“Sister Wives” Kristen and David host a cheesy engagement party at a taco restaurant!

Recap: “Sister Wives” Kristen and David host a cheesy engagement party at a taco joint!

December 15th episode of Sister wives Opens with Cody and Robyn Brown Get ready for a night out. At the same time, Christine Brown And her fiancé David Woolley They host an engagement party at a very basic taco restaurant to celebrate their upcoming nuptials. It’s an informal and unimpressive place – certainly one step away from a fast food restaurant like McDonald’s – and I wonder why they chose this place for such an important event. Can’t they ask for a private room?

Aniho, Christine In full bridal mode, she’s wearing a white dress and clearly indulging in taco after taco. But the tacos are a bit messy for her clothes, and the taco juice stains her clothes while she’s digging. Christine The children are there to support her, including Janelle Brown And her son, Hunter, add to the family atmosphere of celebration.

“So, David and I have only known each other for nine months.” Christine He explains to the cameras. “It was a crash course in getting to know someone.”

A cake is cut with the couple’s faces on it Christine He was seen enjoying the moment. However, it is clear that despite the joy of the occasion, there are also some underlying tensions, e.g Christine son, Bedon Brown “My mum is now engaged and she’s been dating him for 10 seconds, but we’re all so happy for her,” he joked.

Mary goes on a road trip

Meanwhile, Merry Brown She goes on the road with her best friend Jane, Heading from Parowan, Utah to Las Vegas to visit their friend brandy. While the ladies sit, Jane He attends Codyand Merry She opens up about the pain of her separation from him. She talks about the false hope she had for years that their relationship could be repaired. particularly, Merry He mentions that Cody He gave her a “list” of tasks to do in an attempt to save their relationship – but now she sees it all as a false hope.

In frank admission with the producers, Merry “I don’t know why I try so hard to be nice when he talks about me so dismissively and conveniently,” he admits. This reveals deep emotional turmoil Merry She is still processing regarding her relationship with Cody.

Merry Then she pulls out her phone to read the text message I sent her Cody After she was granted a “spiritual release” from their church, officially ending their marriage. “Hi,” she reads aloud to Jen and Brandi CodyI just wanted to follow up on the text I sent two weeks ago. I just wanted to let you know that I had a conversation with leadership in Utah today, and the official release was granted.

In another confession, Merry Explains the importance of the text. When she and Cody They married in 1990, having a single ceremony, both legal and spiritual. “It was really a mind game for me because I felt emotionally like I was going to sign off on the marriage.” Merry Reflecting this, she is still processing the years of emotional complexity involved in her relationship with Cody.

The scene returns to Merry Read her last letter to Cody“I’m heartbroken that our lives have come to this,” she says. “I will always love and respect you. Thank you for many years of joy. I hope you are truly at peace now and I relieve you of any responsibility or worry about me. You’ve got this. The words are heavy with the ending, like Merry The chapter on her marriage to Kody is closed forever.

Robin tells Cody about Aurora and Brianna’s church plans

back to flagstaff, Cody and Robin They finally had some time alone, but their date night quickly turned into a discussion about their kids. Robin They bring up the topic of their daughters, Aurora and Brennawanting to attend church again. She tells Cody that she also wants to go back to church herself, but Cody The reaction is less than enthusiastic. He doesn’t think the church is a “safe place” for him anymore, especially after the fallout from his previous divorce. Cody He admits he’s not entirely comfortable with the idea Robin Attend church alone too.

“When I met CodyHe was very involved in our church and from my perspective he was happy in our church. Robin46, reflects on her early days, recalling the connection she felt with him. “I mean I probably wouldn’t have thought about marrying him if I didn’t think he was that way,” she continues.

However, their relationship with the church changed after they announced their polygamous lifestyle. Robin “I really think the way our church reacted to that,” he explains, “kind of threw him off, and made him feel completely like, ‘Wait, what is this?’

Cody He agrees, adding in his confession: “I found that my faith began to contradict religious trends, a kind of gatekeeper.” He further explains that when the church started imposing rules on him, such as telling him to cut his hair or act a certain way, it was a huge turnoff for him. “I want to come sooner or later” Cody He tells Robinbut she seems unsure where the family will end up with the cult.

Cody keeps Robin under strict control

Robinwho is trying to keep the family connected to her faith, hints that she and her children want to try new places of worship, but… Cody Not on board with the idea Robin He attends alone. “Well, you don’t want to spend too much time without me, because I don’t want anyone to think you’re a single mother,” he teases her. Cody He reveals that he is aware of the other men’s interest in him Robin And he was worried about being targeted.

“There are a lot of guys interested Robin“,” Cody He admits in his confessional, explaining how some men were trying to get around him and make advances on her. “I’m a bodyguard now,” he joked, revealing his protective instinct towards his fourth wife.

Robin She reassures him by saying that she will wear her wedding ring and tell everyone that she is off the market. Despite this it is clear that Cody Territorial instincts are strong, and he is not happy with the idea of ​​anyone else playing for him Robin.

The couple shares a tender moment when… Cody He reflects on their first meeting in church. “The first time I saw you at our church, we shared that look and that connection.” Cody He remembers. Robin It bothers her that she was actually the one who made the first move, but Cody He insisted that he looked longer and even thought: “Maybe that was inappropriate. She’s probably married.”

Cody and Robin Recalling their early days, Cody says, “I want to know that God was my pilot with you and that no one can take you away.” Robin She smiles and remembers how she noticed Cody “Laugh lines” the first time she saw him, and how she was instantly drawn to him.

The scene ends with Cody He jokes about protecting his “pride” and makes it clear that he won’t let anyone else get between him and him Robin.

It is clear that L Cody, Even after all these years, he’s not sure of his relationship with him Robin And unwilling to let anyone else in. RobinFor her part, she assures him that she is committed to him and that no one has a chance.

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