Ep 15. Public Displays Of Affection

The episode "Public Displays of Affection" from season 7 of Below Deck follows the crew of the luxury yacht Valor as they continue their charter in Thailand. The drama kicks off when chief stewardess Kate chastises second stewardess Simone for not performing her duties correctly, leading to tensions between the two. Captain Lee intervenes to try and diffuse the situation, but it's clear that the tension between the two women is far from resolved.

Meanwhile, deckhand Abbi is feeling homesick and missing her fiancé. She opens up to third stewardess Courtney about her concerns and fears that their long-distance relationship won't work out. Courtney offers her support and tells Abbi that she should have an open and honest conversation with her partner about their future.

The charter guests are also causing quite a stir onboard the Valor. One of the guests, Ashley, has been blatantly flirting with deckhand Tanner throughout the trip, much to the chagrin of her friend and fellow guest, Lauren. The situation escalates when Ashley and Tanner share a kiss in front of Lauren and the rest of the crew, leading to an uncomfortable tension onboard.

Amidst all the drama, the crew must also focus on providing impeccable service to the guests. The chef, Kevin, prepares a stunning meal for the group, including a live fish that he catches himself. He also creates a beautiful dessert that celebrates the guests' friendship and camaraderie.

As the charter comes to an end, tensions between Kate and Simone come to a head, leading to a heated argument between the two. Captain Lee must step in once again to try and resolve the situation, but it's clear that there are deeper issues at play.

Overall, "Public Displays of Affection" is a tense and dramatic episode of Below Deck that highlights the challenges and pressures faced by the crew as they strive to provide the ultimate luxury experience for their guests while dealing with their own personal issues.