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Erika Jolie and her client Alina are winding down Alina's work out program. Alina is very happy with her results — she's lost 15 pounds and dropped three sizes. Best of all, her back problems are gone.
Erika asks Alina what her boyfriend thinks of her new bod: “What did he say when he saw you?” But Alina admits that he hasn't seen her yet. He's been gone for four weeks and has no idea what to expect.
When he comes to pick her up at the gym, Alina's in the changing room. Erika suggests to him, “Why don't you go check on Alina because I know you guys have a date tonight.”
Alina steps out, and the guy is amazed. All he can say is “wow” and “awesome.” Jackie wants to know about Alina's breast reduction plans. “What's the verdict?” she asks.
Alina says, “I'm leaning towards no right now.”
Jackie says to Alina's boyfriend, “And you're a lucky man.”
He looks at Alina, smiles and says: “Yeah, I am. I'm so happy you get to keep the boobs.” Alina and her boyfriend are the only happy couple on the show.
Jackie misses having a happy relationship — especially “cuddling, going to the movies together, holding hands, walking in the park.” It sounds like she's writing a personals ad, which maybe she is.
On her cell with Mimi, Jackie declares: “You have no right to be angry with me. I did not do a damn thing to you.”
Mimi says, “I don't feel like talking.”
Jackie won't stand down anymore. “You never feel like talking when you're in the wrong,” she says.
Mimi replies, “I'm not wrong, Jackie.” It's so old now, just watching it. I can't imagine living it.
Jackie asks: “Then what is your problem? This has been going on for four weeks now, and it's really, really, really, really upsetting to me.” Four reallys. Wow, she must mean business this time.
Mimi says, “You're a different person now.”
Jackie says in exasperation: “A different person? I have a lot of pressure … a lot of pressure. [Pause.] Are you there?” Mimi hung up on her. Can you hear me now?
Jackie calls her best friend, Erin (“Erin is my sounding board”), to go out and talk. “She has always said that Mimi and I don't bring out the best in each other,” Jackie admits. What a keen observation — much like anyone would make after spending 10 minutes with Jackie and Mimi.
Jackie tells Erin about Mimi's habit of hanging up on her. “I just want to take my phone and crush it into a di — coal, and then diamond.” Jackie's strong, but she overestimates the benefits of working out.
Erin summarizes the situation: “They have a huge physical passion for one another, and they also just have such a history together. Like, they need to come to terms with the realities of their relationship or move on.”
After shooting a few games of pool with Erin, Jackie's feeling surer of herself. “I'm getting really close to making a decision about this relationship.” Take your time. We'll all be over here, waiting for you to join us.
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