Joe hears about all the drama at Gia's birthday party the next morning, and isn't surprised that Kim D. was right in the middle.
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The Gorga's don't understand why they need to explain themselves to Teresa.
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Kathy expresses her desire to see her uncle, but knows that the family tension is just too much. She doesn't want to be the bad guy.
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And Rosie has some colorful opinions about that. She isn't Amish, remember.
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Chris is excited to show off his latest endeavor with his brother Albie: Little Town New Jersey--their very own restaurant!
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The Manzo's think something is missing from their dish, and Papa Manzo has a brilliant idea: grilled cheese rounds!
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During Melissa's book meeting, Joe explains the two most important parts of marriage: respect and sex.
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But when Melissa's relationship with her father comes up, so do tears.
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Jacqueline opens up to her trainer about her issues with Teresa.
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But her trainer is hoping to get a work out in, too. Triceps, Jacqueline, triceps.
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Richie has a question for his daughter, Victoria: "How does it feel to steal your father's birthday?"
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Oh, he's only kidding. He just can't believe how time flies--his baby is an adult!
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Joe supports Melissa in telling her story--it's her life and she shouldn't be ashamed.
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But opening up about her relationship with her father makes her question how much she really wants to share in this marriage bible.
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What was that about Caroline's balls, Chris? Oh, her meatballs!
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Happy Birthday Richie and Victoria! The Wakiles are dressed to the nines in their birthday suits.
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It's not a party without Joe Gorga!
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The guys put Richie's son, Joey, in the hot seat, but we're thinking he'd be more comfortable sitting in the Ferrari.
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Melissa tells the 'Wives about her conflict with Teresa, and asks Caroline for advice on her sister-in-law.
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Caroline is honest, she doesn't think that Melissa or Kathy can mend their problems with Teresa.
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"One kiss! C'mon, please!" Leave it to Rosie to break up the tension.
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But soon even Rosie can't hold back. She explodes saying that if Teresa doesn't want anything to do with her family, she wants nothing to do with Teresa.
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Victoria steps in to bring peace back to her party.
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Teresa tries to get her work out on, but got a surprise instead--her brother is at the gym, too.
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It all started off so well...Teresa helps her brother pump some iron. What could go wrong?
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A lot, apparently. Joe expresses his pain about his parents and Teresa brings up Melissa's hospital visit. And so it begins.
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Soon we're onto lip syncing, fake cooking, and strippers. Then Joe mentions the infamous phone call in the vineyard.
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And Teresa is done with her brother, he has gone too far when he brings up her husband and his role as a father.
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But Joe sticks his guns. He is standing by his wife, and cannot condone the "toxic" behavior, as he calls it, of Joe Giudice.
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Joe ends the fight with working out his muscles--his arms, and his heart.
