Betty comes flying into Daniel's office to talk about his leave of absence, which apparently going to last a couple of weeks. Why bother? Just go on vacation like the rest of us. But he's upset about Little Daniel, and not the one in his pants - the French version. Betty tells Daniel it will take a couple weeks for the paternity test, so he should go relax for a couple weeks then come back to impending fatherhood. Daniel says he knows Frenchy is his kid.
"Here's a letter Daniel's mother wrote to him before she died. She wanted him to know who his father is," he says. Yes, because letters prove paternity, not DNA tests. That's why Maury always provides nice stationery in the green room. Daniel, how do you dress yourself in the morning?
"Daniel, you always complained about how cold and distant your dad was when you were growing up. You don't have to be that. You can be there for him," Betty suggests. Daniel would be a good role model for an impressionable young man headed for a life of debauchery and meaningless sex. Lucky bastard. Literally. He thanks her for her advice.
"Oh, and in case you thought I forgot," he says, because he always does forget about her, he hands her two all-expense paid tickets for two for a trip to Rome - first class tickets and 5-star hotels. Wow, the first class flight would be enough alone to kick Henry to the curb!
"Oh God, oh God, oh God," Betty says. Hope Daniel doesn't get excited.
The fourth horse of the Apocalypse:
Betty asking Daniel for relationship advice
"It that a good 'Oh God' or a bad one?" He has no idea how to please a woman, does he? She tells him about Henry showing up and asking her to marry him, and he asks if it's good or bad. Betty has no idea. She asks him for advice. Daniel Meade. For relationship advice. Cash in the tickets and go to therapy, Betty. The pictures won't be as fun, but the memories will last you a lifetime. He tells her to go to Rome.
"Because you don't think I should be with Henry?" Betty asks.
"No, because I can't imagine being here without you." Yes, Daniel, it is ALWAYS ABOUT YOU.
Over to Wilhelmina - much better dress this time. She's got Chanel 2.0 back on board with the advertising and is fine with taking care of everything while Daniel's off dealing with his "little bastard." Uh, Willie? I don't think you and Bradford were actually married, so Christina is carrying your little bastard right now. "It's actually easier getting things done without Daniel around." No kidding. And Willie makes her play for Editor-in-Chief. I'd give it to her, she's damn good at her job.
Over to Daniel's office while Betty watches Daniel and his pseudo son talking. Papi stopped by wants to talk with Betty. Uh oh, is that a photo-album in his hand? This is going to be painful.
The thrill of victory...
But not as painful as watching Coach give Hilda a necklace of Dominican amber. She's Mexican, dude. Should have given her a green card. She goes to kiss him and he has to give her a head's up on his personal life - he's not single. What the? He's separated from his wife and is all confused inside. Hilda jumps out of his car and runs off. Hey Coach? Suck it!
...followed by the agony of defeat!
Back in Daniel's office, he's showing New York to Frenchy via a telescope, because it would be silly to take him around town. They try to bond over movies and hot chicks. Turns out Frenchy likes baseball. Put him on the team, Daniel, if there is one thing the French are, it's great athletes!
Back at Papi's playhouse of memories, he's showing a bunch of discombobulated pictures - from the Grand Canyon (just a backdrop) to Halloween, to the neighborhood pool where Betty wanted to jump off the high jump. There's a belly flop that had to hurt. Betty admits she doesn't know which pool to jump into this time. Papi tells her he can't offer any advice - she has to come up with her own decision. "Just jump," he tells her. You're still going to belly flop either way.
And we're at the Mode/Elle charity softball game with Suzuki St. Pierre officiating - wow, just like Harry Caray, glasses and all! "Who will Naomi Campbell smash over the head with a baseball bat?" Does she really have to choose? Bouncing into the picture is Amanda, fresh off her faux reality show with Gene "Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire, Probably from the Herp" Simmons.
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Comments (3)
I agree...I think she went somewhere, maybe Rome, by herself to think. Remember 90210 when Dylan wanted to take Kelly on a trip around the world and Brandon proposed and she chose herself? I think it's exactly like that... And I agree also that there will probably be some type of new magazine for Daniel where Betty will work...not sure how it will all tie together, but that's what I think!
1 of 3 | Posted by LNNC92 | Posted on June 2, 2008 9:51 AM
Nice recap. I think most non-entitled people are going to have sympathy for Willie (who deserves/earned the job) over Daniel (who inherited and feels entitled to it). His sibling is a creep.
Betty's obviously going somewhere - but probably not with Gio or Henry. (The show couldn't stand her moving to Arizona, or leaving Meade publications, for that matter.)
Daniel could be the poster child for why many "regular" people resent spoiled, entitled children of the rich. Sort of a male version of Paris Hilton.
2 of 3 | Posted by fire@will | Posted on June 2, 2008 9:56 AM
useful recap thanks, but whats with the crappy religious jokes,,,"shiiite muslim"?? thats rude.
3 of 3 | Posted by ibbywee | Posted on September 24, 2008 4:39 AM