Real Housewives of Potomac Season 9, Episode 9 Recap: Mediation Nation

Welcome to the recap for Real Housewives of Potomac Season 9, Episode 9. Last week, Ashley put her best foot forward performing her new pop song. And the cast gave golf claps. It was D-Day for Karen’s courtroom appearance until it ended up getting postponed. Wendy’s 40th birthday celebration continued, with things getting tense between Stacey and TJ at the party. Gizelle confronted Mia about posting photos with Inc and Gordon after she told everyone they were on pause. In typical Mia fashion, she left the group stunned with her response. Here’s exactly what went down in RHOP Season 9, Episode 9: “Mediation Nation.”

What happened in Real Housewives of Potomac Season 9, Episode 9?

Mediation was the word of the day on this week’s episode of RHOP. Things were about to get messier than expected for Stacey during her divorce proceedings. Ashley also had her mediation, and it didn’t go as well as she had hoped. Keiarna and Greg seemed to have troubles brewing under the surface of their relationship. Mia was not going to let the mouse go on Gizelle calling out her social media post to the group. So she spilled some tea about Gizelle’s daughters to retaliate. This was so not going to end well for Mia.

Wendy received a citation from the Governor … and that’s a good thing

We rolled right back to where we left off at Wendy’s birthday party. Mia shocked the group when she said, “The fathers of my children can get along.” A perplexed Stacey asked, “I thought Gordon was your children’s father?” Mia dished she had been married before. This seemed to calm things down until Jacqueline interjected to defend her. However, Mia was not pleased with her number one response and told her to go back from whence she came. 

Wendy got her citation or proclamation, depending on who you asked, from the Governor of Maryland. Karen joked citations were reserved strictly for her. But Stacey was sure it was a proclamation. She said, “It is not a citation! How does Wendy have four degrees?” Stacey throws shade and doesn’t even know it, bless. But Wendy was thrilled with the moment. And just as thrilled when she introduced her children to Eddie’s sisters.

Meanwhile, Ashley called the cavalry over to talk with Stacey about her upcoming mediation. Stacey was sure it was going to be all unicorns and rainbows regarding their financial discussion. In her confessional, Gizelle shared she knew where all the bodies were buried. She said, “So getting divorced, I wasn’t going into it blind. Because these men try to make sure you have nothing. Stacey girl, you’re in danger.” But Stacey was positively positive her man was not like the rest. 

Keiarna’s man might not be a fan of her Real Housewives of Potomac friends

Gizelle caught up with her daughter Grace over some boozy ice cream. She was ok being an empty nester, but what hit her hard was losing her father at the same time. However, she and Grace were closer than ever before. Gizelle asked if she thought the twins would crack during their first year of college, and Grace predicted it would only take two weeks. But Grace was proud of herself; she successfully completed her first year.

Meanwhile, Ashley dropped off her kiddos at camp. She had to go to her mediation with Michael. And she was truly frightened that the worst-case scenario of not seeing her kids for weeks at a time might come true. 

Keiarna went to visit Greg at his work. And he immediately put her to work. She said, “Greg thinks he’s my boss, but I don’t really take that serious. I think it’s kind of cute.” But Greg’s comments were anything but cute. After being asked when Greg would make it official with her, he said, “If she start acting right, man, she can become a Diggs.” Then he sat down at his desk and said, “I like to boss you around.” As Gizelle previously said, “Girl, you’re in danger!”

She then told Greg her personal injury case was going well. In her confessional, Keiarna shared that the altercation with Deborah had made him hesitant for her to be a part of this friend group. Well, time to buckle up. She is holding that flute now!

Ashley and Stacey met up with Wendy, Gizelle, and Karen for lunch to discuss their mediation meetings. Stacey thanked the group for their advice back at Wendy’s party. She admitted she hadn’t paid a bill in fifteen years and was shocked to learn about various accounts during their financial discussion. Stacey added this was the first of several mediations to come.

Ashley’s was a long nine-hour session, and the only thing they could agree on was custody of the kids. The blocker was Michael did not want Ashley to talk about him on the show. This was a no-go. Karen advised, “She got a bargaining chip; he wants her silence. Well, that’s called alimony. Ding, ding, ding, Ashley! Get paid!”

Karen’s daughter, Rayvin, flew in from NY just to have lunch with her. In her confessional, Karen said, “Every day I look at Rayvin; I could not be happier for her. She’s living her best life and thriving in her marketing career. I want to be in her purse and go with her.” Karen loved that Rayvin was taking care of herself first.

And that’s what she realized she needed to do as well. She told her some of the girls had been “messy and judgmental” about the accident. Rayvin concluded that if they aren’t worried about her well-being, then they are not her friends. However, two things can be true at once.

Not all heroes wear capes

Mia and Jacqueline were doing their best Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle impressions when Mia took her shopping. According to Mia, Jacqueline was “a country girl” who may or may not have worn shoes growing up. But Jacqueline was happy with her “sugar mommy” and her rom-com outfit change montage. Mia then let her get in one word about Patrick before bringing it back to herself. She was not pleased with Gizelle asking her about her social media post at Wendy’s party. There would definitely be a conversation to be had between the two.

Ashley invited the group to watch her rappel down a building for charity. While she let out her inner Spider-Man, Mia told Gizelle she didn’t think it was appropriate to question her social media posts in front of the group. Pot calling kettle much? Mia then brought up that Gizelle’s daughters were “sneaking in boys,” and she didn’t post that on social. In her confessional, Gizelle said Mia was “losing her mind,” and she was not going to “lash out on me and my daughters.” Mia looked satisfied with her dig, but she really just made things worse between them. Gizelle concluded, “I’m actually just taking it all in. Because after it’s all in, I will react.”

Real Housewives of Potomac continues Sundays at 8/7c on Bravo.

TELL US – WHAT DID YOU THINK OF REAL HOUSEWIVES OF POTOMAC SEASON 9, EPISODE 9? WHERE YOU SURPRISED AT STACEY’S MEDIATION STRATEGY? WOULD YOU RAPPEL DOWN A BUILDING FOR CHARITY LIKE ASHLEY DID?