Abductions
We hope you enjoy this new format! In the previous episode recap, we divided the recap into parts specifically dedicated to the different characters and storylines. We hope you enjoy this new format! ..
The Sullivans and the Spillers
Ethan wakes up one morning to find that Harper has left him. He is heartbroken and feels like he has lost everything. He knows that he did not cheat on her, but he can’t help but feel like he deserves this. He feels like the Spillers never trusted him and looked down on the Sullivans. ..
Ethan and Harper are at an impasse on their ends. They have put in the most amount of effort they possibly could but it is not working. It is not either’s fault; they just aren’t made for each other. Ethan tries to allay her fears and wants to “work on it”. Harper half-heartedly appreciates the effort but is skeptical.
When she sees Ethan talking to Mia and Lucia in the lobby, Harper’s skepticism turns into stone-cold pessimism. Cameron still hasn’t paid them and it tells something about the kind of man he is. If only Ethan could have “communicated” with Harper and told her the “complete truth” (which would have come someday or other), it wouldn’t have come to this. At least, in this moment. It definitely would have come someday or other. That part of their marriage is inevitable and something that cannot be changed.
Ethan is fed up with Cameron. He’s had it with his antics and cavalier attitude. Although he shouts at him, Ethan wants Cameron to vouch for his innocence to Harper. Cam says he’s got him and the next thing we know, he’s having drinks with Harper at the bar. ..
Daphne, like always, is out of the picture and enjoying life on her own terms, off having a relaxing massage. Ethan doesn’t show up and goes for a swim, pissed off at the world and life for dealing him a bad hand. He finds them gone when he emerges though. Harper texts that she is going back to the room to get her hat. ..
He rushes to their room, the room where he finds out that Harper has latched the door, which she usually doesn’t do. What’s worse is that the door to the adjoining room (where the Sullivans are staying), is open too. Harper is playing the same game that she thought Ethan was playing with her. What a mess this situation is!
Harper’s mood has suddenly brightened, intensifying Ethan’s fears. I think she is only playing him. There is no way she had anything to do with that sleazebag. But it would be a great way to “get back at Ethan for cheating on her” ..
The Di Grasso boys (plus one)
It is the day of the reckoning for Bert and Dominic. They are finally going into town to lift up the rocks and see if they have any lineage left. After all, Bert’s mother was from that place. But they have another surprise waiting when they find Lucia is coming along too. Albie is now firmly in love with her. She too seems charmed by him and his kindness. Bert encourages Dominic to go along with it for his son’s sake.
The Di Grassos get promising hints that there may be a family living further into town, but when they get there, they are disappointed. Lucia has left. Alessio and his hooligan follow the car and she herself bows out, willingly getting into their car and leaving. Bert is heartbroken. ..
Albie finally loses the election, and in his concession speech, he thanks Mia for her singing. He also tells Lucia that he’s found someone who will make her happy. ..
Tanya, Portia, and Palermo
Tanya is shaken after last night but keeps the secrets to herself. Her veiled warning to Portia is unsuccessful, as Jack arranges “a day out” for her out of the city, leaving Tanya alone with “the gays”. They are about to have another lavish party at the Pallazo. Portia’s fantasy sort of starts crumbling down when Jack is sober and cannot hold a conversation. The charm gradually wears off, as he goes off the rails and Portia feels uncomfortable around him.
Tanya is now ready to be played with. She is excited to have a good time and enjoy the company of her friends. Niccolo is her “army candy” for the evening. Quentin once again puts on a fantastic show for her. He does cocaine with Tanya and Niccolo and there is a huge amount of alcohol involved. Quentin also tells Tanya that Niccolo might be associated with the mafia, which seems another good ploy on his part if he were to kill her. But why would he do that? Excellent segue into what happens next.
She stands in Quentin’s room, alone, and notices a picture on the table. It is him and the “cowboy” whom he passionately desired. And that man looks like Greg! Yes, they might be in cahoots. Hence, the above proposition. Jack confirms to Portia that his uncle is not rich and “not who he says he is”. All these signs are red flags in Portia’s mind, who now fears for what might happen to Tanya.
The Resort
Valentina’s homosexuality is now apparent. She requests Isabella to come with her after work for drinks as it is her birthday. Unfortunately, but predictably, “she has no one to celebrate it with”. Isabella gladly agrees but perhaps not with the same motivations. As she is putting on her makeup, Isabella requests her to put Rocco back as Salvatore is harassing her. And that she and Rocco are engaged.
Valentina gets upset and quickly decides against going out. Mia catches up with her and shows her “a good time” on her birthday in one of the hotel rooms, to which Valentina has access through a master key. Mia offers to take Valentina out on her birthday, but Valentina declines because she doesn’t want to spend it alone.
The Episode Review
This wasn’t the end I had expected. It’s next Sunday and we may need another episode before we ended things. So, so many possibilities have now opened up of how the story could be put to rest. The “bodies” are not any clearer so we will have to wait for that.
Episode 6 was direct and urgent in moving the story forward. The initial episodes focused on building up the suspense, and Episode 6 took full advantage of that momentum by surprising us with new developments. Ethan’s meltdown and paranoia were the highlights, for sure. Everything about it was constructed to remain true to the characters and how the universe has behaved until now. ..
In the second episode of the season, Greg was on the phone with Quentin and it seemed like they had a plan to take Tanya out of the picture. “He will be coming into money soon” could mean that this plan is already in motion, and we won’t know for sure until the season finale. We’ll be back one last time to find out what happens! ..
