The Tres Amigas are again collectively on our screens for this episode of the Actual Housewives of Orange County. Don’t get excited, although: issues spiral shortly when Tamra insists that Shannon is an alcoholic who wants rehab. But it surely’s not simply Shannon and Tamra at odds: Katie remains to be selecting up the items after confronting Heather about calling the paparazzi on herself. Katie feels betrayed by Gina, who in her eyes, set her up for failure with Heather. Can’t say Katie wasn’t warned about beginning with Heather…
Nothing screams Valentine’s day fairly like Heather internet hosting excessive tea with Gina and Jenn. Earlier than their arrival, Heather talks to Terry about “that Katie particular person” (the shade!) accusing her of calling the paparazzi. Heather scoffs on the reality Katie claims to have about this, however Terry desires that contact Katie has, since he admittedly enjoys getting photograph ops from the paps. Heather can not consider that Gina would enable Katie to speak about these paparazzi rumors with out sticking up for her.
Talking of Katie, she is internet hosting Shannon and even obtained her a Valentine’s day reward. Shannon and Katie appear to be hitting it off! Katie listens as Shannon talks about her present scenario with Tamra. Shannon shares that Tamra has not checked in on her in any respect throughout her scenario.
Within the meantime, Tamra and Emily head out for a pleasant Valentine, sh*t speaking stroll. This seems to be their favourite interest. They waste no time selecting on Jenn’s “self-induced” monetary points, mentioning that Ryan most likely paid Jenn’s method to Vegas. They change gears and Emily talks about how she warned Katie about Heather’s response to the paparazzi rumors…
Not two minutes into Heather’s Galentine’s Day grasp, Gina apologizes for the Katie stuff. Heather tells Gina she is “confused and irritated,” since she anticipated Gina to inform Katie it’s not okay. Seeing Gina’s response solely proves what Emily thinks is true: Gina walks on eggshells round Heather. Gina admits that she knew this details about Heather earlier than Sutton’s Christmas celebration when she first met Katie. What’s upsetting to Heather is that Gina didn’t inform her about this in December. Gina thought it will be higher to go away it up to now, however let’s be actual: Gina was being messy. Heather looks like Katie is displaying her character and that Gina and Jenn ought to hold that in thoughts when deciding to befriend Katie.
Shannon “admires” Katie for holding her floor with this Heather situation, however Katie looks like Gina is afraid of disappointing Heather and threw her below the bus. Katie then exhibits Shannon the notorious “proof”- a textual content that merely says YES [Heather called the paparazzi on herself].
Later, Emily and Shane sit down for a pizza dinner to rejoice their anniversary. Emily calls Shane out for not bettering his well being, whereas Emily is excessive about going to the fitness center. We be taught that Shane does, in actual fact, have a tender facet. He even went forward and upgraded Emily’s engagement ring. Emily items Shane a big, framed boudoir photograph, and it’s unclear the place Shane will have the ability to grasp that in a home full of youngsters.
Gina and Katie meet for espresso. We be taught in regards to the new regular between Gina and Travis: they do love one another, however should work onerous to be collectively. On a special subject, Katie shares that she felt “deserted” by Gina as a result of she took Heather’s facet in regards to the paparazzi pics. Gina claims she DID have Katie’s again as she communicated to Heather what she’s been listening to, however that what occurred from there falls on Katie, who’s now performing just like the sufferer. Nevertheless, Gina DID find out about this since December, sooo.
Gina explains that she ought to have had Heather’s again extra and refuses to jeopardize her personal friendships due to the alternatives Katie makes. Katie tears up, inflicting Gina to apologize to her. Gina calls this case “tough” and Katie worries that possibly issues received’t get higher.
Shannon meets her dad, Gene the machine, for lunch. She talks to him about getting a breathalyzer put into a brand new automobile as a reminder of her “silly choice.” She goes on to inform her father that John claims she owes him $75,000 and if she doesn’t pay up, he’ll sue her. Her father tells her she has to go “for the jugular” and combat it.
“In what world would Tamra drive to Alexis Bellino’s home?” I suppose time really does heal all wounds, since 10 years in the past, Alexis and Tamra would by no means do that. Alexis is confused why she didn’t get an invitation to Katie’s golf outing, however Tamra explains that Katie has chosen workforce Shannon. Alexis is miffed that nothing went down between Shannon and Tamra and “as her [Tamra’s] buddy (WHAT??!!),” she looks like Tamra was utilized by Shannon. Tamra goes on to say that Shannon’s life has been the wrong way up since she has identified her and he or she talks about her “must attempt to repair” Shannon. She claims that Shannon was by no means there for her, however that she was all the time there for Shannon. Based on Tamra, Shannon is blaming John for her ingesting issues…or ought to I say, Johnny, as Alexis calls him.
The $75,000 Shannon owes John is from the facelift he obtained her after they have been collectively. However this isn’t like a hoop from an ex…how else can Shannon give her face again aside from repaying him for this reward? Alexis is able to present the proof and the receipts at Gina’s upcoming banquet.
Shannon is joyful to be bringing Vicki to Gina’s celebration, since she is aware of she can have her again. Heather awkwardly dodges Katie as they sit down, however the actuality is, it’s a spider net of battle inside the group. Alexis questions why she wasn’t invited to Katie’s golf outing and Katie lets her know that she was attempting to provide Shannon a break from the stress.
Shannon enters (with Vicki) virtually on cue and Tamra looks like Vicki is there solely to do Shannon’s soiled work. Alexis cackles at Vicki, saying, “look who’s in my world now,” however let’s remind Alexis she is a buddy of…
When Shannon orders a drink after Vicki provides her *permission*, Tamra blurts out, “oh yea, an alcoholic ought to drink!” Tamra is available in scorching, inflicting Shannon to ask, “who made you the choose and jury? Each friggin day that I get up, I take into consideration what occurred.” Tamra retorts, “is that after you’ve had a drink?” The ladies are shocked into silence, a uncommon prevalence. Emily jumps in to say that she thinks Shannon has modified and Gina makes it clear that’s it not for Tamra to resolve if Shannon is an alcoholic. Shannon factors out Tamra’s ingesting, as Vicki calls this preventing “disgusting.”
Tamra continues to disgrace Shannon, telling her she wants rehab, and that each instances Shannon known as her from her remedy after the DUI, she was DRUNK. To maintain kicking her whereas she is down, the Johnny J. lawsuit will get introduced up. Alexis proudly explains that Shannon owes $75,000 to John for a facelift AND a mortgage. LOLing at Jenn and Katie in shock about Shan’s facelift. As Alexis pulls out the wire transfers as proof (take be aware on what PROOF is, Katie), Shannon leaves the room and Vicki asks what we’re ALL pondering: why is Alexis concerned in John’s cash issues along with his ex? Alexis, nevertheless, is assured that John is telling the reality and that Shannon merely calls these girls late at evening when she is drunk to assert sure behaviors of John.
Jenn finally comes out to test on Shannon. Shannon can not consider the photograph proof and factors out that it’s truly $65,000 owed to John. She wonders if Alexis thinks she is on Dateline with these receipts and goes on to name John a monster. Shannon teases some issues she COULD launch about Johnny, however says she has all the time stated the reality about John and leaves it at that.
Within the eating room, Tamra finds Vicki and tells her she didn’t again out of the Tres Amigas present due to her– she did due to Shannon. Tamra refuses to allow Shannon.
Alexis solely refers to Shannon as “Liar Face,” which is SO aggressive. Why is she inserting herself as John’s defender? Heather lastly jumps in to inform Alexis she ought to take it down. Alexis claims she DOES wish to be pals with Shannon, however Emily laughs at this. How may she deliver receipts to purposely humiliate somebody, but in addition wish to change into their buddy? Vicki then provides a speech about how disgusting this group is behaving, which is wealthy coming from Vicki. Simply have a look at the flashbacks Emily requests to see of Vicki on her finest conduct….not.
Tamra continues to shriek that Shannon wants a rehab and that Shannon shouldn’t drink in any respect. Appears like Gina’s hopes of bringing everybody collectively are out the window.
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