RHOC S7E3 “The Honeymoon Is Over” Recap: Tamra & Eddie Make Up, Heather’s Sip-and-Paint, and Brooks Rumors Ignite Slade

Host Meredith recaps Real Housewives of Orange County season 7, episode 3, “The Honeymoon Is Over,” starting with Tamra and Eddie’s fallout after Tamra forced Brooks to grab her breast out of jealousy over Eddie and Vicki’s flirting, then their reconciliation and new boundaries. Heather Dubrow plans a sip-and-paint party to bond the group, though the women don’t fully get the concept; at the event, talk of sex toys and Heather’s “pretentious” vibe spark commentary, while Tamra conspicuously fawns over Gretchen, fueling Vicki’s jealousy. Alexis vents about Peggy and worries about Gretchen trusting Tamra despite a gifted “future/past” bracelet. Terry and Brooks appear briefly, and the party ends with tension as Vicki leaves annoyed. Later, Gretchen tells Slade texts claim Brooks is a deadbeat dad owing child support, prompting Slade to rage about past accusations against him.

00:00 Welcome and Episode Setup

00:59 Reviews and March Donation

02:51 Recap Tamara Eddie Blowup

03:22 Making Up at Dinner

06:01 Heather and Terry Intro

11:32 Gretchen Slade Comedy Pitch

13:47 Boat Ride Boundaries Talk

14:51 Heather Plans Painting Party

15:17 Sex Shop Hang With Gretchen

19:53 Painting Party Prep Begins

20:53 Peggy Drama Rehash

22:31 Why Alexis Blames Peggy

24:18 Jim Betrayal Catch

25:34 Studio Talk and Pregnancy PSA

27:56 Tamara Friendship Bracelet

29:51 Painting Party Tensions

33:51 Terry and Brooks Arrive

35:07 Vicki Snub Fallout

37:02 Brooks Deadbeat Rumors

37:54 Slade Explodes and Wrap

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