Recap: 'Sister Wives' Christine and David host a glamorous engagement party at a taco joint!

Its December 15 episode sister wife opens with Cody And Robin Brown At the same time as getting ready for a date night, Christine Brown and her fiancé David Woolley is hosting an engagement party at a very basic taco restaurant to celebrate their upcoming nuptials It's a very casual and unassuming venue — definitely a step away from a fast-food joint like McDonald's — and I wonder why they chose this place for such an important event. Couldn't they have asked for a private room?

any, Christine In full wedding mode, wearing a white dress and clearly indulging in taco after taco. But the tacos are a little too messy for her clothes, and taco juice stains her clothes as she digs in. Meanwhile, all Christine's Children are there to support him, incl Janelle Brown And her son, Hunter, adds a family vibe to the celebration.

"So, David and I have only known each other for nine months," Christine explains to the camera. "It was a crash course in getting to know someone."

A cake is cut through the face of the couple, and Christine Seen enjoying the moment. However, it is clear that despite the occasional joy, there are some underlying tensions, viz Christine's son, Pedon Brown "Mom's engaged now and she's been dating him for 10 seconds, but we're all so happy for her," Coupes said.

Mary goes on a road trip

Meanwhile, Mary Brown Hitting the road with his best friend Jane, Going to Las Vegas to visit their friend from Parowan, Utah Brandy. As the women sat down, Jane bring up CodyAnd mary Opens up about the pain of her breakup with him. He talks about years of false hope that they could repair their relationship. in particular, mary Mention that Cody He gave her a "list" of tasks in an attempt to save their relationship - but she now sees it as just false hope.

In a candid confession with the producers, mary admits, "I don't know why I go out of my way to be nice when he talks about me so flippantly and casually." It reveals deep emotional turmoil mary His relationship with her is still under process Cody.

mary Then he pulls out his phone to read a text message he sent Cody He was later given a "spiritual release" from their church, officially ending their marriage. He read aloud to Jane and Brandi, “Hi CodyI wanted to follow up on the text I sent a few weeks ago. Just wanted to let you know that I had a conversation with leadership in Utah today and was officially released."

In another confession, mary Explains the meaning of the text. When he and Cody Married in 1990, they had a ceremony that was both legal and spiritual. "It was really playing on my mind because I felt like, emotionally, I was signing the marriage," mary Reflects, still processing the years of emotional complications involved in her relationship with Cody.

The scene returns mary Read his last message Cody"I'm broken-hearted that our lives have come to this," she says. "I will always love and respect you. Thank you for so many years of happiness. I hope you are truly at peace now and I release you from any responsibility or worry about me. I get it." Words are heavy with finals, eg mary Her marriage to Cody closes the chapter for good.

Robin tells Cody about Aurora and Brenner's plans for the church

Back in Flagstaff, Cody And robin Finally have some alone time, but their date night quickly turns into a discussion about their children. robin brings their daughter's matter, aurora And BrennaWould like to join the church again. She tells Cody that she wants to go back to the church herself, but Kodi's The response is less than enthusiastic. She doesn't feel like church is a "safe place" for her anymore, especially since her previous divorce. Cody Admits he's not exactly comfortable with the idea robin Either attended his own church.

“When met CodyHe was very involved in our church and from my understanding he was happy in our church.” robin46, reflecting on their early days, remembers the connection she felt with him. "I mean, I probably wouldn't have thought of marrying him if I didn't think he was," she added.

However, their relationship with the church changes when they reveal their polygamous lifestyle. robin Explains, "I really think the way our church reacted, it really threw him, and it made him feel like, 'Wait, what the heck?'"

Cody Agreed, and in a confession he added, "I found that my faith was beginning to be opposed by religious attitudes, like gatekeepers." He also explains that when the church started imposing rules on him, like telling him to cut his hair or act a certain way, it was a big change. "I want to come sooner or later," Cody says robinBut the family seems unsure about where to end the puja.

Cody keeps Robin under strict rules

robinwho is trying to keep the family connected to their faith, indicated that she and the children would like to try a new place of worship, but Cody Do not board with ideas robin present alone He teased her, saying, "Well, you don't want to go too long without me, because I don't want some people thinking you're a single mom." Cody Reveals that she is aware of other men's interests robin And that he's worried about targeting her.

“Many men are interested here robin" Cody Confesses in a confessional, explaining how some men are trying to get around her and make advances on her. "I'm mate guarding now," he quips, revealing his protective instincts towards his fourth wife.

robin Reassures her, says she will wear her wedding ring and tells everyone that she has gone to the market. Despite this, it is clear that Kodi's Regional instincts are strong, and he's not happy with the idea of ​​creating drama for someone else robin.

When the couple shared a tender moment Cody Reflected on their first meeting in the church. "The first time I saw you at our church, we made that vision, that connection," Cody remember robin Teasing that it was actually him who made the first move, but Cody insisted that he looked taller and even thought, "That was probably inappropriate. He's probably married."

Cody And robin Reminisce about their early days, and Cody says, "I want you to know that God was my wingman with you and no one can take you away." robin Laughs, remembering how he noticed Kodi's "Laugh Line" the first time she saw him, and how she was instantly attracted to him.

This ends the scene Cody Jokes about protecting her "pride" and makes it clear that she won't let anyone else come between her and him. robin.

For that it is clear Cody, Even after all these years, he is not confident about his relationship with her robin and unwilling to let anyone else in. robinFor his part, assures her that he is committed to her and that no one else will stand a chance.

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