RECAP: Christine “Sister Wives” Confirms Robyn Cheated and Manipulated Meri to Divorce Kody

The December 29 episode of Sister Wives serves up a plate full of drama, tears, and a generous side of “wait, what just happened?” as Christine Brun prepare the tea Robyn Brown manipulation and Meri finally begins to cut ties with Kody – literally.

Meri erases Kody’s name and his memory

The episode begins in Utah, where Meri Brun fully embraces her new chapter in her guest room. She has been here for five months now and even welcomes her friends Lisa and Amber for a little bonding moment. But before they get too comfortable, Meri has an unfinished task: dismantling a street sign listing the names of his mother’s children and their spouses. Naturally, this means Kody’s the name is there, and Meri isn’t there to keep the remains of his failed marriage. She rips off the “Meri & Kody” part of the sign, folds it in half like a real boss, and throws it – literally – into the trash of her past.

“I’m done with these memories” Meri » declares while his friends encourage him. Honestly, we’re all cheering too. Bye, Kody!

Christine brings the receipts on Robyn

In the meantime, Meri takes viewers down memory lane to revisit the emotional wreckage of her 2014 legal divorce with Kody. While Kody’s the official reason was to adopt at Robyn’s children, Meri reveals that she had convinced herself that she would always have her spiritual marriage with Kody. Spoiler alert: it didn’t last. Within six months, Kody was gone, and Meri felt blinded and rejected.

Christinahowever, has a theory on how it all happened. In her confessional, she states Robyn implanted the idea of ​​divorce in at Méri’s head from the start. “When Robyn “ Christina explain. “It’s a plant,” she said, adding that at Robyn’s the subtle suggestions were anything but accidental.

Christina continues: “She’s mentioned this many times over the years, as if she’s putting this in there because she would have loved it to happen.” She admits she doesn’t think Meri realized she was being manipulated, saying, “I think Meri I felt like it was his own idea.

that of Christine perspective adds a whole new layer of drama, making viewers wonder if at Robyn’s his gentle demeanor was more calculated than previously thought. It’s juicy and you can practically hear the tea kettle whistling.

Robyn denies everything

Robynof course, isn’t about to let that accusation slide.

“The idea that I planted an idea in at Méri’s the head is an absolute lie, ” Robyn insists during his confessional. “I never said it.” She even claims to have never heard of such an arrangement before, saying: “I don’t even know anyone who divorced their first wife so that the second could adopt children.” »

But Christina Isn’t the only one to glance sideways Robyn. Janelle also admits she was wary of divorce at the time.

“I was actually a little speechless when [Meri] told us she actually did it, ” Janelle reminds. “I had already started to see that there was a bit of favoritism for Robyn Since Kody at that time, and I was worried.

at Janelle’s confession adds weight to that of Christine statements, clearly stating that at Robyn’s the actions raised eyebrows long before the divorce papers were signed.

Kody’s take: It’s just paperwork

In real Kody fashion, he downplays the whole ordeal, dismissing it as no big deal. “In my mind, we were just mixing up legal formalities,” he says. He even remembers taking Meri going out to dinner and then giving her a “special ring” to reassure her. “We probably went home and had sex,” he adds casually, as if that would fix anything.

MeriHowever, don’t buy it. Reflecting on the divorce, she says, “I wonder if, at that point, he already had this plan in mind, [saying]’If only I can do that, it will be an easy transition.’ » Within six months, she says, Kody had all but disappeared from their marriage.

This revelation of Meri highlights how emotionally devastating the divorce was for her, despite Kody’s casual attitude. It’s hard not to feel compassion for her in those moments.

Robyn’s sob story

Robyn continues to insist the divorce isn’t her fault, saying she didn’t even want a legal marriage. “I was very happy and satisfied with my spiritual marriage. I didn’t need anything else,” she says, adding that her previous legal divorce was traumatic enough. She claims that was all at Méri’s idea, and she was just “very grateful” for the opportunity to adopt her children.

Merihowever, paints a very different picture. She recalls feeling “emotionally unsupported” throughout the process, saying: “It was emotionally like I was letting go of the whole marriage.” »

The contrast between at Robyn’s And at Méri’s the stories leave viewers wondering which version of events is closer to the truth. Regardless, it is clear that the consequences of divorce continue to impact the family.

Robyn and her daughters face their past

Change speed, Robyn takes center stage in another storyline, this time with daughters Aurora and Breanna. The trio meets with pastors at a local Flagstaff church to discuss their complicated religious pasts. Robyn explains that their plural family faced threats of prosecution in Utah, which partly motivated their move to Arizona.

“We moved because we were trying to form a family without being torn apart” Robyn actions. Despite their difficulties, she remains committed to her faith, even if it means facing the judgment of others. “Usually when I tell people about my religious background, they look at me like I’m wrong or like I’m a sinner because I’m from a plural family,” she says.

Her daughters echo her sentiments, sharing their own experiences of feeling ostracized. It’s a moving moment that highlights the challenges of living in a plural family, especially in a society that doesn’t always understand or accept their way of life.

Christine finds the dress of her dreams

In a much lighter moment, Christina embarks on the ultimate bridal mission: finding her wedding dress. Joined by her daughters Aspyn, Ysabel, Mykelti and Gwendlyn (via FaceTime), Christina tries on a white lace dress that immediately makes everyone swoon. “It’s beautiful” Christina gushes out in his confessional. “I’m already in love with it.”

Her daughters are just as enthusiastic. “It’s beautiful,” says Mykelti, while Ysabel declares it her “favorite.” that of Christine the joy is palpable as she says, “I had no idea how amazing it would be to look at wedding dresses with my daughters.”

Reflecting on the experience, Christina admits she’s never felt this way before. “Not like that,” she says when asked if she’s ever felt like a bride. “I have the dress, and it’s perfect, and my daughters are there. God, I had no idea being married would be so much fun.

This joyful scene provides a much-needed contrast to the heavier moments earlier in the episode, reminding viewers that new beginnings can be beautiful.

A preview of what’s next

The episode ends with that of Christine the dizzying anticipation of her marriage with David Woolley. The two were married in an outdoor ceremony in Moab, Utah, fulfilling that of Christine dream of a big white wedding. “I want the big white wedding,” she says, and it’s clear she finally has the fairy tale she deserves.

Watch new episodes of Sister Wives Sundays at 10 p.m. ET on TLC. This drama is far from over!

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Nancy Zhāng is an entertainment blogger for All About The Tea. Nancy covers breaking news stories, recaps and celebrity news. She enjoys multitasking as both a writer and private chef. She earned a BS in mass communications from LSU. Nancy is married and proud mother of 2 German Shepherds.