Welcome back to the latest recap of The Real Housewives of Orange County. Last fall, Tamra provided details about Vicki’s medical condition. And Heather and Alexis Bellino argue at Tamra’s launch party. What Happened in RHOC Season 20 Episode 14: “Friends and Fate.”
What happened on Real Housewives of Orange County Season 20 Episode 14?
Alexis causes a ruckus at Tamra’s party. Just before the Tokyo cast trip, Carmella was bailed out. And Emily expresses doubts about her marriage with Shane.
Alexis ignites drama at Tamra’s party
We make mischief during Tamra’s party. “Alexis, you’re trying to create something here that isn’t there,” Heather said. “Don’t attack me,” Alexis shot back. “Are you as insecure as you think…me? My little peon, will you look at me?”
In her confessional, Heather explained, “Instead of talking to me, she went on Tamra’s podcast, her piece got picked up by People magazine, and I didn’t like it.” She added, “Do I look insecure? I’m so tired of hearing from Alexis.”
Heather said, “Bye, bitch,” and went back to the party. Meanwhile, outside, Alexis was still with Tamra, Jo De La Rosa, and Alexis’ husband, John Jansen. “I’m just done with him,” Alexis announced.
Finally, the group returns to Tamra’s party. For some reason, Joe convinces Alexis to talk to Heather. While Emily, Tamra and Shannon were eating from a bowl of Cheetos, John walked by.
“Gross,” he commented. When Tamra asked what he said, he replied, “Cheetos are gross.”
Tamra replied, “Oh, thanks. I thought you meant Shannon was mean.” Then Shannon calmly commented, “Oh, no. She probably did.”
However, Alexis and Heather’s conversation was not going so smoothly. Alexis said, “I think it’s a thing because… you and I have some other beef.”
“You’re angry because I told Shannon that John heard the crash,” Heather replied. Of course, she was referring to Shannon’s 2023 DUI accident. Alexis raised her hand and said dramatically, “You disclosed information that is not for Heather Dubrow to disclose!”
Heather admitted to telling Shannon, and Alexis looked at the cameras, pointed at Heather and said, “Thanks for getting it.”
In her talkative mind, Heather said, “Honestly, even if John and Alexis had said not to say anything that they didn’t say, I would have told Shannon. If you can tell People magazine, I think Shannon should know.”
Shannon cheats on Alexis in brutal fashion
Heather repeatedly tried to quiet Alexis, who was screaming. Then, Alexis walked over to the group of women and called Heather “delusional.”
Finally, Alexis hugged Teddi Mellencamp, who said, “I don’t think you should leave and then come back.” Shannon chimed in, “Okay, maybe she wants a story.” Oh!
“If I had wanted a story… I would have said yes,” Alexis told Teddy. interesting.
“Maybe you should keep my name out of your mouth, Alexis,” Shannon said. On the way out, Alexis hugged Jen and said, “I’m so happy to see you, and I’m so happy that you and Tamra are finally friends.”
Additionally, Heather was pleased to learn that Emily defended her when Alexis called her “delusional.” When the women discussed their trip to Tokyo, Carmella was more than willing to attend.
“All the things are bothering me, like traveling with diabetes, the 16-hour time change, being so far away from my kids,” Carmela admitted in her confessional. “But I want to motivate myself to keep going.”
Shannon’s beloved puppy Archie is sick
Shannon sat on the floor with her dog and fan favorite Archie Beador. “One night, I thought he was having a nightmare. And I walked into the bathroom, and he was convulsing, and his eyes were rolled back in his head,” she said in her confessional. “I cleaned it up. I lay on the bathroom floor with it all night.”
Shannon called her daughter Stella to give an update. The vet was giving Archie anti-seizure medication, and he needs an MRI. “I have to go to Tokyo next week. What if something happens to him after I leave?” Shannon asked.
“He’s been with me through this whole thing,” a tearful Shannon said in her confessional.
Later, while the women are relaxing and waiting to board the plane, Jen receives a message from Carmela. “Carmella’s not coming,” Jane said. So, Jen FaceTimed him.
Carmella said, “I am very sorry. I am in no condition to travel. I have been under a lot of stress since last week and my sugar is close to 400.” Additionally, her ADHD medication could not be approved.
“Things were escalating, and like, I knew, if I had to get on a plane, I’d end up in a hospital in Tokyo,” Carmela said while speaking out.
Everyone except Vickie was sad that Carmella was not going. “I think Carmella made a very good decision not going to Tokyo. I think she’s a Debbie Downer,” Vicki said in her confessional.
Then, Shannon shared heartbreaking news. “Archie was diagnosed with brain cancer on Friday. So, we’ll see an oncologist when we get back,” Shannon said.
“I hope we can come up with a treatment plan and get him better,” Shannon said in her confessional. However, if Archie’s condition worsens, she is going home.
Welcome to Tokyo!
The women reached the hotel. Gina and Emily shared a room, and Tamra announced that she and Jen were roommates. As they unpacked, Tamra revealed to Jen that Emily was discussing her marital problems with Shane.
“He was like, ‘He makes me feel like a bad mom. He says I don’t spend time with the kids,'” Tamra said.
Jane replied, “You have to be very careful when you ask this. Is she getting enough done, like, when she has time?” Oops.
At dinner the topic of Alexis came up. Heather mentioned that Alexis said they had a “beef”.
“He called you ‘stupid,'” Tamra said. In fact, Alexis called fancy pants “stupid” and the jet-lagged RHOC had to work hard to understand.
In her confessional, Emily read the definition of “innocent.” It meant “incompetent, irresponsible, or lacking any real purpose or strength of character.” Well, that is quite a true statement!
Then, Jen asks Emily about her marriage to Shane. “No, we’re not great right now,” Emily admitted. Emily shared that they are not sleeping in the same room. “I don’t feel any closeness or any desire with him, because every time we interact, he is very sarcastic towards me and takes shots at me.”
When Tamra asked if Emily and Shane had mentioned divorce, she replied, “I have before. He never has.”
“It seems like you’re at your end,” Tamra said. “I don’t know. Maybe,” Emily said. “This is not what I would like.”
Gina suggests getting Shane’s help. “I have someone come once a week to wash my clothes. I don’t cook. If I can pay for it, I’m doing it because I need the help,” Gina said.
“Okay, now Gina’s bougie,” Tamra quipped in her confessional. Meanwhile, Emily just wants validation that she is “a good mother”, but Shane doesn’t say that.
good luck and bad luck
After dinner, all the ladies went to the bar except Vicki, who went to bed. In a small bar, there was a snake in a bottle. Heather, Gina and Tamra all took shots of the snake. Wow!
The next morning, the group headed to a temple, and after sunbathing, the women sought fortune. Luck was either good or bad. If you got any bad luck, you can burn it.
Gina’s fortune was positive, promising wealth, marriage, and a trip in the future. When it was Vicki’s turn, Gina read, “Your mind is not stable and will give up immediately.” He added, “It means you’re getting older.”
Then fate said, “Stop any kind of marriage.” Of course, Vicki was behaving like a “Debbie Downer” and couldn’t wait to squander her fortune. Thankfully, Emily had good luck, giving her hope for the future.
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