Welcome to the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 5, Episode 9 recap. Last week, Bronwyn and Todd hosted a couples’ weekend in Palm Springs, but Todd said he wouldn’t tolerate any bullsh*t. Bronwyn was hurt that Meredith and Lisa took Heather’s side in their fight without listening to Bronwyn’s account of what happened. When Lisa decided to call Heather while they were in the hot tub, a fight ensued. Todd told John that either Lisa had to stop the fighting or they would have to leave. Keep reading to see exactly what went down in the RHOSLC Season 5, Episode 9: “Revenge is Best Served in Coach.”
What happened on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 5, Episode 9?
In this week’s Super Sized episode, more arguing makes lunch very uncomfortable, until Seth breaks the ice with an asparagus joke. Things get heated at Todd and Bronwyn’s anniversary party, but the night ends well. Angie asks about Bronwyn’s daughter Gwen “reconnecting with her grandparents” and gets shot down immediately. The couple enjoy a day at the Thermal IndyCar Race Track before flying commercial back to Salt Lake City, and Lisa has a tantrum about having to fly coach. Here are some of the highlights from RHOSLC Season 5, Episode 9.
More fighting over lunch in Thermal/Palm Springs
As they sit down for lunch, Bronwyn interviews, “There’s just nothing else we can do next after a contentious morning than just sit down and break bread together. Bon Appétit!”
Things are definitely tense. Suddenly Lisa decides to speak up. Wait, what happened to sitting down one-on-one?
“We didn’t get to finish our conversation,” she starts. But Lisa can’t stick to the subject at hand and drags Whitney into it.
“I could have sworn I was about to get an apology from Lisa,” Bronwyn says in a confessional. “I still want that apology, but it takes Lisa so long to get to an apology that by the time we almost get there, someone else is mad at her about something totally different.”
Todd’s had enough of the bickering and tells Bronwyn he’ll be in the other room. But his wife urges him to stay.
Meanwhile, John thinks Lisa is being persecuted unfairly. “Whose turn is it next to yell at Lisa?” The man must love her because he can’t see how crazy she is.
After John steps in and seemingly settles the fight between his wife and Whitney, Bronwyn confesses, “All we needed was the men to come and solve our silly little women’s problems. The end!”
A voiceover announces, “Next time on the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.” Just kidding!
As everyone’s starting to settle down, Shawn says, “Did you call my wife a f*cking bitch?” And we’re off again.
Suddenly, Seth asks, “How many people here, when you eat asparagus, can smell it in your urine?” And just like that, the tension is broken.
Todd and Bronwyn’s Excellent 10th Anniversary Party on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
“I would go to the opening of a can of tuna fish,” Bronwyn proudly proclaims. Girl loves herself a party, and she’s certainly going to throw a big one for her and Todd’s 10th wedding anniversary. “This is a big deal!”
Looks like Todd sprung for the $4 million diamond necklace after all. The caption says, “Bronwyn’s anniversary present,” as he fastens it around her neck. Wow. It’s gorgeous, but what I could do with even a fraction of that amount?
So this is an actual party. Other people are invited, and there’s a mariachi band. I love me some mariachis and margaritas!
During dinner, Angie brings out whiteboards and Sharpies. Apparently, in honor of Todd and Bronwyn’s anniversary, they’re going to play The Newlywed Game. Do we have to? This is so overdone.
When the question is, “Who apologizes first?” Seth’s answer is, “Sorry, good morning.” Meredith laughs, “He’s got more to apologize for.” There’s obviously some tension in that marriage.
Next question is, “What’s your favorite sexual position?” I would be tempted to answer, “None of your f*cking business,” but I wouldn’t be playing this stupid game in the first place.
Next question, “Who is your wife’s least favorite person at this table?” Now I see how Angie got that center snowflake. This is not going to cause trouble at all. Angie’s got her own spoon, apparently.
Are we all just “beating a dead horse?”
The conversation shifts. Lisa still thinks Justin owes her an apology, but Lisa says she was just “frustrated” with Justin because what he was saying was a lie. Oh, we’re back to this now. Can’t we just play nice at the dinner table?
“I am so over this argument about who started the Alibaba rumor,” Bronwyn says in a confessional. Bronwyn says she’s almost to the point where she wants to confess that it was her just so they can move on. In fact, she jokes that she might use Todd’s phone later to start a new Twitter rumor so they can finally “talk about something else.”
Justin finally acknowledges that his reaction to Lisa calling his wife a liar was probably stronger than he meant it to be, and he apologizes. In return, Lisa apologizes for putting him in that position. Yay! Are we done now?
In the spirit of bringing up things we all thought were settled, Meredith tells Shawn that her feelings were still hurt that he never apologized for commenting on her son Brooks. Shawn thought they were good, and in fact, doesn’t even remember saying anything about her son. But Seth pulls up a headline on his phone that says, “Shawn Trujillo Accuses Meredith Marks of Using Her Son Brooks After Gay Rumors.” Look at Seth with his good taste in entertainment websites.
“Proof, biotch!” Seth yells triumphantly. What happened to the men staying out of the women’s business?
“A headline from a random blog proves nothing,” Angie says in a confessional. Hey, Reality Tea is not some “random blog.” Puhleeze. Show some respect, Angie!
At last Shawn says, “If I said anything demeaning against Brooks, I’ll certainly apologize, but I haven’t done that.”
Finally, Meredith realizes she’s “beating a dead horse,” and she’s moving on.
Angie unknowingly steps into a minefield on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
Attempting to change the subject, Angie brings up what she thinks is a happier topic and asks about Bronwyn’s daughter Gwen “reconnecting with her grandparents.”
“No, Gwen is not reconnecting with her grandparents,” Todd says sternly. “We are not going there … That’s worse than what you’ve just been through.”
“It was a surprise when that came up with Lisa and I,” Bronwyn explains. “Not all surprises are happy in the moment.”
Todd acknowledges that Lisa’s intentions were good. “Lisa didn’t mean to step on a minefield,” Bronwyn adds. “I’m the one who showed her the picture. It was an accident.”
“This is over,” Todd says. “It’s not a minefield. It’s not even a field we’re walking into. This is not gonna happen. This is over.” Todd is very protective of Bronwyn’s daughter. He’s helped raise her for the past 10 years, so he doesn’t want to see her hurt.
“It’s done,” he announces. Subject over. How was that minefield, Angie?
In a confessional, Todd sums up: “It’s a personal issue for Gwen and Bronwyn … It’s no one’s business to discuss at a dinner table.” I totally understand his feelings on the matter.
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City are off to the races at the Thermal Club IndyCar Race Track
Apparently, the rest of the night went well. There was a drone show with hearts in the sky (does anybody else get the feeling that Todd is stinking rich?), they played pool, and the ladies all sat in the hot tub without screaming at each other.
“Waking up this morning,” says Whitney, “aside from a slight hangover, I think we’re all in a better place.”
And they’re off to the races. Literally. Their destination is the Thermal Club IndyCar Race Track. It’s very exclusive (I Googled it).
“Bringing the girls to a race would be one thing,” Bronwyn explains. “But this is super VVIP … Indy is important to Todd and I in that it was one of our first dates.” Todd is very close friends with retired Indy driver Davey Hamilton. Bronwyn contacted him and had him create an exciting experience for the group.
They get to meet Indy 500 Winner Josef “Ken” Newgarden, who’s racing today. He’s very cute. Seth asks “for a friend” if he’s single, but he is not. “Sorry, Heather,” he says.
They also get to visit the pit, where all the cars are serviced during the race, before retiring to their private suite to watch the race.
Bronwyn asks Lisa, “When you’re done taking selfies, can we chat?” Bronwyn wants to finish “whatever happened” yesterday.
But the racetrack is not the best place to have a heart-to-heart. It’s very, very noisy. Finally, Bronwyn gives up trying to talk above the engines, and they agree to pick it up back at the house.
Bronwyn and Lisa finally talk without resolving anything
Bronwyn and Lisa dip their feet in the pool. “I think me being friends with your friends has changed things between us,” Bronwyn tells Lisa. “And I don’t totally know why?”
“I felt like Heather was upset,” Lisa explains.
“I don’t know what Heather did when she left,” Bronwyn says. “But I sat in my house in tears. I know you’re saying that Heather was … explaining her side, but Heather also dropped some bombs in there, like, I’m two-faced, and I’m conniving, and I’m mean, and that’s nasty, Lisa.”
“Lisa’s unwillingness to [defend me] tells me that she feels a way about me that I didn’t know she felt,” she adds in a confessional.
“I felt like I was in a hard place,” Lisa says. She didn’t like being in between her two friends.
Bronwyn feels like Lisa’s more concerned about Heather’s feelings than hers. “I don’t need you to be worried about my feelings,” she says. “But I was crying that day, and I’m on the verge of tears right now … Do you think it’s fair for her to say I’m terrifying?”
Realizing who she’s talking to, Bronwyn says, “I’m gonna put the bar all the way on the floor so you can trip over it. Is your experience of me that I am two-faced?”
Rather than just answering the question, Lisa repeats it back to her, which infuriates Bronwyn.
But in a confessional, Lisa admits, “It’s hard for me to answer this question because I do think [Bronwyn is] two-faced sometimes. I don’t feel like I can trust [her] 100%.”
Finally, Lisa admits to feeling bad that Heather left Bronwyn in tears. She agrees that there’s a huge misunderstanding between them.
Bronwyn just needs a little more balance. She needs her friend to support her.
Is anyone surprised that Lisa Barlow is too good to fly coach?
I guess they’re not taking the private jet back to Salt Lake City, cause Bronwyn’s booked them all on a commercial flight. As everyone’s checking their seats, Lisa has a mini meltdown.
“I don’t carry Coach, and I don’t fly coach,” she says. “No one wants to be the last one to get off the plane.” It’s no wonder Lisa’s friends all seem to turn on her when she acts like this.
She tells Angie that she needs to get to the airport so she can “fix” her ticket. Lisa needs an upgrade, stat!
“It’s a small plane,” Angie tells her. “You’re never going to get first class in this plane.”
Bronwyn explains there are only four seats in first class, so she puts herself and Todd in first class and the rest of them next to their husbands in the best seats available. She’s paying for everything, after all. Pay for your own PJ if you’re not happy, Lisa.
“Lisa losing her mind about a 47-minute flight in coach is not the brat summer I had hoped we were headed toward,” Bronwyn interviews. I had to Google #bratsummer. I had never heard that expression before. I’m officially old.
“I have already gotten Lisa a private plane,” she adds. “I have gotten her a gift; I have gotten John a gift; I have gotten them a rental house. She can sit in coach for 47 minutes. She’s gonna be fine.”
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City airs Wednesdays at 9/8c on Bravo.
