Episode 12, titled “Opening Bars, Closing Chapters,” marks the final bow for this season’s drama-packed journey on The Valley. Last week, the group ended their Big Bear trip with some memorable moments. Now, fans are brought to Jax and Brittany’s new bar opening amid the unraveling of their personal lives.
Countdown to Opening
Just three days before launching their mini-bar, Jax is visibly stressed. The brown decor misses a splash of color, and Brittany suggests adding flowers or plants. Overwhelmed, Jax admits, You have no idea how stressed out I’ve been
. Instead of helping, he watches Ali, his business partner, fret about meeting the deadline while quipping, We got the girls to work
.
Brittany then surprises Jax by flying in his sister Jenny for the grand opening. This moment moves Jax to tears, a stark contrast to last week’s heated accusations about Brittany’s alleged drinking problem. As Brittany tells him they need changes for their future, Jax responds by shutting down yet again.
Zack and Jasmine Bond Over Pottery
Zack and Jasmine chose pottery for their date, recreating a scene reminiscent of Ghost. Jasmine insists she never wants to experience another babymoon. Notwithstanding her support on social media, Zack remains unapologetic for his past social media posts saying they were just jokes despite causing stress to Janet.
This tension carries over as Janet’s true feelings towards Zack are revealed, indicating she might harbor some disdain for him. Jasmine sums it up saying, Janet just doesn’t like Zack anymore
. With conflict building up, Zack declares that a talk with Janet is imminent.
Troubled Waters for Jesse and Michelle
Meanwhile, Jesse and Michelle Lally face their issues head-on. Jesse remarks on Michelle’s supposed strong family values but criticizes her resignation. He summed it up best when he said: You straight up lied to everybody and said, ‘Brittany told me that Michelle [Lally] has been texting guys or something.’
Their quiet discussion disguises its severity until Michelle drops the bomb that she has lost her feelings for him.
Michelle’s heartbreak becomes clearer when she admits her struggle to rekindle love for Jesse despite his efforts to reconnect over the summer. Their priorities seem unaligned as Michelle admits: I want to be in love with you the way I used to be. But I don’t know if I can
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The Grand Opening’s Drama Unfolds
The grand opening sees guests trickling in as Zack jests that the bar should be called Brittany’s
, noting her vibrant influence. Yet drama quickly spoils the celebratory mood as Jason explodes at Zack during an escalating dispute with Janet demanding he stops talking rudely to his wife Zach retorts angrily setting the stage for more conflict.
Unmaskings Amid Tension
The final moments see Kristen firmly defending herself against Michelle’s deceitful web planted by Janet revealing her manipulative tactics which resonate with all participants concluding suspicions were correct as many admire Kristin’s courage finally addressing truth amidst chaos formed.
Epilogue of Tears and Separation
The episode ends with Jax tearfully reflecting upon his failed marriage amid news flashing across various media channels about him breaking up with Brittany spotlighting intense personal struggles as Jessie expresses feeling blindsided confessing deeply he couldn’t foresee this admitting separation appearing inevitable due underlying unresolved issues culminating final confrontation asserting: I felt blindsided and blind
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