But here's where the good stuff happens: Henry introduces himself to Hilda and reminds her that they've spoken on the phone. When Betty asks when, Hilda quickly pulls her away. Finally, things are moving forward! Last week, Betty was reassured by Daniel and Henry and Erin weren't an item. This week, she learns that he called her. I cannot stop my fantasy of a completely Walter-free show!
As if this wasn't enough excitement, Daniel's friend Becks shows up for Fashion Week. Or, as he likes to call it, the Booty-lympics. (Note to Microsoft: I think the world would be a better place if spell check recognized words like Booty-lympics) But it's a sad day for Becks, as Daniel explains that he's now a responsible adult who has to run the company and focus on his job. Looks like Daniel is getting a gold in Lame-lympics.
As if Betty wasn't stressed enough, Daniel then tells Hilda she can have a job helping out at Mode's fashion show. Hilda is excited. But Betty is not. She goes to the Closet and complains to Christina that Hilda never listens to her and always steals her thunder. But Christina has other things on her mind - like making her clothes perfect for her big break in Mode's fashion show. Love ya, Betty, but way to be self-absorbed! This is Christina's big day -- give her a break with the boo hooing and let her get the clothes together!
Meanwhile, back in Queens, Ignacio is meeting with Constance, his immigration lawyer. He realizes that she is asking him to fill out forms that he's already fill out. He learns he hasn't turned his paperwork in. To Ignacio, this is a sign that something is wrong. To the rest of us, it's just proof that Constance does, indeed, work for the government. But then we find out the truth - Constance is upset because her boyfriend, Toussaint, dumped her. Ignacio tries to comfort her, and she wonders why all men can't be like Ignacio. I'm assuming she means that most straight men don't make cupcakes.
Meanwhile, Wil has paid a visit to Dr. Wong. She wakes up and looks in the mirror and screams. I feel that way a lot, but I have also never looked remotely like Vanessa Williams.
Betty is in full gear, ready for the fashion show, wearing an oversized Mode T-shirt. She's annoyed when Hilda shows up in a sexified, cut-up version of the T-shirt. Note to Justin Timberlake: Don't try to bring sexy back around Betty. But, despite the T-shirt fiasco, it's time to head off to the show, with Justin in tow
At the show, Daniel is giving interviews as everyone gets ready for Mode's Ten Designers to Watch fashion show. Becks wants to place a bet on which one of them can score with the hottest girl there. At first, Daniel pretends not to be interested. But, come on, he's still Daniel. So when Alexis makes a grand entrance in a red dress, Daniel agrees to the bet. Alexis is so hot, you can't even blame Daniel for making goo goo eyes at his sister. Or his brother. Or whatever. The point is, Alexis is really hot.
You know who's not hot? Wil. Her eyes are swollen so badly that she can't see, and her face is puffy and red.
Either ducks are very potent, or Dr. Wong played a nasty trick. Wil insists that Marc stay at her side at all times, acting as her "seeing eye gay". Marc agrees, but then makes an emergency phone call to Amanda, asking for help finding the Eternal 18 It Item. Personally, I wouldn't turn to the woman who wears micro-formal shorts to work on a regular basis to discover what America would want to wear. But desperate times, desperate measures.
Back in Queens, Ignacio is playing dominos. With Walter. So much for a Walter-free show. Sigh. I know you guys are with me on this one, so let's all take a moment to close our eyes and think of Cute Henry. OK, that's better.
Thankfully, this is interrupted by Constance's arrival. She's there to make gumbo for him to thank him for comforting her. She also calls him "Nacho". Am I wrong, or does it seem culturally insensitive for the Immigration Worker to using racial stereotypes like "Nacho"? Although nachos are delicious.... Ignacio is afraid to say anything to her, because if he turns her down, she might have him deported. So Walter suggests that Ignacio help get Constance back together with her ex-boyfriend. I hate to say it, but this actually wasn't bad advice. Let's try to pretend that Ignacio came up with it himself, shall we?
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Comments (4)
Haha, another great recap!
I really hope this Betty/Henry hook up is soon. I am tired of Walter and his stupidness. Bring on Henry with nerdy cuteness. And also, I can see Wil and Alexis butting heads. Very exciting for next week's episode.
1 of 4 | Posted by someonespecial
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Posted on February 4, 2007 10:03 PM
I'm still processing all the twists and turns...once my dizzyness subsides I'll have smarter comments. Thanks for the re-cap. Oh, by the way "Nacho" is a common nickname for the formal name Ignacio. Not racist at all.
2 of 4 | Posted by sarvarita
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Posted on February 5, 2007 11:04 AM
Anyone else reminded of Dynasty when Rebecca Romijn said her name was "Alexis"? All I could think of was Alexis Carrington/Colby
3 of 4 | Posted by CMY1186
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Posted on February 5, 2007 5:39 PM
Earth to Christina: duh! The writers having her say "you used me" was pretty stupid. Otherwise, a great episode.
Telenovelas rock. American soaps SUCK by comparison.
4 of 4 | Posted by Memememe
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Posted on February 6, 2007 10:50 AM