On 90 Day Fiance, Andrei Castravet throws a surprise party upon arriving in Moldova complete with live music and fireworks. Julia Trubkina is tired of her in laws frequent visits. Kara Bass makes a tough choice regarding Guillermo Rojer. And Gino Palazzolo thrifts and moves on from Jasmine Pineda. Let’s break it all down in this recap of Season 9, Episode 4 A Boy’s Best Friend Is His Mother.
90 Day Fiance: Andrei Castravet Knows How to Party
It’s chaos on 90 Day Fiance as Andrei Castravet packs up his family to travel to Moldova. Elizabeth Potthast Castravet is on board. But complains about all the suitcases and the difficulty of traveling with kids. It turns out Libby was right since the plane ride was tough for their son. And to top it off they arrive to no luggage. Andrei Castravet is thrilled to be back in his childhood home. He noshes on chicken hearts and an endless basket of bread.
On the other hand, Libby finds sharing the small apartment with 6 people impossible. Especially since there is only one bathroom. And construction noise coming from above. Andrei Castravet has something up his sleeve. He’s planned a surprise party at a winery. He’s got something extravagant planned in the hopes of selling her on moving to Moldova permanently. Libby has been brushing up on learning to speak Romanian. But some things still get lost in translation.
Andrei Castravet certainly knows how to throw a party. Libby is stunned by the extravagance of the party. And unsure of the motive behind it. But Andrei leads a champagne toast and draws a huge cheer from the guests when he announces they are moving to Moldova in his native language. Libby senses something is up. Especially when he leads everyone to the roof top for an over the top fireworks display.

90 Day Fiance: Julia Prepares for Her Parent’s Arrival
Happily Ever After couple Brandon Gibbs and Julia Trubkina are fresh from couple’s counseling on The Last Resort. Things are still not up to speed in the bedroom. So, they try a pizza delivery role play session to spice things up. Unfortunately the only thing that delivered was the pizza itself. They argue over various things. Mostly about the arrival of Julia’s parents who are no longer together and will require two separate rooms at the house.
Julia is frustrated that one guest room has been designated for Brandon’s mom Betty. She changes the decor and rips Betty’s things out of drawers. Later, on 90 Day Fiance, plumbing problems arise at the house. While Brandon attempts to fix the drains, his parents arrive. Julia doesn’t hide her annoyance at her in laws arriving. Betty Gibbs isn’t happy that her room has been reassigned for Julia’s family.
Brandon Gibbs starts complaining about Julia to his parents and it’s officially gang up on Julia time. They accuse her of being anti – family. And stalling on her promise to get a second opinion about her fertility issues. Julia’s had enough and goes inside. Betty follows and angrily sips Chardonnay while suggesting she will make the appointment for Julia. But Julia doesn’t want pressure she wants support. And for her in laws to go back to their own home.
TLC Couple Kara and Guillermo Separate
Kara Bass rehearses a performance for her latest Bachata single. She leads a few backup dancers and fills them in on the meaning behind the song. It seems Kara’s singing career is taking off. She’s even traveling to Spain to work with a producer. But Guillermo Rojer struggles with the environment that goes along with performing. He vents to his friend and manager at the restaurant where he works. He feels the drinking and partying don’t jive with their life as young parents.
In the end of the episode, Kara Bass admits the 90 Day Fiance couple has parted ways. She actually asked him to leave. He accused her of cheating after seeing her texting someone and laughing. She denies any wrongdoing. But admits she wouldn’t tell him who she actually was texting. After more fighting she asked him to move out. But cries when she sees reminders around the house of when they were a happy couple.
Happily Ever After: Gino Makes a Bold Move
Gino Palazzolo visits the local thrift shop in Michigan. In his trademark nasally tone he explains his love of secondhand shopping on 90 Day Fiance. He gets a call from Natalie, the woman he met up with in Las Vegas. He models a raccoon cap and a crochet toboggan over FaceTime. And lets her know he told Jasmine Pineda about her and also mentioned that he wants a divorce. Finally he invites Natalie to travel to visit him in Michigan. And she says she would love to.
Jasmine Pineda maintains her innocence. She claims Gino knew of her friendship with Matt. And that she communicated with him about rides to the gym. She’s not happy he’s choosing a divorce. Matt comforts her but secretly he’s glad that Gino wants out. Because it clears the path for him to step in. But Jasmine doesn’t want to think about it. She just wants the comfort of her dog Coco.
90 Day Fiance: Adnan’s Lies Go Up in Smoke
Tigerlily Taylor invites Adnan Abdelfattah to her ultrasound appointment. It will be the first time he will see baby Zeyn on 90 Day Fiance. Adnan starts driving like a maniac on the freeway. Tigerlily suggests he slow down and be more careful. But he dismisses her and tells her to stop talking. Tigerlily cries. She says he ruined her day. But they calm down enough to go in.
Of course Adnan does not want the male camera men to see Tigerlily’s bare belly doing the procedure. They block the view with partitions. There are plenty of clear and nice shots of the baby. But a stop for lemonade and dessert quickly goes south. It seems Tigerlily saw Adnan sneaking a smoke after the appointment. Something he’d promised to quit. Adnan thinks it’s not a big deal. Tigerlily is tired of his shady habit. Till next time!
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