Elsewhere, James is on edge and pointedly not mingling with the group. At some point, Taylor shows up after all and presents himself to Mohammed, who is not buying what Taylor wants to sell. They hug like maiden aunts and Mohammed vanishes. Levi, itching for a rematch, ambles over to join Taylor and James, who beats a hasty retreat of his own. Levi tries to antagonize Taylor and fails utterly; in fact, Taylor snottily refuses to budge from the high road. It seems pretty clear that he has abandoned an attempt to shiv Chase and has instead settled for an easier target. He remains cool and calm as he confronts Levi’s drunken bluster and bats his eyelashes at nearby partiers. Hurt and confusion flash across Levi’s face and he stalks away. It’s a brilliantly horrible round of emotional one-upmanship.
The final scene involves James and Levi attempting to reconcile. Earlier, Phillip made it clear to Ashley that he’d rather eat glass than accept an apology from James. But he gives it the old college try even as they end up briefly trading insults. In real life, he and James would wash their hands of each other. But it’s reality teevee, so Phillip actually decides to forgive James. Okay, that’s not helping. They hug it out and start pounding down the booze. Princess Ashley is not gonna like this.
Next week: Chase and Taylor get passive-aggressive! Levi might move to Florida! Phillip stirs up shit between Chase and Levi! Git along now!
JC Adams is a Los Angeles-based writer, filmmaker and blogger of moderate renown. His first book, Gay Porn Heroes (Bruno Gmunder), was published in September 2011. Find him on Twitter @GPTimes.
iluvrottis
Enjoyed the recap. Levi and Chia Pet Hair Chase are trying to convince us that
Taylor is a manipulative bitch. Maybe, but Chia Pet Hair is far superior in that department – he is a puppet master and Levi couldn’t catch a clue if someone through it at him. His bitchiness is perfected but Taylor’s needs work, it doesn’t look as
effortless as CPH Chase.
Taylor is becoming the Rodiney and I’m starting to feel very sorry for him. Get him
a new storyline and move some else into the luv triangle. Find him someone else
more his equal, at least in intelligence. Sorry, but Levi is quickly losing his
appeal. He’s too drunk, slurry, crude, and just plain dumb.
But, I’m watching this train wreck with glee. I wonder how much is actually real.
iluvrottis
@iluvrottis:
Meant to say “threw it at him…” not “through,” it’s late.
Stephen
Great recap. Poor JC Andrews forced to write about this crap show.
AmberV
@iluvrottis: I completely agree with you! Levi has been a sloppy drunk since the third episode. That crooked nose and love handles doesn’t help either. Taylor is the best character on the show. Period! Don’t even get me started on elf-eared Chase.
Ronbo
My recap:
Background noise with silly pretend-time boys. Surfing the web and I want to give LOGO its’ 4th audience member. Wish LOGO would give me some respect. Is anyone REALLY watching?