Help Me, Rhonda



When we last left my favorite zip code, the final scene had us screaming in horror as it seemed our beloved Ethan had been in a horrible accident. In the first scene of this week's episode, we discover that Ethan actually hit the other car, he is fine, and he's left his crash victim with a collapsed lung, a broken arm, and a scratched up face. Ouch.

Ethan, overcome with guilt, apologizes to the crash victim, and learns her name is Rhonda and she is in fact a classmate in his French class at West Bev. Rhonda gets up on her pity party soap box and gives Ethan a whole speech about leaving his jock, popular "bubble" and experiencing all life has to offer.

Ethan eats up Rhonda's guilt trip and gives up on the school play with Annie, to spend his afternoons getting to know Rhonda. In one scene he brings her his DVD player with about 10 options of film genres, and every possible combination of sweet and salty snacks to create the best movie experience, for this girl he barely knows.

Ethan's new pet project wedges between him and Annie. Ethan finds Annie's obsession with not snagging the lead role in the play completely obnoxious and self centered. I can see this is only the beginning of the end of this round of Annie and Ethan. They are another "will they/won't they" couple just like Kelly and Dylan, Donna and David, and Dawson and Joey before them.

In Rhonda's final scene in the episode we discover she is FAKING the severity of her injuries!!! After seeming to have trouble walking while in front of Ethan, once he leaves for the day, she hops right out of bed with a wicked, scheming grin on her face. Can't wait for Ethan to fly off the handle when he finds out!

Back at play practice Adriana decides to tell Ty he is the father of her baby. Naomi convinces her its time to tell him by saying "If Perez Hilton has taught us anything, its that you can't hide a baby forever". Love it!

Ty doesn't take the news very well, but his parents devise a plan to send Adriana away to New Mexico to have the baby and ask her to sign a gag order in which she could never speak about being pregnant, having the baby or giving it up for adoption. Before proposing this plan, Ty's parents spent the week buttering her up. Ty's mom took her to the doctor, gave her maternity clothes, called to check on her . . . the whole nine.

When Adriana calls Ty to say she has some reservations about the new plan, Ty's mother shows up at Adriana's house. Too bad Adriana hasn't told her mother that she's pregnant! That woman is SCARY. Ty's mom reveals the news, and the women wind up having a wild, wild, west duel in the living room. Ad's mom rushes to her defense, and shows Ty's mom the door. Oh snap!

Adriana's mom pulls a total 180, develops a sensitivity chip (in the words of Jennifer Aniston) and tells Adriana she will do everything she can to help her. Despite being on good terms with her mom, Ty is furious with Adriana. His self centered approach to the situation compels her to do something radical. Adriana asks for Navid's help to broadcast a video message to the entire school. She announces she is pregnant by immaculate conception! HA! The scene was perfect. 1 part comedy, 2 parts liberation.

Post break up with Silver, Dixon and Navid decided to be each other's wingman and go on the hunt for new ladies. The head cheerleader invites them to a party, where the real life band Carolina Liar is performing. It reminded me of episodes of the old 90210 when bands played at the Peach Pit After Dark. Aww, memories.

At the party Navid meets a beautiful girl and he rambles on and on and on about how awkward and uncool he is, before he asks if she'd like to hang out with him. Turns out this stunning beauty is a World of Warcraft fan just like Navid! Adorable! I look forward to this story line developing. Any boy that sorts jelly beans deserves to be happy.

Silver arrives at the party looking for Dixon, after already searching for him at the Peach Pit and at his house. She sees him talking to another girl, and runs out of the party. Dixon follows and they have a screaming match on the street. Silver says "This being in love stuff, its making me crazy!". Dixon smiles ear to ear, realizing that even if Silver can't say those three little words, she obviously cares for him. They share a cute moment and a passionate kiss. Here we go, Silver and Dixon, round 2.

Previews for next week show its Valentines Day at West Bev. Something tells me Cupid is going to be up to some trouble . . .

 

Molly Galler

Welcome to Pop.Bop.Shop. My name is Molly. I’m a foodie, fashionista, pop culture addict and serious travel junkie. I’m a lifelong Bostonian obsessed with frozen confections, outdoor patios, Mindy Kaling, reality television, awards shows, tropical vacations, snail mail and my birthday.

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