As the episode begins, Katie and Bill break the news to Will that they are reunited (and it feels so good). What’s more, Bill insists that he’s going to be the kind of man that Katie deserves and the kind of father Will deserves. Starting with… “Have I ever given you a house before?”
Well, he is now, handing over the keys to the beach house. So much for making the kid earn it or teaching him the value of a buck.
Gee, Will can’t help but note, he’ll be living at the very site where Luna shot Liam and Sheila — thanks, Pop! Will will get over that, his folks insist. “We are going to put that dark chapter behind us,” Katie says. And
At Forrester Creations, Hope tells Steffy that she is optimistic that Deacon’s sessions with Taylor will ultimately lead him away from his crackpot wife. “There’s another woman out there for him,” Hope is sure. Cut to: Taylor scene. Subtle.
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Steffy jumps to the conclusion that Hope is blaming her mother for the “Sheacon” redo. But Hope assures her that that’s not the case. Maybe she just wished the shrink had been a little
In prison, Luna spends her day talking to herself and a pin-up of Will as she wonders why he won’t just come visit her already. It does not occur to her that he hates her or that she raped him and murdered two people.
Later, the big house’s looniest inmate bugs a guard till she lets her check “on the man I love” on social media.
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At Il Giardino, Sheila continues to blather on about Deacon’s awesomeness and Taylor’s role in returning it to her. As if it wasn’t clear from the last 100 times she said it, their reunion is all due to the amazing, wonderful, terrific Taylor.
When Zende, Carter and Daphne arrive at the pizzeria, Tony and Kristen’s son reassures the perfumer that she needn’t be nervous about taking the stage. “No one’s here for the music alone.” Um… thanks?
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Zende goes on to say that even Taylor isn’t there just to hear Daphne sing. “She’s here for what’s cooking in Deacon’s kitchen.” For some reason, the shrink and Deacon both react to this as if it’s a euphemism.
Shortly, Carter pulls Deacon aside to tell him that he supports Hope’s engagement to Liam. Then it’s showtime — the rare open-mic night with only one performer. For some reason, Deacon seats Taylor away from Carter and Zende, aka the friends she came with. Strange, no?
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Daphne freakin’ slays, turning out a slinky number that calls to mind Elysian Fields’ music. (Look ’em up, they’re cool!) While she’s performing, Deacon and Taylor stare indiscreetly at one another and apparently fantasize about dancing in one another’s arms beneath the starlight.
Or was that just Taylor’s fantasy? I thought Deacon’s, too, given the way he’s become infatuated with her, but maybe not?
Anyway, in the episode’s final minutes, Hope talks around Deacon’s crush on Taylor by observing only his “lightness” since he’s been hanging around her. Daphne hints to Carter that oui, there’s a chance for them, and the twosome share a kiss. As Taylor beats a hasty retreat, Sheila and Deacon encourage her to stay for the next performer. Oh, so there
Finally, no sooner has Will marveled to his parents how lucky he is than Luna sees his #NewDigs social-media post on the guard’s phone. “Are they building a home together?!? Have you forgotten about me, Will?” If only.
Just then, a laundry cart is wheeled by — could that be how the madwoman plans to break out of prison?
Tamar Braxton’s marriage to Vince Herbert has been a subject of public scrutiny for years. Many people have speculated that Tamar married Vince for his money, but as the couple’s story unfolds, it’s clear that their relationship was more complex than that. While their marriage did have its challenges, it’s important to separate fact from speculation.
One thing that stands out is the way Vince Herbert himself explained their relationship. He once stated that Tamar had her own money before meeting him. Contrary to what some believe,
This small but telling detail dispels the notion that their marriage was purely about financial gain. What makes their story even more significant is the fact that Vince never made Tamar sign a prenuptial agreement
. This speaks volumes about his trust in their relationship and his belief in their commitment to each other. Tamar, having the option to walk away from the marriage with everything in the divorce, chose instead to leave with nothing, a gesture that showed her love for Vince was genuine. Her choice to leave everything behind is a powerful reminder that sometimes love is about what you give, not what you take.
However, things didn’t remain perfect, and their marriage eventually began to suffer. As with many relationships, the challenges arose when they began mixing business with marriage. Vince, a well-known music executive, and Tamar, a rising star in her own right, were both heavily invested in their careers. Unfortunately, this blend of business and personal life put a strain on their relationship, and they found themselves struggling to maintain a balance.
It’s no secret that the pressures of the entertainment industry can create stress on even the strongest of relationships. Tamar and Vince’s story was no different, and their journey together is a testament to the complexities that come with fame, business, and personal lives intertwined. The constant media attention and the expectations placed on them added layers of difficulty to an already challenging relationship.
While their marriage ended in divorce, it’s important to recognize that their love for each other was real, even when things started to fall apart. The public’s view of Tamar and Vince’s relationship may have been clouded by rumors, but the truth remains that their bond began with love, and it ended because of the strains that come with mixing love and business.
Despite their differences and the ultimate breakdown of their marriage, Tamar and Vince’s story is a reminder that love is never as simple as it seems from the outside. There were real emotions, real challenges, and real sacrifices made. For Tamar, the lesson learned was that love and career need balance, and sometimes, walking away is the hardest, yet most necessary, decision.