One Tree Hill 7X14: Family Affair (Patreon)

Okay, so, you guys can probably guess that I didn't love this episode. It was way too focused on Taylor, who I just want to stab. I'm totally on Haley's side. Let's just take her out. Seriously.

But, I'd also like to say that I was wrong. When she showed up at the end of last episode, I was pissed because I thought we already had enough drama between Mille, Brooke and Julian, and Alex. But a lot of that stuff sort of got resolved this episode, so I reluctantly agree that the Taylor drama was needed. 🤣

Anyway, Taylor and David are determined to cook dinner for everyone. Haley is determined to make it as painful as possible for them. And, you guys, I LOVE petty Haley. (Although, to be fair, I love all the Haleys. I don't think there's a Haley I don't love. She's is hands down, my favorite character. I remember how much I loved her in S1. And she's changed and grown so much since then, but I still love her just as much). She tries to steal all the pots and pans (from her own kitchen), sets out plastic dishes, and generally tries to cause as much mayhem as possible. It's amazing.

It all culminates in dinner where Taylor talks about how great her sex life is with David. Finally, Haley has had enough, and asks David if he's trying to hurt Quinn. He responds, at least he waited until their divorce to have sex with someone else. This is when Quinn spills the beans, she and Clay haven't had sex yet. She lied to David so he would move on.

Later, all three sisters are arguing by the pool, and Haley loses it on Taylor and starts to fight her. Eventually, all of them end up in the pool attacking each other. After it's over, no one feels any better, and Haley forces Taylor to admit that she's a bitch (which she does), but it still doesn't seem like anything is resolved.

Meanwhile, Brooke and Julian are having a hard time time with their break up. They both obviously still love each other, but Alex is still in the way.

And, as much as I hate Alex, Julian was 100% right for punching that douchebag in the face and firing him. No matter how much I don't like someone, they don't deserve to be harassed and assaulted. Fuck that director.

Julian, ends up going to Brooke to ask her to be the costume designer. She initially tells him no, as she doesn't think she can be around him all the time. But, he asks her to think about it. Eventually, she comes to him and tells him she'll do it, if he directs the movie.

He goes to his dad to broach the subject, and it turns out, dad was on board before Julian was. I love this for them! I don't know how Brooke is gonna handle being in such close proximity to Julian and Alex, but that's a problem for another day. Hell, maybe it'll work to their advantage. Maybe it'll bring them closer together. 🤞

You know, actually, I think I changed my mind. Maybe I did actually like this episode. Lol.