S15.E09: The Lies That Bind

[PrincessPurrsALot]

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The ladies begin to self-document their lives during the mandated lockdown due to the global pandemic. Elizabeth has a change of heart about her divorce proceedings, Emily and Shane’s relationship takes a turn, and Kelly travels across the country to be with her fiancé, Rick. When tension arises between Shannon and John, Gina gives her two cents. Meanwhile, Braunwyn struggles to keep her sobriety and marriage intact during the quarantine stress. And as Braunwyn digs into Elizabeth’s past, Elizabeth invites the ladies for a bonding trip in Lake Arrowhead and Shannon receives some shocking news.

Original air date 2020.12.09

[nexxie]

Wow, a lot going on in that description! 🍿

[emmawoodhouse]

I guess Shannon's "shocking news" is Covid?

[Kiss my mutt]

Shannon always knows how to set the tone with “we were put here on earth to be a Corona virus statistic”. 

[Keywestclubkid]

Omg I wouldn’t ever be able to be around Shannon... 

[TexasGal]

Ahhhh, I remember that first month where it was like ‘I’m gonna count and document every day with my new co-worker” - my dog of course.  Now that it’s day eleventy billion I can’t believe I ever did I that.

Hmmm...would Shannon or Bronte be more insufferable to quarantine with?  They would be different kinds of torture.

[Keywestclubkid]

Okay was Elizabeth’s videos maybe a little conspiracy theory wakadoo and that’s why they haven’t shown her has much as the other ladies? Those post they were talking about she made .. woof 

Edited December 10, 2020 by Keywestclubkid

[Keywestclubkid]

Oh wait never mind here’s Elizabeth.. oh and she brings up big pharma lol 

Edited December 10, 2020 by Keywestclubkid

[Steph J]

Lordy, the only thing more boring than being in lockdown is watching other people in lockdown.

[Keywestclubkid]

Brawn is a dry drunk ....

[Mu Shu]

1 minute ago, Keywestclubkid said:

Brawn is a dry drunk ....

She’s a domestic violencer. Man her husband is an idiot to put up with her. 

[itsadryheat]

6 minutes ago, Steph J said:

Lordy, the only thing more boring than being in lockdown is watching other WHINY people in lockdown.

I'm breaking up with Shannon

 . . . of course he's gonna pick his son you weirdo

Edited December 10, 2020 by itsadryheat

[esco1822]

Braunwyn really is garbage. Ok now that you decided to get sober, you want to be with “real” people? You haven’t demonstrated that YOU are real for 30 seconds. Hypocrite.

[Keywestclubkid]

Half truths? Lol that’s called lies 

[whydoievencare]

Braunwyn is actually pretty vile to her husband and her kids - she behaves like a tyrant.  And then to hit her husband?  Braunwyn has presented herself as a victim (of her mother's)  since she's been on the show.  She also would have us think she's just fun and wacky but in fact I find her to be a pretty dark individual who seems to put herself first in her family.  Not likeable at all.  

 

[Keywestclubkid]

You get nervous about people looking at your past? Elizabeth what the hell are you hiding?

[Mindthinkr]

Brawnie has 7 children. I can’t believe she expects them to adhere to a kitchen schedule. I loved Sean trying to eat at times when the rush was over. Will she appreciate the poor women who did all the kitchen, laundry and feeding duties when they come back to work? Probably not. She will take to her bed for a few days due to exhaustion and not lift a finger. Most would be grateful. Heck I have someone who comes in every other week. She got paid even when we were under stay at home orders (she was also really good about wearing masks) which is more than what I think those spoiled ladies are doing. Poor Brawnie not having a housekeeper. 

[itsadryheat]

Shannon's mask: 6 FEET

I thought Sean was strange, but getting force fed this Browny show gives me a little sympathy for him, a little.

[LibertarianSlut]

This show has a lot of hubris to think that watching them “self-film” is interesting.  

Emily looks horrible without a ton of professional makeup, and her house is not as nice as I thought.  That bathroom was looking mighty dated. 

There is a cognitive dissonance for me for Rick to be on TV acting like a serious person and then being on reality, pretending he didn’t know his fiancée has fake breasts and Kelly joking about his “dick implant.”  Shudder.  

Everything is a trigger for Braunwyn.  “Sean belittled me over the vacuum cleaner” made me laugh out loud, though, as well as them all wearing masks in their opening shot.  

Kelly finally got the puppet/puppet master analogy right.  Way back in seasons of yore, she said Heather is the puppet and everyone else is the master, when she meant the exact opposite.  

I hate Elizabeth.  I’m too weary to list the reasons.  However, she did say that Jimmy left Palm Springs early to work multiple times.  Shannon is getting out over her skis yet again.  She is looking very bloated in her feelings.  

Tamra has become the Bethenny of this franchise:  she’s off the show and she’s still driving stories.  

I don’t believe Gina is actually friends with Gizelle Bryant.  I don’t know what that was, other than virtue signaling.  

[Batwings]

As someone who has people close to me who cope with anxiety, and with the utmost respect I have to say, JEBUS SHANNON, GET A FUCKING GRIP. 

[LibertarianSlut]

Bravo getting political and one-sided has succeeded in getting me to quit this show after 14+ seasons.  Not even weaning off, I’m just done.  That’s two in one week.  If they keep this up, I’ll have enough time to get another degree online or something.  If my income skyrockets in about four years, I’ll have Andy Cohen to thank!  💋

[itsadryheat]

OMG shoot me-Jacob in the gown with the wig at his computer.

[Quilty]

Brawn should be fired from the show. Any man would be fired for domestic violence. The last place she should be is in the spotlight

[Keywestclubkid]

5 minutes ago, Quilty said:

Brawn should be fired from the show. Any man would be fired for domestic violence. The last place she should be is in the spotlight

Not true Monique attacked someone on camera on Potomac and is still on the show .. Porsche too ... Nene tons of people have gotten physical ... that used to get you fired waaaay back in the day... now they use it for ratings 

Edited December 10, 2020 by Keywestclubkid

[njbchlover]

21 minutes ago, Keywestclubkid said:

You get nervous about people looking at your past? Elizabeth what the hell are you hiding?

And, why would you sign up to be on a reality show??  I don't like Elizabeth at all.

[itsadryheat]

This is the worst episode of all franchises, ever.

and not because Tamara wormed her way into it, just the cherry on the cake. 

Edited December 10, 2020 by itsadryheat

[Pondlass1]

Reality truly does bite. 

[Axie]

I REALLY can't stand Brownstone.  If she can't stand being around her 838 kids why'd she keep having them?  And, there's that annoying son wearing a bridal gown or something doing schoolwork.  And, I don't remember when I learned to do laundry, but, is it that hard to figure out?

Oooh, bootleg toilet paper.  Kelly, I know you're full of shit, but, if this whole thing is an overreaction, why do you need a couple dozen rolls of toilet paper?

 I love how all of them are bitching about being home all the time except they're out walking together and doing other stuff with other people.

[nexxie]

19 minutes ago, Quilty said:

Brawn should be fired from the show. Any man would be fired for domestic violence. The last place she should be is in the spotlight

 

16 minutes ago, Keywestclubkid said:

Not true Monique attacked someone on camera on Potomac and is still on the show .. Porsche too ... Nene tons of people have gotten physical ... that used to get you fired waaaay back in the day... now they use it for ratings 

And then there’s T Rav, still on Southern Charm:

“On September 11, 2019, Ravenel pled guilty to third-degree assault and battery in connection with an attack on Ledwell. ... He also settled a civil suit with Ledwell, agreeing to donate $80,000 in her name to a charity for sexual assault survivors in lieu of paying her damages.” Wikipedia

Edited December 10, 2020 by nexxie

[oakville]

1 hour ago, whydoievencare said:

Braunwyn is actually pretty vile to her husband and her kids - she behaves like a tyrant.  And then to hit her husband?  Braunwyn has presented herself as a victim (of her mother's)  since she's been on the show.  She also would have us think she's just fun and wacky but in fact I find her to be a pretty dark individual who seems to put herself first in her family.  Not likeable at all.  

 

I was stunned by Braunwyn's behavior towards Sean & her kids. I don't think it's a good idea to have strict rules about using the kitchen when she has a daughter recovering from an eating disorder. I can't believe that she hit Sean numerous times & didn't realize that it was a problem.

What was the point of the vow renewal a few weeks ago? She seems to hate Sean.

[Bronzedog]

4 minutes ago, oakville said:

I was stunned by Braunwyn's behavior towards Sean & her kids. I don't think it's a good idea to have strict rules about using the kitchen when she has a daughter recovering from an eating disorder. I can't believe that she hit Sean numerous times & didn't realize that it was a problem.

What was the point of the vow renewal a few weeks ago? She seems to hate Sean.

She seems to hate her entire family.  Except the cross dressing attention whore.

[nexxie]

Emily and Shane seem to be having a lot more fun together - nice to see!

[Showthyme]

11 minutes ago, Bronzedog said:

She seems to hate her entire family.  Except the cross dressing attention whore.

I don’t believe for a second that Brawnwyn stopped drinking while she was pregnant. She is too self absorbed.

I cannot remember. Does Brawnwyn like anyone?

While Brawnwyn is making all these changes I would like to see her make one more: name change. 

[oakville]

15 minutes ago, Bronzedog said:

She seems to hate her entire family.  Except the cross dressing attention whore.

I think she is sympathetic to her son's new wardrobe. Is the boy in therapy? I would be weary of letting her 14 year old boy appear on reality tv.

[Kiss my mutt]

Poor brownie, she’s actually having to spend more time with her kids than she has her entire life. Poor kids, having to deal with having this selfish twit for a mother. 

[itsadryheat]

Props to Gina for the highly anticipated hair cut

[Travellin]

WHY ARE THEY HUGGING? It’s okay to get together as long as there is appropriate social distancing ... and they’re all three inches apart!   And Kelly - ‘it wasn’t my fault I got stuck in New York!’ Yeah, it was... 

[Marley]

Braunwyn does not seem upset or sorry she hit her husband. What a loser. I want her and her family off the show lol they aren’t entertaining.

The only thing I like about Elizabeth is her dog lol. She’s annoying.

Shannon expected John to not take his sons side? Wtf I’m sorry but of course he would. Otherwise he would be a pretty garbage guy. Altho his son should be following rules but can you imagine having to live with Shannon and her rules eek. I don’t get the Shannon John pairing.

Edited December 10, 2020 by Marley

[chuckity]

God damn is Brownwhatever an insufferable twat.  

[Bronzedog]

My opinion of Brownstone’s husband has gone up.  He suddenly is not the strangest person in that relationship and he has to be incredibly patient to put up with her bs.

[Mu Shu]

6 hours ago, Bronzedog said:

My opinion of Brownstone’s husband has gone up.  He suddenly is not the strangest person in that relationship and he has to be incredibly patient to put up with her bs.

But why is he still with her? Sure there are 17 kids, but he has nannies. Maybe he’s doing the show to expose her? She’s admitted to being black out drunk, she’s admitted to battering him in front of the children, and she expects to be supported in a luxurious lifestyle while contributing nothing, not even spousal affection. I’m not an attorney, but it looks like he has grounds for custody. 
 

What a sack of shit she is. I don’t care how many protests she attended, how many dresses she buys for her son, or that’s she’s gay. She may be “woke”, but she’s an abusive asshole. I don’t want to hear about it being due to alcohol. My guess is that’s she’s even worse sober.

Jesus whatever your name is Bruiser Whine‘S husband, get the fuck out now. Of course you’ll have to pay her lazy ass for life, but you won’t have to get your ass beaten anymore. He should have ran the second she told him she never wanted to work. What’s the appeal? Her personality is awful, she looks like a boiled lobster, and she’s a gold digger. Usually gold diggers have some appeal. 

 

 

[Chatty Cake]

Braunwyn is ridiculous. She’s just as bad as her own mom. Can’t stand the bratty son either. 
How does any man want Shannon as a partner?  I can’t believe the boyfriend returned! 
 

[bosawks]

Elizabeth is getting me to believe in the idea of lizard people masquerading as people.

[OFDgal]

10 hours ago, Axie said:

I REALLY can't stand Brownstone.  If she can't stand being around her 838 kids why'd she keep having them?  And, there's that annoying son wearing a bridal gown or something doing schoolwork.  And, I don't remember when I learned to do laundry, but, is it that hard to figure out?

 

I'm sure she never imagined the pandemic and that she would have to actually spend time with those kids.  She was quite happy giving birth and then giving them up to nannies and housekeepers to raise while she lived her fabulous (to her) life.  I cannot stand her.  

[Hangin Out]

Well, finally.  They all have come to the realization that their money can’t fix Covid, and they are just like the rest of us.  Brownstone going nuts cleaning the appliances for the first time in her life.  A first using the washing machine.  She didn’t know what buttons to use.  Spoiled bitch.  The housekeepers and nannies did everything.  Shannon screaming because she couldn’t get chickens was hilarious.  What if she couldn’t get booze?  Elizabeth is a mess and boring.  Everything is about her money and husbands.  Shut up already and get off the show.  She serves no purpose.  I loved Shane vacuuming around the house and enjoying it.  Covid is bringing them closer.  I don’t know about Kelly leaving her daughter and going to N.Y. because Rick is alone.  I would have chose to be near my daughter.  Getting back to California could be a problem with restrictions.  Out of all of them, I think Gina is the most level headed of the group.

 

 

[Keywestclubkid]

3 minutes ago, OFDgal said:

I'm sure she never imagined the pandemic and that she would have to actually spend time with those kids.  She was quite happy giving birth and then giving them up to nannies and housekeepers to raise while she lived her fabulous (to her) life.  I cannot stand her.  

The funny thing is she doesn't see that what her mother did to her that messed her up so bad she is now repeating and doing to her children ... just because she leaves them with nannies so she can run off to parties and trips and her other sex apartment is no diff rent then her mother abandoning her to go live her life ... when you look at it she is just repeating the cycle and doesn't even realize it

[geauxaway]

Bronwyn is so OCD about cleaning, yet trusts someone else (housekeeper) to do it?  Wouldn’t the OC in OCD preclude her giving up control of something she is obsessively compulsive about to another person?  And housekeepers since high school?  Can’t run a laundry machine?  Which those machines she has couldn’t be easier to use.  Literally you press the buttons that correspond with what you’ve put in the machine.  And apparently she doesn’t know how to use a vacuum either?  But hey, our girl has no problem setting up her ring light and video sessions.  She’s ON THAT.  I felt like I was watching one of those wilderness survival shows with her, each passing day she looked worse and had more complaints about how hard it is.  Yet Sean is showered and clean and kept looking.  Poor dude.

Also, get your son a quality wig and fitted gowns if you are going to insist he be filmed doing online school wearing them. FFS.  He looked like he was playing dress up with his little sister’s Frozen costume set.  

[chuckity]

I just realized that when Brownlsjfsdih said, "I haven't hit my husband since Aspen ..." my immediate reaction was that Aspen must have been YEARS ago.

Cue the Bravo's editing elves with a flashback to Aspen and a caption "3 months ago".  

They hate her too.

[SweetieDarling]

Braunwyn, that is not a monarchy, it's totalitarianism. 

Does Braunwyn bring her own "water" bottle to everything? Anyone else find that suspect? I'm having memories of Kim Richards confessing to wine in her coffee cups. 

[nexxie]

Sean seems afraid of Braunwyn - and he’s also her enabler. I hope he gets therapy and builds a new healthy life for himself and the kids.