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This is what I see when I see Madison's face straight on:

Juan's dinner "date" with Karla was more like a recruitment for a Junior Achievement project. Instead of taking David to a clothing store, Michelle should have taken him to a hair salon. Thomas gets pierced earrings so that Camille will approve of his "swag", but am I the only one who noticed that his right ear is pierced too far back? OCD me was bugged. Emem went back to Ikechi because producers probably shoved her contract in her face. Allen shouldn't have driven, ever after 1 beer. That's what Uber is for. Could have Uber'd back in the morning to pick up his car. Having said that, Madison looks like some animal I can't figure out. Weird facial proportions, plus I don't like her, so there's that.

Also getting permits with so many regulations that did not exist when these houses were originally built will take years, if they are granted at all. Which will really eat into the developers' business that Altman etc. work with so much. Many will probably just take whatever money their insurance company gives them for the house and move elsewhere. Altman smartly has moved on to Orange County, where it's much easier to build and is not nearly as fire-prone as L.A.

I think they all look great except for Bronwyn. As usual, her insecurities cause her to overdo everything, so much "look at me" it's painful. And yes, Whitney definitely said they all went to dinner without her. I hope at the reunion, we see more of what caused the major rift. My favorite is Mary's. Clean, classic, with that gorgeous gold trim on the sleeves and hem. Plus, it's the best dress for sitting, which these ladies never seem to do while trying on.

Karla gets less attractive to me every week with her airy-fairy, oh I'm so hard to work with because I'm so wonderful, the Universe will provide me with my $13/day juice. That ill-placed tat was awful. Ikechi & Emem: Yes, need to know what happened when cameras were off. But wow, did he speak to her in the most heinous tone when she asked him about the vows. She sat there and let him go on, which was great, because it showed just how awful he was. Yes, she exploded at dinner, but that could have been because she finally had it. I do applaud Karla for getting her to move away from the table and help calm her down. I have zero hopes for any couples this season.

My sister lives in Dana Point 90 minutes from L.A., and today they had soot and ash on their patio. This thing is devastating.

I've been wondering about Garcelle's new house. So sad for Bozoma.

I'm 99% sure that Salley isn't an RN. She has a Bachelor of Science degree plus a degree from a Medical college with a specialty in spine. She's a representative for the Robotics company, and is very highly trained in its use, where she scrubs in for surgery and is present while the surgeon performs the surgery using her robotics device. Similar to how, if you ever have a hip or knee replacement, the rep has likely scrubbed in and is present during the surgery if the surgeon has any questions. Taylor was not a dental hygienist, but rather an orthodontics assistant. A hygienist has much more training plus a degree, whereas an assistant does not need a degree. I believe Salley's claim about her income. Taylor would make literally about 80-90% less than what Salley makes. No shame, just a fact. So what I don't understand is, why is Salley here on this show? Her company doesn't mind? The surgeons, the hospital, the patients....it's all cool? I believe she has romantic pasts with both Shep & Gaston, so is that it....just to shake up Taylor?

Salley worked hard to get where she is. College + climbed the ladder + became an expert in a highly competitive field, and puts in the hours. She's been with arguably the most competitive company in the medical industry for many years, where most people burn out and quit. Thomas snorted his daddy's fortune. Shep receives checks in between day drinking. Patricia married well. Again, and again. Craig is technically successful, but he wouldn't have sold pillow One without his presence on this show. I was all prepared to dislike Salley, until I looked her up. I'm in a similar career, and she puts me to shame.

Paige gives shades of Naomi. Pretty, brunette, couldn't be less interested in what makes Craig happy. Craig's "If you build it they will come" mentality with his house, his pool, the huge deck, hasn't paid off with this group who would rather drink lukewarm bad TropHop beer on a sweaty patio at a college-age bar. I do hope Craig finds himself a sweet girl to use his thawed out sperm with.

Salley isn't a surgeon. She's a rep for the company that makes the robotic device, so she goes into surgery while the actual surgeon uses her product. No shade, as it's a very robust career; in fact, she's quite possibly the most successful person on this franchise, ever.

I like the dogs better than the people. They were better behaved.

I'm sure Craig's DM's are already overflowing. To all the gals DM'ing him: Craig likes 'em brunette, tiny, and snarky. I won't miss Paige's "like" heavy vocal fry. Girl, practice saying 3 sentences without using "like".

When Whitney said to Molly about the cupcake, "You don't need that", she should have said "Well I can lose weight, but you'll always be an asshole".

I don't believe Todd only texted with this woman for one hot second. I also don't believe that's the only woman. I believe that's the only one he was caught communicating with. I think that's why Bronwyn puts on this fashion costume-y show, greeting him at the airport in costumes, keeping 6 dogs around her for comfort. Todd provides $4 million necklaces on a whim while she looks the other way at his dalliances.