thinks he’s not a threat. Jason asks why the phones are tapped. Sonny might not think he’s a threat, but Jason does.

In a sauna somewhere, Thug #2 says they’ve been watching Sam’s apartment, but there’s been no sign of Patient 6. Thug #1 says he’s a ghost; maybe he left the country. Ha-ha! He’s ghosting them. Dr. Kline thinks they need to find someone he cares about who he thinks is safe. He wonders why they’re waiting.

Carly tells Sam that she’s never even seen Jason watch TV, and thought he was indifferent to pop culture. Sam says he used to be, but he’s grown up a lot. He’s good with numbers, and wants to make an honest living. Carly says it sounds like they know what they’re doing. Sam tells Carly she didn’t know anything, and look at what she did with this place. They’d be thrilled to have the same success, but the best thing is being free from the past. Carly thinks she means her and Sonny, but Sam says no. Although Jason tends to drift, and would easily get sucked back in. Carly agrees a clean break is better. They’re legit now, and Sonny is a little. They’ll always be friends.

Griff shows Anna his mass kit that he calls his tool box. He brings it to perform sacraments, but he’s sending it to Father Cary. He tells her if he’s giving up the responsibility of being a priest, he has to give up performing the Holy Sacraments. Anna says she knows he’s been questioning for a while. Griff says she was right; he was stalling, but it’s time to be honest about a lot of things. Anna says he went to Russia to rescue Ava, and came back leaving his vocation. What happened?

Kiki says Ava can’t blame them for being upset. Ava can, and says Michael never misses and opportunity to say what he thinks. Kiki says she pushes it with Avery, but Ava says no matter what, Avery is her daughter. Kiki thinks it’s no surprise she was looking for comfort. Ava says she had her bags packed, and was about to leave town. Kiki asks if she dialed a 976 number instead. Ava says she only told Scotty that to get him off her back. She might be desperate, but she’s not that desperate. Kiki wonders why she’d make up a story, and Ava says he figured out she had been with someone, and she didn’t want to tell him who. Kiki sees the note from Patient 6, and asks if he’s the guy, but Ava says he’s not a one-night stand. He’s someone she met and helped out at the clinic in Russia. By an odd coincidence, she ran into him in Port Charles, and put him up. He’s apparently friends with Sonny and asked her to give Sonny a note. Kiki is a little worried, but Ava says there’s something about this guy; you know he’s sincere. Kiki says so she came to the rescue of a nameless guy twice; who did she have sex with? Ava wonders why it’s important, and Kiki says she was refusing all human contact, and wants to know who lucky guy is. She says it couldn’t be Griff, then seeing Ava’s face, says, omg, it is.

Griff tells Anna that he was able to track Ava to a clinic, and as he feared, it was a dangerous place. Anna thinks she should have pushed harder and had a team sent there. She sees his father in him, and says Duke would never forgive her for allowing his son to do something he’ll regret. It’s one thing to decide the priesthood is no longer his calling, but to give it up for Ava? Has he lost his mind?

Elizabeth says Franco can trust her. He thinks he should forget the past and focus on the future. She tells him that she’s taking Jake costume shopping. Franco hopes he picks something he likes, and Elizabeth hopes he just picks something.

Olivia tells Sam everything is working like clockwork. Her shindig is going to go off without a hitch. Carly says it will be a great night for all of them.

Sonny says there doesn’t seem to be a connection to Petrov, and doesn’t want to rush to see something that’s not there. Jason wonders why he’s working to give this stranger the benefit of the doubt. He tells Sonny not to take it the wrong way, but twenty years ago is a long time. He might not remember telling someone else about Luke’s, or worse, maybe this guy is good at his research. Sonny says even if he’s a threat, he can’t connect him to the phone tap.

Andre looks at the painting. Franco flops down on his couch. Andre says he’s been expecting him, and Franco asks, where were we?

Ava tells Kiki that it was Griff. She asks if Kiki wonders why someone so flawless wants someone so flawed. Kiki was with him when he realized Ava went to Russia, and he seemed desperate to find her. He clearly cares about her. Ava says he’s not a priest anymore; the collar was getting tight. Kiki asks if he removed it for her, and Ava says he has his own reasons. They have no obligations to each other, and are just letting things happen – or not. Kiki is glad they’re moving slow. Even if she wasn’t the only reason he left the priesthood, she still factored in. She asks how Ava feels, and Ava says still cynical and cautious, but for the first time in so long, she feels human. He sees good in her, and gives her hope. Maybe someday Kiki will too. Kiki hopes this is a new chapter. She has to get to work, and Ava says she has business at the hospital. Not Griff though.

Griff tells Anna that he’s given up the collar, but still believes in redemption. Ava has changed. The worst sinner can turn their life around. Anna isn’t sure that’s Ava’s plan. He asks what’s up with her and Finn, and she says she’s glad she got there before he heard the gossip. They’re together now. Griff is concerned because Finn has only been drug free for a year, just broke up with his fiancé, and lost a child, but it’s their life, and he has his, so maybe best thing is to head down their separate paths and see where they end up.

Franco tells Andre he’s obsessed. He kept sketching, thinking there’s more to the story, and he could get to the bottom of it, and figure out the truth. He finally went to his mother, and did find out the truth. Andrew didn’t die. He was brought to a foundling hospital to protect him. Andre asks from what, and Franco says, me.

Sonny tells Jason to let him deal with it, and Jason says as a friend, he will, but just give the word if he changes his mind. Carly and Sam join them. Carly tells them what a great planner Sam is, but Sam says she mostly nodded. Carly and Olivia have it down to a science. Carly asks why they were summoned. Jason asks Sam if she remembers Diane telling them there might be an investigation, and says it looks like it’s happening. Carly says the Feds are investigating them too, and Sonny explains about Brick finding the surveillance. The Feds are assuming Jason buying the media company from Julian is a shell transaction and a front. Sam tells them that she’s been hearing static on her phone. Jason is the only one whose phone isn’t tapped, but thinks they’re just monitoring his contacts. He says they’ll just continue with the party as planned. Sonny says maybe not.

Thug #1 says that they know everyone close to Patient 6, and should just take one out. Kline says he’s close to Sonny. Sonny has major resources, and Kline doesn’t want to provoke him. Thus #2 says they can’t just sit on their hands. Kline says they have to move. They need to find out where Patient 6 is going to be.

Franco doesn’t want to lie to Elizabeth. Andre asks if he considers himself a threat to the kids. Franco says no, but he doesn’t want Jake near him right now. He made a promise about Jason when he thought Jason’s twin was dead, and can’t keep it now. Andre asks if that’s so bad. Franco says vegetable lasagna is bad; this would be end of world bad. Maybe Andrew remembers, and wants him dead like Jason does. He asks if Andre thinks he should spill everything, but Andre says that’s the last thing he should do.

At the hospital, Elizabeth asks Jake if he has any ideas what he wants as a costume. He seems distracted, and she says he’s awfully quiet. She asks if he’s sick, but he says he’s thinking about the man in the park. Elizabeth says his dad didn’t see anyone, but Jake says he saw him. Elizabeth asks what he looked like, and Jake says like the old pictures of his dad before his face changed.

Ava and Kiki run into Griff at the hospital, and Ava says she’s there to see Franco. Kiki thanks Griff for what he did for her mom. She starts to fumble, saying she means going to Russia, and that he’s been there when she’s needed him. Both Ava and Griff are kind of laughing, and Kiki jets. Ava says she doesn’t kiss and tell, but her daughter is good at deductive reasoning. Griff asks if she has time for coffee. She doesn’t, but says what about dinner?

Elizabeth asks if Jake is positive. He says not like his dad now, but before, like in the old pictures. Elizabeth asks if the man frightened him, and he says no, the man was nice. She asks if they talked, and Jake says no, but the man smiled at him. Elizabeth reminds Jake about him saying the man made him feel safe, and asks how. Jake says he just did. Elizabeth wants to make a stop before they go shopping.

Franco is surprised that, as his shrink, Andre is advising him to keep information from Elizabeth and Jason. Andre says no matter what his choice, he’s suggesting looking at it from another angle. He feels that he should tell them the truth, but what would he be telling them, and how sure is he about what’s true? He doesn’t remember the incident, and doesn’t know if he’s to blame. It could be another fabrication from his mother. Franco wonders if he’s repressed the memory, and Andre says they can explore that. He’ll have plenty of time to tell them once he’s certain in his own mind about what’s real. Franco admits that talking to Andre gives him relief from the dark corners. He leaves, and Andre looks at the painting.

Sonny says Jason and Sam don’t want an alleged crime lord on their guest list. Jason says he’s not getting out of this, but Carly says if he distances himself, it will make a public statement. They won’t be there, and Sam might want to relocate her office space in the MetroCourt. They have to super diligent. If they have nothing to hide, there’s nothing to find. Sonny tells Sam to be cautious; don’t use the phone, and talk face to face. Carly adds and don’t associate with suspicious characters, like her and Sonny.

Ava tells Griff to forget she asked, and he says he’d love to. She says who’d have thought they would be having dinner like normal people, and he says it’s a date. When Ava is gone, Anna tells him to be careful. He says her too.

In the elevator, Elizabeth tells Jake that she’d like to stop by Andre’s office. He should tell Andre about the man in the park. Jake tells her there’s nothing to worry about; the man is nice.

Franco sketches Jason. Ava pops in, saying he’s just who she was looking for.

On the phone, Kline says that someone is getting close to the truth. In his office, Andre says if they connect a few more dots, they’ll know everything. My mouth drops open.

Olivia talks to the waitstaff for the party.

Sam says Sonny and Carly should be there. Sonny says they will be in spirit. Carly says they’ll look at it from an audience perspective, and to think of it as valuable research valuable. They open champagne.

Olivia says she’s checked their references, and gives them instruction on working with VIPs. I already know where this is going.

Jason wants to drink to something more important – friendship. It’s true that they’re committed to making a new life, but wouldn’t be anywhere if not for them. Let the Feds come; he can handle it. They’re not hiding where they come from or who their friends are. They want them at the party; they need them there. Sam asks them to please come, and Sonny says okay.

Olivia tells the staff that if there are any special requests, let her or Carly know. We see Thugs #1 and #2 among the workers.

Jason toasts to friendship.

Tomorrow, Curtis needs to see someone, Nelle asks Michael if he wants to make it permanent, and Andre says it’s not a good time

The Real Housewives of Orange County

The ladies arrive in Iceland. It’s incredibly beautiful. Lydia says they’re going to a shop in Reykjavik first, so they can pick up whatever they need. Right now, there are twenty hours of light a day. In her interview, Tamra says she looks better in the dark, and I’ll just leave that alone. Kelly is getting anxiety. and has to move to the front of the limo, or bus, or whatever this is they’re riding in. Vicki wonders if there’s a place to whoop it up.

They get to the store and get cold weather clothing. Shannon says at least shopping with them, she knows the extra larges will be available. Sigh. Tamra and Vicki are having fun together, and neither one can believe it. Onward to the hotel.

Kelly barrages the driver with questions. She asks if hey have Stonehenge or aliens or anything weird, and he says they have elves. The hotel is kind of like a ski lodge. Lydia says it’s not the typical vacation they’d take, but it’s what she loves and wants to feature in the magazine. She hopes they’re open minded, and embrace the experience. The rooms have different themes, and it’s so cool. No pun intended. Lydia has the Royal Suite. She says it feels like Disney characters will come out. Tamra has the Asian room, and confuses a bathtub for a toilet because she has no brain. Peggy says it’s overdue that Tamra and Vicki are getting along. The ladies toast to friendship. Shannon has to lie down.

Lydia calls Doug, who says she looks good for traveling all day. She wants to make him proud in representing the magazine. The ladies meet for drinks outside. Lydia thinks it looks like Mississippi at 3 pm, not Iceland at 9 pm. Shannon decided to stay in, but no word from Tamra. The hotel owner joins them. He’s bringing out some local delicacies. The first is a drink called Black Death. Skál is the Icelandic toast, similar to our Cheers. Next, he gives them each a piece of fermented shark, and tells them not to smell it. Put it in your mouth, and when you can’t stand it any more, swallow it, along with some Black death. I’ll try almost anything, but I’m not so sure I’d do this. In her interview, Kelly says it’s the worst thing she’s ever put in her mouth. Next is puffin, which is a flat-out no from me. Lydia talks about Puffin Island where she grew up in Newfoundland, and says it’s traumatic. Kelly and Meghan are enjoying the hell out of it, and I’m traumatized. Lydia thanks them for being open-minded, and suggests a nightcap in her room.

She tells them tomorrow they’re doing ATVs and a glacier hike. She wonders if they should call Shannon and Tamra. Vicki says Shannon group texted that they’re resting, but Lydia didn’t get one. Meghan thinks it was just an accident, but in her interview, Lydia says she’s tired of being left out. She’s more annoyed at Tamra, since they’re supposed to be friends. Vicki wonders when they get to whoop it up, and wants to go now. She thinks it’s weird that it never gets dark.

Kelly and Vicki go into a bar in town, and crash a 1987 Reykjavik high school reunion, which sounds like a blast. The next morning, Shannon and Tamra show up in Viking helmets. Vicki tells them about last night’s outing. In her interview, Tamra says in the past, it would have been her and Vicki going out until three in the morning – we see flashbacks – but it’s a different time now.

At the ATV place, they get into suits. Kelly has to pee, and we flash back to Tamra going in the snow while skiing with Vicki. Tamra misses the old them, Lucy and Ethel. The instructor explains how the ATVs work. They drive on Black Sand Beach. Lydia says it’s like nothing she’s ever seen before, and can only reference a movie that takes place on Mars. Shannon says this is what she needs right now. They see whale bones on the beach that look like dinosaur skeletons. Lydia says maybe they’re not as stoked as she’d like, but they need to get out of the OC bubble.

Lunch is in a restaurant by a waterfall. These women don’t deserve this trip; Lydia should take me. At the table, Shannon tells Tamra that was annoyed at not being included in the group text. She thinks Tamra should apologize. Lydia sits down. Tamra insists her name was there, but Lydia says she was added later. Shannon says it was inadvertent. Tamra wonders why she’s feeling left out. In her interview, Shannon accuses Lydia of acting like a ten-year-old. We flash back to Shannon arguing about Heather stealing her seat. Tamra says it wasn’t intentional. Lydia says she was an oversight. Tamra tells her that she wouldn’t purposely do that, and Lydia says her feelings were hurt. Tamra is like sorry, but Lydia tosses her menu across the table and leaves. In her interview, she says that she has a bond with Tamra that she doesn’t have with the others, and now Tamra isn’t validating her feelings. She doesn’t know who Tamra is being. Tamra tells Kelly and Meghan that Lydia freaked out and left. Vicki and Peggy hunt down Lydia in the bathroom. Tamra wants to know if she wants blood. Lydia says she’s actually using the bathroom. In her interview, Vicki says it never feels good to be left out, but doesn’t want to get involved, because it’s not her fight – thank God. Peggy asks Lydia if she wants to go outside, but she says she’s fine, and they go back to the table. Lydia says she felt Tamra was acting like didn’t matter and didn’t care, but her feelings were hurt. Meghan asks if it’s done, and Lydia says yes.

Meghan tells us motherhood is harder than she expected. Life isn’t about her anymore, but about her baby. What a shock. Bridget brings Aspen in. She is just the cutest little round-headed baby. Lydia decides to walk to the waterfall while Meghan does her nursing thing. A few of the others go with her. Vicki tells Lydia at this point of her life, she wants peace. She thanks Lydia for being accountable for her feelings, although Lydia doesn’t feel she did the best job expressing herself. Vicki understands, but thinks she overreacted and Lydia should apologize. Lydia agrees it’s something she should do, even though Tamra was in the wrong. She asks to talk to Tamra, and apologizes for being emotional. She was going to talk to her, but they were already talking about it when she got to the table. Shannon horns in on her apology, and Tamra says next time, just tell her before it becomes an issue. In Lydia says Tamra doesn’t understand her feelings, but she doesn’t think it’s as important as their friendship. Maybe she did overreact, but they had no business overlooking her, since she’s the reason they’re in Iceland in the first place.

Time for the glacier hike. Can’t wait to hear Shannon’s complaints. Olaf and Soffia are the tour guides. Soffia says they’re wearing safety equipment in case someone gets stuck in a crevasse. The ladies are given things for their shoes and a walking stick. Kelly isn’t sure this group should be given sticks. She calls the glacier breathtaking, and it is. In her interview, Shannon says her exercise regimen didn’t prepare her for this. Yep, here come the complaints. Tamra thinks they should jog. It’s like a black and white photo, and the view is incredible. Kelly is grateful to Lydia for taking them along.

Tamra feels like she’s in heaven, and Meghan finally feels like she’s finally in Iceland, seeing a glacier streaked with volcanic soot. She asks about climate change, and Olaf says they might be affected in two hundred years. I file it under not-too-concerned. Shannon complains more going back down. Kelly says it’s like dealing with her grandmother all over again. Shannon says she’s had a good workout. Back to the van. Vicki isn’t feeling well.

They get back to the hotel, and Vicki gets sick. Kelly thinks they should get help. Peggy thinks it’s a heart issue or an anxiety attack, but she’s worried. Kelly says Vicki has heart problems. Peggy thinks they should call an ambulance. The police arrive, and go to Vicki’s room. They tell her the ambulance is on its way.

There’s no preview. Wth?

The Real Housewives of Dallas

Cruz’s tutor arrives. Stephanie thinks it’s making a difference, and he has a crush on her. Tutor Nicole looks like Janet Jackson, so I’m not surprised. They discuss dinosaurs. Stephanie is thinking of gifting LeeAnne with a raptor, but she might eat him. Nicole helps Cruz with his alphabet. Stephanie says you have to make everything a game, and gives the dog a treat when Cruz gets something right. She thinks if Cruz ends up getting A’s, the dog is headed for canine obesity.

Kameron and mom Karen go over the details for the SparkleDog launch party at the venue. Karen thinks it’s silly, but knows Kameron has a track record of being successful. The planners have brought some accessories. They go over the logistics like the pink carpet. Kameron wants the guests to walk in and feel the sparkles. There’s going to be a dog psychic as well. D’Andra arrives, but Karen can’t stay for the party. D’Andra says if her mom was there, she’d be changing everything. Kameron is worried about the product – it’s not the shade of pink they want. The factory is working overtime, and she wonders if they should cancel if it doesn’t come out right. D’Andra says act as if everything is perfect, and never talk about problems in front of development.

Cary and Stephanie meet for drinks. Cary feels alone and like everyone hates her. She doesn’t understand why she’s there. Stephanie says at the white party, she seemed to feel defeated and like she had no friends. Stephanie felt badly, but wants to get to the bottom of things. She thinks their friendship has gotten off track.

Brandi visits LeeAnne with a massive flower arrangement. She doesn’t want to be mad at LeeAnne, since she has a flesh-eating disease. LeeAnne says the antibiotics are doing their job, and she’s feeling stronger and healthier. Brandi says feelings were disturbed and hurt by Cary. LeeAnne says she smashed the glass just to get everyone to shut up, and doesn’t know how they can move on with Cary.

Stephanie asks Cary if she really said she could never be friends with her and Brandi. Cary says she did. Stephanie thinks things went off-track with Cary’s doctor comments. She didn’t think it was right for Brandi to talk about her being Mark’s nanny though. Cary doesn’t want what’s going on with Brandi to come between them.

Brandi says she’s been supportive of Cary, but doesn’t want to be friends with her now. LeeAnne says she hadn’t known about her being Mark’s nanny. She plays innocent, while she manipulates the situation. She thinks Stephanie is easily swayed.

Cary says when Brandi came back, Stephanie didn’t hang out as much with her. She needs to be conscious of separating herself. Stephanie says they’re two different people.

LeeAnne says Stephanie leaned on Cary. Since she’s manipulative, maybe used the breakup to be closer friends. LeeAnne takes back what she’d said about Stephanie being two-faced. She says Stephanie is manipulated. She thinks if Stephanie stays friends with Cary, it will damage her friendship with Brandi, and she should let her know.

Cary thinks Stephanie needs to be her own person, and needs to keep on the path of separating herself from Brandi.

D’Andra visits the cosmetics lab. She tells us it’s their first new product in seven years. She has to sign off on the production sample, so they can mass produce it. She talks to the technician. The product is called L-22, and D’Andra explains all the wonderful things it does. The technician tells her they have all of the ingredients – with the exception of L-22. D’Andra asks how long before they can get some, and she’s told four weeks. She says the product launches in two, and her mother is a stickler for timelines. She says her head is on the chopping block. If they don’t hit the launch date, it will cost thousands and her mom’s confidence in her will be gone. Dee will be furious if she fails.

Kameron is nervous, since the first batch of dog food was read, not perfectly pink. Court is bringing the new batch home. She convinced him to put in another ten thousand, and if this doesn’t work, he’s not putting in any more money. He comes in with the box, telling her this is either the beginning or the end. She opens it, and it’s the bubblegum pink she wanted. She’s excited, and Court is hoping for a return. She says it’s a sign that the launch party will be amazing.

Travis has had a hard day at work. Stephanie tells him about Cruz, and he says his teacher said he’s doing better. He tells Stephanie that he couldn’t read until his second time in third grade. In her interview, she tells us that he’s dyslectic and was made fun of as kid. He says he felt stupid, and no child wants to feel different. She says Cruz idolizes his dad, and it gives her hope for him. Yeah, Court has done pretty well for himself. He reminds her that you have to turn the oven on to cook something.

Brandi meets Kameron for drinks. Kameron tells the waiter that she wants a girly, pretty cocktail. I think that’s the first time I’ve ever heard someone order a drink like that. She tells Brandi that she understands why Brandi serves cocktails in plastic cups now. Brandi thanks her for coming. She wants to clear the air. In her interview, Kameron says she wants to invite Brandi to her launch party, but doesn’t want her to jeopardize the brand. She tells Brandi that she doesn’t want to fight. Brandi doesn’t either, but wants Kameron to take the stick out of her ass. Kameron asks why Brandi thinks that? Because she knows what’s right and wrong, and has manners? Brandi says some people have a different sense of humor. Kameron suggests Brandi should have gotten to know her. In her interview, Kameron says it’s new to her to be around people who believe differently from her. She thinks they can work it out. Brandi is open to that, but Kameron has to understand she’s a free spirit and not changing to impress anyone. Kameron tells her about the launch party, and wants to share a fun time with her, but wants to be sure Brandi knows where to draw the line. Brandi asks if Sexual Chocolate is invited, and quickly says she’s just kidding. That’s not who she is. Kameron says she’s only seen the crazy behavior, and is looking forward to seeing who Brandi is.

The SparkleDog launch party is set up. Kameron arrives wearing pink sequins. She explains that they had to compromise by adding a three to one ratio of brown kibble. All pink was too much for the focus groups. I totally agree, and it looks awesome. Court says it’s the most absurd things he’s ever seen, and she’s outdone herself. She says it’s perfect.

Everyone arrives, some with their dogs. I would totally go to this party. Pictures are taken, the dog food is tasted – by both the dogs and a few people.

D’Andra, Brandi, and LeeAnne go to the party together, and D’Andra’s dogs get testy with Brandi’s dogs in the limo. LeeAnne says it’s hard for her to behave in a social setting, so she’s not taking her dogs. Brandi talks about lunch with Kameron, and says it went well. LeeAnne brings up the white party, and D’Andra wants to be filled in since she wasn’t there. Brandi says Cary called her all kinds of a liar, and she brought up Cary having been Mark’s nanny when he was married to his first wife. LeeAnne says she can imagine the benefits on the side. D’Andra says she ain’t got time for that. Brandi says Cary is a good friend in a lot of ways, but she flipped when Cary called her a liar. She would never say something like the nanny comment, but she was sick of it. D’Andra says it’s not something she wants to participate in. In her interview, she says she’s been there. She was accused of being a homewrecker, when Jeremy wasn’t even married anymore.

The SparkleDog tagline is, let your dog sparkle from inside out. Kameron urges the ladies to taste the kibble. Cary thinks it tastes like a cracker. A lot of dog owners have tasted dry dog food – I think it tastes like nothing. Brandi says the dogs are better dressed than she is. Waiters go around with cups of dog food on trays. Kameron’s Louis comes in on a sparkly pillow with an entourage bearing sparklers. In her interview, Brandi says the dog owned the room. Her dog wouldn’t have stayed on the pillow, and probably peed and pooped on it. Yep, mine too. Maybe not Casey. Kameron thanks everyone for their support of her and her business venture. She says pink means power. Women are powerful and there’s nothing they can’t do if they put their minds to it. She encourages their furry friends to try the pink food and have a sparkling evening. In her interview, Brandi tells us that she’s never been to a party with this many bitches. Kameron says she’s proving to everyone it’s going to work. She, Brandi, and Stephanie make a toast to sweet and sour.

D’Andra asks the pet psychic why her dog doesn’t want to be near her and doesn’t follow her around all the time. The psychic says she didn’t bond with her dog mom, and it’s not about her. As she talks, D’Andra relates it to her own situation with her mom, and starts to cry. She never had a normal mother/daughter relationship with Dee; it’s always been more of a business thing. She wants to have something with her that doesn’t involve finances. The psychic tells the dog to help her mom feel better.

LeeAnne has invited everyone to the engagement party except Cary and Mark. She thought she should talk to Mark, since Cary will just give her a runaround. Court tells Kameron that he’s blown away, and she makes him taste the dog food. Stephanie tells Cary to talk to Brandi. She says they both have walls up. LeeAnne tells us that Rich likes Cary and Mark, so if it’s important to him, she’ll make it happen.

Cary wants to give Brandi the benefit of the doubt, but she’s not sure which Brandi she’s going to get.   They sit down, and Cary says this has been weighing on her. She wants to know what she did that was so bad, that Brandi had to go below the belt with character assassination? Brandi tries to talk, but Cary won’t shut up.

Leeanne tells Mark that the reason they hadn’t been sent an invitation is because she’s struggling about Cary. She went out of her way to get to know her, but she has an issue with some things Cary said that weren’t true. Mark asks if she’s trying to convince him that his wife is a liar.

Cary tells Brandi she’s watched her kids, and isn’t sleeping with her. She accuses Brandi of being judgmental, but Brandi says in her head, she felt like she was keeping a secret for Cary. Cary says she was working for someone who knew she was a trusted, responsible adult.

Mark asks LeeAnne about her telling stories that he’s been soliciting men for favors. She admits it, but says it was after Cary said Rick has little weenie. Is she even aware of how juvenile this sounds? She says Rick adores him and respects him, and Mark asks what about her? She says she does, and he asks if she called his plastic surgery practice a chop-shop? We flash back, and yes, she did. She tells Mark it was only after Cary called her plastic surgeon a vagina doctor. Mark says she’s playing semantics; it’s all name calling. LeeAnne says that Cary told Brandi that her doctor killed someone, because she can’t stop digging this hole for herself. She doesn’t want to fight, and he says she’s calling his wife a liar, and she’s said things about her. LeeAnne says she’s only said things to Cary’s face, and apologized. He hopes Cary has too, but LeeAnne says she hasn’t. She tells him regardless, she and Rich would like them to be at the party. Way to extend an invite.

Cary tells Brandi that she had two of them coming at her at the white party. Brandi realizes her lashing out was immature, and apologizes. She hopes Cary can accept it. Cary feels betrayed, but she cares about Brandi and wants to give her the benefit of the doubt (phrase for tonight). In her interview, Cary thinks Brandi had help, and the common denominator is LeeAnne.

Next time, the finale (what was this? four episodes?). the engagement party happens, LeeAnne threatens to slit Brandi’s throat, D’Andra has to talk to Dee about the delay, and Brandi and LeeAnne get into it.

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