Recap Episode 3 12-9-08

Here is the much awaited recap from Tuesday's show. Sorry it is so late, however as I mentioned with schedules with week and Christmas programs, I have been very busy.
We start with Tamra:
She is packing for their 10 yr anniversary. She is wanting to pack way to many shoes. We are now back on to simply Tamra & Simon. Before dinner Tamra surprises Simon with a sexy show. She presents Simon with lots of gifts. Handcuffs, porn etc. After the two sealed the deal they met up with Donn & Vicki. (See below for further info)
On to Vicki:
Michael's GF Lauren is staying at Vicki's this summer. Turns out her dog is having potty training issues. Vicki is packing for Napa. She and Donn are heading on the Napa trip with Tamra and Simon.
Next up Jeana:
Kelli Ellis shows up to redecorate Jeana's bedroom. Retail for bedding....$8000. Kara and Uncle Richie head out to lunch. Kara has been offered several internships, however she won't work for nothing. Jeana wants to be treasured by her next man, not yelled at.
John Ellis Jeana's personal trainer shows up. (John & Kelli are not related)
It has been hard for Jeana to move on. John has truly been helping Jeana move on.
Now on to Gretchen in Indy, IN:
They are at the Indy 500. Gretchen takes a ride in an Indy car and freaks the entire time. We are back to Gretchen and they are using a police escort to get to the race. Gretchen is meeting all these big Indy racers and doesn't know who they are. Some of the footage this week of Indy is the same used last week. In a nut shell, Gretchen is the boring new girl. Gretchen & Jeff go on a carriage ride in downtown Indy.
Vicki, Donn, Tamra, and Simon:
They get a limo and head off on their trip. Vicki, believes life is all about check marks. Donn & Vicki will celebrate their 15th in November (hence they have now celebrated 15 yrs). They take a tour of Berkachels Winery.
Back to the two couples at Napa. They are getting all the in's and out's of wine drinking.(Grgich Hills Estate)
They then head to St. Supery. In a nut shell they are winery hoping. Next Vicki and Tamra stomp grapes. Then Tamra & Simon stomp grapes. Donn won't stomp grapes. Poop!
The four of them meet up for dinner. It is fancy, it is a 7 course meal. First up Oysters. Vicki won't eat her Oysters. Next: Tuna Tartare. Tamra is not big on Sushi. Next: Beff Tenderloin. Tamra didn't feel comfortable at such a high end restaurant. She doesn't put that much thought into her food. Next: Seared Foie Gras. What is Foie Gras? - the fattened liver of a duck. Donn is keep up with changing the wine for each type of food. No one else is. Vicki & Donn are arguing about her not being told anything loving. Vicki needs loves, Donn won't hug her. Back to the couples. They head out for a boat ride. Both Vicki & Donn are attention deprived. Vicki then mumbles about how lonely she is........
Now for Lauri:
Lauri is paying for hair extensions for Ashley & McKenzie. Lauri takes about Josh: Since Josh has been having such a hard time, Lauri moved him back into the townhouse with Ashley. Lauri though if she provided him a place to live and wheels, he would turn his life around. Ashley then talks about Josh. She believes Josh was clean when he first moved back. She thinks it was a down ward spiral from there. She then wonders back on their lives growing up and what caused him to have the addiction problem. Back to Lauri talking about having 7 kids.....they go for couples massages. She loves the life, however with the great life, comes challenges. After the wedding, Josh put himself in rehab. 45 days later he slipped. Josh was arrested, and charged with possession and he was under the influence with intent to sell. Josh is battling Heroine. Josh has fallen into the black hole.
And onto the big close for this episode with Lauri. Josh tells his mom he would like to go back in time. Lauri and Sophie are at the horse stables. Lauri explains all the troubles Josh has encountered. Lauri is very protective of her family. She tells us that she is cutting back on all extra activities and focusing 100% on her family. She is sorry. Then the producers of RHOC proceed to post:
"Due to her desire to devote more time to her family, Lauri decided to cease filming for the show. Josh was sentenced to 8 mos in jail."
The above I think is so sad. I hope Lauri & George are able to get Josh the help that he needs and everything works out for the positive in the end. With any luck, Lauri will stop by the wrap up show and tell us how everything is going.
Lauri, you will be missed!!!!!!!!