Ep 6. Valerie Cooks in the Desert

Valerie Cherish is back on screens again for season 2 of The Comeback. In the sixth episode, titled "Valerie Cooks in the Desert," Valerie heads to Palm Springs, California to cook for a friend's dinner party.

Valerie is excited to show off her cooking skills, having spent time studying with a renowned chef. She is also eager to prove to her friend, a fellow actress named Marcy, that she has more to offer than just acting.

The episode starts off with Valerie packing up her cooking supplies and heading out on the road. She arrives at Marcy's stunning Palm Springs house, where she is greeted with hugs and excitement. Marcy is thrilled to have Valerie cooking for her guests and is eager to help in any way she can.

As Valerie starts prepping for the dinner, she realizes that she might have bitten off more than she can chew. She has planned an elaborate menu, including homemade pasta and a complicated fish dish. With time ticking down, Valerie starts to feel the pressure mounting.

To make matters worse, other guests start to arrive early, including a couple who is filming a reality show in the area. Valerie is forced to entertain them while also trying to finish her cooking. The couple is rude and demanding, causing Valerie extra stress.

As the night wears on, things start to go wrong in the kitchen. The homemade pasta is a disaster, and the fish dish is not turning out as planned. Valerie's stress levels are off the charts, and she starts to get snappy with Marcy and her guests.

Just when it seems like the night is a complete disaster, Valerie's husband, Mark, arrives to save the day. Mark is an experienced chef and quickly takes over in the kitchen. With his help, Valerie is able to get the food on the table, and it is a hit with the guests.

The conversation around the table turns to Marcy's career, and Valerie tries to offer up some advice. However, Marcy is not interested in hearing it and instead accuses Valerie of being jealous of her success.

The episode ends with Valerie back in her hotel room, exhausted but proud of what she accomplished in the kitchen. She realizes that cooking is her passion and that she wants to pursue it further.

"Valerie Cooks in the Desert" is a hilarious and stressful episode that showcases Valerie's innate ability to create chaos wherever she goes. It also allows her to display her talents in the kitchen and show that there is more to her than just acting. In typical Comeback fashion, the episode ends on a bittersweet note, with Valerie realizing that her friend may not be the ally she thought she was.