The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: Stone Cold Beach

As a long-time observer of the glamorous and often tumultuous world of reality television, I must say that watching the dynamics unfold between Kyle and Dorit on this particular episode was as intriguing as it was frustrating. It seemed to me that these two ladies were locked in a vicious cycle of misunderstandings and misperceptions, each believing they were right while the other felt wronged.

In this week’s episode of the beloved series, “Wealthy Women Making Moves“, our affluent ladies have been up to something extraordinary. They chatted with ducks who had transformed their swimming pools into homes and then dashed out to the front yard, where a brand-new Porsche sat, adorned with a large red bow, as if straight out of a Hallmark holiday film.

Essentially, these affluent women often vacationed in Oceanside, California, a location that might be unfamiliar to those lacking extensive geographical or California coast knowledge, situated between Orange County and San Diego. One could describe it as the more conservative section of California’s beach towns. This trip was coordinated by Kathy Hilton, and the term “friend” seems to be taking on a broader meaning in this context. In traditional terms, friends couldn’t host events, make home visits, or have personal storylines. Here, Jennifer Tilly is not only shown in her own home but also included in a packing scene where she selects only necessities: poker chips, sage, and holy water. The last item was presumably meant to ward off Teddi Mellencamp (saying her name three times might conjure her).

Initially, Kathy isn’t just overseeing the trip, she’s also traversing town to personally deliver custom luggage to everyone, inviting them along. Barbara K., Angie K.’s bisexual New York relative, wouldn’t be permitted to perform such an act. Kathy’s endeavor, much like her, is incredibly absurd. I use the term ‘absurd’ in a way that defies logic, is excessively extravagant, yet amusing enough that you ignore its foolishness, reminiscent of the ridiculousness found in the hairdos of the characters in the movie Dumb and Dumber.

In movie buff language, my first encounter would be reminiscent of yours: “I’d be just as shocked to see Kathy Hilton on my doorstep with a folded-over sun hat and a suitcase! I mean, she’s not moving in, right? She’d bring her box fan for that. But wait, scratch that thought. My reaction would have been more like Kyle’s: “No way!” It would have echoed the tune of my inner diva: “Should I go all out with a big hairdo and designer clothes? Should I care about your opinion? Absolutely not. Absolutely not.” (Kudos if you got that reference! You’re both a die-hard fan and ‘daddy’ must be somewhere in your Sniffies profile.)

Additionally, Kathy visits where Garçelle is photographing for Jaid’s modeling gig, the boy I mentioned around three years ago who was predicted to have a modeling contract with LA Models – and now he has! Predicting correctly is quite challenging. Please don’t strive as hard as I do. Keep on being mistaken. It’s much more effortless.

As everyone prepares to head off to the beach in a Sprinter, an unusual interaction unfolds between Kyle and Mauricio at her house. Kyle, engrossed in a home renovation as a means to distract herself from her separation, greets Mauricio who has dropped by to see the freshly painted greige bathroom she’s updated on their old house. Meanwhile, Kyle mentions that Faye Resnick requested one of those expensive Birkin bags and needed some funds.

It’s evident that Kyle has a nurturing nature, as shown when she considers buying towels and sheets for Mauricio. His responses, with their casual and wealth-indicating tone, are unlike anything she’s heard before. The first time was when he mentioned having extra towels and expensive sheets, which sounds like something a well-off individual would say. However, Kyle has always been responsible for taking care of others – her mother, sisters, husband, and daughters. Now, finding herself alone in the big house, even TMC Faye declines her offers of more linens. It seems that Kyle is struggling to adjust from caring for others to focusing on self-improvement.

As a passionate film enthusiast, let me rephrase this scene from my perspective: When it comes to PK, it’s like a pesky nose has hijacked an entire person’s life. Over lunch at the beach, Dorit engages in a private chat with Boz that leaves the rest of us guessing. I sense a hint of satisfaction among some, like Garcelle (and perhaps others), at being left out of the conversation.

I totally think PK, reverse Viagra, needs to step up and take care of his damn kids while their mother goes off to earn some damn money, but these are both problems of Dorit’s own making. I don’t have kids, nor have I gone through a divorce, but it’s her choice to “shield” the kids from their separation. I hate to break it to her, but there is no shielding these kids. They’re going to have to deal with it one way or another; you may as well just drop them off in the lobby of PK’s new apartment with their backpacks and a note pinned to Jagger’s shirt that says, “Daddy, please give me a home.” Also, of course, he’s going to sign a lease without telling you. You are separated. That is the entire point. And who cares if the kids don’t know it? They’re going to have to learn it sometime. Why does Dorit need to know about the apartment? Even if there were all the sharp corners, exposed outlets, and rickety balconies in the world, they’d be supervised by their father. I’m sure they’re in good hands. Okay, maybe not. I’m sure they’re in slightly capable hands that will keep them from dying.

At Kathy’s residence, the group gathers prior to departing for the trip. Dorit stands out, donning a knit dress with an off-shoulder design and a single-sleeved, strapped sweater that complement it. Much like Kathy Hilton’s style, I find this outfit utterly foolish but can’t look away, captivated by its peculiar charm. Later, Jennifer Tilly arrives carrying not one, but two custom Louis Vuitton bags, among which is a $33,000 LV boat purse that, like Kathy Hilton’s style, seems preposterous yet I yearn to showcase it in my living room, where friends can admire it and ponder over how I acquired such a unique piece.

As I boarded the bus en route, I found myself privy to some intriguing tidbits about Garcelle’s past romantic entanglements with heavyweights like Will Smith, Eddie Murphy, and Sean Penn. A noteworthy moment occurred when Sutton posed a question, “Take a sip if you ever slept with a man who turned out to be gay.” Hollywood’s elite certainly know how to keep the rumor mill churning!

Dorit claims that Kyle is distancing herself from Dorit, which seems like Dorit feels Kyle gets angry with her and potentially harms her profession. Dorit outlines three instances where this appears to have happened: When Dorit suggested Kyle wasn’t familiar with her fashion show, when Dorit sided with Erika in an argument during their trip to Aspen, causing Kyle to be upset, and when Kyle refused to speak to Dorit for six months following Dorit’s support of Kathy at the season-12 reunion.

Over dinner, Kyle reveals some fresh ammunition of her own. She’s not just irritated about Dorit failing to acknowledge her as the favorite Richards sister at BravoCon, but also upset that Dorit didn’t defend Kyle when someone asked why Kyle continually promotes Teddi to the Bravo audience. Kyle comes close to addressing the core issue when she suggests that Dorit didn’t defend the Housewife Whose Name I Can’t Mention a Third Time because it wasn’t popular with fans, and Dorit never wants to do that. However, Dorit quickly retorts that this is exactly what Kyle does; this is something Kyle has always done.

Previously in the episode, Erika and Dorit discussed the BravoCon matter, during which Erika suggested that Dorit may have inadvertently wounded Kyle without any malicious intent. Dorit agreed with this but added that Kyle intentionally caused her harm. It’s likely that Kyle feels the same way about the situation.

The peculiar aspect of this dispute lies in its persistence. Neither woman can pinpoint a specific instance or action that sparked their disagreement; instead, it seems to stem from a recurring pattern of behavior, one they both find aggravating yet struggle to define clearly. It’s as if they’re trading accusations, each denying the other’s alleged transgressions: “You stole from that bank,” “No, you did,” “No, I didn’t,” back and forth, creating a cycle that grows increasingly vague and distorted, like an echo bouncing off a wall or perhaps a mirror reflecting their own image, which they perceive as belonging to the other. The tension between them is so high that it seems inevitable that one of these mirrors will eventually shatter, and if Dorit’s behavior at dinner is any hint, she may use the shards to harm Kyle.

2024-12-04 05:54

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