As a seasoned yacht stewardess with years of sailing under my belt, I must say that this episode was a rollercoaster of emotions for the crew. The departure of Emma, while unfortunate, seemed inevitable considering her struggles on deck. However, it’s essential to remember that each crew member has their own unique journey and it’s not always easy to navigate through the choppy waters of yacht life.
Tonight’s episode continues from last week’s cliffhanger at 3:15 am involving a crash, though I must admit I had forgotten about it given my suspicion that they wouldn’t actually collide. Nevertheless, the ships manage to align themselves in a less perpendicular fashion than expected. Despite still being too close for ease, the entire crew is awakened as Gary calls out to the other boat, attempting to get their attention and inform them they are dragging. Keith retrieves the club’s guests, who view this as additional entertainment. Brandon captures the scene on camera as Keith raps on the windows of the other vessel. Eventually, a masked man stirs from his slumber, seemingly unperturbed by the entire ordeal. They detect the scent of marijuana and attribute it to that.
On the following day, everyone seemed slightly groggy due to lack of sleep, but this didn’t justify Emma’s persistent lack of drive. The producers deliberately emphasized Emma’s shortcomings, making them so repetitive that it became a bit tedious. Here is a sampling of Emma’s actions (beware of spoilers) on her final solitary day:
• Struggles to get a cover off a lounge chair, then takes a smoke break.
• Flies the flag too low so Gary has to show her how to do it again.
• Can’t catch the rope swing. Even more embarrassing, this is in front of teens. A true nightmare.
• Ties the tender incorrectly; Gary has to do it.
• Doesn’t know which lines are the heaving lines.
She seems unsure about preparing the heavy lines for docking. However, Gary shows her again, and it jogs her memory that he had demonstrated this to her during some previous charters.
• Messes up tying a basic clove hitch knot.
Phew, I’m exhausted. It seems that Gary, Glenn, and others feel Emma doesn’t quite understand the tasks at hand, which becomes problematic, particularly during critical situations like last night. In need of assistance, Glenn contacts a crew recruit for a substitute deckhand. During an interview, Emma asserts her proficiency in these tasks, admitting that she’s been making careless errors. After her disappointing display during docking, Davide finds her crying. He suspects her fear of messing up is hindering her from performing effectively on the job.
Emma isn’t the only one being grumpy today; Danni is acting quite cantankerous. She constantly criticizes Daisy and Diana to Keith, who offers her constructive feedback (avoiding placing all the blame on them), which she refuses to accept. Later, Keith mistakenly calls a pancake a pikelet, leaving Danni baffled since she’s not familiar with it. An Australian Keith jokes about her lack of knowledge, prompting Danni to react negatively, calling him a) rude when he’s in uniform b) the rudest person she’s ever encountered and c) an insensitive jerk. Despite appearing as if they were once in a relationship, they never were. Keith tactfully avoids engaging with her arguments, and accurately assesses that Danni dishes out criticism but cannot handle receiving it herself.
After the yacht’s charter period ends, Daisy gathers her team members, the stews, to seek their thoughts on ways to enhance performance. The room is eerily quiet. Daisy suggests they could work quicker when it comes to decorations, which seems to be a subtle criticism directed at Danni. However, Daisy cleverly uses “we” instead of singling out Danni specifically. Despite this indirect approach, Danni perceives herself as a primary focus of Daisy’s criticism, and Daisy picks up on her displeasure. In the reality TV series Below Deck, viewers are gifted with an abundance of self-assured stews to fuel drama. A reason for gratitude this holiday season indeed!
At our latest team gathering, I wanted to acknowledge Cloyce’s efforts this time around. Gone were the usual stacks of yogurt and scrambled eggs; instead, he whipped up cinnamon buns, banana bread, and eggs benedict – a delicious change indeed! Well done, Cloyce.
Gary and Glenn are once again talking about Emma, deciding that she’s not suitable for the role of a deckhand due to her inability to tie knots effectively. They believe it’s high time to hire someone else instead. Glenn feels they have provided enough chances for Emma to demonstrate her worth, but she hasn’t seized them. However, it seems they didn’t explicitly warn her that she was near dismissal. I ponder whether applying the Captain Sandy approach (if you will) might have spurred her into action. More plausibly, it could have exacerbated her current state, but perhaps informing her of her potential termination could have given her a sense of calmness instead.
They ask Emma to sit so they can let her go. Glenn explains that they require someone with greater abilities. With tears streaming down her face, Emma feels uncomfortable continuing the discussion, fearing she’ll humiliate herself. It’s evident they’ve made up their minds, so she retreats to her cabin. There, Daisy motivates her to complete the conversation for personal growth. In a somewhat sarcastic tone, Emma accuses Gary of cowardice. Although it’s her prerogative not to receive feedback after being dismissed, if she wants to pursue more yachting work, she must at least appear to consider their advice. The interior crew gives Emma a pep talk, and eventually, she goes back to speak with Glenn. Despite the anticipation, the dialogue itself is rather insignificant. The captain simply advises her to acquire more experience.
Instead of saying goodbye, Emma leaves on friendly terms with all except Gary and Keith (who’s asleep). I’m glad she’s gone because the similar name often made me worry that the criticism aimed at her was directed towards me. Farewell to her! I’m excited about the new deckhand joining us soon. Danni, in particular, hopes it will be a male addition. However, before we welcome the newcomer, she plans to meet up with Anthony from the beach club on their day off tomorrow. They text almost every day, which suggests to me that her conversations with him primarily occur during her nights out. Poor Keith seems to have missed Emma’s dismissal and is disappointed he didn’t get a chance to say goodbye. Glenn gathers everyone for an explanation, revealing that Emma was let go due to her inability to perform her duties effectively. This news, while potentially challenging for some roles, appears to leave the remaining crew members on equal footing for now.
After receiving an edit he wasn’t happy with, Gary calls his mother, feeling down about the way things went at work. His mom offers him wise advice by telling him not to drink too much. However, for a brief moment, it seems like Gary might dwell on his sadness during dinner. Instead, he leaves early and disregards his mom’s advice by drinking tequila at a bar. Daisy then asks him for a cigarette, and she supports the decision he and Glenn made earlier. Despite this support, Gary doesn’t seem to feel any better. He continues to drown his sorrows with several more drinks, including an espresso martini, tequila, a drink that looks like espresso, another that seems to be white wine, and possibly even more. I can’t help but wonder if Gary’s mother might secretly watch the show.
After getting back on board, Keith confides in Daisy that he’s puzzled by her ability to handle the volatile and juvenile nature of the stews. They engage in a chat with some gossip and a cigarette break, hinting at a growing connection between them. Keith admits that Daisy is one of the few people on the boat where he feels comfortable being himself. However, their intimate moment is disrupted by Gary, who’s now fully into party mode. His liver must be regretting another round of strong liquor. The combination is risky, indeed. As they playfully toss lollipops, Gary accidentally hits Davide in the face with one. They laugh it off, but then it’s discovered that Davide’s face is covered in blood. The blood also stains the white couch and floor. My mind flashes back to the crew meeting where Glenn emphasized the importance of keeping the boat clean after a night out. It seems like maintaining that level of cleanliness will be quite challenging with this sudden spillage. With both a new deckhand and this unexpected injury, it looks like there’ll be two types of fresh blood next week.
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2024-11-26 18:54