Watch What Crappens - #2714 Southern Hospitality S03E05: A Hot Dog Will Holler

Episode Date: February 4, 2025

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Oh my call. Oh my call. Oh my God. Another great episode of this wonderful, wonderful show. So previously on Southern hospitality, Joey Marbles and TJ were having a conversation because they, you know, they haven't been talking to each other this season. And now they are, like, talking.

And where we left off is that, um, Joe acknowledged that, like, one night he got, like, really drunk and, like, he made contact in bed with, you know, TJ. But he, like, thought, like, maybe he was, like, his girlfriend or something like that. And then TJ's like, but it meant a lot to me. So we're sort of broaching a potentially gay moment between the two of them. We don't know what it was still, okay? What was it that happened?

Joe makes it sound like he just, well, he says I touched you. And I feel like if he says, if he did, if he did just, I don't know, that sounds like diddling. You know what I mean? Because if, it sounds like diddling. Because he would normally say,

so I cuddled with you a little bit in bed. So this all week I've been like, was it a handy? It's like, what happened? Was it a blowy? I need to know. It's not on my business, but it's on TV. So you guys need to tell me, don't just give me some parts, okay?

It'll be as much not my business if I find out if it was a blow job, then it is knowing that you just touched him. Like I need to know what it is. So anyway, TJ is like, well, but that happened to me. And then you distance yourself from me. And that really hurt because I felt like you kind of disowned me."

And he's really sad, and he's like, you feel like I did what to you? I don't know that word, so... I'm concussed. And he's like, I just feel like there's been a lot of distance. He's like, well, here's the hard truth. Since then, that rumor has been played on

for like three years, when people are like, oh, we heard from DJ that you're gay. And then we hear, got to a clip of Austin saying, oh yeah, I heard that Joe's gay because DJ told me that Joe's gay. I mean, if I were gay, like that'd be fine, but I'm not. Like maybe I caught up to you thinking like when I was black out drunk,

thinking you were like my girlfriend or something like that. He's like, but that's not my fault. Are you saying I have man boobs? What? Are you saying I have man boobs? He's like, but that's not my fault. Are you saying I have man boobs? What? Are you saying I have man boobs? He's like, but that's not my fault. And he's like, yeah, well, you know, like where my feelings lie, like my sexuality,

but like that's something we've always kind of like not talked about, you know? And he goes, yeah, we never talked about it. And TJ is crying now. And he goes, yeah, we never talked about it, but like nothing happened, you know? And so TJ is, TJ looks like he's calculating here on like, what do I see? Like, how much do I say here? You know? So Joe's

like, but in your mind, it might've been different. And I apologize for that. So basically it's like, it was just a cuddle and that's it, you know? So TJ is like, well, in the past, I've had a lot of experiences with straight guys like Joe, but the difference is I wasn't their friends. And so I didn't have to see them every day, you know, I'm like, they don't make me decipher what they're trying to say, because half of it's inaudible. So basically, what TJ is saying is, I've had a few too many guys who are quote unquote, straight, like behind closed doors suddenly want to do like get some hanky-panky do some diddlin and so he thought this was like

another situation like that and so it really kind of like messed him up and I guess my question is like the only reason why people know that this happened is because obviously TJ went and told everyone and is that appropriate for TJ to do that or not? On the one hand, like he said last week, aren't I allowed to talk about things in my life? On the other hand, like we know it's not cool to out people. If Joe were gay, it's not cool to out people. Where do you stand on it, Ronnie? I mean, obviously it's not cool to out people.

I get what TJ is saying, but he's going around saying, well, don't date him, he's gay. Well, that's outing somebody. And also you don't know that he's gay just because some guy, like I've had sex with guys who weren't completely gay and it doesn't mean that they're gay, you know? So I don't know.

I mean, it's like back to kind of a don't kiss, don't tell, but I do think that people demonize it a little bit more than kiss and tell because it's gay. That could hurt people, especially in Charleston and stuff like that. But you're obviously fucking around with the mouth of the South. So I mean, I don't really know what you were expecting. But I mean, obviously it's not right to out somebody. But I do see what TJ is saying.

Like it was my experience too. And I should not have to keep everybody else in the closet just because you feel closeted or whatever. But I also like deeper than that, I get what TJ is saying where you're just so fucked up in what is real and what's not real and is it just sex and if it's not and if it's one of your best friends. You know, I've been in a situation like that before where it was really hurting my feelings and that guy didn't really know it was hurting my feelings. And all these years later, I don't really blame him. But at the time I was like, what the fuck, you're leading me on. Whereas he was just thinking of it as like, especially, I think especially straightish or bi people think gay people have this life where we just will fuck everything. It was like a very

promiscuous lifestyle. So what do they care if it was just a cuddle? It's nothing compared to everything else. And it's not just about the sex because the sex does mean, I think to me, it means less than the actual relationship part. So I can have sex with whoever and not ever think anything about it. But if I have a little relationshipy kind of energy with somebody, then that's what really confuses me.

Because it's hard, you know, you have to think like straight people Get all this experience dating and gay people really don't get that experience when we're kids We don't get it when we're in high school. We don't get it before that, you know, so we don't really know what it's like And I'm not saying everybody I'm just saying a lot of us especially You know later generations didn't really have the same experience growing up where it was just okay to be gay. So most of us were closeted for a long time and we have kind of suspended learning.

You're kind of suspended in time. So I get where TJ's from, but no matter what he went through or what his feelings are, of course it's not cool to go around telling people that Joe's gay. Of course it's not cool to go around telling people that Joe's gay, you know? Yeah Yeah, I think I feel like I feel bad for TJ. I feel like he is He does deal with a lot of like bullshit down there

I think with a lot of repressed people it probably toys with those emotions But I think it's also like not cool to tell people. Oh like Joe is gay. So don't Like don't go after him because it's also like we're not it's also like not cool to tell people, oh, like Joe is gay. So don't like, don't go after him because it's also like, we're not, it's like not 1995 anymore. I think we have more of awareness that like, there's a lot of like, there's a, there's a, there's a very nuanced spectrum. And like, it could be that Joe, I don't know, maybe he was experimenting, maybe he's triggering something

else, but he may still like, I would never tell someone, don't date someone because they cuddled me. Like, I just don't know, maybe he was experimenting, maybe he was triggering something else, but he may still, like I would never tell someone don't date someone because they cuddled me. Like, I just don't think I would. And I think even if he had said don't date somebody because he cuddled me, that would be more acceptable than saying don't date him because he's gay. You don't know that he's gay. I would say literally don't date him

because of his personality. I mean, that's like the strongest point there that TJ has, but that's fine. So TJ is- He's a cute little personality too. So Joe, I mean, he does, but he does also a lot like we're, well, we're saying he also can be a real shit store too. So let's not forget that about Joey Marbles. No. But that being said, I thought this was a very sensitive scene and I thought that Joey Marbles was actually very sensitive to TJ's needs in this moment.

I think what we really see is that TJ did really kind of fall for Joe. I think he there was like mixed, there was like cross cross cross wires and stuff like that. Mixed motion, mixed, mixed messages and I think that Joe was really actually supportive of his friend in this moment. He sort of could see that TJ had been going through a lot based on this and so Joe was like, yeah by the way like me rage texting you, I was like fucking her and like you know to hear that TJ is carrying this thing that happened three and a half years ago, it really upsets me because I also know what it feels like

to have feelings for someone for years and I hope that now he can get past it now that we're talking about it. What I'm basically saying is that like, I now know what it's like to be DJ Maddie Reese. It's pretty cool, yeah. So basically TJ is like, well, you're allowed to be hurt, you know, and I probably deserved it. I deserve that message. He goes, you didn't deserve that.

You didn't deserve it, bro. But the rumor like fuck with me, you know, because like I care about what people think about me. Have you seen my blow dryer? I mean, it should have been a wake up call, you know, but I want to be a better friend now. So I did like this from Joe. When you blow me, speaking of blow dryers. You want to blow me? Will it make you feel better? Sorry. Most reality stars, they do the whole, I don't give a fuck what anyone says about me.

I do what I want. I don't care. And he's like, I care what people think about me. I only did it because I wanted to cover up because I'm like really afraid of what people might think about me. That's all. It's an oddly self-aware, there are some oddly self-aware people on this show.

I mean, there's still like delusional crazy people too. Looking at you, Emmy, love you. But yeah, a lot of people say things about themselves and I'm like, wow, this is really is kind of a self-actualized kind of a generation in a way. Okay, let me not get too far, we're on Southern hospitality. So he's like, but I do want to feel like I can trust you, TJ.

And he's like, well, I mean, that's how I feel too. So clearly. All right, everybody, I just went on a date with Joe. So I'm just kidding. So Joe's like, yeah, we'll figure it out, you know. Let's take baby steps. He's like, okay. And by the way, if I unblock you, am I going to get all the messages that you sent me? And he's like, oh, I don't know if that's how it works, but I hope not.

Cause he's like, I've been texting you every day. So they hug. It's really nice. And TJ feels like there's a weight lifted off his shoulders and everything. And then Joe goes outside and Maddie is there. It's like the mom at school pickups. Like, you have a good time at chess club? Okay, get in. So he gets in. He's like, Oh my God, I've got like the hottest Uber driver of all time. You know, it was like a really hard conversation, but it went well. Yeah, well, well. Okay, Joe, and you took accountability. Yeah, we did. Okay. Did he apologize to you? Yeah, I did. Okay. Because for years, he told me like not to give you a chance because you were gay. Okay, don't forget that. Okay, be mad at him again. Okay, we're going home Joe. Okay, sounds good. So now we go to

Siobhan and Molly at their place. And Siobhan's like, um, I was running arms today. Um, I run into Amy. And I feel like she wanted someone to talk to and I was like surprised because we chatted and it was in a grocery store. That was nuts. Like what? She's like definitely very hurt and she was just like messy and she said, I think the word was, I think the word she used, hold on, it was betrayed. Betrayed?

Oh my God. And then we go to TJ's apartment and Brad texts asking how it went and TJ lets Brad know it went really well, everything's gonna get better and everything. And now we go to Lake and Michael's playing tennis. And this is like another classic people who don't know how to play tennis

playing tennis on Bravo Scene. Yeah, something to do. So then they talk about Emmy and he still hasn't talked to her. He's like, I reached out to her this morning and she did not even respond to me. I mean, she's upset, but like I'm hurt because the one time I tried to come with her to come to her with my concerns, she didn't even hear me. Yeah, but like you did it. I mean, the first time you did it on the bench

and she did listen to you, even though she denied everything. But then the second time you kind of did it in front of every single person on a vacation, like who the fuck does that? And this is what it sounded like. This is like, okay, this is everyone around the table. Emmy, your boyfriend is saying that like you're the worst and you're boring and you're annoying.

He doesn't like you at all. So she's like, stop, he loves me, he loves me. And Michael's goes, relax. Relax, do not get frustrated. Maybe not the most approachable tone, although to be fair, they're all in the right and she's in the wrong in this case. And he's like, yeah, I mean, if your relationship is suffering and your friends tell you, I mean, who's really the problem here? You know, and she's like, is she coming tonight? And he goes, yeah, I mean, she needs to keep her personal feelings aside at work and just

like focus on working and like get her job done. You know, those letters don't put itself on the birthday sign themselves. Lake is like, yeah, wait, do they? So then, um, now we have Will and Emmy, they're going to go on a date. And then he's like, this Lake house dinner, that Lake house dinner was like so awful. And it was like traumatizing. I mean, like every, everything kind of like crumbled. So like now I'm alone and the only person I want to be around is Will. And Will's

like, Oh God, why did you guys have to confront her? Now she only wants to be around me.'" He's like, "'Please, she put an air tag in my wallet and told me if it ever leaves, she's gonna kill me.'" So they're doing like a boat date. And she's like, "'Oh my God, look at us, we're on a date. This is so crazy, we're so happy.'"

Like, I know people think that women from the South just want like a wealthy husband who's like a lawyer, like put a ring on their fingers, they don't have to do anything. I'm like, "'Oh, the South just want like a wealthy husband who's like a lawyer, like put a ring on their fingers. They don't have to do anything. I'm like, oh, we'll just turn a blind eye and they can do whatever they want as long as we get our Botox. It's totally not like that. My dad pays for my Botox and like literally it's not like that.

Like he is obsessed with me. Okay. He like wants me. I'm no pushover. Okay. I'm not. I'm seriously not. Everything is great. We're having a great time on this boat. I'm so relaxed right now, even though my entire body is tense

because I totally believe that Will loves me. This is a great time. We love each other. Oh my god, charcuterie platter, charcuterie, charcuterie. So she makes all the charcuterie stuff. And Will's like, wow, this week has been crazy. Yeah, yeah. Do you do you know when you're trying to by the way, well, you know, you know, when you're trying to tell someone the truth and you feel like you're screaming it from mountaintops and like, no one's believing you. I'm like, yeah. Like when he went to Republic and was like, I hate me. Yeah. I think he's done this. I think he's been in your boots before. I mean, they

just have their own narrative of my relationship and like, it's like pissing me off. Like, here's a cracker. I'm the mustard. You're the honey. It's delicious together. Am I right? Look at me. I'm eating.

I'm eating a lot. Are you happy with me? So delicious. I love eating. And he's like, baby. She made like six stacks of charcuterie on crackers at this point. She was like, phonetically, like, I'm happy.

I'm happy. I'm happy. I'm happy. He's like, baby, I'm just so sorry you're being attacked, you know, I could just feel guilty because like I kind of had a part to play in that. You know? Yeah. Yeah. Well, a little bit. I'm just like, well, what people don't understand is like, Will is like head over heels, like he is like dead in love with me.

I have to check for a call sometimes. I'm like, are you dead? Are you that much in love? He's still alive. That is how in love with me. I have to check for a call sometimes. I'm like, are you dead? Are you that much in love? He's still alive. That is how in love with me. He is upset. He kisses the ground. I walk on. You're literally on a boat. You're not walking. You're not even on the ground right now. He's like, oh, my God, I'm sick of the ground. I don't want to get the ground anymore. So Emmy is like, I'm happy. I'm very happy. And you make me very happy.

It's like, yeah, I really don't think I would have been able to have gotten through this year of law school without you. And like, I mean, to have someone who delivered me a plate of charcuterie every single day, like that was really nice. It really helps me get through law school. And sometimes it just feels like you're the only person that like cared that I was even having a hard time over there. She's like, yeah, well, two years from now you'll be graduated law school and you'll be a lawyer and you'll be starting for the bar and I'll be working at a bar and we'll be like bar and bar, you know, the law firm of bar and bar, you know what I'm saying? Which is funny because you and you'll be a lawyer, and you'll be studying for the bar, and I'll be working at a bar, and we'll be like bar and bar,

or you know, the law firm of bar and bar, you know what I'm saying, which is funny because you're gonna be a lawyer. Anyway, what's your plan? What's your plan? We're gonna stay together forever, right, huh? Yeah? It's like, I can just see it so clearly.

I'm gonna have like a highfalutin job. I'm gonna have a highlighter behind my ear. I'm gonna have like a couple of like kids. I'm gonna have, I'm gonna be with someone, I can't really see their face, but she's pregnant, she's going to have the most beautiful children for me. It's like, well, I mean, hello, you're supposed to say you see yourself married to me. It's like, I think it's probably you. It's a lady, blonde hair, thin.

Uh-oh, I just saw her eat a sandwich. So I don't know, I'm sure it's going to be you. Let's not worry. Let's not think about it right now. So, she's like, let's rephrase that. And he goes, yeah, no, no, that came out totally wrong. Like, I want you as my hot wife, or someone like you. Maybe someone with a different name and just a different person, but, you know, like in the Emmy mold.

But maybe not you though. She's like, well. I have seen in my visions, I do have a wife, but then I also still do see you there. So listen, at the very least, you'll be a hot mistress. Would you be opposed to making charcuterie for me and my future wife? Because then that way, we can still make this work.

I can bang you on charcuterie delivery days, at the very least. While we wait for the kids to get home from school. So like every day, because I'm going to bring you charcuterie every day kids to get home from school. So like every day, cause I'm gonna bring you chocolate with me every day. I know you love me. So she's like, well, thanks for saying that. Cause I totally knew what you meant.

Well, totally new happiness. Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong, wedding bells. My favorite song is playing right now. God, I love that they're playing that on this boat. I mean, wedding songs on a boat. It's like, it's coming from your iPhone. Damn it. I mean, I mean look at this., I strain this. Do you guys use

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Okay, Barnum and Bailey, let's relax. Okay, you guys are serving like margaritas to a bunch of out of town tourists who just wanna see where Southern Hospitality is filmed. This is not like a high wire act. Yeah, and Michael's is like, yeah, like a no call no show, there's nothing bigger than Than that there's no bigger way than that to disrespect me no call no show I mean no one would do that not as your only friend, but as your manager

I mean, this is just fucking bullshit. I can't I'm so not her right now Yeah, no call no show It's like they're all like scandalized and they're all like, oh my god. I can't believe that Emmy is a no-, no show. It's like they're all like scandalized and they're all like, oh my God, I can't believe that Emmy is a no call, no show. She's a no call, no show. Is she really a no call, no show? Are we sure she's just not a no show, no call?

No, she's a no call, no show. I can't believe Emmy no called, no showed. And Maddie's like, oh my God, I'm doing so much work right now, Siobhan. Do you think that I should like call Emmy and be like, are you okay? Are you good? Like no call, no show? Who even are you right now?

Shavon's like, I know, I know. And Maddie goes, the worst thing you could do in hospitality is no call, no show. I swear to God, L-O fucking L. I mean, it's weird for her. Do you know what I mean, Shavon? She's like, yeah, I saw her the other day in a store. Did she call? Did she show? But that's what I'm saying. I was totally not like her, you know?

Like, I know she's going through shit, like, because she really needs time off. But like, you know, we're all picking up her slack. This is really hard. Like, I had to let a sparkler by myself. And then they started like, okay, well, I guess, you know what, the show must go on, ladies. We're gonna, the show will go on. And then they put no call,, get well, I guess you know what this the show must go on ladies, we're gonna the show will go on and then they put no call no show on the big sign I was like, wow, they are really serious about this. So then the girls are doing the VIP sign thing. And then like is going outside. And she's just like, Oh my god. And we hear me go, we're just scrolling on by. You didn't see us.

Me, happy, happy Abbey. Do you hear that? It's wedding bells. Isn't that crazy? Isn't that crazy? Future lawyers live. Guys, Lake runs inside. She goes, guys, I have an update.

She's not a no call, no show. She's a no call show, but outside, outside show. She did an outside show. She walked by show. They're like, oh my God. She did a no call outside show? That's terrible. Yeah, she's running around telling literally every single person. It's like the guy carrying the ice the bar back. She's like, oh my God, I just saw me outside. She's like there. She like passed by. Oh my God, you guys.

Guys guys like no call no show. See, But this guy's like, no call, no show. Let's see. Patricia gets a phone call. Hello, this is Patricia Altshul. What? No call, no show? Wow. Absolutely disgusting.

So TJ is like, I mean, we all got through shit away from work, but we also show up and we do our job. And like, yeah, where's your home training to walk past your place of work with a boy that talks shit about you after you did a no call, no show, making everything about you. Just like when you ruined my birthday night, no call, no show. So Michaels is writing a rap for no call, no show. And he's like, when we're short staffed, it affects everybody, I'm triggered.

And so outside Joe's like, wow, Frigga wicked, Emmy Lowe just walked by. She was like a no call no show, but like she was carrying a charcuterie tray. They're going somewhere. Yeah, she has like makeup on, so. She called someone and she's showing up with somewhere. So then Maddie's like, no, no, she walked by. No. Yeah, she had like makeup on.

They're like going to dinner and stuff. You're lying. Like, oh, fucking hell. Like, yeah, no, she walked by. Really? When she's like a no call, no show. Are you serious? Are you fucking serious right now? Yeah. Like if you don't have the courage to call out sick, at least take an Uber to like go around the block or while you do that, like where you can be no call no show,

like at least like go down the block rather than Uber. So then Molly, we see people working and stuff and Molly's like, I mean, I'm really tired and I'm here. Do you know how many wedding things I had to do? I had to put pictures in a book. Okay, roll the scene from last week. That was a huge scene. They're like, it's a bride. Okay, roll the scene from last week. That was a huge scene. They're like, it's a bride saying, our wedding planner literally just did a no call no show. That is the worst thing you can do on a wedding day. So then she's like, well, I guess she's not too upset to post selfies on her story. And we see I mean, she's like, Oh, my God, look at the steak. It's amazing. We're having such a good day. My, Hey, well, who's your wife? And he's like, uh, waitress. Well, I mean, Molly's like, Emmy is an idiot.

That's a big line that's being crossed right now. Posting an Instagram story of a steak when you no called no showed. Yeah. So then, um, Maddie is like, Oh my God, Siobhan, what the fuck? Like, I don't fucking believe it. Like, can you how can you go on a date, but like not show up to work? It's like disrespectful of us all, you know, we're having to pick up our slack. Like, I put like three vowels on the board today. Three.

Michael's is like, it's like a big fuck you like I am fuck? What the fuck? What the fuck? What the fuck? What the fuck? What the fuck? What the fuck? What the fuck? What the fuck? What the fuck? What the fuck?

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What the fuck? What the fuck? What the fuck? What the fuck? What the fuck? What the fuck? It's such a Southern hospitality thing to say. It's Michael's world, baby. Baby. I thought it was Grace Lilly's world. Well, it's Michael's world now. So then we go to TJ and he's talking to Mike, the executive chef. They've been working on something. So let's have a meeting with Leva. Okay.

I needed some Leah, the CEO realness in here. Or what? Why did I bring Leah the CEO? Okay, who cares about Leva? Bring in Leah, like or at least have Leo with Leva. Like this feels like something the CEO should know about too. Because you know, that hopefully we'll get a scene where Leah's gonna say, wait, what's going on? Someone is selling hot dogs on my watch. And I wasn't told about this.

Let me tell you something. Not only does the buck stop here, so does the hot dog. I need to be fucking CC'd on every hot dog bun and ketchup packet that comes through this joint because I am Leah C. E. motherfucking O. So the premise of my idea is to drive business to the bar because I got a hot dog cart and then I can sell hot dogs like maybe once a month or so on Sundays. And Love was like, um, yeah, I like that.

That's great. He's like, yeah, okay, well, here's printouts. Okay, I brought stuff for you to look at. The cart's on the backside. Look at the cart. He's like, oh, that's cute. I'm sorry, I'm getting a call from Leah CEO here. Leah, go ahead. You're on.

Hi, it's me, Leah CEO, hot dogs. How about I'll be the judge of that. Bring some dogs. I'll tell you whether they're hot or not. You don't know shit about this business. I'm the judge of what a hot dog fucking is, you little pissant. And if you think for one fucking second, you're gonna park a cart here without the proper paperwork and the proper permits from this city, do I look like I'm going rogue?

Do I look like I'm ready to run from the fucking food cops? No. You better do it and you better do it behind the tape, bitch. Let me tell you something else. Oscar Myers, Nathan's, I fucked them both and they couldn't handle it. So come on, bring it. So she's like, wow, exciting investment, TJ. I don't think I've ever met anybody who said, wow, I've saved some money.

I think I'm going to get a hot dog stand. He's like, yeah, I want to sell hot dogs once per month. Just like, uh, dare to dream, dare to dream over your once per month hot dog flash sale. Um, he's like, well, I'm 33, but that's like 50 in gay years. So I'm basically dead. So I have to do something. And he's like, yeah, now here's where he's smart because he knows how this

Bravo shit works. He's been to LA. He's seen the Disneyland of restaurants that go up, and people just want to go in and pay $20 for a terrible drink and then get their merch, right? So he's like, well, I've put a lot of money into merch. So I think that's what he's really doing. He's going to have some hot dogs, but he's also going to be able to sell merch that has nothing to do with Leva. Yeah. He's like, okay, so I have some hot dogs, but he's also going to be able to sell merch that has nothing to do with leva

Yeah, he's like, okay, so I have some printouts. Okay. Here's the concept leva. Okay, we're gonna have hot dogs We're gonna have buns. We'll put the hot dogs in the buns It'll be a hot dog that we're gonna sell. She's like, okay great So he goes I've always had a huge passion of owning my own business and you know a gay guy selling hot dogs You know like that would be like amazing and we call it like something wieners. And so I came up with like Sir Wiener because it's actually the pet name I used to have for my ex's wiener. So it's like a wieners. And love is like, okay, so what else do you want to show me? I think I think I understand the concept of hot dogs. He's like, well, July 17th is National Hot Dog Day and I want that to be launched. so like a weenies and teenies event.

She's like, so you're gonna make hot dogs? Yeah. I have a chef here. And so you need a chef to tell you how to make hot dogs? Yeah. You don't know how to make hot dogs, but you want to do a whole, you bought a hot dog cart,

but you don't actually know how to make hot dogs. You know, you just cook them and put them in a bun. Okay, well, I didn't really think about that part. It's so funny. She's like, wait a minute. So you got my very experienced chef, who you can't afford to do what my daughter does. James, you're winning chef of Republic Bar and Grill.

Yeah, I know. How is he ever gonna live this reputation down? He works at Republic. So TJ's like, well, I mean, I've had him help me a little bit, like just with the menu and stuff. And he's like, yeah, I mean, there's some tweaks that we can do, you know, like we really need to work on the bun and meat ratio.

She goes, oh my God, he's doing you a solid, TJ. Trust me, you cannot afford this man, okay? You cannot afford him. Listen, how long did it take you to come up with the muscles and the brass? He's like 18 months. She's like, see, see him. Listen, how long does it take you to come up with the muscles in the brass? He's like 18 months. She's like, see, see what I mean, TJ? Good luck. Good fucking luck.

Well, I was going to ask for your permission to use the chef for a day, and I would pay for him. Like, I just would like pay for him to show me how to put a hot dog into a bun. It's just it's so confusing to me how to make them. I love that. He's like, yeah, I'm here to worry about the, the meat to bun ratio. It's going to take some work. What are you going to change the size of the hot dog? You're going to change the size of the hot dog bun?

It's a pretty standard thing, sir. I hate to break it to you. I'm pretty sure the hot dog industry has figured out the ratio. That's why the buns are all a certain size and the hot dogs are a certain size. I think this is settled. Bleh. So she's like, what, well first she seems like

she's gonna be mean to him, right? So she's like, you can't afford him. And he's like, well, I was gonna just ask your permission to use him for a day, you know, and I'll pay him. You know, I'll pay him from my side. And she's like, but she's actually positive. She's like, what TJ's doing right now is like what I really want from these kids.

Like if they have aspirations, that's healthy, but like they forget, like starting a business doesn't come with like a staff of 10. I mean, ask Oscar Mayer, that man is one of the most stressed people ever in history. Well, so I feel like this is gonna be like a 200 person event with like friends and family. Also, I will be going to a Mikva and converting to Judaism

just so I could really nail the Hebrew national element of it. She's, okay, you know what? I think you're like not really thinking this all the way through. Like you don't need to like do all that. He's like, is it too many wieners? Because no, it's just it's a big bite to you know, a lot to chew. Depends on the hot dog buns. I like it. I like what you're doing there, Lava.

Like, no, that's not what I was gonna say. I was just gonna say it's a big pick down your throat. I know that's like, you should that's actually on a sweatshirt. So it's funny that you would say that. It's a big Joe Bradley moment, you know, hand on the wiener, right? What are we talking about, Ronnie? I don't even know. I feel like I'm just like making, like this scene is so funny that there's this like

sit down scene about like, Lava, I would like to sell hot dogs. Like he's acting like he is like at a startup pop-up menu with like doing like tasting courses. Like it's- I think she's more ridiculous. Cause really he was just saying, listen, I need to make a little extra money.

I got a hot dog cart. I think it would be perfect for the business. Can I do that? She's the one who's acting like, oh my God. She's like, I know you're thinking like, it's just hot dogs, but it's acting like, oh my God. She's like, I know you're thinking like, it's just hot dogs, but it's going to be like a lot. I mean, you're going to have like 200 people waiting for hot dogs.

Like, what does that mean? Who's going to make the hot dogs? How much hot dog goes in a bun? Like, how big are the buns? It's like logistics. Like, where are they going to stand in line? I mean, producing that amount of hot dogs in a cart? Like, who's going to do your cart?

Because it's not going to be the chef. And he's like, um, you're confusing me. Yeah. But then like, are you going to have somebody juggling hot dogs? I mean, that's a big deal. You know, people like juggling. So now you have to get a juggler. Well, you're not using my juggler.

So have you reached out to Bronwyn Newport? She's kind of the hot dog person of Bravo at the moment. Is she going to get mad at you? Will she send you an angry text? Will she not at you a lot? I just feel like there's a lot you have to consider here. She's oh my God, I really put a lot of money into merchandise in the cart and now love is throwing all these other ideas at me. Okay. She's basically saying, okay, it's cool that you make hot dogs, but like, have you thought about like, how many hot dogs you're going to have? Do you know where people are going to line up? Are you prepared? Like, they're actually pretty basic

things to consider. And he's like, Oh, my God, I have to have more than 10 hot dogs. I just feel like I have literally put the cart before the horse. And this is not what I thought was gonna happen. Well, he's got the cart. So he paid $10,000 for this cart. Can I just say right now that's overpriced? We see a picture of the cart. I think he overpaid for the hot dog cart. Don't you? I mean, I don't know what hot dogs, hot dog carts go for,

but that looks like a lot. Can't you get like a trailer or something for that? Where do you keep the cart? Like, and how do you transport it? Does the cart live on the premises? Do you have to like roll it down the street every single time? I have to say, by the way, I love this idea.

You know, if I'm drunk and there's hot dogs I can order, I will be ordering hot dogs. I'm a huge hot dog fan. Well, we're LA people too. I mean, I'm sure a lot of cities have this, but you come out of a bar in LA, there's a hot dog lady outside singing the hot dog song. It goes like this. Hot dog, hot dog, hot dog, hot dog, hot dog, hot dog, hot dog, hot dog, hot dog. Very similar to the Grace Lilly, uh, come into Republic song.

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Hot dog carts, those hot dogs are boiled, right? No, not the ones in Hollywood. They're the ones, you've seen what I'm talking about, right? No, no, the ones in Hollywood, there's like a flat top and they're like literally, but like the hot dog cart that he got, it's like the old timey thing is that big metal thing where you lift up the top of it and you reach in,

you pull out a hot dog. I'm assuming there's boiling water in there where the hot dog's just kind of like, do their thing. Yeah. Yeah, I think he should have done the flat top because the flat top, you also get the scent. So the scent will permeate things

and people will want to come over and get hot dogs. As opposed to like, I mean, I'm not- And the big one is the onions. It's the caramelized onions and everything that you put on top of the hot dog. Like a boiled hot dog is fine Like I that's how my mom used to always make them and so like I'm fine with the boiled hot dog But when they're like grilled you can honestly put them in a toaster oven. They'll be delicious

Can I tell you the best hot dog the microwave time? They're amazing well, I just think of the Cosby show when they went to like Eldon and Sandra's apartment like in some place in New York City and they put a hot dog in the microwave and the hot dog exploded and they all jumped under the couch because someone was shooting a gun. That's what I think of when I think of microwaved hot dogs. Well listen, like everything you've got to get your microwave timing right. Yeah, they're delicious.

Cut them down the middle, microwave the fuckers. They're amazing. They poof up a little bit. I had no idea. I didn't know that was really like a, I think so, okay, that's good to know. Yeah, micro hot dog. So she's like, listen, I'm your Oprah right now. I want you to be successful, okay?

I really want this to work for you. Because like also people are coming into my space to have your dog. So like, I'm a little bit hard on you right now and that's why you're getting all the hot dog questions. But the big thing about food is the margins are small so it can be tricky. It's scary.

Hot dogs are like $97 now. So you're gonna really have to upcharge these hot dogs. Okay. She's like, I can see that you're nervous. Your face is like red, you know? He's like, I know, but to be fair, this is kind of like my standard face anyway. That's true, that's true.

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I am talking. OK, I am talking right now and also preparing a charcuterie in this bathroom. OK, here it is. Enjoy it. Anyway, I'm just going to see everyone right now and I'm so annoyed. He's like, you're kind of yelling at us.

I don't care. I don't care. I am tired, clearly. And after the lake house, kind of yelling at us. I don't care. I don't care. I am tired, clearly. And after the lake house, I needed time to myself. I needed to reset myself. And as you can all see, I am very reset right now. I am so reset and relaxed. Like I just couldn't work.

I was like, fuck this. Like I needed to reset myself. And like, you know, like I literally thought I was gonna punch something. But now, like look at me now. Like I'm so peaceful. I can't wait. I can't wait to just go and be peaceful and just work.

Cause that's what I'm there to do. I'm just there to work. Like who would be insecure? Like the man is literally kissing the ground. Well, why did you just put a bag over my head? It's like, sorry. So sorry. I'm literally gonna have a bad idea.

So it's like, so then how are you gonna work? I don't know. I'm gonna cry. I couldn't literally cry right now. Oh my God. I'm going to cry. So now everyone goes, shows up to work and Emmy walks in like, you know, like whatever here I am. And it was like, Oh my God, the queen has arrived. Molly says the queen has arrived. And I'm saying that sarcastically.

So that means like doing her makeup and Molly's like, oh, so I'm so glad that she could join us at work today. That's nice of her to be a not no-call-no-show person today. She's just like, wow. Like, I understand where she's coming from, but that was huge. I mean, you know, there's a famous quote that we've heard on this show.

You fucked up, Joe. You really fucked up. So now, um... Emmy's just going. You fucked up, Joe. You really fucked up. So now, Emmy's just going around to everybody like, hi, like I'm totally fine. Hi, how are you guys? How are you guys doing tonight? Do you want some alcohol?

I'm really fine. Everything's going great. I'm so happy in my relationship. What can I bring you? Yeah, everyone's like, I can't believe that normal. She was acting like that. So she was doing the sign and everything. And then he goes, I'm not gonna lie to you.

Like I was angry about like you not showing up on Thursday. Like I just like understand if you were like mad at like Michaels or Brad or like TJ or like whatever. But the person you were fucking over was me and the girls. I mean, look at Cloris Leachman back there. Look how angry she is. She always read that way. We didn't get to see her face today. They're like, come on, guys.

We have to do a sign without Emmy here. And that girl was like, all right, I'll do it. All right. You need me, I'm here. Did someone say they needed a letter K? I was mad at my 19th Capri, but you know what? I can wait. Guys, Duck is not spelled with an X. All right.

He has the C. So. I was like, no call, no show. Are you fucking kidding me? And then he's like, I mean, my whole point is just like, I don't feel comfortable talking to Michael. It's like, you know what? I didn't want to see everybody after the past week because like how it hurt my mental health, like, ouch, my mental health literally hurts. Like I just took the bandage off my mental health this morning so like dude like i mean i have to do what i'm gonna do you know what i mean like i cried every day this week i'm not even lying to you

okay there's mascara literally all over my carpet yeah but like you going out to dinner and like walking by and stuff like doesn't give mental health at all. She's like, I mean, It wasn't it just it was just like I just needed to isolate myself. I was having a mental health day, but I also Needed my mental health to be tended to by a stake. So man is like, yeah But like I feel like you were still like talking to me and like so my feelings were definitely hurt So like, you know, you know what I mean, you know, like lol Yeah, she's like that's not who you are. Like, no call, no show?

That is not like you. So I'm like, dude, what the fuck? She goes, yeah, my whole point. Like, I'm just like freaking out, okay? So like, self-isolation. She goes, okay, let's just, give me a heads up next time. She's like, okay, it's never gonna happen again. I'm like, love you.

I love you. So they hug. So now we go back to the party and Brad checks in with Emmy and she's like, I mean, I'm at work. So that's good. Like, I'm in the happiest time of my life. Like, whirlwind romance, right?

But like, you know, like, I'm just like sick of everybody giving me a piece of their opinion and like their mind. And like, I've opened myself up to that. And that was a problem. So now I'm closing it down. Shop is closed. Okay. So like, I'm closing it down. Shop is closed, okay? So like I'm here to work.

So if anybody wants to ask me a question, they can suck my fucking dick. How about that? Okay, well a few days ago, Joe and Will and I, like we all grabbed dinner together to hash everything out. We see a flashback to that dinner and everything and asking if like, like all this stuff. And he goes, it was done and dusted, not a problem.

But there's a boundary there between me and Emmy. And Emmy's like, if people wanna talk about me refilling juices and cutting limes, then fine. I will talk to them about that. Because he's like, well, can you do that? I can do that. And you wanna ask me about anything else? You can.

It's like, fuck off. He just, fuck off. Noted. So then Michaels comes out and he's like, hello, we are still in Michaels world, baby. Um, Emmy, I need you to come with me in the back. We have to talk about some things. Yeah. He's like, so I mean, he's like, Oh, yeah. Like, well, like you didn't show up on Thursday and that left me short staffed. With that being said, unfortunately, I have to give you this letter,

and you'll see it's pretty harsh. Sorry about that. She's like, hold on, let me read that. You fucked up, Joe. Yeah, so that's how we write at people now. Yeah, but like, Leva knew. Leva knew I wasn't coming. It wasn't a No Call No Show, it was a Call Leva No Show.

Okay, Leva knew. And he's like, Emma says that she had reached out to Leva knew I wasn't coming. It wasn't a no call no show. It was a call Leva no show, okay? Leva knew. And he's like, Emma says that she had reached out to Leva and Leva then, we see Leva. She goes, I did not know. There would never be a situation where you would tell me that you're not coming to work because I am not your floor manager.

I am the owner. And I'm also someone who knows a lot about hot dog sales. And so Michael, we go back to- Yeah, well, I told Leva and he's like, well, actually Leva has a piece of paper for you too. You wanna read that? Hot dogs are hard? Sorry, that was for TJ.

So, you really need to communicate with your manager because there's a chain of command here. It's basically like the army, all right? And guess what? Congratulations, we're now letting hot dogs fight for us. Well, I understand there's a chain of command but like after the past week the way my manager Okay, you attacked me at a lake house made me hysterically cry like sorry Michaels He's like, um, you have to communicate that like, okay, you have to communicate that you would not be able to attend your shift

I'm sorry. That's what you have to do and she she's like, at this point, I just, I didn't feel comfortable. Yeah, and I understand that. It's not what it's about. Who waits to be comfortable before calling in sick to work? It's not about your fucking feelings. It's a job, lady. He's like, yeah, I get it. But like, we have to put business before our friendship.

So regardless, I need you to sign this. Okay, well, I'm just, I mean, I don't even know that hot dogs are hard. Sorry, that's wrong, Paige. I'm just wondering. She takes the pen really angrily. She's like writing it really angry. And he says, in almost a year of being in this position, I've never once had to deal with something like this.

Oh, I did have to write up TJ for just giving me too many coffees. Like I was gagged. But Emmy has now crossed both boundaries with us being friends and with me being her manager. And there's just no coming back from Michael's world. So now we go to the hot dog cart setup and a photo shoot for Sir Weeners. And we're doing a Vanderpump Rules throwback where they're like, let's do a photo shoot for Vanderpump restaurant, a soil restaurant. But this one's for the hot dogs.

And it's basically like everybody in a much scaled down version of Lisa's pool catching hot dogs in their mouths. Because, you know, I know if I'm like hanging around Charleston and I go onto social media and I see an ad for hot dogs, I'm like, wait, stop everything. Someone's selling hot dogs somewhere in the city. I am going to there. I will get those hot dogs right now.

Like I just got a hot dog to the face in a pool. Delicious, can't wait. So everyone is like taking photos of the hot dogs and stuff. And TJ is like, I worked with Republic DMG's chef and helped create this menu which hear me out hot dogs, buns, ketchup, mustard, relish, onions, yeah, we're innovating over here and you know the hot dog like they're all named after close friends and I really wanted to get that image across to everybody so like what better way than to have

like a fun photo shoot so we see them all taking photos and they all have, like, little names. Like, for instance, Molly is the meanie weenie and Brad is the dumpster dog. Things like that. No, Brad, I don't know if I have a camera that's pants around his ankles. I love that Brad just let that one go. What's fine with you calling him the dumpster dog? And then just like dropping hot dogs in the pool and stuff. Like, oh my God, it's the soggy wiener.

Yeah, and then TJ's like, it's kind of sad that Emily and Will aren't here. I mean, I didn't invite them, but like, do I want them here? Yes, you know, and like right now. So TJ to be like, that is really sad they're not here. Well, I didn't invite them, fuck them. It's really, I'm having a really hard time. It's so sad they didn't come here, I didn't invite them. Fuck them. It's really hard time.

It's so sad they didn't come here after I didn't invite them. They're basically, they're both doing no call no shows to my hot dog photo shoot. It's so disappointing. I was like, wow. I mean, I never thought there would be a world where Joe Bradley is here, but not like me and Will. It's almost like I'm like going through friends. It's like I'm fucking over all my friends at the same time lately It's totally crazy So Brad's like, you know the people that we love the most aren't here, you know But I guess the photo shoot went well and now I hope this becomes a plot line where Emmy's like

We're supposed to be friends and I'm not even your hot dog out on Instagram How about like lawyer hot dog lawyer wife hot dog out on Instagram? How about like lawyer hot dog, lawyer, wife hot dog. So TJ is like, yeah, Joe actually helped me out a lot today. And I needed to figure out like how I was getting this hot dog cart here. And like, Joe went to the U-Haul with me. And then he touched my wiener, just the actual hot dog this time. And we see Joe helping out with the hot dog cart. this time. And we see Joe helping out with the hot dog cart. Brad's like, that was nice of him. He's like, yeah, I really feel like he was trying. It's nice to see that a hot dog cart can mend friendships. Yeah. And he goes, so you guys talked? And he goes, yeah, he we talked and stuff. Like, I mean, I felt insane. But like, he was pretty honest, you know, and he admitted there was a

situation and Brad's like, whatever Brad knows, we don't know. So Brad's like, so wait, he acknowledged that something happened and he goes, yeah, he's like, wow, I mean, that shows growth, like massive leaps and bounds and steps. I mean, I love that he was real about all of that because that's really hard to do. That's actually really brave of him. I was like, okay, someone needs to ask Bradley what the hell happened, because Bradley knows. Bradley's like, he basically came out of the closet on TV. What?

So for those who are catching up, okay, so this is Southern Charm and Southern hospitality in a nutshell. So Joe and TJ, Joe is straight, TJ is gay, they are best friends. One night, Joe gets really wasted, cuddles, perhaps grabs TJ in a certain way that TJ now thinks that Joe is gay,

telling everyone that Joe is gay, that girls shouldn't date him because he's gay. TJ basically falls in love, but then Joe, one day he's swimming, he gets drunk, he gets concussed, and maybe something happens in his brain, and he feels like, you know what? It's time to settle this. In my concussed state, I'm gonna go and sit down with TJ. And he says, look, I may have touched you or whatever,

but I really wasn't that deep, and I'm sorry that you've been feeling things. And they say, well, how do we have to mend this friendship? How do we mend this friendship? And then one day, Joe helps TJ move a hot dog cart down the street, and everything is good again. Yeah, it's pretty much. So he's like, well, I mean, he still played it off like he was drunk or whatever.

And he thought I was a girl. And Brad's like, well, you don't look like any girl that I've ever touched. Just saying. So then we go to, you know, shots of this party or whatever. And then Joe's like, wow, like this is us, like making hot dogs, like this is what I'm looking forward to. Like, oh no, we go to their house together, sorry.

Yeah, we go to Joe's and they're cooking dinner. And he's like, yeah, one of the things I'm looking forward to most in life with Maddie is like settling down and you know, like cooking at home. Yeah. And they are, they're going to be, I have to assume cooking Nanny's chicken parm because they're, he's like, they're breading chicken and they're trying to fry it.

And he actually just like totally burns it and stuff. It's, and it's like, it's totally burned in the oil. So they're gonna throw it out and she's like, oh, come on Joe. All right. All right. You know, Joe's whole identity is wrapped up in being Italian and cooking these Italian family recipes, but that man cannot cook. And then on the heels of her saying that he cannot cook,

she takes the pan full of hot oil and puts it under the faucet. And really burns down the entire house. So she's like, yeah, I mean, these gigs I'm getting recently are like crazy. He's like, yeah, I know, these gigs I'm getting recently are like crazy. He's like, yeah, I know. Like member, like three hours ago when you got a big deal with the zoo group resorts in Vegas.

Cut the TJ pushing his hot, hot dog cart across the country. He's got to get to Vegas for Maddie's gig. Gotta get to Vegas for Maddie's gig. BOTH LAUGH So then she's like, Vegas is top tier hospitality, and the fact that I'm playing there, this is like beyond bucket list.

And Joe's like, well, like, look, I just want to have a romantic time with you in Vegas. Like, I'm so proud of you. Like, we can make it romantic. Like, people get married to her, you know? And she's like, uh, okay. And he's like, yeah, now you're making me dinner. I was supposed to cook.

She's like, it's okay, Joe, don't even try. What are you thinking about Joe? Why do you look so glum there? And he's like, I'm just like really excited about your career. Like I wanted to take off, but like, what if I'm left behind? Yeah, I'll extend the thoughts.

And she's like, I just, I'm like scared because like because you're doing all these gigs and I want you to get all the gigs but I can't be with you at every gig. She's like, so? But a little part of me fears that you're going to outgrow Charleston. I just feel like you already have a bit of cabin fever in the small town and I love it here. I'm like, I don't know. I just want to be your home base.

Joe, here's what you do. If you love this girl, you let her follow her dreams and you just follow along because you can be, you can be your home base no matter where you are. Okay, Joe? It's that simple. Yeah, this is trouble. This is doom for this relationship.

When he's like, but I want to have the family and she wants to just like tour the world being a DJ. Just cut it now Yeah, don't be Adrian Grenier and devil wears Prada. Okay, go on the road with her support her. What do you I mean? Literally, what do you have to leave here? Like a like a low-level job at Republic? No, you'll be fine I just you know, I'm sure I've said this before. I just don't think she's into him. I just don't see it So I think that she wants the same energy as she had when she was with Trevor. She's just like enjoying him as her friend and stuff. And I'm not saying like she doesn't, there's no attraction. I just, I don't know.

I'm not feeling it. She likes, she likes toxic men and she's had this toxic relationship. So she's with Joe because she feels like this is, it's like Carl with Lindsay. It's like, Oh, this is what I need right now. This means for me to be in this relationship means that I have moved forward. I'm not, I've broken my cycle of like bad men and I'm like, I'm growing up, yada, yada, yada. But it's something we all go through where it's like, well, you know what? Maybe this isn't the best, but at least it's not the worst and I just need to not be with the worst.

And so this is what it is, you know, so I'm dating a nice guy. So it's not the worst. And I just need to not be with the worst. And so this is what it is, you know? So I'm dating a nice guy, so it's a little boring. It's okay, I'm happy. This is what it's supposed to be. And it doesn't mean it has to be boring just because he's not toxic, but she doesn't know that yet.

She's a baby. So- Also, by the way, Joe, if you wanna be the home base, I'm sorry, Ronnie, but if you wanna be the home base, Joe, you better start learning how to make better chicken for when she's done with her gigs. Okay, so like pull up on your end. So then, um, Maddie arrives at Grace Lilly's house and she's like, Oh my gosh, it's coming over. Jesus told me this is

gonna happen. I was like, Jesus, stop humping Buddhist legs. Crazy Bob Marley's here. I'm gonna get her a charcutie. So, and she just opens like a store bought thing of carrots and some celery and throws it on the table. Well, I'm really excited to test out my new song with Grace and I want her to perform. And we see a flashback of Grace Lilly's recording session where she's like, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey,

yeah, what's up club, club, yeah, yeah, yeah, going down, yeah, yeah, yeah. And so Maddie is like to this song to sing. So Maddie's like, well, you have to come to Vegas and perform and, you know, like, well, you have time to practice. And she's like, oh, God, I know the song. I was like born ready for this song. So then she's like, OK, let's practice it. She starts playing it and gracefully site, not getting the words at all,

but just like, yeah, put her hands in the air. So see, got the Grace Lilly magic right here. It's what it is. Everybody loves it. It's gonna be fine. So then they go over, we cut to an arcade where Michaels is going on a date with that guy Preston, who he was making out with at his birthday party.

So Preston, I don't know, I got a terrible vibe with Preston. I was like, please, Michaels, do not waste your pretty on this person. Really? He just went insta-public with him. So I think they end up together. Well, I still stand by what I said.

I'm getting bad vibes. Bad vibes are over here. To me, this is like, I just see codependency, I see drunken fights, I say, no, Michaels, you can do better. So he's like, yeah, I've known Preston for a while, and we've hung out, but like, anytime I see him, I get like, uh, like I feel like a while and we've hung out. But like anytime I see him, I get like, uh, like I feel like a high school kid with the crush. Look how excited I am.

Hmm. It's all over my face. So then they're like, they're doing like all this fun stuff because like Preston, Preston is one of those guys who's like, what game do you want me to go beat you at? So they are do like bumper cars and the water gun game and then splashing, Michael splashes water on Preston. And Preston is like, oh my God.

Even though I was continuously looking for a relationship, I never had a boyfriend. So I'm like a little hesitant when it comes to that because I don't really know like how to navigate that or like what that would look like for me. So that's why it's kind of hard for me to relax, not be anxious, but I know that there's chemistry, so that's good.

So he has some nacho cheese on his mouth and Preston wipes it off and he's like, are you gonna lick it off? And he's like, I'm really more of a birthday cake guy. Oh. So how's your family? And he's like, still hates me. So, how's your family? And he's like, still hates me.

So he talks a little bit about how when he came out, his mom like disowned him and won't really speak to him anymore. And fuck her. Yeah, fuck her big time. Yeah, publicly. And he's like, I don't think that it's ever going to be the same with him. She's never going to forgive it. And he's crying.

And I hope this lady is so shamed by her fucking community. I really hope she is. Fuck off lady. Okay. Get your shit together. Yeah. I mean here, like, like Michael's seems wonderful. It doesn't even matter if he's wonderful or not. She should always accept him. So, uh, but on top of that, like she's clearly like there's here's this like wonderful person in your life that you're not even giving love to who deserves all the love in the world. It's just so vile. I can't believe that there are parents that still do this. I mean, I can, unfortunately I can't believe it. Um, but it's, it's heartbreaking to hear these stories over and over again and watching him

sob there on TV. It's really, really breaks your heart, you know? So, um, he just really feels like he can't even trust in relationships because his own mom basically doesn't even accept him. And the producer asks if there's a day when he wonders if his family will ever accept him. And he's like, no, I don't think my family will ever accept me. And that's just like, that is such a heartbreaking thing

to have to carry within you. It's like, it's terrible. Yeah, fuck that bitch. like, such a heartbreaking thing to have to carry within you. It's like, it's... Yeah, fuck that bitch. Okay, so now we go to Lake's house. We see what everybody's doing in Charleston, and he's doing yoga, Lake is painting, Austin's getting dressed. We see Austin's abs, which are really why he was cast.

And it was good casting. They're good. And then TJ is like, oh, hey, Molly, saw you drunk at a bar. She's like, yeah. So then they're talking about what they need for this Vegas trip. And Maddie's like, oh my God, it's so amazing. Everyone's coming to support my DJ gig.

Oh my God, you cannot get a hot dog card I'm carrying on, TJ. I'm telling you right now. It's gonna be great. Yeah. And Molly's saying, Molly's saying how she's had one too many espresso martinis today and now she's irritable. And she just wants to be in bed with a slice of pizza. Austin, who hasn't really done much this season, finally decides to enter the fray. And he's like, so I was out last night and I ran into a couple of people who just like graduated law school and then and they like they've been going to same law school as well and like I heard some shit about him and I don't know if this is like I don't know but like you know maybe I should just leave the room I don't know TG goes I don't I'm gonna leave the room I don't want to hear anything else he's like

come on Austin say what it is and he's like I straight up was told that he hard cheated on Emmy like fuck somebody at a party. Hard cheat, hard cheat. It was not a soft landing. I found it out yesterday and I just happened to like stumble upon this information while I was lifting logs in the forest. Like, you would be shocked how many people just kind of wander through the forest to gossip.

I mean, I wasn't looking for it. And Joe's like, wait, wait, wait. Okay, you know these people that told you this? So the people you know from like around town or are they just forest people? Are they like sprites? And he's like, yeah, but they also go to the city. Are they credible?

He's like, totally trustworthy. Have you ever known a forest sprite that's not trustworthy? Like they would have no reason to tell me that. I'm like, why would they lie? And what was that girl from last year? Remember that girl? God, I love that girl.

He's like, he made out with me me Trevor made out with me. Yeah, Sammy Sam holy shit, dude It's been like a bunch of times now that we've heard some rumor about well being like weird and unfaithful towards Emma I'm like us as friend. I want to not believe it and as I'm his friend I definitely want to not believe this and as um as someone who can make nannies parm, I really don't want to believe it. And as someone who actually was Joe, stop it. We get it. You don't want to believe it. It's fine. I am literally shaking.

I should not have had coffee before this, because like I'm cracked out on coffee, coke and now this, this is a lot, you guys. And just like, dude, like this look this look honestly it breaks my heart from there Yeah, and Austin goes yeah Snowballs about to make a fucking avalanche We don't got it And that's it that is the end of the episode So yeah, this this shit show is continuing to unravel for Will and Emmy. Yeah

And I'm sure it will not make it worse will be being of course He is of course He's got a full-on girlfriend a call so sad and Emmy is just gonna dig her heels in so we will see how this all Pans out. Thanks everyone for being here and We'll be back with more southern hospitality next week and we got traders coming up tomorrow or today whenever you listen to this and We will catch you on the next episode. Bye Bye next week and we got Traders coming up tomorrow or today whenever you listen to this and we will catch you on the next episode. Bye.

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