BY: POP CULTURE KELLY
Happy Saturday y’all!! I’m still trying to get used to our ladies of medicine being on Saturday nights! We pick up where we left off last week with Simone berating Contessa for recovering from surgery. Simone screams “F*ck you Contessa!” which harkens Cecil to take Simone to the other side of the boat. Scott tries to talk to Simone, who in return screamed like a banshee at him.
All the couples in their talking heads advise Scott to let the ladies hash things out and not get involved. Heavenly comforts Contessa, then says she’s going to bring Simone over to talk. Simone comes over and tries to say she meant calling Contessa a “victim” was positive…mmkay. I concur with the group: keep Simone off of boats because some bizarre screeching being comes out when she’s on them. Suddenly it’s all resolved between the two and eat. During lunch Mariah takes the floor to address the group. She personally apologizes to Damon for accusing him of cheating. Damon accepts and forgives Mariah, and Heavenly appreciates the apology as well. Damon hugs Mariah then starts a dance-off. It’s a cute end to a rough boat ride.
The couples all head to dinner and a “marriage therapy” session as Toya puts it. Another gorgeous outdoor venue overlooking the beach…it’s stunning. Toya, Eugene, Heavenly and Damon are the first to sit and Heavenly asks Toya if anyone knows that she is hosting couples therapy. Toya hasn’t told the group yet, she’s giving Heavenly an opportunity to re-do couples therapy because as she says “who can mess it up twice?” Haha we shall see! Heavenly admits to handling it poorly last year so she’s hoping to do better this time. After dinner, the group (minus Heavenly who had excused herself to use the restroom) goes to the beach where there are chairs set up in a therapeutic-like circle and Heavenly is standing there waiting to greet them. Everyone is wary, but they sit down anyway.
Heavenly says that the biggest mistake she made last time she hosted was not allowing the others to ask her questions, so the whole session will be Heavenly taking questions from the group. Jackie starts and asks if Heavenly truly admits she’s submitting to her husband or if she just lets Damon think that? Heavenly says they submit to each other. Simone asks if there’s a disagreement about parenting, how is that handled? Heavenly cries and says that Damon is an amazing dad who spends so much time with the kids and is always there for them. It’s really sweet and a nice version of Heavenly to witness. Heavenly is very open and honest with answering the questions.
Quad gets up and asks a stunner: Did Heavenly trap Damon into marriage? They got married when Heavenly was five months pregnant, and at a reunion Andy had basically asked if Heavenly trapped Damon by getting pregnant. I don’t remember that but that’s seriously a gross question. Damon gets up and clarifies that Heavenly did not trap him, that he knew that Heavenly was the one for him so he was happy and proud to marry her. Damon’s father wasn’t around for him and he would never allow that for his children. I almost got up and cheered for him saying that and making it crystal clear that he loves his wife and family. That’s how the therapy session ends and everyone is happy with how humble and honest Heavenly was.
The next day, the doctors and spouses head to town for a food drive/free blood pressure check for the people of Antigua. They arrive at the free clinic where the doctors sit and wait for the patients. Each person that gets their blood pressure checked gets a bag of food. Eugene’s patient has a very high blood pressure and is concerned that she could have a heart attack, as she’s having chest pains along with the elevated pressure. His patient starts crying and Eugene consoles her. Eugene tells her how he’s not good taking his medicine and she agrees to start taking them regularly. Watching Eugene be so empathetic and really, watching all the doctors do their doctoring, it was awesome to see.
The group goes out for their final dinner where Cecil is dressed to the impress-button down shirt under a peach dress coat, tan fedora and all style! He and Simone are hosting the last dinner and there are tons of comfy couches on the beach for everyone to sit on. Simone and Cecil sit with Quad and Simone tells her that she’s always going to be there for her. While they discuss the divorce, a cockroach pops up and jumps on Quad takes that as a Dr. G sign. Tamara, can we take a group trip to Antigua? Aside from the roach, the water is so clear and the beaches look amazing…for research purposes only of course. Lol. Simone wants the group to take a seashell and throw it into the ocean as a symbol of letting go. Simone starts by saying that she’s throwing away the resentment of Cecil having a female best friend and it’s nice to see. Heavenly says she’s going to throw away her annoyance at Damon leaving the toilet seat up because she’s reverting back to old, guarded Heavenly.
Simone is pissed that she isn’t taking it seriously. Heavenly says she can’t think of anything but says that she’s too controlling and wants to release that. Toya wants to throw away her bad moods and negative energy. Contessa wants to rid herself of the romanticized version of marriage she has in her head and Jackie wants to release the hurt, pain and disappointment of Curtis cheating. Mariah wants to stop projecting anger on her husband, and her anger about him losing her Chanel shoes. Quad wants to release the hurt and betrayal by her husband. They all throw their collective shells into the ocean and t’s a beautiful way to end an eventful trip.
Next week: the guys hang out with Dr. G, Toya has a freakout about the house, Heavenly talks to her anger management therapist about sitting down with Mariah and Quad ponders dating again. I loved this episode and I hope y’all did too! See you next week =)
Every woman needs a husband who sticks up for his wife the way Damon did Heavenly. What a beautiful thing.
Simone has lost me the last couple of years. She’s a mean drunk.
How sweet was that? Damon is so low key that when he says something so passionate, it resonates. Loved every second of it. Simone is so up and down…the whole fight with Contessa was seriously confusing.
Simon has a serious drinking problem. She is a classic example of a person who insists she does not and when asked: Does your drinking cause problems? would deny it and blame all problems on EVERYONE else. Watching her Jekyll and Hyde routine every week is almost as difficult as watching Siggy melting down last year.
Simon has a serious drinking problem. She is a classic example of a person who insists she does not and when asked: Does your drinking cause problems? would deny it and blame all problems on EVERYONE else. Watching her Jekyll and Hyde routine every week is almost as difficult as watching Siggy melting down last year. How does Cecil stand it?, I ask every episode.
Great recap. Thanks for that?.
IMO this show is underrated. I don’t always agree with them, some are certainly over the top extra, but this cast of colourful characters is consistently entertaining and seem to be genuine. Quad being the exception… I find her calculating, pretentious & phony. But, she’s ambitious, driven & a total shade-throwing legend. I’m here for it?
The men are pretty great, too for the most part.
Thank you!! I love this show and even the more extra women are still fun to watch. I can’t wait for the reunion!
Does anyone else notice how Simone constantly violates peoples personal space? I think she feels it is showing care but dang it feels aggressive. Ever have that one friend who always gets too close when they talk to you,lol?
Jerry Seinfeld had a show on it. Judge Reinhold was the close talker. My neighbor is like that. Drives me nuts. I noticed that with Simone too. That was some potent rum. This show is doing her no favors as far as being a doctor.
Yes! She’s a close talker! That episode was so funny. Ahh I miss Seinfeld.
Kelnola and Spunkuy,
Thars awesome it was a Seinfeld episode!
This show in my opinion is better than any housewives show. I too love their authenticity and they always entertain me. Love this show so much. Thank you for recapping Pop Kelly.
I start a new job today. I’m so nervous. Been clean for a year and a half now so it’s time I get out there but I am so nervous.
I just wanted to wish you luck at your new job. You’ve got this! I hope you have a great day! ❤️
I hope you had a great first day at your new job! Congratulations, Kelnola!!
Congratulations – Hope your 1st day was amazing!
Awwe your’e welcome-thank you so much for reading the recaps! GOOD LUCK at your new job and CONGRATULATIONS on your sobriety!! You got this love and please let us know how it went!!!! =)
Dear Simone,
For you alcohol is poison. That is all.
I am glad I am not the only one confused by Simone yelling at Contessa. I didn’t understand why she was so upset. Contessa had a horrible surgery. I am surprised she went on the trip, but I guess she is trying to keep her place on the show.
Heavenly is a very lucky woman. Damon seems like such a nice man.
Dr Damon is the best. He loves his wife and family and he honors them. That’s one thing that Heavenly has that is enviable. I really enjoy this show but I don’t like Contessa. She is so whiney amd her husband seems to enjoy fighting with the other women. The need to recast and get rid of Mr and Mrs Contessa.
Thanks for the recap, Pop Culture Kelly! I haven’t seen this episode yet, but love reading your recaps first.
Thank you Coco!!! =)
Well hopefully everyone watching figured out why Heavenly calls Damon “Daddy”, he has her back 24/7 and loves her more than he loves himself. I love this show but I would love it even more WITHOUT Mariah! I wonder if Cecil or Jackie will be the one to address Simone’s drinking, it HAS to be noted!
I couldn’t believe that Simone, an actual doctor, was mad that Contessa wasn’t participating more, when it sounded like she was just THREE WEEKS out from a major surgery. My coworker who had the same thing was out for six weeks, so maybe Contessa is talking about the surgery every two seconds because she’s still in pain and recovering so it’s very present on her mind??? I mean, sheesh. Whatever other gripes you may have about Contessa, she just had major surgery and still came on the trip, let her nap and rest if she feels she needs to!
I don’t know if you missed it or not but Jackie was pressing her to get out more also, Jackie went back to work 2 weeks after her surgery? Everyone heals differently as Dr’s they should know and accept that Contessa as a Dr would do/know what’s best for her. I think this is the last season we’ll see Contessa and her family.
Yes! I noticed that, too! The DOCTORS!! I expect it from the others, but I’ve never had one of my doctors recommend I push myself after surgery by going out with friends. They always want you to take it easy and listen to your body, and not to try to do too much too soon. That had to be pushed by production, because those two women certainly know better than to pressure her like that. That was crazy to me.
I think they’re being petty with the gang up on her for Toya’s sake and it’s wrong! They all felt like she was making it up about Toya hitting her, the same childish Toya that took center stage at the party to put her on speakerphone to embarrass her for not attending Eugene’s party? Toya seems very sneaky and vindictive to me, I would wonder if it was deliberate also. A normal person would’ve marched right upstairs to check on her and apologize sincerely!
In my opinion, Simone asked a straight forward question but Contessa answer was about her surgery. The question and answer are not related.
In Simone’s explanation, all she was trying to say (but in a negative tone) was that every time someone ask Contessa a non-surgery question her answer is, “I just had surgery.”
Then again, perhaps Contessa’s response was to shade Simone or any of the other women who have not checked in with her much since the surgery. I believe all the women have prayed for Contessa for the high risk surgery she had but maybe haven’t shown much support since.
I also agree with some of the comments that this show deserves a better time slot; moving it back to Sunday as a lead into Housewives of Atlanta or after. It is way better the the Housewives franchise.
Contessa should have stayed home. She doesnt really want to film with the ladies or share too much about her life. Her husband acts like he is her body guard. He wont step to the other husbands but he runs to fight her battles with the other women. On top of that he always looks so angry with his jaws clenched. Their family is just sad, angry and depressed. The kids are always crying and sad and the husband seems to always be angry and confrontational and Contessa always is whining about something. The first season she whined about the baby sitter and wanting to be a stay at home mom. Now all she talks about is the surgery and its depressing to watch. Damon just made his stock go thru the roof with the way he defended his family. I wanted to cry when he told them his son was no trap baby and he knew Heavenly would be his wife from the moment he saw her. Most men dont even say things that beautiful in their wedding vows. That would of been a happy cry.
Anybody else find it irritating that Doctor’s continually mispronounce Antigua (An Tee Gwah)
as An Tee Guh? Drives me nuts.
Anyway, I loved when Damon stood up and let them all know that his wife did not trap him and that he loved her from the start and knew she would be his wife and he’d be there for her and the kids.
LOVED IT!
I’m tired of these professional people screaming and yelling and fighting about the most ridiculous shit.
Enough already.
I don’t have a problem with the yelling and screaming, usually it’s Simone doing it and if you read her twitter she acknowledges it and says she’s ALWAYS loud, Cecil chimed in and said when she drinks, she’s quiet. But Damon/Daddy is a really good guy and it’s easy to see why Heavenly will give Daddy WHATEVER he wants.
Great recap as always Kelly. Well, just when I think I cannot take these women screaming one more second I fall in love with them all over again. This was a great episode and they are possible my fave of these type of franchises currently airing. Honestly, this is due in no small part to the men. I truly like the men on this show. Flawed and dysfunctional (aren’t we all?) they are friends and good together as a group.
Simone, don’t rock the boat baby! LOL . Seriously, when Quad jumped up to intervene with Dr. Scott trying to protect Contessa from verbal abuse that was very telling. Quad jumped up and said No, Scott don’t engage her or something like that. That told me this happens ENOUGH that they have learned how to navigate the turbulent waters with Simone. Otherwise she is funny and nutty.
I do like this group a lot. I think they are out there and open as much as they want to be. I like the friendships and I like the support at the end of the day. As a whole I think they are one of the best casts Bravo has.
Hi, Kelly!!!!! I won’t be so absent now and am all caught up! Will be watching Dallas and M2M regularly. By they way what is it with them being on Saturday? Why did Bravo do that? I didn’t even think they had programming on Saturday? Id don’t watch OC or NJ anymore so my Bravo watching is way down.
I hope our Pat’s rest up on this Bi Week. I absolutely not down from cloud 9 on the Red Sox Win and MOOKIE!!!! How freaking cute is he? I love him!!!!! Looking forward to riding out the season with you!
hello again Sundayhare! I’m so glad you’re caught up and will be back! I don’t know why they moved but I have zero life outside of my house except for these past few Saturdays lol. It figures. If I recall correctly, they have been on both Fridays and Saturdays in the past? I could be mis-remembering.I just love this show and i hope they do well. Ooooh our Pats better be rested and not eat too much turkey to be ready for Sunday! lol. Mookie is the cutest thing to ever happen to the world (no exaggeration haha)-his success is so much fun to watch. I’m looking forward to riding out the season with you as well!! It’s nice to have a fellow Masshole to talk Bravo and sports with!!! ❤