Brooke – The episode opens in the past with Brooke Delaney (Essie Randles) and Savannah Pagonis (Georgia Flood) cleaning up after dinner. Savannah asks about her relationship with Gina Solis (Paula Andrea Placido). Brooke says there was no proposal, they just decided to get married. Savannah tells her that Joy Delaney (Annette Bening) has many ideas for their wedding. Brooke suggests Joy is more excited about the wedding than her before assuring her that Gina is great. Savannah asks what is going on between Gina and Tarin. Brooke tells her about Tarin’s text on Gina’s phone. Savannah says if they were dating, she would never cheat on her and would treat her like a princess. Brooke comes onto her.

In the present (Joy has missing seven days now), Brooke claims her affair with Savannah was a mistake. Detective Ethan Remy (Dylan Thuraisingham) accuses her of withholding information that could be helpful in Joy’s case. She assures him that their affair has nothing to do with Joy’s disappearance. Detective Elena (Camacho) says there is no way to be sure because Savannah is still a mystery to them. Brooke claims Savannah told her that she was from Atlanta before describing her palm tree tattoo and abdominal scar. She denies having contact with Savannah in the last seven months. Outside the police station, Troy Delaney (Jake Lacy) calls Lucia Fortino (Katrina Lenk) to get her voicemail. When Brooke approaches, he laughingly teases her about the affair.

Holding up a newspaper article about Stan Delaney (Sam Neill) and Joy’s retirement, Remy calls Brooke a “cheater,” Logan Delaney (Conor Merrigan Turner) a “bootlicker,” Amy Delaney (Alison Brie) a “hot mess,” and Troy a “rich prick.” He suggests Joy is dead. Camacho says Stan’s acquaintances believe he is the killer. The forensic tech (Belinda Jombwe) informs them of there being no DNA on the Delaney’s knives. Remy questions if it is possible to lift Savannah’s fingerprints from the knives. Camacho orders a fingerprint check on the knives and the block.

In the present, Amy blows off Simon Barrington (Nate Mann) when he offers to accompany her to the Delaney house. Elsewhere, Brooke suggests Gina is unaware of her affair. When Troy questions her feelings for Gina, she claims to love her. He denies knowing why he cheated on Claire and promises to stand by her.

In the past, Savannah leaves Brooke in the bed and goes to the kitchen where she finds Stan gathering a few items for Joy. As she reaches up to retrieve some coffee cups, he sees she is not wearing undies. He stumbles over his words when he declines her offer to help. She rushes back to her room to warn Brooke. Stan is surprised to see Brooke. Savannah insists they have some breakfast.

In the present, Brooke returns home to find Stan and Logan upset with her. When she questions their hostility toward her, Logan recalls her affair. She says there is no need to make her feel worse when Gina greets her with an embrace. Brooke accuses her of having an affair with Tarin. Denying the allegation, Gina professes to love her. Brooke asks her to leave. Elsewhere, Troy receives a message from Lucia asking him to not come to tonight’s event.

Remy and Camacho learn Savannah has an arrest warrant under different aliases. She says Joy’s DNA was detected on the jacket. He tells her that Savannah’s alias, Amelia Howard has a connection in Broward County, Florida. Elsewhere, Stan tells Brooke that her cheating is unforgivable. Amy arrives with two bottles of wine. Logan apologizes to her about the letter. She assures him that she is okay. Stan embraces her.

In the past, Stan arrives home to find Savannah in the trophy room. Picking up a tennis ball in a case, she asks him about it. He says Harry Haddad won the last junior tournament with him as his coach. She gently touches his arm before leaving to get Joy’s lemon zinger. Joy urges Brooke to go take care of her patients. Brooke refuses to leave her and decides to stay the night while looking at Savannah. Later, they get intimate. Brooke explains how a torn lateral ligament ended her tennis career which devastated Stan.

Stan complains about his tramadol pills missing and questions if Savannah is responsible. Joy refutes the idea. He suggests they ask Savannah to leave. She reminds him that things were not good between them before she arrived.

In the present, Brooke tells Amy that she thought Gina was cheating and now, Stan hates her. Amy assures her that he is only disappointed in her. Against Lucia’s advice, Troy arrives at the party to be greeted by Monty Fortino (Timm Sharp). Lucia demands he go home. When he refuses, she introduces him to Zach (Ezekiel Simat) and walks away.

In the past, Brooke tries on a bridal gown. Savannah rushes in to help with the zipper and comes on to her. Brooke ends things between them. Amy hears everything from outside the door.

In the present, Logan puts down a bucket to catch rainwater and offers to replace the carpet. Stan questions why Joy kept things from him when the power goes off. While searching for a flashlight, Brooke finds Joy’s letters and Logan a West Palm Marina name tag for Kenny Hsu. At the party, Troy finds Lucia vomiting. She warns against him being there. He professes to love her. She claims to love him when Elliot (Jesse Aquiningo) enters and demands to know what is going on. She claims the shrimp made her ill. He escorts her away.

Brooke, Logan, and Amy read a letter from Dennis to Joy. He believes she made the wrong choice but knows her family means everything to her. Stan says Dennis was a club member who is not alive. Brooke accuses him of berating her when he knew about Joy’s affair. He admits to being irate but in the end, he won and Dennis lost. She asks if he stayed to win or because he loved Joy. The hurricane intensifies. Back at the party, Monty gives Lucia a toast.

Tigo Erickson (Anthony Gooley) is questioned about his connection to Amelia (Savannah). He claims Amelia stayed with him on and off until she left with his vehicle. He says six months ago, she gave him $10k for the car. Stan burns Dennis’ letters. Amy tells Simon that she wants to see where their relationship goes. Brooke tells Gina that she cheated with Savannah because she thought she was cheating with Tarin.

In the past, Brooke asks Joy how she knew Stan was the one. Joy explains how she felt Stan was watching her while she was playing tennis in New York. She says when he stayed 19 hours to watch her match that he was the one. Joy asks if Gina makes her happy. Brooke admits to being unsure.

In the present, Tigo gives Remy and Camacho a box of Savannah’s things. They find the newspaper article about Stan and Joy’s retirement.

In the past, Brooke and Stan want Savannah gone as the episode ends.

 

Apples Never Fall Review

The episode mostly focuses on Brooke’s weaknesses. She, like her siblings, contributes her bad decisions and failures to being a Delaney. She refuses to take responsibility for her own actions.

As the end nears, the idiosyncrasies begin to overshadow the little good in the series. The story changes direction quickly and too often without warning. It has become less about locating Joy and more about the egocentric Delaney children.

It is impossible to ignore the most obvious social issues embedded in the storyline.

 

The episode deserves a 4 out of 10. Get more Apples Never Fall recaps here. Support Reel Mockery by donating. Learn how advertising with us can build your brand awareness. Join our newly established forum to discuss the latest TV show releases, movies, scams, and sports.