Episode Overview
As summer winds down, the Barneys are gearing up for the school year. Tamra Barney expresses her desire to mend her troubled marriage with Simon, acknowledging that their children can sense the strain at home. Gretchen Rossi is anxious about launching her new makeup line, Gretchen Christine Beaute, at an upcoming trade show. Concerned about the financial investment, she seeks career advice from Vicki Gunvalson. During their meeting, Vicki probes into Slade's job status and how much Jeff left Gretchen, prompting her to abruptly cut the conversation short in frustration. Meanwhile, Lynne Curtin visits her mother for guidance about her teenage daughters, especially 16-year-old Alexa. Lynne's mom advises her to be stricter, but this leads to an intense argument between Lynne and Alexa, further straining their relationship. Alexis Bellino proposes a cooking party for the Housewives, hoping it will help mend fences between Tamra and Gretchen. However, the evening takes a