90210 Recap: Games People Play
It's Annie's big sweet 16 and instead of unwrapping her relationship with Ethan for all the world to see, Naomi makes sure she keeps her mouth shut. To ensure the success of her plan to force Ethan and Annie apart, Naomi flies Annie's ex, Jason, in for the big bash. He's tall, blonde and chiseled, and grandma could "crush mint on those abs". While Annie isn't interested in rekindling things with her former boyfriend, he is still interested in her. This, of course, makes Ethan jealous especially, after hearing that Jason kissed Annie. Time for everyone to just tell the truth!
Hot teacher Ryan is forced to leave the school while the rumors of his hooking up with a student have circled their way through the hallways. Kelly comes back from staring at Dylan's sideburns and can't believe the rumors about her former love-interest. She tries to get to the bottom of it but since everything is on the down-low, she can't be looped in to what's really going on with the drug bust. Lucky for her, Kimberly is just as eager to clear Ryan's name so that he can go back to work and they can go back to making out in public places.
Navid and Adrianna's relationship seems to be progressing nicely, but the closer Adrianna tries to get, he seems to be pulling away. Sure, he's got the video he's making of the Mr. Matthews scandal to work on - but when your new love tries to get in touch with you, you better make sure you answer her back. Otherwise, she'll show up at your doorstep wondering where you've been and you'll end up needing to introduce her to your extended family over a giant (and seemingly delicious) ethnic meal while your mom asks about your new girlfriend's stint in rehab. Sure, this might sound fun to someone like myself, but most people would probably prefer to just answer that first text. Later we find out Navid is a virgin (which doesn't really surprise us) but does anyone else get the feeling he's hiding more than just his chastity?
Annie's birthday party is in full effect with grandma rocking some Pat Benatar on the karaoke machine. Why isn't there grandma karaoke every episode? Annie was about to sulk in a corner since Ethan didn't show up to the festivities but has a nice surprise when she goes outside and Ethan is waiting for her with a present and an apology. The two make a pact to tell everyone the truth and while they share their special moment, Naomi catches the two making out. She then makes a point to show Jason the makeout session and he sees that it's totally over.
Kelly catches Ryan on his way out of town after hearing the truth about Kimberly and the undercover bust going on. What she didn't expect was to find out about the other stuff happening under the covers for Ryan and Kimberly.
Speaking of which - Naomi and Jason figured the best way to get back at Annie and Ethan is to hook up with each other. The truth comes out and Annie's party is ruined once again. There was a whole lot of bitch slinging going around and it's hard to know who came out on top. Just as the fight comes to a head, the long lost son of Harry and Tracy shows up (in a soldier's uniform) on the doorstep. We can't wait to find out what happens next!
What did you think of last night's episode? Do you have any predictions about what will happen with the arrival of Sean, Annie and Naomi's half-brother? How do you think Kelly will react when she finds out Ryan and Brenda slept with each other? Let us know in the comments!