
The girlsโ trip kicks off at Westgate River Ranch in Florida, and the city-slicker skepticism is already setting in. As the ladies settle in and gather for lunch, casual pleasantries quickly give way to playful shadeโpar for the course with this group. The conversation takes a sharp left turn when the topic shifts to their first times in the bedroom: Dr. Jackie doesnโt mince words, calling hers โanti-climactic,โ Toya shares that she made a preemptive stop at Planned Parenthood, and Dr. Heavenly reveals that her husband was her โfirstโ (wink wink).
Phaedra tries to set a positive tone by encouraging the group to share affirmations at the table, hoping to foster unity within the sister circle. Toya plays along but takes a detour, flipping the script on Phaedra and asking, โwhat makes her tick,โ as a way to get to know her better. The question, however, lands awkwardly. Understandably, if someoneโs trying to adjust to a new friend group, โwhat makes me tickโ and โwhat pisses you offโ probably wouldnโt top the list of things youโd want to be asked.
While Toyaโs question didnโt quite hit the mark, her curiosity is understandable. Despite her history on Real Housewives of Atlanta, Phaedra has a reputation for keeping people at armโs length. Unfortunately, as revealed in the confessionals, some of the other ladies seem to share Toyaโs sentiment, suggesting that breaking through Phaedraโs polished exterior might be easier said than done.
The ladies set out to explore the resort, quickly realizing the campgrounds arenโt nearly as rustic as they feared. Staying in wagons for the trip, the accommodations spark mixed reactionsโand, of course, some complaints, because whatโs a Bravo girlsโ trip without them?
Meanwhile, Dr. Heavenly and Dr. Jackie have a heart-to-heart about their hopes for the trip. Heavenly circles back to Toyaโs earlier comments about Phaedra keeping things surface-level with the group. Unlike Real Housewives, Married to Medicine often goes deeper, and if Phaedra opened up, the group might actually be able to support her personal journey.
As the evening rolls in, the ladies don their best cowgirl looks for a saloon night. Things start off lighthearted, but Dr. Simone stirs the pot by addressing Toyaโs earlier accusations at Quadโs birthday party, where she called some of the women fake. This season, Toya seems to be leaning into a โfixerโ role, akin to Sheree Whitfield, nudging everyone to confront their issues with each other head-on.
Toya takes it further, saying she could understand calling Heavenly fake and Jackie boring. But Jackie doesnโt let it slide, snapping back with, โWe could call you lack of substance,โ leaving everyone speechless. Even Heavenly declares the comment a step too far. In that moment, we got to see the unfiltered Dr. Jackieโcaptured in full 4K glory.
Phaedra and Quad finally make their grand entrance to the partyโfashionably late, of course, and fully decked out in their cowgirl best. Before their arrival, however, Jackie takes a moment to apologize to Toya, sparking a group discussion about the nuances of accountability and the art of a genuine apology. Sweet Tea weighs in, noting, โyou have to say the wrongdoing that you committed and take responsibility for what you did.โ
Toya, the mediator this season, encourages Sweet Tea to confront Heavenly about her hurt feelings. Surprisingly, Heavenly delivers a heartfelt apology โ probably the best weโve seen from her, though the situation between the two remains unresolved. Both women seem stuck in a cycle of mutual antagonism, leaving us to wonder how long the truce will last before someone gets triggered again.
The tension begins to lift when Quad and Phaedra arrive, bringing a much-needed shift in energy. But just as the mood lightens, Sweet Tea takes a jab, quipping, โI never thought Iโd be happy to see Quad, at least sheโs good for something.โ And just like that, any sympathy I mightโve had for Sweet Tea goes straight out the window.
Back at the heart of the conversation, Sweet Tea remains unconvinced by Heavenlyโs apology, leaving the two women at a standstill. In many ways, this displays the balance of a successful women-led reality show: the ability to acknowledge real emotions while trying to move forward. When cast members remain stuck in their feelings, it often halts progress within the group. Heavenly, true to form, doubles down after her initial apology, saying, โIโve apologized. Accept it or not. Take all the time you need to heal.โ And just like that, the conversation spirals back to square one, with insults flying once again.
Amid the tension, the ladies switch gears at the saloon, learning how to line dance. It quickly becomes clear who among the group has rhythmโand who does not. As Simone cheekily points out, a few of them might be rhythmically challenged. Despite the ongoing drama, Toya continues in her role as peacemaker, encouraging Heavenly to offer Sweet Tea a compliment. Surprisingly, Heavenly obliges, showing a rare moment of effort in bridging the divide.
Around the campfire, the ladies reflect on the dayโs events, with Toya and Heavenly revisiting their earlier spat. As the host, Phaedra takes the opportunity to remind the group about tomorrowโs plansโa photo shoot with all the ladies, where Toya will serve as the creative director.
Quad tries to mend fences between Heavenly and Contessa, reminding them of their once-close friendship. But instead of engaging, Contessa deflects, pointing to her own unresolved issues with Simone. As a viewer, itโs frustrating to watch Contessa sidestep the issue at hand, leaving the impression that thereโs a missing piece to the story behind their falling out.
When it comes to Heavenlyโs tendency to discuss her castmates on her YouTube channel, itโs easy to see why it ruffles feathersโbut letโs not forget, so much of what weโve learned about Contessaโs past struggles, especially during her marital issues with Scott, came directly from Contessa herself in previous seasons. Heavenlyโs commentary might be provocative, but it doesnโt exist in a vacuum. It makes me wonder now about her relationship with Sweet Tea, and how itโs slowly looking like an alliance against Heavenly.
The next day, the ladies are getting glam for their photo shoot, and the ladies are in their respective wagons, catching up. Sweet Tea stops by Simoneโs cabin, and asks if sheโll ever get anywhere with Heavenly, and I can really appreciate the honestyโsometimes you need to hear from your friends that youโre the one thatโs not being receptive. Jackie has a similar conversation with Heavenly about her relationship with Contessa, saying that the two are โstill in love but angry.โ She reflects on her friendship breakdown with Simone once upon a time and shares what she missed when the two werenโt friends.
The ladies dive into ranch life with horseback riding, lassoing, double dutch, and a visit to the petting zoo. While the activities bring a few laughs, these city girls quickly tell Phaedra that their next getaway better involve a beach.
Looking ahead to next week, Toya steps into her role as creative director, giving her stamp of approval (or not) on the ladiesโ outfits for the big photo shoot. Letโs hope Toyaโs creative direction doesnโt cause a stirโbecause with her bossy streak, these city girls might be ready to trade in their boots for a rebellion.
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