'Brothers and Sisters' recap: Cheat Drink Man Woman

Last night's episode, "An Ideal Husband," was all about 'the big C.' No, not cancer, silly! God, what planet/season are you coming from? No: commitment! Last week, viewers heard the bad news that Scotty had cheated on Kevin nearly a year ago. But Nora didn't know yet, and used Kevin and Scotty as an example of a great marriage on her "Dear Mom" radio show. The segment was such a hit that women from all over town hustled over to her charity function at Café 429 that night to meet them.

The day was a flurry of decorations and last-minute menu changes amidst an overwhelming sense of doom about Kevin and Scotty's future. My favorite line of the episode came from Sarah, who was taken aback by the lack of life's simple pleasures available to her as she entered the café's kitchen: "Why can't I have a latte?" Almost as good was Sarah's natural response after Kevin had delivered the blow about Scotty's cheating. She cracked open a bottle of wine and reasoned, "It's rosé; we'll call it brunch." I'm lucky I'm not a Walker -- with Sarah as an enabler, I'd be hammered or hopped-up constantly. Even more than I am already!!!!!!!!!!!!

Although my favorite moments involved beverages, I have to say this episode had me more emotionally invested in Brothers and Sisters than I've been in a long, long time. What Nora said on the radio was true: Kevin and Scotty do have one of the best marriages in the Walkers' world (or on TV, for us) and while I hated hated hated that Scotty had cheated, at least the drama kept me riveted throughout the hour. There was no tidy resolution, but the couple is clearly on their way. Life is like that. People who are not on TV need some time to process things. This TV show is like life! Still, I can't believe Scotty as a character would cheat. And with that "douche" (according to Justin...and me) Marcus? "A waiter, really? It's so obvious!" complained Kevin.

Here's what we learned via flashbacks: On the night of the café's opening, two months after The Accident, Kevin was still bumming around, unemployed and feeling worthless. He forgot to pick up Scotty's lucky chef's jacket (the horror!) and dismissed Scotty's optimism about the night. He ended up getting drunk in a bar while lying to Scotty over the phone that he had a big meeting with a partner from out of town. "Come on, I need a plan. You don't know if this restaurant is going to work," Kevin said over the phone. Whoa, that was way harsh, Tai. Kevin's pride got in the way of his ability to even put on a smile and act supportive for one night. He was in a dark, dark place (with a pretty cool 'POOL' neon sign with all the fun colored balls behind him). Unaware of any of this, Scotty let himself get sweet-talked by young, obnoxious Marcus, who was saying all the right things -- namely, that Scotty was a culinary superstar with a face for reality TV. That is a major compliment these days.

NEXT: One guy needs punching. Another guy needs to make a fist and let 'er fly. Ready, set...

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