Ugly Betty - The Passion of the Betty - Recap
(Here's Noelle's recap of tonight's episode of Ugly Betty: The Passion of the Betty)
Ugly Betty is back! Here's hoping that the move from the ominous Friday night time slot to ABC's new comedy Wednesday lineup means good things for the future of the show. I need my Betty! This week, everyone is facing how to deal with new changes brought into their lives. Hilda is worrying about what to do about her new baby, Betty is feeling smothered by Matt, and Marc and Daniel are both looking to get someone out of their lives.
Betty and Matt are falling into the routine of a married couple. There are no surprises and Betty is getting frustrated. She heads over to spend time with her family in their incredibly yellow kitchen and Hilda puts the idea in Betty's brain that her and Matt need some space before they kill each other.
Don't listen to your siblings! Hilda's got her own problems after finding out she's pregnant with a thug's baby. She doesn't want to tell Bobby about the baby because she's not sure he's the right guy for her. Sleeping with him is just fine though. For as long as Hilda has known Bobby there have been worries about his actions. Even Ignacio is firm in his opinion that Hilda stay away from Bobby because he's no good. Bobby seems determined to work things out with Hilda regardless and slowly worms his way back into Hilda's good graces. A 52 inch HD tv helps a little bit in these situations.
Things are heating up at Mode. And I'm not just talking about the most recent tension between Wilhelmina and Claire. Marc's one night stand from the Bahamas is back at Mode and he's not going anywhere. He's thrilled to have met Marc and is thoroughly enjoying his first boyfriend. Yes, first. He's popping up everywhere, buying Marc gifts and has even said I love you. He's quite the stalker. But he's a sweet stalker and Marc decides to give him a chance.
Connor has agreed to give the money he took back to Wilhelmina so she can make her way back into Mode. Ahh the perks of sleeping with someone. Daniel is ready and willing to welcome her with open arms, but Willie wouldn't be Willie unless she wanted something and that's the current Creative Director out. Together, Daniel, Marc, and Wilhelmina set her up and get rid of her. Their devious plan works and Claire is pissed that Daniel would help Wilhelmina again. Really Claire? I think Daniel made his feelings about Hartley well known. Willie is responsible for Hartley discovering his lovechild with Claire is still roaming around and he ends up leaving Mode as well. Employees are just dropping like flies. Sorry Claire :( No more funtime with Hartley for you.
Betty tries to get Marc passionate about his painting again so he has something other than her to fill his time. Wow Betty. It must really suck to have a gorgeous rich guy wanting to be with you all the time. She sets up an art studio to showcase some of Matt's paintings. Without his permission? Oh, that won't end well. Betty and Matt arrive at the showcase and all of the paintings end up being really scary ones of Betty. Obviously done while her and Matt were on bad terms. Predictably, Matt is pissed Betty would do this without telling him. But all is well and Betty proves she too has passion for Matt. Matt realizes that Mode actually isn't his passion and announces he's quitting. Aww :( We'll miss ya much!
Hilda finally bursts and lets out all her frustrations and fears about Bobby..to his face. During the process, she lets slip that she's having his baby and the entire room hears her. Including Ignacio. Awkward. Bobby comes back the next day and he's actually okay with the situation. After a momentary freakout of course. Does this mean we'll be seeing a lot more of Adam Rodriguez? I hope so.