What I Watched Today
(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
General Hospital
Elizabeth sees Franco in the locker room. They kiss and she asks why he showered. He says he got paint all over him, going too far with the Jackson Pollack thing. Elizabeth asks if he remembered to talk to Cameron. He says he forgot, and she says he saw Trina in court. She’s pretty sure they all shared a room in Niagara Falls. She thinks it would be best for Cameron to hear advice from his stepfather. Franco says she might want to rethink that. He’s the last person who should be giving Cameron advice.
At Charlie’s, Trina says Cameron can thank her any time. Josslyn asks what he’s thanking her for, and he says showing up at his court appearance. Josslyn feels bad that she and Oscar weren’t there, but Trina says it seems they had something more important to do. She saw them at the county clerk’s office; why? Oscar comes in, and Julian assumes he’s there to hang with his friends, not bus tables. Oscar says as much as he’d like to work, he’d have to turn back the clock to do it.
Sonny punches a bag at the gym. Michael says whoever he’s going after, doesn’t stand a chance. Sonny says he’s hoping he punches Kristina out of DOD. Shiloh is the target. Michael says, no matter how good it might feel, going after Shiloh will only push her further away.
Shiloh tells Kristina they missed her at the seminar. He can see there’s something on her mind, and asks if there’s something she’d like to share. She wasn’t sure if he’d change his mind after Jason attacked him. He says he forgave Jason, and thinks she should do the same. She says in getting rid of the toxic people in her life, she’s become more dedicated to DOD. She says she recorded it herself. It’s something about her family, and if it came out, it would be devastating. Shiloh tells her to make sure it’s something she wants to do. Once she joins the Trust, there’s no turning back. She says she’s ready, and hands him the envelope. For the life of me, I can’t figure out what this secret is, and I’m pretty sure I’ve seen them all.
Jason is on the footbridge. Sam joins him, and asks, how mad is he at her? He says she left Danny with Shiloh. How mad should he be? She asks him to at least hear her out. She went to Kelly’s with Danny. Brad was there, and she asked to hold the baby. Wiley puked on her, and Danny felt he was too big to go to the ladies room with her. Shiloh walked in, and said he’d look after him. She couldn’t refuse, or it would look suspicious. Jason says, Danny is eight, and thinks Shiloh is her friend. Who knows what Shiloh might do to get Danny to trust him? He knows she’s on a mission, but he wants to be clear. Shiloh does not go near Danny again. If it blows her cover, there are other ways to get Kristina out of there.
Margaux sits at Charlie’s, and opens the DOD book. Julian tells Oscar that their food is on the house. Oscar sits, and tells them the nachos are on the house. Josslyn says, just in time, and Trina says Josslyn was about to tell them what she and Oscar were doing in the county clerk’s office. Oscar says, she saw them? and Josslyn says, she was at Cameron’s hearing. Cameron says Oscar wasn’t getting a permit, and he’s not on jury duty. What else can you do at the courthouse?
Franco tells Elizabeth, the last thing Cameron needs, given his history, is him offering advice or acting like a pillar of society. She says the boys see how Franco treats her, with love and respect. It’s important. He’s teaching them to be good, caring, responsible young men. He says if it makes her feel good, it’s all that matters. She says he has a way of talking to kids, and he says she knows best. He’ll try not to disappoint her. She tells him to just be himself. She leaves, and he looks in the mirror. He says, you heard her. Just be yourself, only better.
Michael tells Sonny, Kristina thinks Shiloh walks on water. They can’t force Kristina to choose because she’ll choose DOD. She needs to know there’s an alternative a way out with dignity. Sonny says, that’s his exit plan? Michael says, it might be.
Shiloh appreciates Kristina trusting him. She says it’s something she’s never shared, not even with Parker, and there would be dire consequences if it ever got out. She says, it never will, right? He says, trust works both ways. If she’s faithful to DOD, they won’t disappoint her. She’s cleared the final hurdle in record time. She can join her place beside him in the Trust. She asks when they start, and he tells her to have patience. It needs time, planning, preparation, and also money – $10,000 – but since she did such a fantastic job with outreach, he’s willing to let her do monthly payments, with a $2500 down payment. She says he never mentioned it was $10K, and he asks if it’s made a difference in her commitment. She says, no, and he tells her, it goes directly to outreach to help more people. She says she doesn’t have the money. She has money in a trust, but can’t touch it until she’s thirty. Wow. They really don’t trust her. She can ask her boss for extra shifts, but what if she can’t get the money? Shiloh tells her to never underestimate herself. He’s so proud of how far she’s come. She should be proud of where she’s going. He has faith in her. She leaves, and he looks at the recorder.
Sam tells Jason that Kristina was freaking out when she heard what he did to Shiloh. She got it more than he did. She knows Jason can kill him. If anything happens to Shiloh, she wonders what will happen to Kristina. Jason asks how they can break his hold without risk to Danny, and she suggests leaving the kids at his mother’s house. He says, or they can take Kristina out of Dawn of Day right now. Sam says that’s a last resort; if nothing else works. He says, nothing has worked so far. How much longer is she playing this out? Sam’s phone rings. It’s Shiloh. She says she was hoping hear to from him. He says he promised to tell her when her soul was ready for the next step of the journey. The time is now.
Sam tells Shiloh that she was afraid after what happened, he didn’t want to mentor her anymore. He says she reminded him that forgiveness is the key to a lighter heart. That’s when he realized her soul was ready for the next step to enlightenment. She asks when they begin, and he says, now. She says, as in tonight? He says, why wait? He’ll be expecting her. She tells Jason that Shiloh says she’s ready for the next step. He says he has to talk to Sonny. Sam asks him to tell Sonny how fragile Kristina is, and the best way out is if she chooses to go herself. They can’t drive her out. Jason says, sometimes you have to go with whatever works, and Sam asks him to please buy her more time.
Julian didn’t think Kristina was working today, and she says she was just checking her challenged bank account. She can use the tip money. He thought everything was fine since she was living in the DOD house, and she says she’s fine with her living expenses. She has a chance to invest in her future; it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity. He asks how much she needs, and she says $10K.
Cameron asks if Oscar was making a will. Oscar says, something like that. They want to tie some things up while they still can. Cameron says, that’s not vague, and Trina says, some things are between a couple, and they don’t want share. As friends, they should respect their privacy. Josslyn asks what’s new on the community service front? Any challenging assignments? Cameron says, girls are weird. Oscar thinks Josslyn and Trina are brilliant.
Bobbie and Elizabeth look at the photos on the wall at GH. Bobbie says Gail would have been thrilled with the envelope hunt. She’s glad to hear she was an inspiration to Elizabeth. Elizabeth asks if Lucy has recruited Bobbie to the Nurses’ Ball, and Bobbie says, not yet, but every year it’s the same thing; she gets roped in. Elizabeth says she and her family have had enough of the spotlight for this year. Bobbie says she has her hands full with her sons. It never gets old or easy. Elizabeth asks if there’s anything Bobbie would like to share. She’d like to hear it.
Sonny asks if Michael is going to pretend to join DOD. He doesn’t want Michael to get sucked in. Michael says obviously he can be conned, but his weakness is saving people, not being saved. He and Kristina have always been close, and complained about their crazy extended family. She’s used to him being the voice of reason. Sonny asks if Michael wants him to back off. Michael says he doesn’t want them lining up against Kristina. She’ll never openly admit it if she wants to leave, and needs a neutral person to take her in when she has nowhere left to go. He wants to reassure her that she’s loved, and no matter what, he’ll be there for her.
At the DOD house, Shiloh is impressed that Sam was ready when he called. It speaks about her level of commitment. She asks what he wants her to do; take a seminar or class? He appreciates her enthusiasm, but tonight, it’s just them, one on one. He tells her, the key to embracing the light of dawn is to embrace the unexpected; embrace the darkness. He asks if she trusts him, and she says, completely. He starts to blindfold her, and she says, wait a minute.
Elizabeth asks if there’s anything Bobbie wishes she had done differently. Bobbie says, only about a million things. At the top of her list is her denial when Lucas came out. If she had a redo, she’d make sure he knew she loved him for what he was, not who she wanted him to be. It’s her biggest regret. Elizabeth says she wants to handle things right with Aiden too. Bobbie asks if she thinks he’s gay, but Elizabeth says, he’s so young, she doesn’t want to assume. No matter who he is or becomes, she doesn’t want him to doubt he’s surrounded by love.
Trina says Cameron lost his license until the end of his probation, but she’s getting hers if they want to go on another trip. Cameron says he can’t go anywhere, and he’s been demoted to garbage detail for dereliction of duty. He never returned the book cart, thinking it was more important to spend time with them. Josslyn says his tragic flaw is that he only sees two options. Her dad says there are almost always other options; you just have to look for them. Cameron’s phone rings. It’s Franco. He doesn’t want to answer, but Trina wonders what happened to peaceful co-existence. He tells Franco not to worry; he’ll make his community service, but Franco says they need to talk. He tells Cameron to come to GH, and he’ll meet him. He practically hangs up on Cameron, and Cameron says he has to go. Trina leaves with him, and when they’re outside, he asks why she walked him out. She says to give Oscar and Josslyn alone time. Time is precious, and they only have so much to spend eating nachos with them. Cameron says, Oscar doesn’t look well. She says he wants to act like everything is normal, and they have to act like they believe him.
Oscar thought they’d never leave. He and Josslyn head out. Julian tells Kristina, that’s a lot of cash. Why doesn’t she go to her parents? She says she doesn’t want to be beholding (who uses that word?) to her family. He says it might be better than being beholding to him, but she says, as long as she’s working, he knows she’s good for it. Michael approaches, and asks if there’s something wrong. Julian says, it’s nothing. They’re just talking about his sister’s future. Julian excuses himself, and Michael asks if Kristina is okay. She knows she’s fallen behind in repaying him, but he’ll get the money. She asks him to be patient, but he says he’s not here for that. If she’s having troubles, maybe he can help.
Julian sees Margaux reading, and asks if she’s investigating the author or the organization. She asks if he thinks there’s something to investigate.
Jason holds the bag for Sonny. Sonny says Michael is worried that if he handles Shiloh, he’ll push Kristina away. Jason says Sam feels the same way. She said Kristina was freaking after he roughed up Shiloh. Sonny says it’s not like him to lose control, and Jason says he didn’t. He saw Shiloh talking to Danny, and wanted to scare him bad enough not go near Danny again. Sonny asks if it worked, but Jason’s not sure. Shiloh’s ego is huge, and the more time that passes, the more time Shiloh has to convince himself he can handle Jason. Sonny says that’s why they’ve got to move now. Jason tells him, Sam is asking for more time.
Shiloh tells Sam, it’s disappointing. She failed the test before she began. She doesn’t think he understands. She wants to feel empowered, and put it on herself. He says there’s the Sam he thought he knew. She takes it and blindfolds herself. She says, ready? Shiloh looks at her. She asks what he’s doing, and he says, looking at her. Does it make her nervous? She says, a little. He tells her, sense the energy passing between them. Can she feel it? He stands behind her, and asks again if she feels it. They’re not even touching. She says she can feel it. He says, good. He knew she would.
Cameron meets Franco, and Franco says he realizes Cameron’s not a kid anymore. He’s a young man, and it’s only natural for him to develop feelings for a young woman. The feelings might lead him to a situation that will affect them both. Cameron says he had health class in middle school. Ha-ha! I remember health class. Cameron tries to jet, and Franco says, what happens in class is different that situations he’ll encounter. There’s more to sex than health and hygiene. He tells Cameron, sit down. Forgive him. Please sit down. He understands it’s different for someone his age than it was for him at Cameron’s age. Sex is probably the same, but he has the internet and sexting. He wants Cameron to understand it has nothing to do with a loving, true relationship. Cameron says he’s not into that stuff. Franco says #metoo is real, and there has to be mutual respect. Cameron says, no means no; he gets it. Can he go? Franco says they’re just getting started.
On the footbridge, Oscar thanks Josslyn for not telling Cameron and Trina they were asking for a marriage license. Josslyn says it was nice of the clerk not to laugh in their faces. Oscar says, come back when you’re older, and they both laugh. He says he’s not getting any older. Josslyn says she’s his forever, without or without a marriage certificate. He wants to give her something more to remember him by. He won’t need this on his locker anymore. Josslyn says, from a bullet necklace to a lock. He says it’s for the bridge, like the lovers’ locks in Paris. A symbol of their love. They can start on their own bridge.
Julian tells Margaux that DOD seems to do good work in the community. They’re in and out all day long. One of his bartenders is a member. She says, what about him? Is he open to the movement? He says he’s a businessman, not a philosopher. He’s just asking because he hopes they focus on the Ryan Chamberlain case. She says that the officials in the US and Canada have closed the case, but it’s still open there. All she can tell him is, it’s an ongoing search and investigation. Julian is sure a lot of cases will take priority, but his sister can’t sleep without fear. They need to get motivated.
Kristina asks Michael if she’s hearing right. He wants to help her? He says, no strings attached. She asks how she can trust him. That Willow poisoned him against them. He says he’s still her brother, and he doesn’t want to fight with her. He wants to be someone she feels safe with.
Sonny says that everything Jason is telling him is saying get rid of this guy, but it could push Kristina away. Jason says Sam thinks Shiloh could do worse. Sonny wonders if something happens, like an accident, would Kristina blame him or think he’s behind it? Jason says Sam thinks they can convince her to get out on her own. Sonny says Michael thinks he can lead Kristina to the exit. He doesn’t know if their plans will work, but they have to give it time.
Shiloh says, the first step in letting go is to do whatever you feel. What does she feel? I laugh to myself, wondering what he’d do if she stomped on his foot.
Josslyn asks Oscar for the combination. He asks if she remembers when he first told her that he loved her. She says when she gave him the compass, and Oscar says, when they thought they had all the time in the world. Josslyn says, some people grow old and grey, and don’t have what they do. He says it’s the date, and she says, June 26, 6-2-6. She opens it and asks what they do now. He says, put it on the rail and lock it. She has an idea.
Franco tells Cameron that he made a vow to be the best person and partner to his mother. That means raising her boys to be better men than he was. So if there were someone special… Cameron asks, why is everyone making assumptions? Franco says he needs to listen. Pressure tactics are no bueno. Take his time. Cameron says it was a good talk, and jets for real. Franco says, that went great.
Oscar says, forever, and Josslyn tells him, try not to smear it. What now? He gives it to her, and she hooks it onto the rail. He says, no matter where she goes, or what she does, the lock will remain. Even if it rusts, it will keep a spot with her love for him safe forever; secure. The lock says, J+O forever. She locks it.
Margaux asks when was Julian granted the authority to pick and choose what they investigate, and what they should ignore? She’s seen his rap sheet, and his sister’s. He says he’s used to people taking pot shots at his family. She understands his feelings, and regrets what his sister is going through. She says, tell Ava that they’re doing everything possible to ensure that Ryan is found. She leaves, and Julian ponders.
Shiloh asks if Sam is afraid of him. She says she’s afraid of something, and he asks, what? She says, how great this feels. He almost touches her face, but takes the blindfold off. He says she did well for the first time. She asks, will there be another time? and he says he’ll let her know. She leaves.
Franco calls Elizabeth, and she takes it he talked to Cameron. He says Cameron was anxious, but he calmed him down. She thinks he crushed it, and he says it’s tough being a stand-up guy. She says he must tell her his secret.
Oscar tells Josslyn, now people will wonder who they are. Think of the stories they’ll invent. They might think they’re star-crossed lovers. Who knows? Maybe more people will add locks, and keep doing it like in Paris. Josslyn says, anything is possible. He asks if it isn’t customary to kiss the bride, and they kiss.
Kristina tells Julian, business is picking up, and he says, sure is. He hands her an envelope, saying, for her investment. He knows she’s good for it. She hugs him, and says, do her a favor. Don’t mention it to her father. Julian says, because he speaks to him all the time. Michael watches.
Jason tells Sonny maybe he’ll uncover something they can use against Shiloh. Sonny asks how much time he needs to get things in place. There’s an option he hasn’t explored. He thinks he may know somebody who can help them.
Shiloh watches a video of what just happened with Sam.
Sam sees Margaux on her way into DOD. Margaux asks if Sam is taking a class, and Sam says she just finished a session. Margaux says she’s about to take one herself. She continues on. Sam shakes her head, and keeps walking.
Tomorrow, Carly says there are some things you never forget, Laura tells Doc that Alexis gave her the divorce papers, and Josslyn calls for paramedics. That must have been some kiss. Sorry. I had to.
The Real Housewives of New York City
Dale and Tinsley go to the cosmetic specialist. Tinsley has stress, and has been grinding her teeth. She’s been swishing vodka around in her mouth for the pain. Oops, I swallowed some. She heard Botox can be used to relieve the pressure, and she’s all for it. She tells Sale about the dog fashion coming up, that benefits Best Friends. It’s a baby step to get her back into the NYC charity circuit. We see a clip of her at the adoption center. She says she’s happy to get back involved in rescue, but she’s terrified about public speaking.
The doctor says Tinsley and Dale look like sisters, and Tinsley says, thanks a lot. He says he meant it as a compliment to her mother. He certainly did. Lovely as Dale looks, Tinsley would have to be a half-sister from a second marriage many years later. She explains to the doctor that she has TMJ and nerve damage, and has heard Botox can relieve the tension. In her interview, she says the stress began once her relationship ended, and she ended up with a mug shot. She thinks it’s now coming from her relationship with Scott. She asks the doctor if he can also freeze her forehead. Might as well, since she’s there. In Dale’s interview, she says they love Botox, and have used it in every conceivable place. I don’t want to know.
Sonja and Ramona meet for a walk. Sonja is living on Columbus Circle and it’s gorgeous, but it’s also like living in a rave all the time. She has no FOMO because she’s in the middle of everything. Ramona tells Sonja about her blind date. She says, he was worldly, and Sonja says she means not gorgeous, but smart. It’s like saying a woman has a nice personality. Ramona says, he’s never been married, which is a red flag, but also never even lived with a woman. She was like, next. She says she’s into hot sex. In her interview, Sonja says Ramona is a dating monster. Sonja is tired, busy, maybe next month, or call me when you’re divorced. Ramona says Dorinda is in a good place, and in her interview, says she’s hoping they can have a laugh again, and gel as a group, Dorinda and LuAnn have mended fences somewhat. She tells Sonja that she’s good with everyone right now, and looking forward to the Berkshires. Sonja isn’t sure Dorinda wants to do the Berkshires. We flash back to Dorinda making it nice and all the other messes during the last trip there. Sonja says, Dorinda has a short memory. It’s like having a baby; you forget, and do it again.
Bethenny tells her assistant Meg that she’s been traveling too much. Even for her, it’s crazy. She’s meeting up with a guy she’s been dating in Boston, and afterward, going to the Berkshires. In Bethenny’s interview, she says she’s seeing where it goes. She’s being pursued by a gentleman, and it’s very refreshing and welcome. Dennis’s passing was traumatic, and it’s a weird time to be dating someone. She wants to see a grief counselor, since she doesn’t want to transfer her grief to the next relationship.
Dr Norman Fried arrives, and he and Bethenny sit on her massive sectional. She says she’s done some therapy in the past, but it’s hard to stick with it because of her crazy schedule. She’s having trouble breathing. Dr. Norman says that we all grieve differently. You think you’re getting worse, but you’re really rising to a higher vantage point. Bethenny says it’s different for her than his ex-wife, who had to deal with the funeral details. She didn’t feel like she had an identity, and would wake up asking if he was really dead. She’s going through denial, since an OD is different than an illness. Dr. Norma says with an illness, you have the grace of a warning. With something like this, your life changes in an instant. She says in an instant her life changed. Dennis was someone she went to for everything, and it’s a massive void. He was a powerful force in their lives; her daughter loved him too. It’s hard to extricate herself from it. She had just said the Saturday before that she wanted off the ride. She feels guilty that she couldn’t until he died. She hopes she had nothing to do with it. In her interview, she explains that Dennis told her, if it didn’t work out, he’d be alone for the rest of his life. It was tremendous pressure, and she’ll always have to live with it. She tells the therapist that she feels guilty for feeling better. She makes decisions based on what he’d want. She’s dating, but she was dating before, and wonders how he’d feel about that. Dr. Norman says grief is different for everyone, and there’s no roadmap. Loving someone else is a testament to Dennis. She wants to feel the love again, and is honoring the love he taught her to feel. A relationship might help her grieve more. It’s not like she’s hiding it; she’s facing her fears. She says she wants to have a family unit, and told him what she wanted, but he couldn’t do it. In her interview, she says she lost someone she depended on as a father, brother, friend, and lover, and it’s not fair. Whether it was romantic or not, he was still her person. Dr. Norman says, if she has a bad day, have it. If she has a good day, cherish it. It will give her strength for the bad days. She says she feels better, and they hug.
Tinsley arrives at the fashion show with Bambi. She explains she adopted Bambi when she was working with the Humane Society. He seems grateful for his new life, and she wants to help other dogs in his situation. Dorinda shows up next. In her interview, Dorinda says that she just lost her dog. Lucy died when she was fifteen. Afterward, she had a vivid dream about Richard, saw Lucy’s face pop up, and thought, she’s home. That’s a happy ending. Ramona and Sonja walk in together. Ramona is miffed because she’s wearing jeans, and everyone else is more dressed up. LuAnn comes to cheer them on. Dorinda is happy that LuAnn is coming to the Berkshires. We see a clip of Barbara telling LuAnn about getting kicked out of Dorinda’s apartment, and wondering if she’s still invited. LuAnn says she’s nervous, but needs to get over the drama and move on. Dorinda says she’s hired a naked chef. In Dorinda’s interview, she says she loves decorations, and likes to step it up every year. This time, she has a naked chef. Sonja says, this one’s for Ramona. Ramona says she has a friend whose boat is docked nearby, and she invited all of them for lunch. Dorinda has to leave for the Berkshires. LuAnn goes to get coffee for everyone.
Ramona thinks it’s a great idea that LuAnn is coming without Bethenny or Barbara. In her interview, Dorinda says, despite the tension, she invited Barbara, but she’s not coming until the second day. She wants to talk to LuAnn without an outside voice. Maybe they’ll get somewhere. LuAnn tells Ramona that she has a chance to kill it on the runway. In Ramona’s interview, she says the first time she was on a runway, she was a deer in headlights. We flash back to her looking insane and robotic. She says this time she has Coco with her, and she feels good. Tinsley is introduced, and explains the fashion show is for Best Friends Strut Your Mut, and the proceeds go to the adoption center. Sonja and Marley are first, and then Dorinda, with the star of the show, Mathilda. In her interview, Tinsley says she wants to get back to the things she used to do, and feel how she used to feel. This is encouraging, and makes her feel be like the girl she used to be, and feel like herself again. Sonja and Ramona put their dogs in a little car.
Bethenny meets the other girls near the yacht. In Ramona’s interview, she says she met Deborah years ago in Southampton, and she never turns down an invite to lunch on a yacht. Bethenny asks if Dorinda told them about the naked chef, and Dorinda says Ramona is ready. They discuss eating sushi off of a naked person. Oddly enough, that’s what they’re having for lunch, but it’s on a plate. Tinsley doesn’t like Scott being with Dale. We flash back to Dale telling Tinsley that she told Scott to jump ship if it’s not working out. Bethenny asks if she wants kids, and we find out Tinsley is forty-three, and she and Scott have been together two years. Bethenny says that’s forty-three in dog years. Tinsley says she thinks about the relationship first, and kids second. LuAnn asks if they love each other; she’s not hearing that. Tinsley says just because she doesn’t share, doesn’t mean it’s not happening. She says they’ve had a logistical problem. She’s trying to build up her NYC life again, and it doesn’t make sense for her to be in Chicago. In Bethenny’s interview, she feels badly that they’re grilling Tinsley, but they’re basic questions. They haven’t even gotten to the hard sh*t yet. She asks if Tinsley is 100% sure that Scott is going to marry her. Tinsley doesn’t think you can ever be 100% sure, but Bethenny says she would know. Tinsley says he showed her pictures of the ring. In her interview, Ramona asks, what man shows a woman pictures? He knows she wants commitment, and Ramona thinks he’s playing with her. Tinsley says until she gets a ring, she’s not leaving New York. Bethenny asks if he’d bolt with an ultimatum, but Tinsley doesn’t think he does well with threats. Bethenny says, it’s not about him; it’s about her. Tinsley says, in her mind, she has a timeline. In Sonja’s interview, she says, Tinsley is manipulating the situation so much, she can’t see what’s really happening. She’s hoping it will all pan out. Sonja said her piece with Dale, so she’s staying quiet and eating the shrimp. LuAnn asks, what’s wrong with being honest? and Bethenny says they care about her, and have no dog in this fight. Ramona says Tinsley is acting defensive, and Tinsley feels like her relationship is under a microscope. In Ramona’s interview, she says, it doesn’t seem like Tinsley has the relationship she wants with Scott. That’s why she’s nervous answering questions. Ramona says they’re just giving her a reality check. LuAnn had blinders on. Bethenny says Tinsley has body issues, and they think she looks great. Maybe she doesn’t know how good, smart, and beautiful she is. She’s not getting what she deserves. Tinsley says she and Scott do talk about the future, and they toast to dreams coming true. She says they’re worse than her mother. Bethenny tells her, you gotta love yourself. Listen to Justin Bieber.
Dorinda gets ready for Halloween in the Berkshires with housekeeper Len. In her interview, Dorinda says Bluestone Manor is great at Christmas; imagine Halloween there. Cauldrons, eyeballs, dead people… clowns. She sets up a mummy. Sonja and Ramona are coming early. She likes people arriving at different times, so she can see the reaction over and over.
Sonja, Ramona, and Tinsley ride in together.
Dorinda’s sister, Melinda, brings her some vegetables. In her interview, Dorinda says her sister is the authentic farm to table person. She grows her own vegetables, and collects stray pets. And like Dorinda, she’s an equal opportunity holiday decorator. We see a clip of her playing Santa at Dorinda’s party. Melinda thinks the ball with a head inside is haunted. Dorinda says that’s why she took it out of the house. It’s great, but effed up. Melinda says if she brings it in, there will be bad juju in the house. Dorinda asks why Melinda gave it to her, and Melinda says she knows Dorinda likes Halloween.
Ramona, Tinsley, and Sonja screech over the decorations. Ramona says one looks like Bethenny crying, because she’s the rudest human being on the face of the earth. Sonja says she has more decorations than in a store. Tinsley asks if Dorinda isn’t scared having all this stuff around. Ramona shows Tinsley a sign that says, good vibes only, and says that’s the theme for the weekend. Dorinda says Tinsley is the least of their worries. She didn’t think LuAnn was in a good mood, and thought LuAnn wanted to chat with her. She says she’s a bedroom short. Ramona wants Hannah’s room, but Dorinda says she’s giving it to Bethenny, who’s coming later. In Dorinda’s interview, she says, Bethenny just lost her best friend. She gets nervous as a guest, like her. It’s a loss of control. She wants to make sure Bethenny feels safe, happy, and secure. Ramona asks, who’s staying in the fish room? In her interview, she says Dorinda doesn’t realize it’s the least desirable room. It’s like being punished; it pays to come early. Dorinda says, LuAnn can have that room. Ramona says, you snooze, you lose, and that means LuAnn is sleeping with the fishes. Sonja says she’s going to have a hard time sleeping after seeing the decorations. Marley is not impressed.
They get to the restaurant at the Wheatley Hotel. Dorinda thinks it’s the perfect spot to reintroduce LuAnn to the Berkshires. In her interview, she says it’s the first time LuAnn is back in the Berkshires, and she thinks LuAnn will be comfortable there. It’s very European. LuAnn arrives, and in her interview, she says it’s strange to be back at Dorinda’s house after everything that’s happened. She thinks it will be fun. They shook hands, but LuAnn’s not ready to sleep with her. LuAnn says they’re missing some girls, and asks if Barbara is coming. Dorinda says she is. In her interview, she says she’s glad Barbara is coming later. She wants to work on her relationship with Dorinda, and keep Barbara out of it. Dorinda talks about where they’re going tomorrow. They’re touring a Morgan house, and the naked chef is coming at seven. LuAnn asks about getting a massage. In Dorinda’s interview, she says LuAnn has mistaken her home for an inn. She’s not getting angry. If she has to do extra, she’ll do it. She’s more interested in repairing the relationship. LuAnn says don’t tell her that she’s in the fish room, and they all laugh like a pod of dolphins. She says she’s going to freak out. In her interview, LuAnn says they all woke up with the worst hangover in that room. You’d think they’d remember that. Dorinda gets up to go to the bathroom or something (okay, I spaced out). LuAnn gripes, after all that happened, Dorinda puts her in the fish room. Sonja thinks it’s great. She tells LuAnn not to insult Dorinda, and LuAnn says she will if she feels like it, because we’re seven. Dorinda comes back, and Ramona asks about the room Dorinda gave Bethenny. Dorinda says, LuAnn doesn’t like the shark room? LuAnn can’t believe Bethenny isn’t coming until tomorrow, and gets the nicest room. In Dorinda’s interview, she doesn’t know why LuAnn is acting entitled and angry about the room. She’s a guest, that’s enough. Say, thank you. She tells them that Bethenny was going to stay in a hotel, but said she’d stay at Dorinda’s if she could have that room. LuAnn complains about getting the short end of the stick. Dorinda says, there are no bad rooms. LuAnn is acting like it’s a shack. LuAnn asks if she’s ever heard of the saying, it’s the thought that counts. Which totally doesn’t apply here. She has an empty room tonight, and is saving it for Bethenny. LuAnn drove from upstate to get there, and after the sh*t they’ve been through, it would be nice of her to make the gesture. In LuAnn’s interview, she says she and Dorinda are supposed to make new memories., and putting her in the same room brings her to the past. She’s seen enough dead fish to last her lifetime. Tinsley says she’ll take it, but LuAnn argues about this too, and bitches some more. She asks why Ramona and Sonja don’t stay in the fish room, and stomps off, still muttering about the fish room.
Next time, Dorinda tells Bethenny about LuAnn’s complaints, the naked chef comes, Sonja cries over the house tour, and tells Ramona not to touch the Morgan letters.
💔 It’s a Stalemate…
Here’s the Kyle/LVP fight in a nutshell. I was so bummed after watching it last night. It’s a slideshow, and I find them annoying, but they had some great pictures.
🏊 It’s Not Just the Water Rising…
So are my flood insurance rates.
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