RHOC S7, E3: Gretchen's Is The Best

Send us Fan MailRHOC S7E3 “The Honeymoon Is Over” Recap: Tamra & Eddie Make Up, Heather’s Sip-and-Paint, and Brooks Rumors Ignite SladeHost Meredith recaps Real Housewives of Orange County season 7, episode 3, “The Honeymoon Is Over,” starting with Tamra and Eddie’s fallout after Tamra forced Brooks to grab her breast out of jealousy over Eddie and Vicki’s flirting, then their reconciliation and new boundaries. Heather Dubrow plans a sip-and-paint party to bond the group, though the women don’t fully get the concept; at the event, talk of sex toys and Heather’s “pretentious” vibe spark commentary, while Tamra conspicuously fawns over Gretchen, fueling Vicki’s jealousy. Alexis vents about Peggy and worries about Gretchen trusting Tamra despite a gifted “future/past” bracelet. Terry and Brooks appear briefly, and the party ends with tension as Vicki leaves annoyed. Later, Gretchen tells Slade texts claim Brooks is a deadbeat dad owing child support, prompting Slade to rage about past accusations against him.00:00 Welcome and Episode Setup00:59 Reviews and March Donation02:51 Recap Tamara Eddie Blowup03:22 Making Up at Dinner06:01 Heather and Terry Intro11:32 Gretchen Slade Comedy Pitch13:47 Boat Ride Boundaries Talk14:51 Heather Plans Painting Party15:17 Sex Shop Hang With Gretchen19:53 Painting Party Prep Begins20:53 Peggy Drama Rehash22:31 Why Alexis Blames Peggy24:18 Jim Betrayal Catch25:34 Studio Talk and Pregnancy PSA27:56 Tamara Friendship Bracelet29:51 Painting Party Tensions33:51 Terry and Brooks Arrive35:07 Vicki Snub Fallout37:02 Brooks Deadbeat Rumors37:54 Slade Explodes and WrapSupport the show