Before joining Tamra Judge and Vicki Gunvalson for a whale-watching trip, Shannon Beador reaches out to Tamra with an olive branch, offering to help decorate for an upcoming party. While Shannon is open to moving forward, she makes it clear that rebuilding their friendship won't happen overnight. "It's not 'Hey BFF, we're back!'" Shannon says as she explains where things stand with Tamra.
Carmella Garcia opens up to Tamra Judge and Jennifer Pedranti about rebuilding her life and career after her marriage to Jeff Garcia ended. As the conversation shifts to money and success, Carmella doesn't hold back when discussing the criticism she believes comes with it. The RHOC friend makes it clear she's not interested in keeping score when it comes to other people's finances.
Liam Obergfoll's family throws a birthday celebration in his honor, but he's focused on one guest in particular: Ariana Biermann. As Ariana prepares to meet Liam's family for the first time, both admit they're feeling the pressure. While Liam is excited for the introduction, Ariana worries that her past may affect how she's perceived. "I'm not someone's ideal pick for their son," she admits.
Hudson McLeroy remembers telling Liam Obergfoll about his boundaries, and outlines he hopes to avoid a “crash out”: “Liam can try all he wants, but I don’t think Ariana’s gonna go from me to dating some guy who rides horses for a living.”