(If you're not familiar with this show, try this primer: http://independentrage.blogspot.com/2010/04/new-reality-show-what-chilli-wants.html)Episode Nutshell: Chilli has second meetings/dates with Bill and Farmer D, with one going better than the other, but also with both dudes still remaining in the field of play. But as Tionna tries to set up a more intimate date between Chilli and both of those men, the conversation breaks down into an argument, and the bread starts a flyin'!
Segment 1: Chilli is at home with her son Tron. Chilli notes that things are going well for her, with both Bill and Farmer D recently sparking her interest. Then Tron (a pre-teen) asks how old he needs to be before he can have a girlfriend. Chilli's immediate reaction is age 17! Tron, in contrast, is more thinkin' 13. Chilli advises him to just focus on being a kid right now (great advice) and they will deal with this issue as it presents itself in the future. Chilli comments that she loves Tron's innocence, with "no walls up," and hopes that she can get back to that sort of state of mind in her life.
Then Chilli has her second meeting/date with Bill at the Uptown Comedy Corner in the ATL. Bill's excited. He asks Chilli what she's been up to, and Chilli says that she and Tron had a recent WWE Night where they attended a WWE event together. Bill loves Chilli's fun-loving side and the fact that she's pumped about pro wrestling (BTW, appreciation for pro wrestling is a very cool attribute in a lady, and one rarely found!). Bill also tells her that he can't look at her with a straight face whenever she looks at him with one of her sexy looks. Chilli finds Bill to be a "silly man," which is a big turn on for her. Then they head into the comedy club, where Chilli worries whether Bill will be comfortable given that most of the audience -- as well as the comedian, Aries Spears -- is African-American. Aries recognizes Chilli and immediately starts in on roasting Bill over his "whiteness", for lack of a better description. Bill is a good sport and has a good time with it, which impresses Chilli. Outside, at the end of the date, Bill tells Chilli that he'd like to see her again, then they share a hug, and it's obvious that this was a very successful date from both of their perspectives.
Segment 2: Now it's Farmer D's opportunity for his second meeting/date with Chilli. With Tionna also in attendance, Chilli and Farmer D meet at an event that is showing off Chilli's handbag line. Farmer D has shed his "farmer" clothes and is dressed up this time, with Chilli being very impressed with how good he looks. Farmer D is also very helpful in assisting Chilli with arranging the display of her handbags for the event. Farmer D then gets to meet some of Chilli's friends and family, with Chilli's sister Justice trying to give D a pretty good grilling (with questions touching upon such areas as D's "real age", whether he wants kids, and his thoughts on heaven and hell). Tionna, thinking after awhile that D has probably had enough grilling, intervenes on his behalf to draw a close to Justice's "cross-examination."
After the handbag event, Chilli and Farmer D sit down for a meal (appears to be Chinese cuisine, but not entirely clear if it's lunch or dinner). D tells Chilli that he's inspired by her. He tells her that he really likes her pleasant and easygoing personality, coupled with the fact the she's a bona fide "rock star" (very accurate observations, BTW).
But then BOMBSHELL!! Chilli asks Farmer D about the topic of his religious practices, and D reveals that he in the past has considered himself an atheist, and that even currently -- while he does consider himself to be a spiritual person -- he does not consider himself to be "very religious." This is some trouble, because Chilli's Christian faith is first and foremost in her life, and stands at a very high position on Chilli's Checklist of attributes that any man of hers must possess. Farmer D does say that while he doesn't know whether he would willing to "convert" to an actual religion, he is willing to "embrace" a religion if he gets to know more about it and feels a connection. Chilli is clearly disappointed with the fact that D is not an avidly religious person, but much to her credit -- and as a result of her recent pledge to try to follow her heart as much as she follows her head -- Chilli says that this isn't the "deal breaker" that it normally would be. She says that's gonna try to follow her heart and that she's not prepared to let Farmer D go over his current religious viewpoints (and good for her!).
Segment 3: Chilli & Tionna meet in a lunchtime setting at the ATL's Intermezzo. Tionna reveals her "Project Intimate" to Chilli, involving overnight trips for Chilli with both Bill and Farmer D. Tionna tells Chilli that she wants Chilli to increase the intimacy of her dates with both gentlemen. Chilli is very reluctant, noting that she does not feel comfortable enough yet with either man to go off on an overnight date. Chilli eventually relents and reluctantly agrees, but says that there's no way that she will be staying in the same room with either dude. Tionna is agreeable, noting it's not her goal or desire for Chilli to hook up with either guy on these dates, but instead Tionna wants them to have a more intimate setting in which there might be a little more huggin', kissin' and touchin' than has occurred so far. Then it all goes to hell in a handbasket! (and I'm not speaking of Chilli's handbag line!):
Chilli changes the subject and, given how well she and Bill have connected, asks Tionna (who identified Bill at that prior Braves game, but did not have Chilli meet him at that point) why Tionna did not have Bill & Chilli meet earlier than they did. Tionna explains that after the way Chilli treated Dolvette (a "nice guy," as Tionna puts it) at the Braves game, Tionna felt it better to hold Bill in reserve for later. But Chilli does not accept that explanation and continues to question Tionna about her decision. Chilli comments, "You're the love expert," implying that Tionna screwed up by not having Bill & Chilli meet earlier. Tionna is immediately taken aback, stating, "Don't go there!" Off camera, Tionna says that she was very offended by Chilli questioning Tionna's relationship expertise after all the effort that Tionna has given to try to help Chilli meet the right man. On camera, Tionna then boils over, sweeps their bread basket right off the table and on to the floor and storms off, stating, "Enjoy the rest of your day; Have a nice life." Out in the parking lot, as Tionna prepares to get into her car, Chilli follows her out to try to quell the situation. Tionna exclaims, "I can take my ass back to Brooklyn, and you can still be alone."
Final segment: The verbal altercation continues out in the Intermezzo parking lot. Tionna is looking to drive the hell out of there, but has trouble finding her ("where the F*&% are my...") keys. This gives Chilli an opportunity to come up the car, where she tries to implore Tionna to calm down. Tionna comments that when she gets mad like she just did, she finds that the most positive thing for her is just to walk away from the situation for the time being (a sentiment and course of action with which I can completely identify, BTW -- why sit there and get even madder, when you can walk away and calm the heck down -- I know precisely what she's talking about right there).
Anyway, Tionna does calm down a bit, and apologizes for going quite that far in public (i.e. The Bread Incident), but also expresses to Chilli that she (Tionna) was very offended by the questioning of her expertise after all that Tionna has tried to do for Chilli. Chilli seems respectful of that, but also notes that the two of them need to be able to open and honest with each other with respect to all criticisms that each may have as to the other. The two then depart each other's company, and while they haven't totally made up, it's clear that cooler heads will likely prevail in the end (which I predicted after last week's preview of this episode, since Tionna & Chilli do seem to have a very real connection and friendship). Finally, off camera, Chilli comments that Tionna has helped her to find 2 guys whom Chilli really likes, and so -- as Chilli admits -- maybe there is a "little method to Tionna's madness" after all!
Preview of next week's Final Episode of this exciting new series: Chilli follows through and goes on overnight dates with both Farmer D and Bill. Both dudes try to give Chilli that "first smoocheroo," and it appears that at least one of them is successful! (Stay tuned...)
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