Recap: 'Sister Wives' Christine Confirms Robin Cheated and Manipulated Mary in Divorcing Cody

December 29 episode sister wife Drama, tears and "Wait, what happened?" as Christine Brown Dishes about tea By Robin Brown Manipulation and began to cut ties with Mary eventually Cody — literally.

Mary erases Cody's name and his memories

The episode begins in Utah, where Mary Brown Fully embrace her new chapter at her bed and breakfast. She's been settled for five months now and has even welcomed friends Lisa and Amber for a little bonding time. But before they get too comfortable, mary There is some unfinished business: tearing down a street sign that lists the names of his mother's children and their spouses. Naturally, it means Kodi's There are names, and mary There are no remnants of his failed marriage around here to keep. He rips off the "Mary and Cody" part of the sign, bends it in half like a true boss, and tosses it — quite literally — into the trash heap of his past.

"I'm done with this memory," mary Declare that his friends cheer him up. Honestly, we're all cheering. bye, Cody!

Christine brings Robin the receipt

Meanwhile, mary Revisiting the emotional wreckage of her 2014 legal divorce takes viewers down memory lane. Cody. when Kodi's Official reasons are accepted Robin's children, mary Revealing that she had convinced herself that she would still have her spiritual marriage with him Cody. Spoiler alert: it didn't last. In six months, Cody Gone, and mary Was left feeling blind and rejected.

ChristineHowever, there is a theory about how it all went down. In his confession, he claimed robin Planting the idea of ​​divorce in Mary's Head from the start. “When robin Came to the first family, he started telling us about these other families where the first wife divorced the husband so he could legally marry the second wife and adopt the children." Christine "It's a plant," he adds, explaining Robin's The subtle suggestion was anything but sudden.

Christine continued, "He mentioned that several times over the years, like, he put it there because he liked it to happen." He admits he doesn't think so mary He realized he was being manipulated, saying, “I think so mary It seemed to be his own idea."

Christine's The perspective adds a whole new level of drama, leaving the audience in awe Robin's Sweet treats counted for more than previously thought. It's juicy, and you can practically hear the tea kettle whistling.

Robin denies everything

robinOf course, that's not about letting the complaint slide.

“I planted an idea that I liked Mary's "The head is a complete lie." robin Emphasizes the timing of his confession. "I never said so." He even claimed that he had never heard of such an arrangement before, saying, "I don't know anyone who divorced their first wife so that the second wife could adopt a child."

but Christine Not just a throwaway side-eye robin. Janell Also admits he was wary of divorce at the time.

"I was actually speechless when (mary) told us he was actually doing it," Janell recalls “I was already beginning to see that there was a bit of a bias to it robin from Cody At the time, and I was worried."

Janelle's Confession adds weight Christine's Claim, it makes clear that Robin's Divorce papers were raising eyebrows long before they were signed.

Cody's Take: It's just paper work

in truth Cody Fashion, he downplays the whole ordeal, dismisses it as no big deal. "In my mind, we were just shuffling legal papers," he says. He even recalled taking mary Go out to dinner and give her a "special ring" afterwards to reassure her. "We probably went home and made love," he adds casually, as if that makes any sense.

maryHowever, it is not buying. Reflecting on the divorce, she says, "I question whether at the time she had this plan in mind, (saying), 'If I could do this, it would be an easy transition.'" Six months in, she claims. , Cody All but disappeared from their marriage.

This revelation from mary Makes clear how emotionally devastating the divorce was for her Kodi's Cool attitude. It's hard not to feel for him at this point.

Robin's Crying Tale

robin Continues to insist that the divorce is not hers, claiming she doesn't even want a legal marriage. “I was very happy and satisfied in my spiritual marriage. I didn't need anything else,” she says, adding that her previous legal divorce was traumatic enough. He claimed that was all Mary's idea, and she was just "really grateful" for the opportunity to adopt her children.

maryHowever, a very different picture is painted. She recalls feeling "emotionally unsupported" throughout the process, saying, "Emotionally it felt like I was getting rid of the whole marriage."

contrast between Robin's And Mary's The accounts make viewers question which version of events is closer to the truth. Either way, it's clear that the effects of divorce continue to ripple through the family.

Robin and her daughters face their past

gear switching, robin Leads to the focus of another story, this time involving his daughters Aurora and Brenna. The trio meet with pastors at a local church in Flagstaff to discuss their complicated religious pasts. robin Explains that their plural family was threatened with prosecution in Utah, which partly motivated them to move to Arizona.

"We moved mainly because we were trying to be a family instead of falling apart," robin Despite their struggles, Share remains committed to her beliefs, even if it means facing judgment from others. "Usually when I tell people about my religious background, they look at me like I'm wrong or I'm a sinner because I was a part of a plural family," she says.

Her daughters echo her sentiments, sharing their experience of feeling deprived. It's a poignant 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 her dream dress

in many lighter moments, Christine The bride embarks on the ultimate mission: to find her wedding dress. Joined (via FaceTime) by her daughters Espin, Isabelle, Michaeltie and Gwendlyn. Christine A lacy tries on a white gown, which immediately freaks everyone out. "It's beautiful," Christine He gushes in confession. "I'm already in love with it."

His daughters are equally enthusiastic. "It's fantastic," says Michaelti, while Isabel declares it her "favorite." Christine's The joy is palpable as she says, "I had no idea how incredible it would feel to see a wedding dress with my daughters."

reflection on experience, Christine Admits that he has never felt like this before. "Not like this," she said when asked if she ever felt like a bride. “I have the dress, and it's perfect, and my girls are here. God, I had no idea being a bride would be so much fun."

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

Here's a sneak peek at what's next

wrap up the episode with Christine's Unsettled expectations of his marriage David Woolley. The two tied the knot in an outdoor ceremony in Moab, Utah Christine's Dream of a big white wedding. "I want the big white wedding," she says, and it's clear she's finally getting the fairy tale she deserves.

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