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Here it is–the recap you’ve all been waiting for and my opinions on the matter! Last night was the series finally of the RHOC and it will be sorely missing my household! I resisted at first (it seemed like SUCH a dumb idea for a tv show) but I got hooked, and now I feel like the OC ladies are people I really know. Alright, so here is what happened:

Tammy, as it always seems to be, was not in the episode all that much. She may not be my favorite housewife, but I’m guess that it means she’s pretty drama-free. They did show her playing with her son, and I have to say, both her and Duff are great parents. Apparently, Duff gets the kid 50% of the time, which is really odd for a man, and I think that’s just great. Tammy’s big claim to fame this episode was brining a date to Vicki’s BBQ, and the credits after the show said that she is currently still dating that man. They did show her girls for awhile, and it seems as though Megan is back home, having broken up with Roman, the pit bull breeder. Good thing she has his company logo tattooed across her hip! Regardless of her bad ink choices, I do like Megan. She’s not afraid to speak her mind!

Did anyone else feel really, really badly for Jo last night? She had a rough episode! She and Slade couldn’t stop fighting, so they went to couple’s counseling (which I actually thought was funny…shouldn’t you go to counseling AFTER you are married). Slade broke up with her there, in front of the counselor and cameras. Real smooth. It was the right choice, I think, though. I mean, they didn’t seem to have a lot in common in their lives. My boyfriend is my best friend, and that’s how I believe all couples should be to some extent. Her and Slade weren’t there anymore. What is really messed up, however, is that four days later, Slade brought a date to the BBQ where he knew Jo would be. That was a low blow. She really did look like a tramp, too, although I bet she’s actually a very nice girl and just was trying to look her best in front of what she knew would be a bunch of rich OC ladies. We left off with Jo talking to both Lauri and Shane about it. Man, I hope those two hooked up. You know they wanted to…

In this episode, Lauri proved to everyone that she may not be mom of the year, but it is not for lack of trying. I think she has her priorities a tad bit messed up, because she seems to win over her kids by being a friend and giving them things. For Sofie’s ninth birthday, Lauri gave her a cell phone and a horse. The kid is NINE. My god. The horse…ok, I can see her trying to give her something that will be a lifetime gift and give her responsibility, but a cell phone? Give me a break! Her daughter, Ashley, spent the whole episode being pissy about the idea of sharing Lauri’s townhouse with her brother. I’m not a fan of Ashley at all, but according to the ending of the show, Ashley is now paying rent and utilities at the townhouse, so maybe she’s growing up a little. It’s about time.

Jeana wasn’t the star of this final episode, but she did talk to Vicki about how her and her husband, Matt, are growing apart. I wish Jeana all the best, and I think that includes a divorce…or at least some couple’s counseling. I’m glad she recognizes the problem and hope she will have the strength to do something about it, although currently, that does not seem to be the case. Vicki, however, is seeming to understand Jeana’s problem and is working on her own marriage. Her husband is as well. He planned a romantic getaway for the two of them, and later they threw the BBQ together for all of their friends. Of all of the housewives, it’s no secret that I like Vicki the most, and her commitment to her family makes me love her even more.

Next week, the RHOC ladies will be getting together for a reunion special with Andy Cohen, and I’m excited to see what is going on in their lives since the show has come to an end.

The Real Housewives of Orange County, Jo de la Rosa, Lauri Waring, Jeana Keough, Tammy Knickerbocker, Vicki Gunvalson, Duff, Slade Smiley, OC, Bravo