What I Watched Today

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

 

 

General Hospital

Ava sneaks around the clinic and finds Patient 6 in the lounge. She asks if he’s been there all night, and babbles at him. She says she was told he’s dangerous. There was a time she enjoyed flirting with danger, until she played with fire and got burned. Literally.

Griff consults with another doctor on Ava’s chances are of recovery. He says there aren’t any, and there isn’t even any protocol. Griff tells him that she went to a clinic in Russia that claims they can help her, but the doctor says even if someone had a breakthrough, the fact that it wasn’t publicized is cause for concern.

Finn tells Anna he took a vacation. She says apparently, on his vacation, he brought back smuggled pharmaceuticals. He tells her to prove it, and she says he met with a drug trafficker.

Curtis tells Sonny that anything that will help keep Jason’s family safe, he’s the guy. Sonny says things are dicey, and thinks they’re going to stay that way, but his help could make a difference.

Elizabeth gazes at the painting of the two boys. Scotty says it’s the artist’s struggle to maintain tradition in an ever-changing world of technology. She says that’s an impressive analysis, and he tells her that he just made it up, trying to get the price up. She tells him that Franco doesn’t want to sell it, but he says everyone is drawn to it. The rest of the paintings give him the willies. Elizabeth says Franco was sick then, and Scotty says when Franco was crazy, he got the art ball rolling, but Elizabeth was the game changer. She can reign him in if he goes too far. She tells Scotty that Franco doesn’t get rattled like he used to.

Franco asks Betsy why he’s next to Jason in the photo. She tells him that it’s high time she gave him the truth. He says let’s start with something simple; the kid in the photo is Jason, right? Betsy tells him to be careful what he asks for. He might not be happy hearing the answers.

At the hospital, Sam talks to Alexis on phone. Jason moves the pinky on his neatly manicured hand.

Finn asks if Anna is accusing him of drug smuggling because he was on Sonny’s plane. She says that every trip is logged, and she knows he met with a drug dealer. While the WSB has a detailed account of the meeting, it’s possible the notes could be misplaced, but if he doesn’t cooperate, she’ll have time to make sure they get to the right desk. He accuses her of blackmail. She says you say blackmail, I say Oregon. I’m sure that’s not what she said, but that’s what it sounded like.

Jordan makes herself known, and Curtis says he thought they were meeting at Perks. She tells him that when he wasn’t there, she doubled back. Sonny leaves, and Curtis says let’s go. She says sure, after he tells her what he was doing with Sonny.

Ava continues to talk to the silent Patient 6. She asks if his family misses and loves him. She thinks no one misses her, and blabs about her kids. She’d thought she’d met someone, but they were about as interested in her as he is. Larissa comes in and grabs her, saying that she was told not to bother him. Any distraction could set him off. Ava’s phone is in Larissa’s hand, and it starts to ring. Ava asks who’s calling her?

In Port Charles, Griff tells Ava to pick up.

Scotty asks Elizabeth what her intentions are for his son. They moved in together, which is a big deal. Elizabeth says that it is, but everything she does is to provide stability for her kids. She wouldn’t have let him move in if it wasn’t for the long haul. Scotty isn’t sure Franco has put enough thought into it. He has no doubt that Franco loves them, but he’s impulsive and doesn’t think about consequences. Elizabeth asks if they’re still talking about him moving in with her.

Franco tells Betsy that she’s always tried to protect him. She wonders why upset the apple cart? He’s making art again and sharing his gift to the world. He’s in love and has a family of his own. Why borrow trouble? Elizabeth approaches, and asks what she missed.

On the phone, Sam says it will take time, but Jason will come back. She hangs up and tells Jason that she’s sorry. She knows that it’s annoying only hearing one end of a conversation. Her mom wants her to go home and get some rest, but she’s not going anywhere. She’s staying by his side, because he’d do the same thing. She just needs him to get better. She takes his hand, and he squeezes it a little.

Finn asks Anna what part of his oath makes it okay to lie. She says it was okay to lie to his superiors at GH and put his patients at risk, but he draws the line at helping with a case. He tells her that it’s unfair to bring his addiction into it. She says that Cassandra is profiting from people’s misery, and she needs to take her down. Finn asks which part is where she’s allowed to work through her personal issues, since it seems like she’s really after Valentin. She asks if he’s going to be part of her solution or part of her problem.

Curtis tells Jordan he knows her look of disapproval. She says that if he and Sonny were just talking about the weather, there’s nothing to worry about. He tells her that he was offering support for Jason. She says oh, just a friendly ear and shoulder to cry on. He says that, and his services.

Larissa tells Ava she can talk on the phone when she’s discharged. She needs to focus on her procedure. Ava says she hasn’t even met the doctor yet. Dr. Baronski (who isn’t sure if he’s Russian or Scottish) suddenly appears, and says there’s no time like the present.

Franco pockets the photo. Betsy tells her that they were just talking about how happy she’s made Franco. She was concerned when she found out that Elizabeth had children, and Elizabeth says he’s great with her boys. Betsy says it’s not just an adjustment for them, and asks if the boys’ father is understanding, since she doesn’t know there are three fathers. Elizabeth tells her that there were differences with her middle son’s father, but thinks Jason is starting to accept things. Betsy says not Jason Morgan – she’s raising Jason’s son?

Griff gets Ava’s voicemail and leaves a message. He doesn’t want to be obnoxious since this is the fifth or sixth time he’s called, but he knows she’s in Russia and why. He doesn’t want her to regret her decision and suggests they talk first. If she still wants to go through with it, he’ll offer moral support.

Sonny sees Griff, and asks if he wants to talk. Griff doesn’t know where to begin. Sam comes out of Jason’s room, and tells them that Jason is waking up.

Finn tells Anna that this is crazy. He’s a doctor, not an operative. The Bureau must have someone who can go with her. She says probably, but it would take too much time. Cassandra is concerned with infectious diseases, his specialty, plus he has a great bedside manner. He tells her that being blackmailed makes him grumpy, but she says he’s making a bigger deal of it than it is. If he helps her, she’ll make sure that the incriminating documents disappear. He tells her that she wins, and she says she thought she would.

Curtis tells Jordan that he let Sonny know that he was available. Jordan asks for what, and he says if Sonny needs something investigated or security. She says working for Sonny means navigating a lot of grey area. It might start on the up and up, but how long before there are consequences (the word of the day)? Is he going to stay loyal to Sonny, or turn his ass in?

Sam tells Sonny about Jason squeezing her hand. Griff comes out of Jason’s room. He says sorry, that didn’t mean Jason was coming to.

Betsy asks if Jason has no problem with Franco being in Jake’s life. Elizabeth says she thinks there are challenges, but if anyone can make it work, it’s them. Franco says and they are. Betsy is glad, and says she’d love to meet the boys. She’ll be in town for a while; she wants to spend quality time with her son. She’s tired right now though, and says she might as well make use of the lovely room he booked for her at the MetroCourt. She tells him the art show is wonderful, and he should be proud. Franco follows her out. She says that she’ll tell him everything, but not here. She doesn’t want anyone overhearing. She tells him to meet her in her hotel room.

Ava says she was wondering when the doctor would get around to her, like she’s the only patient at the clinic. He tells her that he adjusted his schedule to be accommodating, but she seems skeptical even after seeing the results. She tells him that she’s reluctant, since every doctor told her the scars were permanent, but if he restored Larissa’s face, he can do the same for her. He tells her that if she’s troubled by their policies, she’s welcome to leave. He asks if he’s treating her or not. Ava says that she’s willing to take the risk if he is. She knows he’s a miracle worker, but it’s going to take more than a trip to Lourdes to fix her face. He says Valentin told him that she was difficult, and she says he tends to exaggerate. Dr. Baronski says that he’s like all Cassadines, and we see Patient 6 react, clenching his fist again.

Elizabeth tells Franco that Betsy is sweet. She asks if he’s okay, but he says it’s his first showing in years. He forgot how much he hates it. She says they can get through it together. He tells her that if he never painted again, he’d be okay with that if she was around. He says the do need money though, so they should divide and conquer. They split up to talk to the patrons.

Curtis tells Jordan that he’s not a snitch, and not planning on being one now. She says he knows what he’s doing, and he’s choosing to do it for a crime lord. Sonny will see how good he is, and open doors for his career. Working for Sonny is like quicksand, pulling you in little by little, before you realize you’re in so deep, you can’t get out of it. If Curtis ran this scenario by most cops, they’d think he was either incredibly naïve, or using it to leverage his position. Curtis asks what position, and she says as the Police Commissioner’s boyfriend.

Griff explains to Sam that Jason had an involuntary muscle spasm. Sam insists that Jason heard her, but Griff says that patients in this condition often experience movement. Sam maintains that Jason is coming back. Griff tells her to keep talking to him. He can her and needs to know what he’s fighting for.

When he’s gone, Sonny tells Sam he’s right; keep talking. Sam says he doesn’t know anything, and they just want to make him someone else’s problem. She was so close to sending him away, but she’s not doing it now. She’s taking him home.

Jordan asks Curtis how it will look to the department if she’s dating a rising star in the Corrinthos clan. Curtis asks why she cares what they think, but she asks if he’s thought about how she feels. The day after he says he loves her, he offers to work for the godfather of Port Charles. If she didn’t know better, she’d think he planned it. Curtis says it’s about her, not Sonny. He thought she wasn’t going to actively look for obstacles in their relationship. She says there’s one staring her in the face and she’s choosing not to ignore it.

Sonny tells Sam, let’s do it. He says it will be a lot of work. They’ll have to outfit the penthouse with equipment. She says she’ll turn it into a hospital if she has to. He asks how much the kids know, and she says Scout is just a baby, but Danny knows his father is sick. Sonny says she has to be honest with him. Seeing him hooked up to tubes and machines could be scary for a kid. She says that she’ll explain things. Sonny tells her that there will be a lot of people around, since he’ll need care 24/7, and it could take a while. Danny won’t understand. Sonny’s opinion is to sit him down and be clear that just because there might be movement doesn’t mean he’s waking up. He knows this stuff because of Michael. It makes kids grow up fast. Is she sure this is what she wants?

Anna’s doorbell rings. It’s Griff. He asks if she’s found out anything about the clinic. She tells him it’s going to take time. He doesn’t know if he can wait. He sees the worry over Jason, and he’s supposed to be impartial, but he can’t stop hearing a voice in his head, saying that Ava could end up in the same condition. Anna promises to let him know as soon as she does. He sees the suitcase, and she says she’s leaving on a trip tonight.

Ava says Dr. Baronski sounds like he’s speaking from experience, and asks if he’s dealt with other Cassadines. He says their infamy precedes them. She says in most cases that’s justified, but she became close to a Cassadine no longer with them, who was an exception to the rule.

Scotty tells Elizabeth that the art is selling like hotcakes; go figure. He’s proud of Franco, and apologizes for stepping on any toes. Elizabeth says she’s glad that Franco has two parents who are proud of him. Scotty says two and a half, if she counts Heather, but she doesn’t. He asks what she thinks of Betsy, and Elizabeth says she seems fragile. She tells Scotty that Betsy was tired, and went back to the hotel. She wonders where Franco is.

Franco goes to Betsy’s hotel room. The door is open, and he walks in.

Curtis asks Jordan what if she vets the job first, but she says she’s not telling him what he can or can’t do. he says it sounds like she is already. She tells him to go ahead, but make sure he prioritizes. Either he wants a relationship with Sonny or with her; he can’t have both. She walks off.

Sam asks if Sonny thinks that Jason should come home. He says it doesn’t matter what he thinks. If it was a normal circumstance, he’d want to come home, but he’s going to have to be lying on a bed where he can’t move or talk. Does she think that’s the life he’d want for her? Sam tells him that Spinelli said the same thing, and Sonny says that they agree for once. She asks if she’s supposed to surrender him to strangers, but Sonny says they will be people who know what to give him. She’ll be surrendering to faith, by allowing herself to let go, because she believes he’ll come back. Sonny’s version of setting what you love free. Sam cries and says okay. She asks if he can be close by, and Sonny says no question about it. She asks if Sonny will visit, and he says always. They hug.

Someone puts a sold sticker on the painting with the boys. Elizabeth says it’s not for sale, but the woman says Mr. Baldwin says it was. Elizabeth asks who the buyer is; she’ll talk to them. The woman says it was an online bid, and the sale is final.

Scotty walks into Betsy’s room. He says he knew he’d find Franco there, and asks how it went. Franco says it didn’t. When he got there, the housekeeper was cleaning the room. Betsy checked out.

Anna tells Griff that she can monitor things from the field. He asks if she’s going on WSB business, when Finn comes to the door. Griff says, he’s going? Anna tells Finn to wait in the car. Finn makes an exasperated face that I wish I had a jpg of. Anna tells Griff that maybe she can get a doctor to get into the clinic, but wait for her call, and don’t take matters into his own hands. If he’s right, it’s not only Ava who could be in danger.

Dr. Baronski tells Larissa to prepare the examining room. He tells Ava that the most he can offer is to repair her beauty. If she thinks he can repair her soul, that’s not the case. He can only promise to fix her face, she’ll have to find happiness elsewhere. She says, spiritual restoration not included? She has just one more question, about the patient in the wheelchair. He says Patient 6 is a dangerous psychopath. Ava asks why he’s here at the clinic. He tells her that the patients rely on the clinic’s discretion, and if she violates the rules, she’ll have to leave. Patient 6 is dangerous, and she’s to leave him alone and focus on her own treatment.

Next time, Valentin would do anything for Charlotte, Scotty says the kid isn’t Jason, and Ava talks to Patient 6.

The Real Housewives of Orange County

Kelly is having breast reduction surgery, and Michael preps them for making a “before” cast. She talks about the volleyball game she’s having tomorrow, and says that Meghan isn’t invited. She thinks Meghan is jealous because she’s friends with everyone now. Michael asks why she’s getting her breasts made smaller when he sees the finished cast. Bleh.

Lydia meets Tamra for coffee. Lydia saw on social media about what had been discussed at the party. Tamra says that Vicky finally called her, and then invited Ricky and Gretchen to her party, where they talked about Eddie. We flash back to her problems with Gretchen, seasons ago. We don’t see before that though, when Tamra treated Gretchen horribly. Tamra says that Ricky had been her best friend, but when she didn’t invite him to her baptism, he said he was going to destroy her. Geez, some people will do anything to go to a party.

Vicki says she doesn’t even know Ricky, and wonders why Tamra is so pissed at her for just repeating a rumor Tamra knew was going around. Briana says Vicki is a spitfire, and if you back her into a corner, she’ll fight dirty. She doesn’t think Vicki and Tamra’s friendship is done. Vicki says that Tamra hurts her feelings.

Tamra says she’s finally in a place where she’s cool with her daughter and ex, and now Sydney will be reading crap on social media. It’s hard to keep up with that. She’ll say they’re fine, and then I’ll read that her daughter says just the opposite. I doubt this would tip the scales. Lydia doesn’t understand why Vicki would make up with Tamra, and then have her arch enemies at her birthday party. She asks if Tamra is going to Kelly’s volleyball game? Tamra isn’t sure, and Lydia asks if Shannon is coming. Tamra says Shannon thinks Lydia doesn’t like her, and Lydia says she doesn’t (ha-ha!); she seems high maintenance. Tamra says Shannon calls her about twenty-five times a day, and here comes call number three. In her interview, Lydia says she doesn’t text her husband that much.

Diko takes Peggy to her doctor’s appointment. They’ve drug along Coco, who stays in the waiting room. Peggy has had expanders put in for the reconstructive surgery, and they have to be adjusted weekly, which is painful. They’re basically bags of water implanted to expand the tissue. She says it’s been challenging, but she embraces and deals with it, because she wants her body back. I have great admiration for Peggy.

Shannon calls Chris, who is going to be her restaurant partner. She’s assembled a dream team. She talks with the graphic designer, who tells her to open an email, but her Wi-Fi isn’t working outside. In her interview, she tells us she’s a moron when it comes to technology. Apparently so, since the email was right there and she didn’t realize it. She doesn’t like being forced to have Wi-Fi because off the vibrations in the air or something. Golden Retriever Archie bothers her the whole time she’s on the phone. She says her relationship can’t be the thing that defines what happens, she has to be. Whether David is interested in her or not, opening the restaurant is going to make her happy. I have to add that she went inside after throwing the ball in the pool for the dog to fetch, and then left him unattended by the pool. No. That’s a no. I don’t care if he’s wet.

Doug goes for a vasectomy consultation. Lydia asks if he feels like he’s being pressured, but he says he found a Bible verse about men loving their wives that helped him with his decision. In her interview, Lydia says she has no problem taking the pill, but doesn’t want to take it for the next ten years. The doctor asks if their comfortable with not having any more children, and they’re in agreement with that. He goes through the post-op instructions. Doug talks about women getting push presents, and thinks he should get a clip present. Lydia calls it a snip gift.

The group gathers on the beach for volleyball. Vicki tells Kelly that crap with Tamra is still going on. Tamra tells Shannon to keep her calm. She doesn’t want to bail on Kelly’s party. Vicki says that the Bobbsey Twins are here, like anyone still knows who they are. Okay, I did. Tamra talks to Peggy and Diko about cars.

Not invited Meghan plays with Baby Aspen who’s cranky for her nap. I can tell that Meghan must have fun dressing her up. She tells Bridget about the party, and says she wouldn’t have gone anyway after Kelly insulted her. She says she isn’t going to let Kelly turn the tables by saying they’re both at fault. Meghan thinks she’s biting the hand that feeds her, since she’s always had Kelly’s back. I disagree, as I so often do with know-it-all Meghan. I think they are both at fault, and Meghan struck first.

Vicki tells Steve that she’s tired of the drama with Tamra. He says not everyone is going to like her, and she asks why, like she’s five. He tells her that’s just the way the world works. They all serve better than I do. Tamra, Vicki, and Kelly are on the same team. Shannon says she might not be a good player, but can psyche people out. Kelly thinks it’s ironic that she’s good with everyone except Meghan.

Afterward, they go to Kelly’s, where there’s a wonderful spread of food, including cupcakes and sugary snacks that look like boobs. And a pair of breasts cake. Apparently, Kelly is embracing her surgery. Tamra complains to Diko about Peggy, and he says that Peggy doesn’t agree with anything; it’s her personality. Tamra asks Peggy if she’s close with Vicki, and Peggy says she wouldn’t say close, but likes her. Tamra whines that Vicki invited Gretchen and Ricky to her party, and Peggy thinks she should talk to Vicki. Vicki tells Kelly that she didn’t do it on purpose, and Kelly says they should talk. Shannon tells Lydia that Tamra is crying.

Tamra tells Lydia and Shannon that Peggy suggested she talk to Vicki. Shannon tries to discourage it. In her interview, Lydia says if Tamra wants to talk, Shannon should be supporting that. She thinks Shannon’s ego is bruised because no one is asking her to make up with Vicki. Lydia tells Tamra that Vicki is right there, just talk, and Shannon says that Vicki is evil. She claims that’s not what Tamra wants, since Tamra can’t speak for herself. Vicki tells Kelly that nothing will be resolved with all these people around, and that she doesn’t want conflict. Steve says resolve it, and she says it can’t be. Shannon says that Vicki should be stopped, but she can’t speak for Tamra. After she just did. Lydia goes to get Vicki. Shannon tells Tamra to stop crying and be strong. Peggy thinks Shannon should stay out of it.

Vicki says that she had nothing to do with Ricky coming to the party, and Tamra knows it. She says let’s talk and get it over with, and Kelly offers them her bedroom. Vicki tells Tamra she’d thought they were good, when she suddenly got texted a litany of stuff that Tamra was angry about, and Kelly is a witness. She tells Tamra that Ricky wasn’t on her guest list, and Tamra knows her heart. Tamra says she doesn’t. Vicki says that Tamra almost cost her everything, calling her a con-woman, when none of it was about her. Tamra asks why Vicki is so angry, and we flash back to Tamra going apesh*t. Yes, Tamra. That wasn’t a slip. Vicki says she’s tired of being accused of playing a victim, and says Tamra should quit acting like one.

In the kitchen, Shannon says she’s not standing there while her friend gets screamed at. Peggy tries to stop her from inserting herself into it, but she pushes past. In her interview, Lydia thinks Shannon’s afraid to end up being left out. Shannon busts into the room and says it’s supposed to be one-on-one; if Kelly is going to stand there, so is she. Funny thing though, Kelly’s kept quiet. She’s literally just standing there, while Shannon is already being loud, saying she can hear Vicki being loud. You know, if Vicki had been one of my girlfriends, we’d all be commiserating about what a sh*t Brooks is, instead of ganging up on the person he hurt the most.

Lydia thinks she can smooth things and be neutral, and focus on redemption and forgiveness. Diko tries to get Peggy to go to, but she wants to stay out of it. Steve says it’s like two gangsters shooting each other, and blaming each other for being wrong. Peggy decides to join the fray. Tamra says Vicki lied about cancer, but Vicki insists that she was lied to. She says if Tamra brings it up again, she’s going ballistic. Shannon says she lied, and Vicki says that Shannon lied about her husband beating her; she has the proof, and Shannon doesn’t really want to go there. She says that Shannon has a bad husband. Shannon storms out, and Vicki says go, good-by.

The guys talk about how easy guys are. They just forget about everything, and go get a drink.

Vicki tells Kelly that she’s part of an ethics committee, and doesn’t lie. Shannon tells Tamra that Vicki is delusional. Kelly says that Shannon hates her, and Peggy says don’t feed into anything. Vicki says Shannon is the one who lied. Shannon says that Vicki is sick in the head. Lydia asks if everyone is okay, and Shannon tells everyone that Vicki made her gain weight. She told Vicki that she no longer cares about anything to do with her. In her interview, Lydia thinks that it has to always be about Shannon, and we flash back to the many times she’s inserted herself in situations that don’t involve her. Lydia says it was supposed to be Vicki and Tamra making up, but Shannon made it about her. Vicki has to go to work, and leaves.

Peggy asks Tamra if it’s worth it. She says if she doesn’t want to talk, don’t, but if she does, hash it out. Tamra tries to get sarcastic, but Peggy won’t have it. Shannon whispers something to Tamra, and Peggy tells her to knock it off. She says Shannon is something else, and Kelly brings out her cast for everyone to sign. Tamra says they’re huge, and wants to see the real ones. Shannon asks what Peggy meant, and Peggy says that she’s still thinking it over. She says that Shannon is vocal, and that’s all she wants to say right now. In her interview, Shannon says that Peggy shouldn’t get involved in their relationship with Vicki; she doesn’t know everything. Shannon says that she and Lydia are the only ones who didn’t have boob jobs, but Lydia says she doesn’t mind saying that she has fake boobs, but doesn’t want to discuss it with men around.

Diko tells Peggy that the women are making something out of nothing, and fight because they keep dissecting old sh*t. He tells her not to bother with it. Lydia catches Shannon making fun of her, and calls Shannon out, saying that she saw Shannon squeezing Tamra’s knee under the table. Shannon claims that Lydia misread her, and she has that one – gesturing to Peggy – saying she doesn’t know how to read her. Lydia says she’s being crazy, and they’re done. In the other room, Kelly passes out pieces of boob cake. Shannon calls Tamra to come to the kitchen now, like she’s a bad kid or a dog, and I laugh.

Shannon screeches for Tamra again, and she comes running. Kelly says she’s tired of Shannon and there’s something wrong with her. Shannon keeps repeating that Lydia said they were done. Lydia says that it’s not enough about Shannon today. She tells Shannon that she’s done right now. If she needs to talk, or needs more attention or drama, they can talk about it tomorrow; she’s trying to leave. Since Shannon hasn’t had enough, she screams that Lydia is accusing her of squeezing legs. Lydia says that every time with her is a drama. Shannon rattles on, Peggy shrugs, and in her interview, Tamra says she doesn’t know what’s going on. There’s friction between Shannon and David, and it’s coming out in other ways. Shannon carries on about Peggy saying she hasn’t made up her mind about her, and Peggy is like, I’m right here. Because no one can talk directly to the person they have a problem with. Lydia thanks Kelly for being the sane one. Tamra tells Shannon that Lydia ha said she didn’t like her. Shannon asks if Tamra defended her, and Tamra says that Lydia didn’t give a reason. Nice deflection. She tells Shannon that not everybody likes everybody, echoing Steve’s words to Vicki. In her interview, she says that she loves Shannon, but she’s always getting in situations, and Tamra can’t always bail her out. Tamra tells Kelly that she didn’t hear what was going on when Shannon was calling her. Shannon goes to the outside bar for a drink, and talks to herself.

Next time, Vicki comforts Kelly after her surgery, Shannon gets stuck in the peddle of an exercise bike (HA-HA-HA!), and Lydia needs new friends.

The Real Housewives of Dallas

Here’s where I constantly type Brandi for Stephanie, and vice versa. I’m almost sorry they made up.

LeeAnne is involved with Essential Energy, which is a program concerning women teaching other women how to be empowered. She says she’s learned about herself through therapy, and wishes someone had motivated her not to quit when she was younger. She feels that this is her job now. Kameron and D’Andra have come for support.

LeeAnne gives a talk about overcoming. She says that she still struggles with wanting to belong, and wants friends, but isn’t good at it. D’Andra understands her abandonment issues, being from a broken home. Her mother’s leaving destroyed her father,and being an alcoholic, he checked out emotionally.

Brandi tells us the girls are a full-time job, and she’s barely been to any charity events. She loves their personalities, but needs to get out more. She suggests a new baby brother to them, and they react like she suggested bringing in Godzilla. She tells us that Bryan can’t take care of babies, and she doesn’t know if she can handle another kid.

LeeAnne’s friend says some nasty things about Cary that LeeAnne doesn’t discredit. D’Andra says that you can’t have it both ways, doing a motivational speech, and then talking about someone. She tells LeeAnne that she’s not okay with it. She says it’s time to cut the crap. They’re going to have an honest tea party at her house. It’s like a group therapy session, and everyone is invited honest. In her interview, LeeAnne says that D’Andra wants the best for her group, but it’s like she’s the pin sliding along the edge of a balloon, but doesn’t pop it. And we all know how that goes. Not really. I have no idea what she’s saying.

Mark is cooking. Cary says when she first got pregnant, Mark had a nervous breakdown, since he thought he would be neglected, but got himself a Porsche. She tells us that he has two kids from another marriage, so Zuri is hers. Zuri insists that she only wants dessert. Kameron and Court arrive for dinner.

Rich and LeeAnne get ready to go to the state fair.

Kameron asks if Cary can do catering, and Cary admits that Mark made dinner. She talks about Brandi giving out gifts in front of her. She thinks honest tea will be a good thing. Cary says it will probably be crazy, but she hates behind the back chitchat. Kameron says that D’Andra is frustrated with all the stories, and wants to bring everything out in the open. While the couples are talking, Zuri is being a four-year-old, so it’s alternately cute and annoying. Kameron and Court are understanding, but Mark asks Cary if she can make an effort. Cary takes Zuri up to bed, even though Mark offers to.

I get excited as LeeAnne and Rich walk the midway at night, remembering all the fairs of my youth. LeeAnne grew up in the carnival circuit, and says carnies were shunned and she grew up being made fun of. She was a ringer at every game she worked at. Rich likes being able to go to the fair without it being a job, and LeeAnne likes that she can tell him how to win the games. She wins the ring toss, and gets a giant stuffed toy.

In the kitchen, Mark tells Cary that dinner isn’t the time for a four-year-old running around. She says that he’s not being supportive, just critical. She’s trying to find a balance. She knew he was going to be a hands-off parent, but sometimes feels like she’s drowning.

Rich has hard time accepting that the vision in his right eye isn’t going to be the same. LeeAnne says that it’s devastating for a police officer, but in her eyes, he’s a hero. She gives him tips on how to break the balloons in a game. One popped balloon reveals something behind it, and the booth attendant says he got a secret prize, handing him a box. He opens the box, and it’s an engagement ring. He asks LeeAnne to marry him. He tells her that he’d get down on one knee, but he might not be able to get back up. Normally, I wouldn’t go for something like this, calling it mushy, but this is a unique approach. We hear that Rich loves LeeAnne very much over the fair loudspeaker. She’s astounded, and he says that he’s been busy all day, and not to cry, or he will. She says it’s the best prize ever won at a carnival. He says can be romantic when wants to be. I’m very impressed.

D’Andra sets up for honest tea. She doesn’t know how well-mannered it’s going to be, but hopes her fine china doesn’t get broken. Brandi, Stephanie, and Cary have a kiki first. Mark asks if LeeAnne is telling them about the engagement, but she wants to wait. She thinks they should enjoy the moment and figure the details out before sharing the news.

Brandi thinks the tea is ridiculous. Cary says Kameron doesn’t think that she and Brandi have anything in common. We flash back to Kameron saying that she’s from Dallas, when Brandi is from the outskirts. In her interview, Brandi says she’s been judged as not good enough before, and has no desire to be around it.

LeeAnne hasn’t talked to Brandi, and thinks it will be three against one, so she’s drinking heavily. D’Andra’s intention is create a safe environment to talk. She thinks they’re scared of LeeAnne, but she can always call the cops.

Kameron explains tea attire to us – below knee skirt length, hat, and covered ta-tas. Got it. She thinks that Brandi’s social behavior is odd. The food is awesome – little tiny everything. Brandi gives Kameron a bottle of Jack Daniels in a pink gift bag, and Kameron thinks it’s weird. Brandi is just trying to apologize and Kameron isn’t happy about Brandi using the f-word. In her interview, Brandi thinks Kameron needs to get laid, and that she’s too tall. Kameron wonders why Brandi would bring up the whole gift bag thing again.

D’Andra says if have something to say, now’s the time to air all grievances. She has a bell if things get out of hand. In her interview, Cary thinks whips and chains might be a better choice. D’Andra gives everyone paper to write questions on, and they’re deposited into a tea pot.

The first question is why Brandi doesn’t allow LeeAnne into her house. LeeAnne is upset that Brandi told Kameron this, and not her. Brandi says that LeeAnne has a potty mouth, and her husband wasn’t happy that LeeAnne called her a bad mother. LeeAnne apologizes, saying that Brandi is an amazing mother. Kameron wonders why Brandi threw LeeAnne under the bus, and didn’t invite her on the trip, when LeeAnne stood by her. Brandi says that Stephanie has been her best friend for many years, and while LeeAnne is a good friend, she couldn’t take everyone. Kameron isn’t buying it. In her interview, Stephanie says that Kameron has fewer communications skills than a five-year-old. Brandi calls Kameron a bitch, and Kameron says that Brandi gives off bad vibes. D’Andra is like, cool, get everything out, and Brandi walks off.

LeeAnne and Stephanie run after Brandi. LeeAnne says if she can’t leave, neither can Brandi. She finally comes back. Cary asks Brandi why she talked about Jared telling her that LeeAnne wasn’t really her friend, and LeeAnne asks why Brandi didn’t come to her. Brandi says he also told her that Mark was gay, and she shut it down. In her interview, Cary says she’s been hearing that for years, and not only is it not true, it’s offensive to the LGBTQ community to use it as an insult. Cary says that LeeAnne has little birds that tell her things, making me think she’s the Varys of this piece. Cary tells us she’s not giving her the power. The more you feed the dragon, the bigger it gets.

D’Andra says she can’t even read the next two, they’re so rude. The next one involves LeeAnne’s upcoming surgery. She’s asked if she’s going for vaginal rejuvenation, since we can never,ever get away from that topic, but she insists it’s her breasts that need rejuvenating. Cary questions the doctor’s credentials, saying they’re an OB/GYN, but not a plastic surgeon. LeeAnne accuses her of thinking she’s smarter just because she’s a nurse. LeeAnne calls Cary a condescending see-you-next-Tuesday, and D’Andra rings the bell like crazy, saying not in her house. Cary gets up. In her interview, D’Andra says they don’t want to do the work to get through the problem. Cary starts to walk, and LeeAnne says bye, Felicia. Cary says she sees that anger management is going well, and maybe this is why Brandi doesn’t want LeeAnne in the house. She sits back down and says at least she knows where she stands.

There’s a question as to why Stephanie didn’t kick LeeAnne out of her Halloween party. Stephanie says that LeeAnne hadn’t know that she and Brandi made up, but didn’t understand why she wanted to fight a battle that wasn’t hers. LeeAnne says that she heard Brandi crying, and starts going down Memory Lane, starting with her mother not wanting her. No matter how D’Andra tries to get her to stop, LeeAnne continues with the story. D’Andra says she has compassion, and understands where LeeAnne is coming from, but sharing the same thing over and over isn’t serving her. If we can’t move past childhood pain, we can’t grow. In her interview, Stephanie knows it by heart. LeeAnne keeps going until Brandi runs to her, asking if she feels like everyone is against her. Cary tries to extract her arm out of their hug. Stephanie drinks out of two glasses.

The next question is what’s your favorite vacation spot. Kameron threw it in just to break things up. Cary thinks they should all go on vacation to Mexico together. And everyone is invited. They’re going to drink margaritas and have fun. D’Andra says again that if you can’t move past stuff, you can’t grow. The tea pot is officially closed.

Considering how tea went, a vacation ought to be good. Is LeeAnne allowed out of the country?

Next time, LeeAnne’s surgery, Brandi tells Cary that LeeAnne is going to hurt her, and we’re on our way to Mexico.

And Tuesday Just Began…

 

What I Watched Today

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

 

 

General Hospital

Jason tells Sam there’s a good possibility of her getting released today. She asks if they’re all pretending she didn’t shoot Sonny. Jason thinks that’s for the best, but Sam thinks Julian knows something.

Scotty asks Julian how Ava is, and he says healing physically. Scotty says she doesn’t want to see him, but he needs a private conversation with Julian. He says the trial has been postponed until tomorrow, but it’s not a good thing.

Michael brings Sonny some coffee. He tells Sonny that Epiphany has him scheduled for PT. He says Sonny seems distracted, and Sonny says he’s just glad to be alive. Michael says Dante tells him the bullet in his leg isn’t from the Garveman’s gun, and he’s wondering who the other shooter is.

Dante confers with Nathan. He doesn’t buy that Garvelicious had a second gun. An officer brings in a gun that they found at the shooting site.

Elizabeth shows up early for wedding prep, and Ned says his job is to stay out of the way. Olivia-Q thinks she might have something for Elizabeth to do, but Monica interrupts, saying Cook quit without notice when she’s having a reception. Olivia says she fired her.

Jared meets Obrecht, and says it’s good to go. They should be able to access the money in an hour. She says he’ll get what he deserves. Jared adds that Hayden will suffer; isn’t that what she wants? She says her target is Finn.

Finn sits on a bench looking bummed. Curtis comes along, and says he doesn’t seem happy. He asks if Finn and Hayden got in a fight. Finn isn’t sure what it was.

Sam tells Jason that Julian came to see her. When she was sick and out of it, she thinks she remembers telling him that she wanted to get Jason away from Sonny. He told her the conversation never happened, but she insists it did. Jason asks what she told him. She says that she was afraid Sonny would pressure Jason into working for him again, and Julian said the only solution was getting rid of Sonny, so that’s what she did. Jason asks if she told Julian her plans. She says no, but why would he have said it didn’t happen? He asks what she did afterward, and she tells him about getting the gun. She wiped the prints off and threw it in a dumpster at the site afterward. She’s sure the police must have it by now. Jason tells her to trust him, and to promise she won’t say anything.

Alexis comes in, and Jason excuses himself, telling Sam to get some rest. Sam tells Alexis that she’s better. She’s been able to sleep. her bloodwork is improving, and they’re talking about releasing her. Alexis says she can forget all about it once she goes home. Alexis tells her about testifying at Julian’s trial. and says it was hard, but she told the truth; her conscience is clear. She says they’re in recess, and Sam asks why, but Alexis doesn’t know.

Scotty tells Julian that the DA claimed he had another trial, but there are none on the docket. Julian wonders why he’d be stalling. Scotty tells him about Jason blaming him for Sam’s condition, but Julian says he was trying to protect Sam and his kids.

Nathan tells the officer to see if there’s a bullet match. Dante doesn’t want to speculate, and thinks it will end up being untraceable. He thinks someone followed the Big Garve, and used it as an excuse to get Sonny.

Sonny asks if Dante told Michael to question him. Michael says that he loves his brother, but he’s a cop, and he’s not required to disclose anything to him. he says that Sonny getting out of the business made people nervous. Maybe a contractor shot him when he was down and distracted, and now he’s looking to retaliate.

Jared toasts to both him and Obrecht getting what they want. He says he wouldn’t have gone after Rachel/Hayden if it wasn’t for the money. They had an agreement. He asks Obrecht if Finn is awful enough to deserve her. She says he ruins many lives, now it’s his turn. Jared goes inside to get food, and Obrecht says, now for the  finishing touch.

Michael says that Sonny is getting deeper into the business he’s trying to get out of. Michael’s phone rings. It’s Obrecht. She acts all anonymous, hiding her accent, and tells him suspicious transactions have been made by the hospital’s financial officer, Hayden Barnes. He asks who this is, and she tells him to check it out for the good of the hospital, and hangs up. He tells Sonny sorry about third degree. Sonny asks Michael not to talk to Carly. He doesn’t want her to think it’s more than it is, and he doesn’t plan to retaliate against the person who shot him.

Finn tells Curtis that Hayden is embezzling. She was being blackmailed by her ex-husband. Curtis thinks he met him, but he’d said he was an old friend. Finn wonders why he didn’t say something, but Curtis says he told Hayden that she needed to take away his leverage and tell Finn the truth. He asks how things ended, and Finn says he told her that he loved her and if they were going to make it work, they had to be honest. That’s when she walked out.

Sam tells Alexis that she’s sorry to hear the trial was delayed. Alexis says that she’s tired of being involved. Sam asks how she thinks it went for Julian with her testimony; she’s afraid Alexis might try to help him. Alexis tells he that regardless, she told the truth as she knows it. Sam says that she thinks Alexis is right about the importance of telling the truth.

Julian remembers his conversation with Sam. And how he told her to get rid of Sonny. There’s a knock at the door it’s Jason, and he wants to talk about Sam.

Nathan says so much about the case seems off. Dante says if it’s a rival family, Sonny will try handle it himself. He wants the truth. An officer comes back with the results on all three guns. The gun from the dumpster matches the bullet in Sonny’s leg. Dante and Nathan take off.

Monica tells Olivia that wasn’t what she had in mind when she told her to assert herself. She needs to call Cook, apologize, apologize again, and get her back. Ned says that Olivia should be able to cook in her own kitchen, and Monica says that Cook has been with them for many years. Olivia says she’s terrorized them for many years. Monica says it’s her house, and she decides who goes and who stays. After Monica storms off, Olivia tells Ned that she didn’t get a chance to explain. He says that’s typical of the Quartermaines – react first, and asks questions later. She thanks him for defending her.

Michael tells Monica about White Hat Medical supplies being a front for Rachel Berlin. Monica says that’s Hayden’s real name. He tells her that the transfers were reversed within twenty-four hours, and they wonder why she’d do it in the first place. Monica says she and Finn were planning on going to Zanzibar for their honeymoon. They agree something doesn’t sound right, and Michael says they have to talk to her. Monica wonders why commit fraud and then undo it?

Finn tells Curtis that he should have gone after her, but he didn’t want them to say things they couldn’t take back. He wanted to give her space. Curtis says that with a woman like Hayden, that’s the last thing you should do.

Monica says they can have private conversation before the wedding, but she’s going to think positive and go ahead with the reception. She doesn’t know how to feed the guests without Cook. Olivia tries to talk to her, but Monica doesn’t want to add Olivia to her list of problems. Olivia tells Ned that Monica just called her a problem; is she?

Elizabeth sees Michael, and says that she didn’t know he was coming. He says he didn’t know there was a wedding, but needs to speak to bride. Elizabeth asks what’s wrong.

Curtis asks if Finn knows anything about the woman he’s marrying. She’s prickly and defensive on a good day. It took a lot for her to lower her defenses. She screwed up, and her past came back to bite her. She knew she was wrong, and knowing she couldn’t fix it made it worse.  He says that’s up to Finn. Instead of being upset, he needs to let her know that he loves her, and despite everything, she can talk to him – the way she loves him. Finn says he has to find her before it’s too late. Curtis follows.

Alexis asks Sam what going on. She says that she’s remembering things she did, and hid them instead of getting help. Alexis says that she hid things too, but just tell the truth and move on. Sam talks about amends. Alexis asks what she has to make right.

Julian tells Jason that he and Sam talked about Sonny, but he told her that it never happened. Jason says he lied and she knows it, and asks what really happened. Julian says that she was agitated, and it seemed like she was focused on something behind him. Jason asks what she wanted, and Julian says that she was worried Sonny was going to drag Jason back into the business, and he told her that the only way was to get rid of Sonny.

Dante and Nathan visit Sonny. Nathan says they’re doing an update on the investigation. Dante says forensics determined that the bullet in his leg didn’t match either gun, but they discovered a third one in a dumpster. None of it is adding up. Oh, just make something up, Sonny. It’s not like you haven’t done that before.

Alexis thinks Sam is holding back something. Sam says she was thinking about how crazy she acted, and feels horrible. Alexis says that Sam is on a lot of medication, and has nothing to apologize for or be ashamed about. Sam says that she can’t tell what’s real and it’s messing with her head. She has no idea how Jason survived Helena. Alexis says that he’s tough like her, and had family to come back to – her, Danny and Scout. Sam says he’s right, family first, and the kids need her.

Julian asks Jason if Sam had something to do with Sonny being shot. Ava had and even stranger conversation with her the day Sonny was shot. Sam had been looking for him, and blamed Sonny for Ava’s burns. Jason says that she was hallucinating before she collapsed. Jason tells Julian to stay away from her and leaves.

Sonny says he’s told them everything he remembers. Dante says that Sonny’s gun caused the Garvester’s wounds, and Garvey’s gun cause the bullet in Sonny’s vest. Both guns had the right prints, but the leg bullet matches the third gun. He doesn’t know who owns it, since the number was filed off and there are no prints. He asks how Sonny thinks that happened.

Jared leaves to have a smoke. Obrecht tells him that cancer is never attractive, and to enjoy his money. She calls Michael, but he’s not in his office, and his appointments have been canceled for the day. She smiles, saying he’s gone to Monica and her aim is true.

Elizabeth asks Michael what’s going on. He tells her that it’s a board matter. She says there was a strange, upsetting call from the bank for Hayden at the hospital, and asks if she’s in trouble. He tells her maybe they’ll get answers when Hayden gets back.

Monica says that Cook won’t return her calls, and there’s nothing prepared. She yells at Olivia for abusing her trust behind her back. done tieh conv Olivia tells Ned that she’s never seen Monica like this. Ned says he has her back, but Olivia doesn’t know where to start.

The bell rings. Monica is like, now what? It’s Finn and Curtis. Finn says he needs to speak with Hayden; it’s important.

Sonny doesn’t know what Dante wants. He says he has no way of knowing for certain who shot him. All he knows is that he was at the bottom of a pit, and it was a helluva fall. Maybe it messed with his memory. Dante says the gun isn’t traceable. Nathan adds that whoever shot him was a pro. Sonny say if he says so. Dante wants the truth. Sonny says he keeps giving answers but they don’t want to hear it.

Jason asks for Jordan at the station, saying it’s about the Jerome trial, but she’s not there. He asks if Dante and Nathen are, and the officer tells him that they’ll be back soon.

Monica says that Hayden isn’t back, and it’s bad luck to see the bride. Elizabeth asks Finn if he’s calling off the wedding. Finn says no, but there might be a delay. Michael asks if it has to do with GH, but Finn says it’s private. Curtis asks how Hayden seemed, but Elizabeth hasn’t seen her. Curtis tries to call, but her number has been disconnected.

Obrecht talks to herself, saying that the wedding should be starting now, assuming it takes place. He thinks Michael is too cool to confront Hayden at the altar. If only she could be there, but she’ll see the results. She says poor Finn. Who knows how he’ll manage. Hayden’s life as she knows it is over. It’s her wedding gift to him.

Jared finishes his to-go coffee and litters, throwing the cup on the lawn. He looks at his phone, and sees the account is closed. He calls Rachel a bitch, and says that she double crossed him.

Elizabeth says that Hayden is gone. She left behind one thing – her ring.

Alexis tells Sam that she should consider staying at the hospital longer until she feels more like herself, and grateful. Her disease is under control, and will be behind her. Alexis tells her it’s over and leaves. Sam wonders if it is.

Dante’s phone rings. He’s like, huh? Sonny asks if there are new developments. Dante says there’s information on who bought the third gun.

Jason overhears about the gun being found, and being taken to the evidence room.

Tomorrow, Alexis confronts Parker, the police want to talk to Nelle, and Carly tells Sam that she knows what she did to Sonny.

The Real Housewives of Orange County

One of Vicki’s grandkids gets locked in the garage. She tells us they’re two handfuls and yes, they are. She says that she’s made bad choices with men, and she wants stability. Steve seems normal, but it’s early in the season. In her interview, she remembers how she couldn’t bring her family around when she was dating Brooks, but Steve loves the grandkids like his own. She thinks it’s sexy to have a man so compassionate and caring about someone else’s kids. She’s in a good place, having cleaned up her problems and issues, and she’s hoping that the friendships she’s lost come back when they see the change. Really? You want Shannon back? I wouldn’t.

Meghan discusses the sip and see with Bridget. She says it’s basically like a baby shower with the baby. She tells Bridget about seeing Vicki at the Lamborghini event, and calls her. She extends a formal invite for the party. She’s not okay with everything Vicki has done, thinking Vicki wants to play the victim, but that’s just Vicki. She tells Vicki that Shannon and Tamra will be there. Vicki thanks her for the warning, and promises not to throw wine. My take on this situation has always been that, in her heart, Vicki knew that jerk Brooks was lying, but she lied to herself because she loved him, and really because she was lonely. No excuse for a grown-up, but come on, holding a grudge for something like that?

Diko and Peggy talk about the Lamborghini unveiling, and he asks what was up with Meghan. She says Meghan kept talking long after Vicki asked her to get off the subject. Diko says it’s like beating a dead horse. Peggy says Meghan wants to bring the horse back to life. Diko tells her that she doesn’t want to get on their naughty list, and the  has to explain the coal thing. Meghan calls, but Peggy’s phone has vibrated off the table and the screen shatters. Meghan thinks Peggy is blowing her off, but Peggy calls back.

Meghan officially invites Peggy to the sip and see. She knows what it’s like to be the new girl, and we flash back to her first argument with Shannon. She tells Peggy about the others being invited. Peggy suggests the baby be rotated, so that no one fights. Meghan doesn’t understand a word she’s saying, but she’s like, okay.

Lydia and Doug go to the sushi place where they’re having the magazine launch party, and go over the details with the manager. Lydia explains they’re bringing in liquid nitrogen ice cream and a facial grooming station. In her interview, she says a shaving station sounds good in theory, but feels like people won’t want something like that where they’re eating. Doug disagrees. The manager thinks maybe after a few drinks, it will work. Lydia says she’s waiting to see how the sip and see goes before she gives out invites to the launch. Their clients are going to be there, and she doesn’t need Shannon throwing plates in front of someone who’s on the fence about advertising with them. They test out the food and cocktails. Doug suggests they do this every week.

Tamra goes to a baby store with Shannon (who I thought was Briana from a distance) to get a gift for Aspen. She asks Shannon if she’s nervous. She thinks Shannon should see Vicki before the party, which is tomorrow. Nothing like a last minute, stressful idea. Shannon is going to gain five pounds just thinking about it.

Vicki goes baby shopping at a different store. Kelly meets her there. They’re both fawning over the cute outfits and baby gear, but Vicki suddenly senses that a baby made poo-poo in there recently. She opens the door to air the place out, and we flash back to her gagging over different smells. The store manager sprays air freshener. This never, ever works. It only makes things worse because then you have a bad smell plus some cloying scent, that wraps around it, rather than getting rid of it. Kelly says, speaking of sh*t, they’re going to be in it tomorrow. She tells Vicki about meeting with Tamra. Vicki says Tamra likes to throw a grenade, walk away, and expect everyone to get over it. In her interview, Vicki says Tamra likes to conquer and divide.

Shannon wishes she could be fake, but she can’t. She and Tamra practice hellos, and Tamra thinks Shannon looks like Hannibal Lecter. Shannon practices some more in her interview. Tamra suggests saying what’s up? instead. Shannon says she’s just not going to react to anything. We see various clips of her saying that she’s done. She tells Tamra that if she’s going to speak to Kelly, she needs to do it before tomorrow. The reaction that Kelly pulls out of her, isn’t one she wants to have again. She’s done with seeing red. I laugh because no one is ever done with anything on these shows.

Omg, Vicki discusses the vaginal rejuvenation again with Kelly. I just can’t.

Kelly tells her mom, Bobbi, about Tamra inviting her out before the sip and see. Bobbi says if Tamra says she wants to move on, move on. Kelly wants to apologize to Shannon, so they can move forward. Bobbi wishes her good luck with that.

Tamra is nervous, since both Shannon and Tamra can fly off the handle. The ladies meet at a smoothie place. Kelly goes in to order, and Tamra thinks the initial reaction went well. Shannon says she never knows what to expect, and we flash back to some nonsense. Shannon says that since Lydia had invited Kelly to The Quiet Woman, she thought Kelly came intentionally to create drama. Kelly says it was a miscommunication, and she’d thought it was just Lydia and Peggy going. She says she was kind of taken aback that Shannon got pissed off when they ran into each other. Shannon says she felt hurt by what Kelly said. Kelly says that it wasn’t her intent to get Shannon angry and upset. In her interview, Shannon thinks that after a few drinks, Kelly wanted to stir the sh*t. Kelly asks if they’re ever going to get over Vicki. She feels badly about the whole situation, and has never heard Vicki talk about them. Shannon is angry with herself over letting Vicki get to her and you know, that’s why she gained weight. She says there’s a lot of hurt between them, and she wants to make sure the nastiness is done, so she can move forward. In her interview, she says she’s still cautious, but miraculously, they end the lunch laughing.

Tamra comes to pick up Shannon for Meghan’s party. She has a super long hallway that’s hard to navigate in heels. Vicki picks Kelly up, and they have mimosas. Vicki says every time they go somewhere, they have to bring presents. She used to bring a casserole. She wonders why they can’t just see the baby, instead of sip and bring presents. She says it’s a hundred bucks every time she visits someone. Kelly tells Vicki about Shannon blaming Vicki for her weight gain. Vicki is all of us when her reaction is wtf?

At Meghan’s, everyone is greeted with champagne. Lydia says it’s a sip and see for Aspen, but to be honest, it’s a sip and see for Tamra and Vicki. I have to admit that Baby Aspen is adorable. Kelly tells Lydia and Peggy about Shannon thinking she came to the restaurant to purposely stir things up. Lydia says it was her mistake in inviting her. She thought they would just kiss and make up. Lydia doesn’t think it was malicious, and Kelly says it wasn’t. Shannon and Tamra arrive.

Vicki thinks nothing should be forced, Tamra acts snarky in her interview, and I think they should all grow up. Vicki says it won’t be like it was, but they need to be in the same place together, be classy, and move on. Peggy and Lydia come over to say hello, and Vicki orders two chardonnays, one for back up or to throw. Meghan tells Shannon that she seems anxious. Vicki says they’re not making an effort, so she’s not bothering. Shannon sees Vicki, and she’s hungry. She shovels nachos in her mouth. Vicki tells Peggy that she has to force herself to stay in a good place. In her interview, Peggy says that she sees a lot of hurt, but they need to get over the pettiness. She’s lost a mother, father, and her breasts. Wow. She makes a good point. And she actually does seem classy.

There’s a large cardboard photo of Meghan, with a cut-out where the baby’s head should be, and the women pose with their heads through it. The stuff they come up with is pretty funny.

Time to open presents. Everyone sits, and Tamra and Shannon make a point of sitting as far away from Vicki as possible. Lydia suddenly gets the expression about tension being so thick you can cut it with a knife. She doesn’t know whether she should move or speak, it’s so weird. Lots of cute presents. Tamra jokes that there’s a Lamborghini in Peggy’s gift basket. Shannon stares at Vicki when her gift is opened. Meghan says it’s a beautiful day and toasts it. Shannon says that she doesn’t feel anger; she just feels nothing, and I don’t believe it for a second.

Lydia says she’s encouraged by everyone getting along, and invites everyone to the launch party. Vicki says she’s done with pussyfooting around, and says bye. When she’s leaving, everyone makes stupid faces at each other. Outside, Vicki tells Kelly she didn’t even get a hello, but she didn’t say anything either.

Tamra gripes that she has ten years with Vicki, but has zero respect for her now. She says that Vicki is an insecure bitch. Shannon wants to eat, and asks for vodka. Tamra thinks she’s using food and alcohol as a crutch when Vicki is around. Except Vicki left. Meghan says she’s been anxious. Not because of them, but her. She has a past with Vicki too, and we flash back to that. To hear Vicki say that she’s been hurt too, doesn’t bode well. Tamra wants to know how they hurt her. She wonders if they should meet and ask her to talk, and get to the bottom of it. Shannon asks what she wants out of it, and Meghan says to get her point across. Shannon doesn’t think that will happen, and Tamra says that Vicki likes being a victim. She calls Vicki sh*t on the bottom of her shoe, and once again shows her Christianity.

Next time, Lydia goes on a helicopter ride, Kelly and Michael argue, and Peggy thinks meeting with Vicki is a good idea. Because she doesn’t know these people.

The Real Housewives of Dallas

They’re ba-a-a-ack! Stephanie and Cary get together, with Stephanie’s many dogs. Cary says they’ve become close. Stephanie says they have a new dog named Biscuit who likes to run around with her underwear, like Travis. New Wife Kameron arrives. Cary says she’s one of the wealthy ones who writes the rich people’s checks. Kameron says that she likes to play the blonde card, but tells us that it’s a con as old as hair dye. She has a blonde license plate, and everyone drives safely around her car. Cary is having a party, and inviting LeeAnne, since she wants to move on. We revisit the reunion, where she and LeeAnne made up.

LeeAnne’s friend, Marie (who LeeAnne threatened to take out last season), posted an old police report about LeeAnne trying to kill some guy with a knife – and sandpaper. Cary says she’d trying to give her the benefit of the doubt, and called her after it came out.

Brandi cruises the mall and runs into LeeAnne. They’re friends now. She says LeeAnne is in anger management, and she’s proud of her and notices a change. We flash back to their clashes last season. She thinks LeeAnne wants to be a better person and she’s trying.

Cary tells the girls that she’s inviting Brandi. Stephanie says she hasn’t talked to her in almost four months. In her interview, she says they were like sisters, but Brandi won’t say what Stephanie did wrong. LeeAnne asks Brandi if she’s spoken to Stephanie. Nope. She says she gets emo thinking about it. Brandi explains that Stephanie talked behind her back about her marriage being a slow-motion car crash. We see this written in her blog. Brandi feels that she was an open book, but Stephanie hides, making people think she has a fairy tale life. She had to put up a wall. LeeAnne asks where it’s going, and Brandi says she’s moving on.

Kameron tries to make some kind of pumpkin pasta dish. She wants to get better at cooking. She tells us she was a nerd in high school, more concerned with grades than social life. Husband Court arrives. Kameron says she came to Texas for college, and was 22 when she met him. He’s also a total nerd, and she tells us that in the wedding speech, her sister said the nerds found each other. At first she was hesitant about their height difference – she’s six feet tall, and they call Court, The Hobbit. She had no idea he was rich until he wanted to take her on a trip, and they pulled up to a private plane. Dammit! Where was this guy when I was young and single? Court is a venture capitalist, doing investments in technology. The house is massive, 7500 square feet, and they built it from the ground up. She tells us that pink is a way of taking herself out of reality. Blonde by birth; pink by choice.

LeeAnne and Rick meet other new Wife D’Andra and her husband for dinner. LeeAnne tells us that D’Andra is from a legacy family, and is also her best friend. Rich has had two eye surgeries, and LeeAnne has been looking after him. She says it’s been a difficult road. D’Andra says they’re a perfect match, since LeeAnne is mentally disabled. Rich says he’s about to retire, and he’s cool with it; he’s not defined by his job.

D’Adra’s mother is coming for breakfast. She tells us her father is a self-made millionaire, and the Simmons name is everywhere. She says she had almost 300 dresses by the time she was five, and 75 pairs of shoes, and she hasn’t gotten out of the phase. She talks about how great her husband Jeremy is, and how good-looking, but as Columbia told Frankie, he’s okay. D’Andra has felt pressure around her mom. Everyone thinks she’s fantastic, and D’Andra wonders if she’s chopped liver. Their house is full of all kinds of amazing things, since her husband is a photojournalist, and she’s also traveled a lot. Her mother started a nutrition product line that turned from a hobby to an empire. D’Andra was supposed to get the company turned over to her in 2004, but it never happened. She instructs Jeremy on how to butter his bread.

D’Andra’s mother tells her that she’s going out of town. She tells D’Andra that she has a company credit card and not to buy designer gowns with it. She asks D’Andra if she knows what a budget is. In her interview, D’Andra says that she’s always wanted to prove she can do things on her own. Her mother says she’s not walking away until she believes that D’Andra can take responsibility for the company. Sounds reasonable, but I wonder if her criteria is impossible.

LeeAnne visits her therapist Elizabeth, and they compliment each other’s clothes, which I find odd. In her interview, LeeAnne says that Rich could see she was hurting last year. She was bothered by her triggers, and he wanted her to find out why she gets angry, so she could control it better. She tells Elizabeth about someone dredging up a false report about her trying to kill a boyfriend. She says she wants to get back at her. She says that her reputation was affected by her actions on the show, but when someone hurts her, she wants to verbally destroy them. She doesn’t want others changing who she is, and the therapist says only you can change you. The therapist tells her to focus on who’s bad for her and who isn’t. She says that when Cary told her she was sorry, she believed her, because it was the same night the article was let fly. She doesn’t trust her completely, but trusts Stephanie less. She’s sure lies are being spread.

Stephanie says that she and Travis are in a better place. Last year, she felt like he was her boss. She says that things are good now, because she found her voice, and last year she was married to Brandi.

Brandi tells us that she and Bryan went through hell last year. He was so focused on his career, it seemed like the family didn’t matter. We flash back to all that. She and Bryan are chit-chatting before bed, and I can’t help but notice that she’s wearing full makeup. She thinks the thing with Stephanie made them stronger. He tells her that they’re too close not to get back eventually. Brandi thinks that Stephanie has been hanging out with everyone but her.

Travis tells Stephanie it’s getting awkward. He and Bryan are BFFs, and the argument has affected them. He says it’s their deal, and they need to fix it. Stephanie says it’s like a break-up, and she wants to protect herself from getting hurt again.

Brandi says the final straw came when she’d planned a Father’s Day weekend at her house, and Stephanie spent it inside reading magazines. Travis encouraged her to participate, and she told him to get over it. He was there to hang out with his friends.

Kameron and D’Andra go to a pet store. Kameron is looking for good dog food. She wants to start a dog food line, and now that the kids are in school, she has time to focus on her idea. Louie is the Yorkie she had before she met her husband, and she takes him everywhere. She says that life is too short to keep eating brown food, so she’s making pink food, hoping to eventually branch out to blue for boys. She thinks it could be fun and special. D’Andra tells us how smart Kameron is. She plays the dumb blonde Barbie, but knows exactly what she’s doing. Louie tests several treats, but everything is a no. He’s worse than my dogs. Kameron tries a dog cupcake, and declares it better than her protein bar. Having tried most brands of protein bars, I’d probably agree with her. The store clerk tells Louie that he’s missing out.

Cary meets LeeAnne while they’re walking their dogs. LeeAnne wanted a moment with just them, and hopes for more in the future. Cary says that she and Mark were hurt by the things she said last year. We flash back to the reunion, where LeeAnne is carrying on, and Cary looks sick. She tells LeeAnne that her family was hurt. LeeAnne says she wants to own what she did, and she’s sorry. Cary says that’s why she called LeeAnne about report before people started talking. She forgives LeeAnne, but wants them to have mutual respect, suggesting that they work on it together. LeeAnne says that whatever is going on between Stephanie and Brandi isn’t good, but neither of them wants to deal with it. Mark has a birthday party coming up, and it’s the first time they’ll be seeing each other in a while. LeeAnne finds it difficult to be in a room with an elephant. In her interview, Cary says her approach is to stay out of it, while LeeAnne’s is to stay in it. She tells LeeAnne they need to work it out themselves.

It’s Mark’s birthday party at a fancy sushi place. Lots of sushi happening tonight. Now I want sushi. Cary greets everyone. She’s wearing the coolest red dress that’s short in front and long in back. LeeAnne is focused on how Brandi is going to handle seeing Stephanie, but she says it’s Mark’s night. D’Andra suggests wearing pink camo and taking over the world, and Cary says she’s like a real life Elle Woods. I love Elle Woods. And Bruiser. Brandi tells LeeAnne about getting a text from Cary, telling her that LeeAnne is up to her old tricks and to be careful. Brandi says it sucks that LeeAnne is being talked about behind her back when she’s trying to do better. Brandi tells her not to repeat it tonight, and LeeAnne says it will be good practice. In her interview, she says that a fire is burning that even God might not be able to put out. Wow. Drama queen much? She and Brandi pray in the limo for peaceful evening.

LeeAnne wishes Mark a happy birthday. Stephanie says hello to Brandi, who ignores her. making everyone. Cary tells them to grab a cocktail, but that might not be the best idea. Stephanie eyeballs Brandi.

Mark asks Cary if they’ve worked it out, and suggests Kameron meet Brandi. Cary introduces them. Brandi has a wineglass big enough for Amy Schumer. Cary thanks them for coming, and Brandi blatantly ignores Stephanie. Stephanie asks her for two seconds, and LeeAnne says she doesn’t think Brandi wants to. Stephanie keeps trying to get Brandi to step aside for a conversation, but LeeAnne continues to answer for her, while Brandi just stares at her lap. In her interview, Cary calls LeeAnne a guard dog, and says taking a step back wouldn’t occur to her since she likes drama. She adds that the therapy is really working well. Brandi says she has to leave. In her interview, she says she doesn’t want to make a scene or let people know the pain she feels. Her BFF is not her BFF any more. LeeAnne follows her out. Stephanie sheds a tear. LeeAnne makes Brandi stop, and Brandi sobs on her shoulder. LeeAnne says she’ll be right back.

LeeAnne tells Cary that she’s disappointed in her, and tells her about the text. Cary says that she’d never say that, and appreciates LeeAnne coming to her. LeeAnne says there’s obviously a disconnect between Stephanie and Brandi. Cary says it has nothing to do with her. In her interview, LeeAnne says at this point, she’ll accept Cary’s words as truth.

Stephanie tells Cary that she doesn’t understand.

Next time, D’Andra talks to her mom about the company, a dog costume contest, Brandi shows Cary the text, and LeeAnne wears a hot dog costume.