To all the Summer House fans crashing out during this episode searching for clues hinting at Amanda and West‘s “relationship,” this recap is for you. Let’s take a moment to process the recent joint statement by West and Amanda and recognize that maybe Kyle should return that Cartier watch… So many of the conversations are aging like milk in this episode, but in the end, doesn’t it all make sense why West rides so hard for Amanda?!
Kyle’s senior-home party brings all the best costumes and apparently all the best dance moves. Carl and Kyle take a minute to catch their breath and chat about the last 8 months. Kyle admits he has been a little preoccupied and Carl goes on to clear the air. Carl lets Kyle know that he is sad that Kyle is not investing in Soft Bar, his baby. Kyle shares that Lover Boy is in serious financial trouble- they lost $175,000 last month. Lover Boy is on track to go bankrupt in about three months unless Kyle finds another investor. Kyle claims that Amanda does not even understand the current mess of the company and Carl realizes just how serious this whole situation is.
Lindsay and Jesse flirt, but because she is searching for a sugar baby, it does not go very far. Based on her track history, all she is currently looking for is dollar signs with a man–screw love.
Dara explains that the only negative thing she has to say about the house involves people who are not currently at the party (cough, cough Bailey!). She is, in fact, not doing shady things behind KJ’s back, and so she plans on talking to Bailey to clear things up.
Speaking of Bailey, Carl misses her this weekend, especially after his icky conversation with Kyle, who always tries to control the situation by becoming the victim. Bailey is trying her hand at Carl and describes him as a teddy bear, but since her last horrible relationship, she’s a little nervous.’
Ciara worries about Amanda after Kyle’s nasty comments the night before. Ciara tells Lindsay and Mia that Amanda feels like everyone’s talking about her. Welp, that comment didn’t age well. Ciara goes on to explain Lover Boy’s financial issues with Lindsay and Mia. The girls seem shocked to find out Kyle is personally on the line for $4 million. However, Ciara only cares about Kyle being a good husband to Amanda…like a GOOD FRIEND would be. Le sigh.
Ben keeps thinking about the last person he dated, Sabrina. He wishes she was there instead of being stuck flitting around with these other ladies…
West talks about the layers and depth of Kyle and Amanda’s relationship. He tells Kyle that he cannot get stuff off his chest by being so mean to Amanda. Kyle is still yet to apologize to Amanda for the way he spoke to her, but he DOES apologize to Jesse and West. Kyle shares that he is falling apart and gets upset when Amanda has fun with everyone else but him. West claims to “have Kyle’s back,” but, alas, here we are. Kyle wishes that while the guys are “flirting and playing games” with Amanda, they would also remind her to give her “husband a little attention.”
Ciara lets Amanda know that Lover Boy only has three months of payroll left. Amanda refers to Kyle as an entrepreneur and explains she didn’t question the loan he took out. They do not have a prenup and they have separate bank accounts, but Amanda does realize that this is not good. On top of the financial sh*t, Mia and Ciara beg Amanda to stop letting Kyle talk to her the way he does.
Ciara points out that her parents are divorced because of the same way Kyle speaks to Amanda. Lindsay suggests that Amanda let Kyle see what life is like without her. Ciara states that Amanda deserves to be taken care of and if she wants to leave Kyle for a bit, they are there for her. This is like watching a car crash in slow motion.
Kyle gets to DJing, his specialty, and Jesse lets Amanda know that West told Kyle off and made him apologize. Some of the group head out into the Hamptons nightlife, while the others stay home. Kyle bemoans to Amanda that he wishes she loved him and admits that their marriage is in trouble. Eventually, he drunkenly apologizes to Amanda. This whole situation worries Carl who shares that Kyle never faced a big thing in his life and now everything is coming to a head.
The next morning, Dara and KJ are whipping up some breakfast for the crew rocking matching aprons. Over food, they talk about the upcoming week. Ben asks if he can bring a plus one for Lindsay’s housewarming (hope Sabrina says yes!) and Ciara is heading to North Carolina. She bought her grandparents’ house (that her grandfather built) and she is planning to renovate it and keep it in her family. Ciara gets emotional when Mia congratulates her on this huge news to honor her familial legacy.
West is not sure how to congratulate Ciara, but he, too, is proud. So, West can call Kyle out for his behavior, but is suddenly shy to congratulate Ciara? Interesting…
Before they head back to the city, Kyle asks Amanda for a hug. She is still unsure why Kyle waited so long to apologize. Kyle claims he “needs time to figure out why” he said what he said to her, after all, “a drunk man’s words are a sober man’s thoughts.”
Kyle doesn’t feel like Amanda wants to be with him, but Amanda explains that the way he speaks to her and the things he says to her leaves her feeling disrespected. They both admit that their relationship is in big trouble, but Kyle wonders why they are not putting in the work to fix it.
They are back to the grind in the big city and Lindsay prepares for her housewarming party. She talks about transitioning her life to this apartment and shows off all of the things, right down to a pianist playing smooth tunes for her guests. Carl comes bearing gifts for the housewarming AND for Gemma, Lindsay’s baby. Truthfully, he is just happy to be invited!
When Bailey enters, Dara takes a moment to talk to her about running her mouth. Dara confronts Bailey for spreading false statements about being alone in Ben’s room for an hour. Bailey admits she was wrong, despite video footage, but something tells me this is not over…
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