Gabby rushes into Mrs. Hildebrand's house and runs past her maid, demanding to be seen. After sitting patiently for half a second, Gabby runs upstairs and sneaks a peak at Mrs. Hildebrand's session. Although, sneak may not be the right word, as Mrs. Hildebrand spots Gabby almost immediately. After getting rid of Carlos, Mrs. Hildebrand confronts Gabby, who in turn confronts Mrs. Hildebrand regarding "the big 'O.'" Gabby says there's no way that Carlos can go with her, but Mrs. Hildebrand talks about being alone, and about how her husband's gone and her family is estranged. Carlos opened her up (so to speak) and she's grateful. That softens the blow (so to speak) a little for Gabby, but what really melts her butter is when Mrs. Hildebrand starts talking about going to Paris and Rome to see the haute couture, and wouldn't Gabby like to come along since she used to be a fabulous fashion model? Or how about being a personal shopper and getting paid in dresses? Gabby talks about the girls, and Mrs. Hildebrand's all, "Bring them along! Think of how much fun we'll have dressing them up!" Well, not Juanita. We all saw how much "fun" that was in the first episode of this season. Gabby agrees on the spot. Speaking of the spot, Mrs. Hildebrand calls Carlos back in, and Gabby slips out, Carlos never being the wiser to the meeting that just transpired. Poor blind bastard.
Dave looks at some stupid logo on his computer screen, which says, "Blue Odyssey." It's like some logo a 10h grader made up for an economics project. Edie comes in and Dave says that it's a logo for the band. Geez, Dave and Cherry! Enough with the band! It's not creepy, it's just stupid! Dave says that "Blue Odyssey" was the name of his brother's band in high school. Ah, so a little more back-story, eh, Cherry? Still not enough. Turns out, Dave's brother died. What happened, Edie asks? Dave: "His name was Steve. And he was a great guy. Just kind of got caught up in drugs and couldn't get out. Went to prison, and when he was there, he was killed. By another inmate." Edie asks what happened, and Dave explains that it was ruled self-defense. The guy "served his time and got out." Edie tells him it may help to talk about things like that, but Dave says he has his own way of dealing with it. Ding ding ding! I know what's going on now, people. I know why Dave's here and whom he has a vendetta against. Do you? Oh, wait. But there is another scenario . . . Hmmm. Fascinating. Sort of. Also, I'd love the band more if it were called "Blü Odyssey."
Beige hair? Unsolved.
Orson lugs his big-ass keyboard home (oh please let him play the keytar in an episode!), saying that he gets to sing lead vocals on "Hotel California." Such a lovely place. Such a lovely face. Bree couldn't care less, and asks if Orson saw a blü convertible outside Katherine's house. He did, so Bree knows that Katherine and Peter are having fun. Orson's all, "Peter? You set her up with Katherine?" Bree's disappointed and suggests that Peter's gay because of all the product in his hair. Hee. Turns out, Orson lied. He doesn't know Peter from college, he knows Peter from the clink. Peter was arrested for organ trafficking, which I could be willing to overlook, personally. Peter used to be a surgeon who used to steal organs when he could from dead patients and sell them on the black market. Bree calls Katherine to ask how it's going, and apparently it's going great, because Katie and Peter did the deed. Katherine luuuurrrrves him and says . . . sigh . . . that he could steal her heart. Wow, who is writing Katherine's dialogue? Is it you, Cherry? Because you're giving her stupid crap.
At the Bree Compound, Bree is mixing a cosmo for Katherine, and even though it's 10:00am, Katherine knocks it down when she hears the news about Peter. Katie wants to leave for Maryland because now that Bree's life is all perfect (which, pot roast abuse aside, it kind of is), Katherine feels like such a loser. Katherine says she should be with family, and Bree says that Katherine is family - like a sister. In a heartfelt (for Bree) speech, Bree says she'd be broken if Katherine left. So, Katherine's staying, and they start to make pies.
Oh lighten up. He's an entrepreneur!
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Comments (18)
I literally was like "Well at least he didn't murder anyone" about the guy Katherine slept with. Pretty bad.
Is Porter the Scavo that was cybering with Lynette? I am too lazy to look it up.
I really was so sold on Dave being related to the people Mike killed in the car accident.
1 of 18 | Posted by DP Hooker | Posted on November 5, 2008 1:22 PM
Hi - I love your recaps, and I'm actually not done with this one yet, but I wanted to point out that Bree told Katherine to get a 'pedicure' (or do one or something like that). That's when she said, "What do you bet I take my socks off and see if Orson's already done it for me?"
Still not utterly hilarious, but at least now it makes sense. :-)
2 of 18 | Posted by Anonymous | Posted on November 5, 2008 1:37 PM
Hi - I love your recaps and look forward to them! I just wanted to point out that Bree actually told Katherine to get a 'pedicure', when Katherine responded with "What do you bet I take my socks off and see if Orson's already done it for me?"
Still not utterly hilarious, but at least now it makes sense. :-)
3 of 18 | Posted by Nakabe | Posted on November 5, 2008 1:42 PM
I loved the new spelling of Blu. It totally reminded me of Blu Cantrell who sang Hit Em Up Style. Good song. ha
4 of 18 | Posted by aman | Posted on November 5, 2008 1:42 PM
Sorry about that double posting, I thought I canceled the first :-/
5 of 18 | Posted by nakabe | Posted on November 5, 2008 1:51 PM
nakabe - But see, it still doesn't make sense to me. It's all about the semantics. If Katherine had said something like, "What do you bet I REACH DOWN TO take my socks off and see Orson's already done it for me?" then it would make sense. It's weird that she says she actually takes them off and then notices that they were already off. She can't take off her socks herself and then notice that someone else had already done it.
Or, I may just be crazy.
6 of 18 | Posted by hypnotoad | Posted on November 5, 2008 2:54 PM
hypnotoad- You're not crazy but what she meant was that Orson would have already done her pedicure for her =)
Great recap as always! I'm with you in ur McClusky love and Jackson hair hatred.
7 of 18 | Posted by corndog | Posted on November 5, 2008 4:02 PM
Holy. Crap. I'm not crazy, I'm just. Frigging. Stupid. Dang. I totally did not get that. I bow down before you, gasmii. I tip my hat to you sirs/madams.
8 of 18 | Posted by hypnotoad | Posted on November 5, 2008 4:47 PM
I think Porter actually offered to cover Tom's car, which makes that part a little less silly.
And also, are these episodes even good? I have never seen any before this season (because no Gale Harold = no kelsey), so I have nothing to compare them to...but the Dave story is lagging and it makes me crazy.
9 of 18 | Posted by kelsey | Posted on November 5, 2008 8:35 PM
Holy crap. Was I even paying attention to this episode? I blame the rum. Partially.
Kelsey - the show was darn awesome in the past. Even season 1, which is arguably the best season of the show. That rarely happens. If you can, I'd check it out. The mystery was much more interesting and fast-paced, and the "evil" characters were much darker. Season 2 was okay, and I really loved season 3. Season 4 was affected by the writers strike, but I felt that the mystery then really kept my interest.
Rent season 1 on DVD. I guarantee you'll be hooked. And also, very surprised about how some of the characters acted back then.
10 of 18 | Posted by hypnotoad | Posted on November 5, 2008 9:51 PM
But to add my humble opinion (which I should have done in the first place), this season is completely the weakest of all DH seasons. I really feel that they're not giving Lynette anything to do other than be suspicious/jealous of Tom, and that road has been well-covered. And as for the other ladies, there's just nothing there. I liked it when the actual ladies of Wisteria Lane were involved in the "mysteries," and so far this season, it hasn't really happened.
11 of 18 | Posted by hypnotoad | Posted on November 5, 2008 9:56 PM
"and Susan offers to pay him more than she is now."
I took that to mean she felt the new painter was worth more... but I didn't get she would cough it up or anything. Still, it was a nice exchange.
reading on...
12 of 18 | Posted by Donna Martin Graduates! | Posted on November 6, 2008 1:00 AM
Hey DP -- "Is Porter the Scavo that was cybering with Lynette? I am too lazy to look it up."
me too, but I am pretty sure it's the twin bc he looks a little bit different, plus they prob have to give both boys some screen time, contractually speaking, non?
just a guess.
Also, yeah -- Lily fucking Tomlin -- I had no idea and was soooooo psyched to see her! She is such an incredible comedian. If you ever get the chance to see her legendary one woman show - do.
more l8r............
13 of 18 | Posted by Donna Martin Graduates! | Posted on November 6, 2008 1:08 AM
btw, hypnotoad - this is some hilariously snarky shit you've got going on here. loving these recaps.
I've really gotta go to bed..........
14 of 18 | Posted by Donna Martin Graduates! | Posted on November 6, 2008 1:14 AM
Agree this is one of the lamest seasons of DH. I don't hate the 5 year jump, but there just isn't much action ... and it's SLOW. I like always love Neil McDon. (Dave) and was excited for his addition, but it's meandering and ... well, kind of lame.
Lily Tomlin was super, and McClusky is fun this year too. I liked the old Katherine better, she was super last year. Oh ... and Tom & Lynnette drive me crazy. What's up with her hair, anyways? Partial wig? She was best when she was working at the ad agency as super-mom.
OK, that's my two cents.
Enjoyed the recap Hypnotoad..gracias for your work!
15 of 18 | Posted by Yur Mom | Posted on November 6, 2008 9:14 AM
You guys, I totally just scoured the northern Chicago area for "9 to 5" and I finally found it at Barnes and Noble in Evanston. Hee! When she's wheeling that body out of the hospital -- I love me some Lily Tomlin!
Since the Katherine/McCluskey Mystery Hour proved to be a disappointment, I'm glad to see Cherry brought in Tomlin. I have a feeling that the McCluskey/Sister McCluskey Mystery Hour will be even better!
16 of 18 | Posted by hypnotoad | Posted on November 7, 2008 10:44 PM
Love your recaps! I looked up that Ann Kirby--she is played by Gail O'Grady from NYPD Blue.
17 of 18 | Posted by EllenA551 | Posted on November 8, 2008 6:23 PM
Dude, Dave Williams is in Angels in the Outfield. Don't ask why I was watching that, but seriously. He plays a moron with beige hair.
18 of 18 | Posted by christ911 | Posted on November 16, 2008 12:37 PM