Then back to Daniel and Alexis: Alexis is fishing for information, asking if Daniel misses Alex. He says that they had a complicated relationship and that it's a relief to be out from under his shadow. And this is when Alexis leans forward and whispers her secret in Daniel's ear. I really would have liked to have heard exactly what Alexis said. It feels like a cheat for writers to use whispers, because now I have to imagine what was said (and I do not watch TV to improve my imagination): "Surprise! I'm your brother, and instead of a skiing accident, I had my penis removed!" I guess if you had two years, you could come up with something better than that, but my point is, I'd like to know exactly what was said. You know, just in case someone in the viewing audience needs to use the same speech in the future.
Daniel is shocked and jumps away. But when Alexis shows Daniel the tattoo on her leg, Daniel knows that it's true. Alexis tries to explain that as Alex he always felt like he was in the wrong body. But Daniel points out that it was unfair to make everyone in the family think that he was dead. Seems like Daniel has a good point there, but there's no time to discuss the boring morality of Alexis's choice - after all, the fashion show is starting!
As people are being seated, Katharine McPhee passes Betty. Betty apparently had the McPheever, and gushes about how much she loved her on American Idol.
Katharine gives Betty a signed CD for Hilda. So that was Katharine's Ugly Betty cameo... I give it a C. Sure, her voice is pretty when she sings, but I can't help thinking that they could have replaced the real McPhee with a cardboard cutout of McPhee and had about the same acting performance.
Outside, Hilda runs into Daniel. Hilda is upset over Betty's firing. Daniel is upset for obvious reasons. A bottle of liquor comes out. I am already afraid of where this is going...
Back in Queens, Toussaint knocks on Ignacio's door. He thinks Ignacio called a cab, but immediately suspects something is up when he smells gumbo. When Ignacio explains the situation, he learns that Constance was Toussaint's caseworker too. Toussaint has some advice: Date Constance until he gets his greencard. Not exactly what Ignacio wanted to hear. But at least he didn't call Walter to second guess the advice.
Betty comes outside and sees Daniel and Hilda kissing. Oh my. That was exactly what I was afraid of.
Daniel goes inside to find Bradford while Betty and Hilda have it out on the patio. Betty tries to explain why she's so upset - it took her ages to get people at Mode to even remember her name, but Hilda waltzes in and everyone loves her immediately. Hilda explains that while she might flirt and make jokes, Betty is the one with the great job and the great boss. Betty seems to finally realize how silly she was being, and reassures Hilda that there are plenty of things that she's good at. She even complements Hilda's ability to fix hair.
No time to dwell on sisterly love, however. Now it's really time for the fashion show. We see some of Christina's designs, and the last model is Alexis. Everyone claps and cheers for Christina. And then Wil introduces Bradford. Before he can get too far into his speech, Alexis takes the microphone, and reveals to everyone her true identity. Needless to say, jaws drop.
And, as if that wasn't enough, cops come up to the stage and arrest Bradford for Fey's murder. He's hauled away and Alexis is left on stage, waving and posing.
What an episode! SO much happened. How do you think the showdown between Alexis and Daniel will play out? What will happen between Alexis and Wil, because I feel like there will also be a power struggle there? How will this all affect Betty? Will Hilda open a hair salon? Will Cute Henry and Betty finally get together?! We have so much to look forward to!!
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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