Meredith recaps The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 7 Episode 21 (Reunion Part 1) through a modern lens, outlining the couch divide: Heather, Gretchen, and Tamra vs. Vicki and Alexis. Alexis’ segment focuses on her TV correspondent efforts, her dynamic with Jim, and escalating conflict with Heather over disrespect, “not cerebral” comments, and defensiveness about money and housing. Tamra’s segment covers her engagement to Eddie, Simon’s reaction, and her fitness studio plans, while Vicki admits she misses Tamra amid their drifting friendship. The reunion revisits Tamra and Gretchen’s thawed relationship and Vicki’s resentment and hypocrisy accusations. Vicki and Brooks face questions about divorce, sex while still married, affirmations, and a revealed letter Vicki wrote to a judge. The episode peaks as Heather alleges Alexis mistreats crew and retail staff, and Alexis’ “private jet” comment reinforces perceptions of phoniness.

00:00 Welcome and Episode Setup

02:00 Reunion Seating and Opening Questions

04:05 Alexis Career and Marriage Control

06:15 Heather vs Alexis Showdown

13:05 Tamra Engagement and Temper

16:01 Vicki Feels Left Out

22:21 Vicki and Brooks Under Fire

25:15 OG Status Rant

25:44 Vicki Dodges Morals

26:39 Brooks Affirmations Debate

27:16 Hypocrite Accusations

29:54 Gretchen Slade Clash

31:22 Brooks Jail Letter Bomb

32:46 Alexis Phony Showdown

33:58 Tamra Lunch Fallout

38:38 Crew Treatment Allegations

41:58 Private Jet Proves Point

43:30 Post Show Research Spiral

46:50 Wrap Up And Goodbye

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RHOC S7, E21: Its Time To Lay Down