by Gina Scarpa

My, my how things have changed since last season with The Real Housewives of Orange County! Not only are Tamra and Gretchen the best of friends, but Alexis meets Vicki's grandson before Tamra. Alexis stays for dinner with Vicki and Briana, and finds an opportunity to ask about Brooks. There aren't many answers to give, because even Vicki has no idea what's going on. Like so many others, I suspect there's a lot more happening than is being let on, and that Brooks should be resurfacing fairly soon. If he does though, Briana promises her mom that she won't be living there anymore.

Over at Heather's, we finally meet the newest housewife, Lydia McLaughlin! She works for Beverly Hills Lifestyle magazine, and they're doing a feature on Heather and Terry's house, so the two got the opportunity to sit down and chat a bit. It's tough for the two to hit it off, given that Heather demands to be on the cover and Lydia says she's friends with Alexis.

Vicki decides to pay Tamra a visit at the space where her fitness center will be located. She has no excuse since it's literally across the street from her office. Oh, now I see why she went over there - Vicki wants to know who is covering her insurance for the business. The pair decide to meet for dinner to talk things out a little more, since Heather's party last week wasn't exactly the best setting. As soon as Brooks is brought up, Vicki jumps on the defensive. Vicki, if everyone is expressing concern and warning you about someone, you need to listen. Why won't she listen?! The women apologize to one another and promise to move on, but only time will tell if they really will.

Back at Heather's, she once again nags and seems annoyed with Terry at every turn.  She doesn't like the way he gets the kids ready, thinks he works out too much, criticizes his driving, and doesn't even seem to like the temple he attends.  During a discussion about Yom Kippur, she rattles of a laundry list of things he needs to change about himself, but interestingly, fails to mention anything she needs to work on. 

Tamra plans a party at her fitness center space for all of the women, but doesn't want Alexis there.  Vicki asks if it's possible to bring her, and Tamra says she can AS LONG AS it's not going to be a crazy night.  Well, there's no way that's not happening...

The Real Housewives of Orange County airs Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo.

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