by Jessica Blackwell

When we left off last week, Jacqueline was left wondering about a comment Teresa made about karma coming back in the form of your children, and birthday girl Melissa was nursing a cold. 

Melissa was feeling slightly better now, but was feeling sick of all the therapy and crying. She just wanted to lay by the pool with a pretty drink in her hand for the remainder of the trip. Unfortunately for her, the sessions weren't over. The gang headed out for a little horse therapy, which they thought would involve actually riding the horses - but it didn't. Instead they were cross examined by Wyatt, a licensed  equine therapist who had a knack for seeing right through to your soul, and Cracker, a horse who could sense authenticity. The idea was to answer Wyatt's questions, and then attempt to lift Cracker's leg. If you were unable to lift it, it meant he knew you weren't being real. 

The group had to put everything on the table because Cracker and Wyatt didn't let them get away with anything. Rosie shared that she doesn't feel good enough most of the time, Kathy realized that she has to be more assertive, and Jacqueline learned that she was still apprehensive about her relationship with Teresa. While the exercise benefited most of them, Teresa and Melissa refused to open up and just didn't get it. Wyatt said that those who were unable to lift the horse's leg were guarded and not in touch with their emotional side. Caroline might be right - maybe the reason that they can't get along is because their too much alike. 

During the exercise, Joe Giudice walked away from the group to take a phone call, and for a minute, I thought we were having a repeat of that time when he was talking in a flirtatious manner to his "employee" at the vineyard. It turned out to be Milania, asking a million questions about their trip. Whew! It's no secret that Joe and Teresa  have had their share of issues, both legal and otherwise, but until now, they've remained stoic about their ordeals. When it was Joe's turn to go up, he revealed he was scared about his impending DMV charges - something he's acted very callous about in the past. Albert, another poker faced guy, also opened up after Wyatt knew that he had been abused.  Caroline revealed that he had a very demanding and extreme father, which could be the reason why he works so hard and can never seem to relax. Heavy stuff man! 

After the session was over, Jacqueline got the chance to talk to Teresa about her reservations and the comment she mad about Nick. Teresa denied that she meant the comments towards Nick, and for once she seemed genuine. The pair decided to put the "hi" and "bye" act to rest and work on reclaiming their real friendship again. Well, I don't know how real any friendship can be between Teresa and another person, but Jacqueline seems to be ready to try again. 

Next week, it appears all the sharing, talking, and crying ain't workin' - because the previews reveal some drama! Stay tuned. 

The Real Housewives of New Jersey airs Sundays at 8/9c

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