And so #BookGate continues. The topic is the same, but the insults are fresh. Carole retorts by mentioning that Aviva's never had a job outside the home and is a "nothing." Aviva wants to know how often Carole is calling the Kennedys.
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Aviva doesn't want Carole's support -- probably because she's 50. Yes, that's right, Aviva told Carole, "At least I'm not fifty years old."
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As the fighting continues down the stairs, Carole name-checks the various authors Aviva could be (Margaret Atwood, Joyce Carole Oates) and then declares that this is over. Probably not the calm conversation Ramona was trying to initiate.
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After making the international symbol for "Let's get our bags and get out of here," Heather tries to assess the situation.
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Carole's theory on dramatics -- it's all fodder for promotion for Aviva's book. And thus, she leaves, but not without dropping a quick dig or two to Reid and Harry.
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Aviva claims that she's a "s--- writer," but even she knows that a million hands go into a book. What does Sonja know? That this was "Aviva's shining moment." The party was a success right?
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Kristen tries to escape the drama, but the scuffle continues. As Carole said to the new girl, "good luck, be careful."
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Once finally free from the Housewarming from Hell, Ramona plots her family's trip to Africa (which we have amazing, exclusive footage of here). Heather stops by to discuss the monkeys with blue balls (so that's where that expression came from! Thanks Ramona!) and BookGate, of course.
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Ramona can't understand all the dramatics. No one died! Even if as Heather says, "Aviva doesn't have a leg to stand on," can't they all stand together and get passed it?
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Carole takes a meeting with her editor to discuss the many changes (and re-changes in her novel). The subtitles will not be lost! Make a call if you must change a word.
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Carole relays the ghostwriter tale to her editor, who laughs at such claims. Laughs because she thinks it would make her job easier -- even if the product was less grand. (Her words!)
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In other important business meeting news, Sonja sits down with her newest intern to discuss the day's to-dos. Must light candles for energy, must not power-wash the couch, must go out to the gay bar with aplomb.
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We hope she's taking notes: The updo is Ivanna's idea. Don't drown a dog in the pond while Sonja's away. Sonja's way or the highway -- especially on social media. There is no quality of life!
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Aviva and her team meet to shoot the cover of her book. She's not going to let Carole -- or bugs -- burst her bubble.
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Kristen drops by the set to discuss the dramatics. She gave Aviva a great housewarming gift, but will she take it back in light of the side she saw at the party? Is it jealousy that's driving Aviva to make these claims about Carole.
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Aviva says no. The hurt is deeper, but perhaps they can move on. Look a turtle! Can't this turtle bring it all back together for the RHONY?
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Ack! Time to feel old alert, Avery is all grown up and getting ready for the prom. Ramona's not the chaperone, but wouldn't it be fun if she was? But Avery's a great girl, no leashes required.
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Ramona's getting "Ramotional." Somoene get the pinot and the Xanax. Her baby girl is leaving for college in a mere blink.
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Seeing Avery in her prom dress drove Ramona to some serious tears. When she leaves for college, Ramona will be losing an arm. There's a lot of loose limbs in RHONY.
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Heather and Kristen are training to compete in the Spartan race. For those who haven't seen '300,' that means it's going to be super intense. But Heather swears she's stay with Kristen through the mud and muck. Holla!
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Kristen said she didn't get the competitive gene that her husband Josh and Heather have. Hopefully she can buck up for the big day.
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After some terrible travails while trying to open a bottle of wine, Carole is ready to throw a baby shower for her pal Laurie. Carole isn't so concerned about her childless lifestyle, minus having no one to guilt into spending the holidays with her. Perhaps she can convince her VP of Social Media/wine-opening to hang around?
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Sonja wouldn't miss a Carole baby shower. She was promised diet pills and vodka -- not just talk of sperm donors. It's the sperm Sonja has no problem finding (her words!).
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Carole uses this party as a great opportunity to discuss the differences between a ghostwriter and an editor to Ramona. It's an educational evening. The pot-stirring will not go without some discussion.
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Ramona would prefer to keep her friendship with Carole, if at all possible, which means sitting in this window seat and listening to her thoughts on Aviva and what she said about her career.
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It's not a good sign if you are crying before the race even begins. Kristen's not like what she's seeing of the Spartan course.
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But Josh swears he's going to stay with her the whole time. This is going to be easier than posing nude in Times Square. Easier than that time that Kristen tried to take up jogging and no 'Rocky' theme song could keep her at it.
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Holla! There's nothing Yummie about this race, but Heather isn't fazed.
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Josh leaves Kristen behind -- as she expected. And she crawls along on her own. She's a model, she's got to take this face-scratching feat carefully. Even if no one has her back, she's not going to quit.
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At the finish line, Kristen's not feeling the love. She finished -- but with no help from her man.
