

Gizelle and Robyn are sure Dr. Wendy is showing too much skin for a serious academic. Gizelle (Oops. Gizelle again) thinks her BFF Robyn is putting her impending marriage in jeopardy by giving in to her depression and staying in bed. Lastly, Gizelle (Oh wow. It’s actually just Gizelle) thinks Candiace is emasculating Chris by allowing him to be her “husbanger.”
There are a few things everyone agrees on - that Gizelle’s water aerobics class is so lame, and that whisky is gross. This whole trip would be worth it for the last morning by the pool: Not only did Candiace debut Drive Back, but Mia revealed that her ex brought a PlayStation into the delivery room.

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