On 90 Day Fiance, Catie Norboe and friends celebrate her bachelorette party with a bride or die themed party and she reveals she wants to leave the door open. Marissa Rubinetti scolds Edward Miguel Gomez when he fibs about going through her phone. Rasit Kebabci takes a hard line when it comes to Mallorie DeGrange not wanting kids. And Shea McGuire tries to patch things up between Annabelle Chua and his daughter Allison. Let’s dive in to the drama in this recap of Season 12, Episode 13 Do I Stay or Do I Go.
90 Day Fiance: Catie Norboe Wants an Open Marriage
Catie prepares for her bachelorette party on 90 Day Fiancé. She’s been trying to curb the urge to drink too much and make out with her friends. And asks Josh Atkins for some boundaries on bachelorette night. He states the obvious, no drinking till she blacks out and no making out with randoms. She agrees to try and plants a kiss on Josh before heading out to meet her friends. The theme of the party is “Bride or Die” and the girls all dress in black for the funeral of Catie’s freedom.
But Catie isn’t ready to let her freedom die. She is thrilled with the decorations that include a casket. Catie is quick to admit that her intimacy with Josh is a little vanilla. And she fears being unsatisfied having to remain monogamous. A game of never have I ever ensues and Catie shames her less promiscuous pals. She shocks everyone when she admits she would like to keep the door open after marriage for some outside action.
On 90 Day Fiancé, Catie maintains that she’s willing to approach the subject of an open marriage with Josh. The others wonder if he too would partake in extramarital flings. Catie admits he probably wouldn’t want to. It gets a bit uncomfortable. But Catie is wide open when it comes to being limited in having multiple partners. So, Josh’s reaction to the whole scenario remains to be seen.
90 Day Fiance: Marissa Has Cold Feet
On 90 Day Fiance, the clock is running out for Marissa and Edward. With just two weeks left to marry, Marissa’s doubts are growing. And she tells Edward she isn’t sure if she’s on board. Edward is angry and stomps off. Later at her New York City apartment the pair get into a big argument that Marissa describes as breakup worthy. They sleep separate. Her in the bed and him on the couch.
In the morning Marissa suggests they talk. Over coffee and breakfast at a sidewalk cafe, she lays out her frustrations. He needs to give her space and be more independent. She calls him manipulative for tricking her into believing he went through her phone and found she had been in touch with her ex. She admitted she has remained friends with him and did talk to him. But Edward was bluffing. Leading Marissa to amp up her doubts even more as the wedding day looms.
TLC Couple Rasit and Mallorie Struggle
The honeymoon may be over before it even starts for 90 Day Fiance couple Mallorie DeGrange and Rasit. Initially the pair seemed legit head over heels with each other. Until the roadblocks started piling up including her relationship with her ex, Brandon, her unwillingness to purchase a luxury bidet and Mallorie wanting Rasit to sign a prenup to protect her assets. But the final straw is her not wanting children.
Rasit rings up his brother for moral support. His brother agrees that her not wanting kids is a dealbreaker. Mallorie suggests a trip to a wedding venue to break the ice. While both enjoy the tour of the beautiful grounds, Rasit admits his heart and head aren’t in it. He really wants kids. And if Mallorie doesn’t, he says he will walk away. Mallorie then doubts the marriage too since he shows no empathy towards her past trauma.
90 Day Fiance: Shea McGuire Plays Peacemaker
Shea works up a sweat doing Zumba with his 90 Day Fiancé Annabelle. He even gets lucky after when Annabelle joins him in the shower. But Shea lets Annabelle know he wants her to make it right with his daughter Allison. The pair aren’t getting along after Annabelle mocked Allison’s church. Shea urges Annabelle to get to know Allison and share a little about herself. He invites Allison to accompany Annabelle to shop for wedding veils.
Allison mopes in the back seat while Shea encourages the women to talk. Allison calls Annabelle a b*tch. So it’s awkward in the dress shop until Annabelle opens up. She has empathy for Allison losing her mother. And reveals the infidelity in her first marriage that resulted in a child to another woman. Annabelle vows to be there for Allison. And Allison agrees to a hug and a fresh start with Annabelle as her stepmom.
Ashia’s Family Not Sold on Maxwell
Ashia Montgomery is hustling up a quick wedding in Nigeria. Her family has arrived including outspoken God brother Rod. He fires off questions to Maxwell Okeke. Going as far as to indicate he thinks he could be a scammer. Ashia defends Maxwell as does his family. Next, Ashia’s family wants to know about the actual ceremony on 90 Day Fiancé. Maxwell’s mom says it won’t be the traditional Igbo ceremony. But they will dress Ashia traditionally and forbid any alcohol since they are Christian.
God brother Rod suggests he will bring his own booze to tolerate the wedding. He pulls Maxwell aside to question his motives some more. Calling him a slick salesman. Maxwell considers him insulting. But Rod doesn’t care. He doesn’t think Maxwell is established. And fears he will flounder in America like a newborn baby. He says Ashia shouldn’t marry for potential. And Maxwell feels disrespected.
90 Day Fiance: Thomas Makes a Stink over Deodorant
90 Day Fiancé couple Thomas Dintino and Paula Barbosa head to taste wedding cakes. They’ve found a bakery that accommodates both her vegan preferences and his dairy allergy. But Thomas is annoyed that Paula sprayed deodorant in the apartment. And accuses her of not caring about his sensitivities to scents. Paula tries to joke about it. But he doubles down on her choice of perfumes and deodorants calling them extraordinarily bad.
Things get better as they enjoy cake tasting. But they argue again when Paula reveals her family will be arriving for the wedding and staying at their apartment. A total of eight people. Thomas finds this ridiculous. Especially when Paula suggests giving his parents their bedroom. He rants that his home is his safe space. And that nobody better be terrorizing him with perfumes and deodorants during their stay. Till next time!
