Reunion Part II. RHONJ

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Well, as promised, I am writing about Part II of the Real Housewives of New Jersey Reunion. I do this somewhat begrudgingly because this show is becoming so dramatic, dark and dirty, that it is beginning to be very hard to watch as of late.

 The reunion began as part I left off, with Rosie, Kathy Wakile's sister, threatening to cut out Teresa Guidice's tongue. What a show! This lovely interaction ensued due to Kathy and Teresa having thrown insults involving each other's parents. Teresa hit Kathy over the head with an insult about her, and in turn Rosie's, deceased father. This was when the fireworks began and Rosie started screaming like an animal! I thought for sure, that Rosie would come out and try to kill Teresa , but it did not happen. Shockingly and thankfully, the incident was defused quickly, partly due to Lauren Manzo sitting with Rosie, speaking with her, and reasoning with her about why it was best if she just played it cool.  This appeared to calm Rosie down enough that she was able to join the ladies on the stage.

Quickly, the show took a nicer turn, believe it or not, as Rosie came out and Andy Cohen, the host, took control of the show.They began discussing Rosie's journey regarding her coming out of the closet, this season. They then showed a nice clip of Rosie speaking with her niece and nephew about being gay and their loving and emotional interaction. The sweet segment quickly went by the way side, however, and the down and dirty fighting began again. Could we expect anything else, really?

As most of you watchers are surely well aware, a main theme throughout the show this season,was Teresa's anger about her sister-in-law and cousin becoming part of the show, without her knowledge. At least, Teresa claims it was without her knowledge. Of that, I am not sure.Within this theme, many arguments broke out regarding allegations of Melissa being a stripper, and Kathy trying to take credit for Teresa's recipes, etc.etc.

Jealousy was also a theme throughout. While insults and allegations flew, Melissa Gorga sadly revealed that her and her husband, Joe Gorga, will be moving farther away from Teresa and her family because her and her husband do not want their children at the same school as Teresa's children.  They then showed a sad and kind of shocking clip of Teresa's two daughters being nasty and making snide remarks about their aunt Melissa. Teresa quickly claimed that her girls were reprimanded for their bad behavior. The other ladies, however, felt that Teresa was responsible for putting negative ideas into her daughter's heads. It was very, very sad to see.

Towards the end of the hour, the show turned to the trip to California. At this point, Teresa's husband Joe Guidice, has joined the ladies on stage. Andy quickly turns his attention to Joe. And, I know, as must of you surely do, exactly what will happen next. I am equal parts excited, nervous and sick to my stomach!  They quickly cut to the clip at the vineyard and Joe Guidice talking to an unknown person. This is what I had been waiting for!The phone call sounded very suspicious, and it undoubtedly seemed as though Joe might have been talking to a woman. Now you must know that there has been much speculation about the possibility of Joe cheating on Teresa, but this scene was the first that may have shown some proof to the viewer.

Andy asks Joe in no uncertain terms, who he was on the phone with. I WAS FROZEN IN MY CHAIR! The ladies were also catatonic waiting as they waited for his answer. And, as it might have been expected, Joe came up with the most ridiculous excuse possible. Apparently, he was talking to an old work friend!!! Ahhh! Juicy Joe comes through again, claiming the spot for the creepiest person on cast. Honestly, it was such an absurd answer that it didn't even sink in initially. And, again, myself and the ladies on stage were speechless. But, not suprisingly, Teresa backed up her husband wholeheartedly! Poor Teresa had to lie through her teeth as a pink elephant sat in the middle of the stage and some pigs flew through the set. It was a moment that will go down In Real Housewives history! Absurdity at it's best.

The reunion had a few other absurd moments, such as Teresa asking Melissa to sing, as if she was alleging that Melissa could not in fact do so without the help from auto tune. Typical stuff.

Part II of this three part abomination, ended with previews of next weeks conclusion, and the rest of the men joining the stage. It appears it might be the most emotional part of the reunion yet. There will definitely be more screaming and crazy stripper allegations, and some high pitch screeching from Teresa.

 So, there you have it. Part II has come to entertain us , and I must admit that it did not disappoint. I apologize if my heart was not fully into this show and review. These people just seem to be getting crazier and meaner with each and every interaction I watch. It can be tiring.But, as much as that is true, knowing me, I will not be able to stay away and I will be watching again this Sunday! C'mon, we all will! L.O.L. Happy watching ladies and gents! Muah! xoxo