Insecure: Out, Okay?! - Episode Reaction
By: T.K
You guys, we are almost at the end of an era for us. Next week is the season finale! But for right now let’s focus on this week's episode that had us clutching pearls and all with the intense reunion. This episode is probably one of my top favorite episodes of this season.
We are at Tiffany and Derek’s farewell party before they go to Denver. Issa and Nathan come together, and she tells Tiffany, Derek and Kelli that they’re moving in together. Molly shows up holding hands with Taurean and introduces him to the crew. I’m loving it soo far for Molly. Molly thanks Kelli for helping with the estate plan and is planning on doing the same for Issa’s mom. Taurean is holding a box, and when Tiffany thanks him for the gift, he says it’s actually trash. They point to a trash can and Molly walks with him. Turns out, the box is full of edibles, but since there’s babies at that party, he figures its not the time or place. Molly offers to take one with him, so they do. Lawrence and Condola come together, with Elijah. Soon as they get there, he sees Issa across the yard. And then sees Nathan join her. Chile. It’s getting spicy.
Let’s Get to the Good Sh*t…
After Tiffany gives her speech, Derek sits with the guys. It’s the first time we’re seeing exes and “presents” in the same space. The subject of barbeque comes up and Nathan tells them to leave that alone, but Dro is a fan of LA BBQ. Lawrence agrees and says people write off LA BBQ. Nathan saids “Once people have Texas BBQ they know it’s good.” I don’t think we’re talking about food anymore. Clearly they never had KC BBQ but the tension is strong. Ahmal, Issa’s brother interrupts them talmbout how his new man Ronaldo thinks I’ll look good with a Caesar. LOL. He asks Nathan if he can cut his hair the day after, and Nathan loudly says he can’t cus they’re going to look for apartments. Lawrence’s face saids it ALLLLLLLL.
Meanwhile that conversation is going on, the girls are inside the house in the kitchen. They don’t wanna say goodbye but Tiffany reminds them they don’t even have to at all because she’ll be back for Molly’s birthday and they agree to meet up for everybody’s birthdays. Molly is high asf to where she is laughing at everything. Kelli literally slaps her and she confesses about her highness, which only makes Kelli mad because she didn’t get any edibles herself. As they’re cracking up, Condola walks in with Elijah, to grab his bottle from the fridge. While the girls leave Issa and Condola alone, Issa and Condola congratulate each other on their accomplishments.
Face Off…
While Molly and Taurean are hooking up in the pantry next to the Ritz crackers, Issa and Lawrence run into each other. He asks if they can talk and wonders why she called him the month before. She says “That was a mistake. I shouldn’t have.” He says he understood why she ended things, but he sees things different now. He asks “Are you happy right now? Yes or no. Cus I realize I am not happy when I’m not with you. I love you, Issa.” DUDE!!! Issa is stunned into silence, and not far behind, Nathan shows up wondering what’s going on. Issa walks towards him and Lawrence insists they were having a conversation. Nathan is amped, and goes towards Lawrence, and Issa’s trying to calm him down. Taurean shows up in time to grab Lawrence and the whole scene is terrible. The party stops. Things are not okay.
Lawrence clearly didn’t read the room and should have realized it’s not the time or place to have this conversation. My girl Issa ain’t trying to be a step momiana. Anyways, what a great episode! Prentice Penny mentions he shot the episode like a Western to emphasize the tension between Issa’s two loves on his live Sunday.
See you guys next week on the Season Finale!
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