Because my mind is shot, I can never remember what I recap each night. So every Monday night I am all… YAY! tonight is Below Deck Recap night! Then I remember that when last we watched, one of the guests was dying of alcohol poisoning on the beach. That makes it kind of hard to drink while watching. IJS.
We pick back up with Brandy in a very serious medical crisis. It’s not at all funny. You can die from alcohol poisoning. That mixed with the heat and the fact that everyone seems to have decided not to wear sunscreen makes things a bit dire. Brandy may be a drunk, but the rest of the guest don’t even approach her. They are determined “not to let this impact their time.” Not one of them checks on her. No one escorts her back to the boat. No one cares.
I took a still shot of Brandy that was so frightening, I chose not to use it. I’m not sure if they are all narcissists or just stupid. I feel like they are both. They are stupid narcissists. It’s actually quite disturbing to watch. If I saw a stranger in that condition, I would move to provide assistance. Captain Lee called in a medic and sits with her on her bed to wait.
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Simone thinks she is back in the laundry because of Kevin. She is back in the laundry because she is dumb as a box of rocks. It’s easier for Kate just to send her down to iron. Meanwhile, Courtney is playing the role of female nurse at the male gynecologist visit. She’s there to bear witness that Captain Lee is doing nothing untoward and is simply trying to make sure that Brittany doesn’t die on his watch. So Simone is tasked with taking care of the guests. This should go well.
Tanner Makes Awkard Moves on Kate
This leaves Tanner and Kate behind to break down the beach set up. This is the opening that Tanner has been hoping for. He asks Kate if she wants to split a bottle of wine after the narcissists GTFO the boat. She says no. She wants her own bottle. But there is some sort of not exactly an agreement to have some wine later. Tanner says that Kate is life your friends aunt. What a great compliment!
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I presume the medic came with a couple of banana bags and something salty and got Brandy to a point where she could continue to flirt with Chef Kevin. She missed lunch so she is excited for dinner. I’m pretty sure she hasn’t eaten in 24 hrs.
Tie That Hair Up!
Meanwhile, Abbi doesn’t get that her hair needs to be up. I am not sure if this is storyline or real because it is utterly ridiculous to think she would want all that hair down in this heat. Also she doesn’t need “an elastic” to put up long curly hair that long. She doesn’t need one for a top knot.
Wait the medic is just now arriving? She’s been stumbling around on her own to flirt with Kevin? I thought Courtney was supposed to stay on her? Is this editing out of order? The local medic tells her to just drink a lot of juice. Seriously?
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Meanwhile, Brian broke the davit. That’s the crane like thing that helps them bring in things like the super heavy water slide among other things. Captain Lee is not going to like this. Ashton is also pissed. This is not a small problem. Brian told the Captain about his mistake before the bosun.
Kate has ratted out Chef Kevin to Captain Lee. I really think that other than the scripted seafood extravaganza nonsense, Kevin a has been just fine. If you have ever worked in a restaurant you know the chefs are assholes and you just have to suck it up. But when the chief stew is BFFs with the Captain… you really need to watch your step. Like for example when the Captain calls you to the bridge, you don’t just state your case and walk off. You wait to be dismissed. Not a wise decision Chef Kevin. I typed all of that before Captain Lee reacted. THIS IS BAD FOR KEVIN. Like REALLY BAD.
Don’t Piss Off Captain Lee!
It’s dinner time and Captain Lee is there. This is Kevin’s chance to redeem himself. Things start well with the “Thai street shrimp.” Then Kevin eats one of the second course dishes. This cannot be real. He literally ate the Captain’s portion. I am already predicting this is storyline so we have to see asshole Ben again. Apparently, the Bravo suits love him. Le sigh. It’s definitely storyline. There is a whole fake scene with Captain Lee and Kate about him not getting fed. /eyeroll. Keving probably knew going in he had X number of episodes. I hate that I know too much about how production works.
Brandy finally rallies at 12:30 am asking for mimosas. Courtney wakes up Kate to ask what to do. This is not storyline. They decide not to put champagne in the mimosas. Good call. But Brandy is on the phone to….someone.
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The next morning, Kevin goes to try to save his ass with Captain Lee. That ship has sailed. Kevin doesn’t realize how fucked he is. Then one of the guests leaves Kevin her panties and some pearls in a little bag? Did I hear that right? I’ve had a long day. Am I hallucinating here? There were panties involved too. WTF with these guests? I can’t wait to offshore them and I am not even on the boat. The tip was good, $1800 US for THREE DAYS. That’s insane to me.
On shore leave, Kevin is getting wasted because Captain Lee is not happy with him. Actually, everyone is getting wasted but Kevin is just not that into it. Kate doesn’t like drunk Tanner. Ashton tries and fails to get with Courtney. She is not falling for the accent. True confession…I always fall for the accent. She is smarter than I was at her age. Everyone stumbles back to the boat completely wasted. Abbi was the only one smart enough to eat before going to bed. #TeamAbbi Then the next morning, she has a bit of the hair of the dog or review it might be water. The problem is Captain Lee already has her marked as the next Rocky. I LOVED ROCKY. Abbi is dying.
Kevin is still not getting how he pissed Captain Lee off and not dealing with it well so he goes for a run. Clearly, Abbi and Chef Kevin are shortimers. 🙁 I love them both.
TT, thanks for your recaps. They are quite literally giving me life lately!
Kevin calling Capt. Lee the C word does not bode well for him remaining on the entire season. Put a fork in him. Kevin is done. If he is foolish enough to have social media he is going to get slaughtered online. Most people love Capt. Lee ! (as Kevin will soon find out )
My mouth dropped open when he turned his back and walked away from Capt Lee vs waiting to be dismissed, but when the C word came out I about lost it. I thought I could not have heard that right. Then, I really wasn’t sure if the dinner fiasco was legit or scripted. I can’t believe Kevin will make it the entire season.
So I didn’t imagine him saying that. I think I read here that Captain Lee wasn’t a Kevin fan, but that would seal it.
You gotta love Captain Lee. The way he sat with the semi-comatose Brandy showed a very gentle, fatherly side to him. I realize it’s his responsibility as captain, but still. It also made me feel even worse for him considering he lost his son not long after. So sad for he and Mary Ann.
I agree and I think this probably brings Capt. Lee back to the addiction issues his own son had and recently passed away from. I love Capt. Lee and think he’s a great role model for his crew and a decent human being.
My heart breaks for Captain Lee and Mary Ann. Watching your child self destruct has to be awful.
Lee can be tough, like grow up and do your job (best bosses in my experience) and still caring.
Did anyone else notice the tacky, handsy blond who kept touching captain Lee, how poorly her hair extensions looked. Omg they were ridiculously bad. I keep hearing the countess singing about money not buying class.
Yes I noticed, her behavior was very inappropriate. She wouldn’t like it if it was a man touching her that way. She needs to learn boundaries.
I was upset last week at her being all handsy. If you would be offended at a man doing that to a woman (which we have been), you don’t do that to a man. Inappropriate and he put up with it because of tips. Sounds familiar to the women in here who have been waitresses.
LOL – Ashton needs some new moves…he flirts with Courtney and asks her “tell me your three worst flaws” and she responds off camera in her cameo “what, am I interviewing for a job at McDonalds?” Too funny!
Also, when the sailor moon outfitted guy (I’m terrible with their names) was flirting successfully with Courtney and Kate mentioned it to Ashton (not realizing that Ashton just failed)… did you see the dirty look he gave Kate? Ashton says he likes a woman who has good banter, and he goes for Courtney over Kate???
At first I thought it was editing when they showed Kevin awkwardly leave the bridge and turn his back on Captain Lee because it is so unbelievable to behave that way to your boss – or anyone really! Too bad, I do like Kevin so far but clearly the writing is on the wall 😬
I just about fell out when Captain Lee said “I’m responsible for every swinging dick on this boat,” with no trace of a smile at all. WTF?
I’m not nuts about his terminology and manner sometimes. He can be crude and way too into his tough guy persona. You can be a solid leader and boss without blatantly insulting your crew and being nasty.
Has to laugh at your acknowledgement that Simone isn’t the sharpest tack in the box. She’s adorable though. As an owner of big hair, Abbi and Simone, put your hair up.
It really pisses me off how she gets so mad when she gets told to do it.
It’s a legitimate concern.
However, I do have to agree with her about changing uniforms every freaking hour.
It’s ridiculous and makes so much laundry.
The ratty messy hair- I cringe. Even Kate ties her hair back. Tamara is right- who the hell wears their hair down in that oppressive heat? Plus I do not want to find a long and curly on my food, bedding or anywhere. I grosses me out just as much as the chefs not wearing gloves, and bending over food in a contained environment, breathing on it. YUCK!
I’m now watching Tuesday night since the change to Monday nights didn’t work out for my group but I HAD to read your recap and check out Twitter.
Chefs may be known for being dbags but NO ONE calls Captain Lee a C.
not on topic at all, and I haven’t been following the season or the recaps so far this season – this is my first – so I might have missed it, but…doesn’t Tanner look like Bradley Cooper? Have you all already discussed this? (sorry, if so!)
I’ve been waiting for someone to notice this! It was the first thing I noticed t on the first episode
Great recap TT, you know when I feel down “Below Deck” is my feelgood show. It just makes me feel better, and takes my mind off of crap…love to all. xo
I. Annoy get on the Kate hate train, I love her. She makes being a stew look more effortless than Hannah ever will. She sets a mean table and always looks even more out together when she is summoned out of bed than Hannah in her best day. Kate also seems to know how to correctly poor wine. Can she be a cunt, yes but I do love her.
If Kevin leaves I really hope he’s replaced with Adrian. Ben just did the Med season, they need to give someone else a chance. Besides, no other chef comes close to Adrian’s talent.
The person in the kitchen in the red bikini is a different guest- not brandy. She is the one they keep showing passed out on the walkway of the boat (I’m sure it has a technical name). That’s not brandy either. Main guest seems to have a libertine and sec you company – Pulchra. She gave the chef a sample. I’m so bored. I’ve been feeling nauseous for a couple of days. I need to do so much work tomorrow. Kay bye
Lingerie and sex toy not libertine whatever.
I finally got to watch the show this morning while I was getting ready for work. It really bothered me that none of the other guests showed any concern about Brandy when she got sick and was taken back to the ship. Either they’re not very nice people or they’re so used to seeing her that way it doesn’t even phase them anymore. I like Kevin so I hope he can turn things around with Captain Lee, but it’s doubtful since Kate doesn’t like him. Great recap, Tamara.
Was there ever an episode of Brandy Part I … I searched my recordings and never saw one ~ T I A 🙂 .
Yes mam https://tamaratattles.com/2019/10/21/below-deck-recap-weekend-at-brandys/ We didn’t know it was part one at the time. 🙂
Also, the black box at the top of each page is a link box. If you click on Below Deck for example, it will list all the Below Deck recaps ever posted from most recent to oldest. I use it all the time but I don’t think a lot of people know how useful it is.
xo ~tt