Relationships seem to be the main focus on this episode of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. While PK does his best to show Dorit he cares on their anniversary with an over-the-top surprise, Kyle is struggling with Mauricio. Sutton is hungry for love again (so long as it’s on her terms) and Garcelle becomes emotional over her parenting. A little Vegas getaway to celebrate Crystal‘s birthday is all this group needs to lighten up and let loose…so long as everyone behaves themselves…
Dorit arrives at her little picnic set up by her picnic planners (who knew that kind of job existed?!) and Erika joins her. Dorit explains that she needs to have a one on one with Erika after briefly discussing the Bravocon “splitsville comment.” Dorit is mainly confused why she had to ask Erik for an apology and Erika claims that the comment “literally popped into her head” and she said it (what happened to filters?). Only now, in this instant, does Erika realize she owes Dorit an apology.
Dorit opens up to Erika about her difficult year with PK and shares how she didn’t feel supported and connected with him. She lets Erika know that they were in a rough spot in their relationship and so Erika’s comments hit her particularly hard.
Dorit explains that she went shopping with $10,000.00 and her handbag was stolen right from her shopping cart. According to the video surveillance, Dorit was followed around the store by 3 men who were planning on robbing her, which put her right back to the PTSD she experienced after the home invasion, thus triggering her anxieties. Erika feels horrible that she added to her friend’s issues by stating her and PK would break up and after a hug, the duo makes up.
Sutton phones her bestie, Garcelle, and they discuss their upcoming Vegas weekend for Crystal’s birthday. They have high hopes of getting Crystal’s “stick out of her a*s” for her 40th” and Sutton is hopeful that she can start fresh with Crystal after their challenging year.
The dating apps are not working for Sutton and so she has decided to bring in the big guns: a well-known matchmaker. As Sutton discusses her divorce, which happened 7 years ago, she shares how she doesn’t tend to click with people and although she has had many first dates, she does not usually get asked out a second time. Sutton admits that she likes telling other people what to do and as she describes her ideal partner, she tells the matchmaker that they can discuss the wealth aspect later (wink wink). Sutton’s goal is to get a second date, with a tall man, who also happens to be loaded…is that so hard to ask?!
Crystal is out to lunch with her husband and brother, Jeff. He is essentially the “Bieber of China” and is a well-known pop star there. Crystal explains that three years ago, her brother was engaged. When the pandemic hit, Crystal and her mother begged them to come to the United States. Crystal’s brother came, but his fiancé could not because she did not have a US passport. Ultimately, they broke up and Crystal feels like her brother puts a lot of the blame of his failed relationship on her.
Jeff explains that after being single for 2 years, he is looking forward to finding someone and he wonders what would happen if he brought home someone 20 years younger, much like Rob and Crystal. Crystal claims that if the woman was as mature and wise as she was 20 years ago, she would have no problem with it.
Kyle and her $165,000.00 Range Rover scoop up Dorit. Kyle’s got some new wheels and a new ‘tude. Unbeknownst to Dorit, Kyle is in on an anniversary ruse for PK to recreate the movie Pretty Woman (which is slightly questionable) for Dorit in celebration.
On the way to the unknown destination, Dorit asks Kyle point blank if something is going on in her life because she has felt some “heaviness” coming from Kyle. Kyle explains that Mauricio is really stressed at work and Dorit wonders what’s going on, considering they haven’t seen them out as a couple in a really long time. Kyle lets Dorit know that she needed a little freedom and space from Mauricio…her husband. Kyle sort of evades Dorit’s questions and after some prodding, Dorit has decided to back off, after letting Kyle know she can always talk to her.
Garcelle arrives at Sutton’s for some lunch and tea…drinking and spilling. Sutton explains that the “letting a man lead” in a relationship is really hard for her to fathom. Sutton’s newly regained power is something she is holding tight to and so it’ll take someone really special to help her relinquish control.
When Sutton asks Garcelle what’s new in her life, Garcelle begins crying because her son Jax asked to live with his father. Garcelle is beating herself up because she feels as though Jax thinks she is doing it all wrong and so she feels like a failure as a mom. Garcelle is aware that quality time is necessary, but so is making sure her son feels seen. Garcelle and Sutton connect on many things, but mainly over being single moms.
In the meantime, Kyle and Dorit roll up to the Beverly Wilshire hotel, leaving Dorit perplexed about the destination. After basically spelling it out for her, Dorit realizes that this is supposed to be a recreation of Pretty Woman, but Dorit is having a hard time with the lack of control in this situation.
Side note: When PK said, “Maybe the biggest surprise would be if Mauricio would ever do that for” Kyle my jaw dropped. Talk about shade. WOW.
When Dorit’s stylist enters, she begins to lighten up a bit and she goes back to the old Dorit, worried about bronzer. Kyle leaves Dorit to it and she glams herself up for PK, her Richard Gere. PK meets her in the bar, bestows a $5 million (rental) necklace, and then surprises her further with a duet singing a song from Top Gun…Not Pretty Woman, but who’s checking, amiright? Over some caviar, Dorit reflects on their difficult year and then the romantic surprise goes sideways. She lets PK know that this is not a “fun” surprise, and she blames it on her anxieties and control issues. Dorit is less concerned about the big gestures, and more concerned about PK stepping up with the kids and everyday issues.
Can we all agree that Mauricio needs to stop calling Kyle “love bean?” Kyle explains that they have not been in sync as a couple and Kyle believes that the Agency is taking priority as the “other woman.” Despite the rocky marriage, that doesn’t stop them from celebrating Porta’s 15th birthday. But when Mauricio’s mom, Estella, confronts Kyle to ask about their marriage, things get weird. Kyle explains why she was seen without her ring in paparazzi pics and blames the lack of ring on lifting weights, but you can see her physically pulling away from Mauricio as he tries to put his arm around her.
Later, Kyle pulls Estella aside to let him know that she got tattoos, like a rebellious teenager would, and spills that Mauricio has one, too. Kyle lets Mauricio know that she told his mom (what’re they, 7?) and Mauricio can’t believe that Kyle would out him like that. This is a very chaotic scene between the birthday cake and Kyle trying to stir sh*t up with Mauricio about his tattoo. He abruptly tells Kyle he doesn’t want to talk about it and Kyle points out these problems they continue to have.
It’s the day of Crystal’s Vegas getaway and Kyle has gifted the ladies personalized bags (and a PJ). Crystal receives a necklace from the whole group in honor of her birthday and Erika has planned a Magic Mike show for Crystal (or for herself). They roll up to Palace 2 at their hotel and it is just that…a palace of 15,000 square feet. Of course, Sutton sent her “people” there to claim the majority of the closet, leaving Garcelle with just a nook to unpack.
Four hours later, the Magic Mike show is making everyone very uncomfortable, particularly Sutton. Something has set her off and she storms off, acting like “Judge Judy.” What could have happened to have caused this behavior??
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE RHOBH EPISODE?
