Ep 14. Secrets, Lies and Vicki's New Guy

In the fourteenth episode of the eleventh season of The Real Housewives of Orange County, titled "Secrets, Lies and Vicki's New Guy," tensions continue to rise as Kelly and Michael face relationship troubles and Shannon struggles to come to terms with her marriage problems. Meanwhile, Vicki finally introduces her new boyfriend Steve to the other ladies, but not everyone is convinced that he is a good fit for her.

Starting off the episode, Kelly and Michael are still embroiled in an argument from the previous night, when Kelly accused her husband of cheating on her. Michael denies the allegations, but as he becomes more agitated, Kelly senses that something is not quite right. She confides in Tamra that she thinks her marriage is over, but is worried about how it will affect their young daughter Jolie.

Meanwhile, Shannon is still reeling from the revelation that her husband David had a mistress during their marriage. She confides in Tamra and Heather that she is "humiliated and devastated" by the news, and is struggling to figure out how to move forward. She worries that her daughters will be affected by the scandal, and is haunted by the fear that she will never be able to trust David again.

Later, the ladies all gather at Vicki's house for a barbecue, and she finally introduces them to her new boyfriend, Steve. While some of the women are happy for her, others are skeptical of Steve's intentions. Meghan in particular is wary of the fact that he is a retired police officer, which she sees as potentially controlling and domineering. Vicki defends Steve against their criticism, but as the night goes on, tensions rise between the ladies.

As the evening draws to a close, the ladies retire to Vicki's living room for a nightcap. But things quickly take a turn for the worse when Vicki reveals that Steve has some issues with his ex-wife and children. Meghan is quick to point out that this could be a red flag, especially given that Vicki has a notoriously rocky track record with men. The other women remain supportive of Vicki, but it is clear that not everyone is persuaded that Steve is the right guy for her.

Overall, "Secrets, Lies and Vicki's New Guy" is a dramatic episode that explores the ongoing struggles and conflicts facing the women of Orange County. From Kelly and Michael's marriage troubles to Shannon's betrayal by David, the ladies are forced to confront some difficult emotional challenges. And with Vicki's new relationship causing tension amongst the group, it seems that drama is never far away in this often explosive reality series.