Alicia and Meredith navigate Ariana and Tom's complicated living situation as Tom celebrates his birthday then Scheana restarts her music career. Splitting assets in a divorce is discussed, along with financial pressure and partnership dynamics. The hosts explore fashion choices and relationship dynamics within the show, as well as the importance of being a good friend. They also speculate on the role of a new character named Tori and delve into astrology, birth charts, and funny observations. Comparing past and present cheating incidents is explored, along with confrontation and accountability. They analyze friendship dynamics and Tom's lack of accountability, and discuss the behavior of 13-year-olds and mispronunciations.
Ariana opens up about her struggle with postpartum OCD and her difficulty in trusting others to watch her daughter, Summer.
Schwartz expresses his frustration with Sandoval's lack of support during the scandal and his focus on his band instead of helping with the bar.
Sheena returns to the recording studio to work on a new project, wanting to create an emo version of her song 'Good is Gold' and discussing her struggles with postpartum OCD and trusting others with her daughter, Summer.
Schwartz confronts Sandoval about financial issues, expressing his frustration that Sandoval has been covering the bills and mortgage for the bar on his own.
James confronts Sandoval about the betrayal and secrecy regarding his relationship with Raquel, expressing his desire for an apology and asserting that he deserves respect.
Deep dives
Ariana struggles with postpartum OCD and trusting others with her child
Ariana opens up about her struggle with postpartum OCD and her difficulty in trusting others to watch her daughter, Summer. It has taken her almost a year to feel comfortable leaving Summer with someone else, and she has only recently started leaving her with a close friend she trusts.
Schwartz is frustrated with Sandoval's lack of support
Schwartz expresses his frustration with Sandoval's lack of support during the scandal and his focus on his band instead of helping with the bar. Schwartz is frustrated that Sandoval has checked out and hasn't shown much effort to weather the storm.
Sheena returns to the recording studio
Sheena returns to the recording studio to work on a new project. She explains that she wants to create an emo version of her song 'Good is Gold' and discusses her struggles with postpartum OCD and trusting others with her daughter, Summer.
Schwartz brings up financial issues with Sandoval
Schwartz confronts Sandoval about financial issues, expressing his frustration that Sandoval has been covering the bills and mortgage for the bar on his own. Schwartz feels that Sandoval hasn't been supportive and hasn't helped him weather the storm.
James stands up for himself and demands an apology from Sandoval
James confronts Sandoval about the betrayal and secrecy regarding his relationship with Raquel. He expresses his desire for an apology and asserts that he deserves to be treated with respect.
Sheena opens up about her struggles with OCD
Sheena discusses the challenges she faces due to her OCD, including difficulty completing day-to-day tasks and constant worries about the safety of her loved ones. She expresses her desire to overcome these anxieties and enjoy moments without constant fear.
Ariana asserts herself by having friends over during Tom's gathering
Ariana invites friends over to her and Tom's house during Tom's gathering, asserting her independence and desire to have her own social interactions. This move is seen as a way for her to show her dominance and autonomy within the relationship.
Sandoval's Lack of Accountability
Sandoval fails to take accountability for his actions and deflects blame onto James, bringing up an incident from 10 years ago. James calls him out on his lack of remorse and points out that Sandoval was promoting his band on social media while neglecting to reach out and apologize.
The Awkward Dynamic Between Tom and Ariana
The tension between Tom and Ariana is palpable, with their uncomfortable living situation and unresolved issues adding to the strain on their relationship. Viewers can feel the awkwardness and may empathize with Ariana's decision to eventually move out.
Alicia and Meredith navigate Ariana and Tom’s complicated living situation as Tom celebrates his birthday then Scheana restarts her music career.
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