Ep 7. It's Not That Complicated

In the seventh episode of the first season of Hot in Cleveland, titled "It's Not That Complicated," the ladies are excited to attend a fund-raising gala that benefits the Cleveland Orchestra. They are especially excited to meet the guest of honor, famous conductor, Neville Lansdowne.

Their excitement is dimmed when they realize that they all have complicated interpersonal relationships with him. Victoria has a past romantic involvement with him, while Joy has a history of working for him as an assistant. Elka has always dreamed of being a singer, and Neville once told her that she had no talent. Meanwhile, Melanie is mortified to realize that she was responsible for accidentally sending Neville an email meant for her boyfriend.

As they prepare for the gala, the ladies try to navigate their complicated feelings about Neville. Victoria is nostalgic about the romantic connection she shared with him years ago, but Joy is less than thrilled to see him after all the hard work she went through as his assistant. Elka is determined to show Neville that she does have talent, while Melanie is overwhelmed by guilt and anxiety over her email mistake.

When they arrive at the gala, tensions are high as the ladies try to keep their interactions with Neville as professional as possible. Victoria is especially flustered, as Neville seems to be showing her a lot of attention. However, when Joy confronts him about their past working relationship, Victoria begins to see Neville in a different light and realizes that maybe he isn't as perfect as she thought he was.

Meanwhile, Elka takes the stage to perform a song for Neville, despite the skepticism of her friends. However, when she begins to sing, she shocks everyone with her surprisingly beautiful voice. Neville is touched by her performance and apologizes for his earlier criticism.

As the night wears on, Melanie begins to feel more and more guilty about her email mistake. She confides in a stranger at the gala, who advises her to come clean to her boyfriend before the situation gets worse. Melanie takes his advice and confesses everything to her boyfriend, who forgives her.

In the end, the ladies realize that their relationships with Neville were never as complicated as they thought they were. They are able to move on from their past and enjoy the gala, and even share a moment of bonding as they dance together to the music of the Cleveland Orchestra.

Overall, "It's Not That Complicated" is a fun and lighthearted episode that explores the complex relationships that can exist between people. It's a reminder that sometimes the things we think are complicated are actually quite simple, and that forgiveness and understanding can go a long way in healing old wounds.