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Previously on "Southern Charm"...

I love that I have my own bedroom.

Honestly, it makes me feel so much better.

As Craig and Paige flirted with suburban life

and Olivia and Rod flirted with each other...

Is this like a whole tear away?

Snap 'em.

Yeah, I have, like, a G-string under there.

[laughs] Oh, my God.

Austen and Taylor flirted with disaster.

I told Shep that we did kiss.

[tense music]

Cheers.

And as word spread about their tryst...

Austen confessed that him and Taylor hooked up.

And then there's the nude photograph

she sent you. - ♪ Scandal

It seemed the only person

who didn't know was Olivia herself.

The full truth is that we did kiss.

♪ Whoa

Oh, God.

So when she showed up to Shep's dinner party...

Guess I lied.

But I'm listening to him, too.

[BLEEP] him.

Why are you still listening to him?

It wasn't just the pheasant that went

from the frying pan into the fire.

Between the two of y'all, the lies,

it's unreal, un----ing real.

♪ It's easy

♪ As the birds and the bees and the one, two, threes ♪

♪ Mm-hmm

[upbeat music]

♪

[dog barking] - OK, you ready bubs?

- How posh, Charles. - [laughs]

You have a de-linter for your sweater

for you to go outside even though you have fur.

No, he does not like this. - He likes it.

[elegant music]

Hello.

Oh, the options are limitless.

Do I drink tea out of a bowl or a wine glass?

When in Rome.

[quirky music]

♪

[upbeat music]

♪

Craig?

Oh, no.

Got the zoomies, buddy?

♪

[chuckles]

♪

Serving lemonade is very Southern,

so tell Madison I homemade this.

- Shake it up good. - I did.

I feel like they do this on "Steel Magnolias."

♪

[knocking] - Come in.

You've got to get the door, Craig.

What?

- You have to get the door. - Hello?

Don't just say come in. - Hey!

Hello.

Oh, my gosh, so good to see you.

Oh, I have so much sh-- to talk.

Oh, my God, look at this place.

Paige, you have outdone yourself.

- Thank you. - This was on your front step.

- Oh, thanks. - Here, come. Sit over here.

I'll take your bag. - OK.

Yeah, we have, like, a real dining room table now.

- Isn't it cute? - Go look at the pool.

Oh, my God, Craig.

This is insane. - Exciting, isn't it?

We're gonna have so many pool parties.

- I know. - Will you guys come over?

- Of course. - Yeah.

One of Paige's biggest concerns

about moving to Charleston is she doesn't have

a social circle here. - I homemade lemonade for you.

- Oh my gosh, that's so-- - Just kidding.

I bought it.

But Paige loves Madison, actually, because they're

both fiery as heck sometimes.

But see, I love fire, and I love fireworks,

so as long as it doesn't blow up in my face,

I really enjoy it.

How long are you in town?

Probably till like Tuesday or Wednesday.

I come down once a week and stay for like four days.

Kind of like what we do.

Oh yeah, you guys do long distance basically too.

Yeah, yeah.

The last time I saw him was at your wedding party.

Craig pretty much had already booked my planner

as your wedding planner, so...

[laughter]

- It was beautiful. - We talked about this.

[laughter]

Wow.

- OK, let's-- - OK.

Maybe if I went to a courthouse.

- No, let's just-- - Please, can we?

- Yes. - I have so much.

But first, the real tea, OK?

Yeah, I'm ready.

- Whitney... - OK.

Tells me that Taylor had sent him a nude photo.

Oh, yeah, I saw it.

Yeah, I forgot to tell you this.

How would you forget to tell me something like this?

I don't know. There's been so much going on.

Wait, start from the beginning.

- I didn't even see her face. - I stopped it the--

I just was like, "What is happening?"

Whatever. - Wait, what, what, what?

I can't. [laughing]

Was it like--what was--

- Full front. - Yeah that's what I--

Dark lighting.

Full frontal, you gotta be confident.

I don't think I've ever done that.

- I may have done that. - Yeah, you have.

I've never done that.

I pick one item, and we focus on that.

Wow.

Does Austen know that she sent nudes to Whitney?

- I don't know. - Yeah, I don't think he knows.

Wait, yeah, what is with her and all of Shep's friends?

I think she's just really lost.

Like, last night, she walked into this dinner,

and then Olivia walks in. - Uh-huh.

She hasn't even stepped in the door,

and Taylor goes, "I have to tell you something."

- I have to be honest. - I made out with Austen.

We did kiss.

It's the lying over six months.

Yeah, how long ago was that?

You lied to your friend every single time you saw her.

It is----ed up. [laughs]

Well, I think the timeline of it is the most----ed up.

OK, so I asked that, too.

I was like, "When was this?"

And Craig told me that Austen said,

me and Olivia were not together, not speaking.

But I thought it happened after we were all in New York.

- We're not in a relationship. - Austen, you seem sad.

There's a lot of love here.

I think that he should have gone right over

to Olivia and swept her off her feet.

Which means it happened at that time

when Austen was trying to win Olivia back.

He basically told me.

Oh, my God, how sneaky.

But the sleepover that JT was talking about

happened recently.

When you have a sleepover with your friend's ex,

it is a little bit murky.

Yes, they had been sleeping together for months.

Mm.

♪

Hello.

- Hey, how are you doing, Aus? - Long day.

I'm glad you came.

You need a good meal and a drink.

I do, I do.

Hey, has this has become your new favorite pullover?

What do you want, hon?

I was thinking like a glass of white wine.

- OK. - White wine, yeah. Right here.

Whoa, meat and cheese board just awaiting my arrival.

This is heaven. Thanks, Dad. - You bet.

Isn't it nice that we're so close?

Love it.

About a year ago, my folks moved from my childhood home

in Charlotte, North Carolina.

It was a very emotional move

because we left behind so many memories.

Look at that teddy.

- Kyle never let the thing go. - No.

[soft dramatic music]

How's it going, guys? Mom?

I never thought retirement would be this fun.

Are you bored yet?

- No, I'm not bored. - Really?

- Playing pickleball and-- - I'm having a ball.

How about for you? How's things going?

Um, I'm just like--

just like exhausted.

I mean, Olivia is just like angry at me or whatever.

I tried to talk to her, and she was just like,

I----ing hate you.

♪

Oh, God.

Should I ask why?

Well,----ing, uh--

♪

What happened?

♪

I mean, basically what happened

was that Taylor was, you know, distraught over Shep,

and we were just like really there for each other,

and we're hanging out a lot, and--

♪

Did you sleep with her?

♪

I did not sleep with her.

♪

But, you know, we did kiss.

- Um, wow. - Jeez, are you're kidding?

OK, you want to open up another bottle?

- Yeah. - The French.

Oh, jeez. Which one do you want?

Tom, the French white. The French white.

Well, you know, Austen, obviously, Olivia is hurt.

Is this the one you're talking about?

Yes.

I've been----ing up left and right, women.

I know.

I know that I fall for women hard and fast,

and then I just kind of get to like a point where it's just--

I know, you pull back. I don't understand that.

Does this seem to be a pattern?

[chuckles] Yes, yes, it does, Dad.

Because of that, I quite literally

began to see somebody, a therapist.

- Whoa. - Really?

That's great.

I quite literally told her,

I'm like actually kind of broken.

Tell me why I am the way that I am.

Austen, I'm glad that you're seeing somebody.

I want to see you find a soul mate.

And I think being really good friends

with that person that you end up with

is really important.

Yes, y'all are quite literally

each other's best friends.

I mean, what got us-- what got us through Kyle?

Yeah, oh, yeah.

What got us through Kyle was that we were very stable,

and we really could lean on each other,

and we were each other's best friend...

- Oh, yeah. - And are.

To survive something like losing a child

and having your marriage probably go through so much,

I just can't even imagine.

And then, you know, here I am.

I can't even maintain a friendship

with the women that I date.

You always would say, "What I know is Olivia

and I will always be friends."

- You said that? - Oh, gosh, Tom.

He used to say it all the time.

Olivia and I, at our core,

we'll always be friends.

[sighs]

- Coming up... - What?

OK, Taylor, deep breath, deep breath.

- What's going on? - I'm shaking.

- Can we-- - Can we cut? OK.

[dramatic music]

♪

[phone ringing] - Hello?

- Hey, Dad. - Hey.

Well, crazy day.

So dropped Craig off at doggy daycare

and went to play golf.

I got a phone call from daycare, Dad,

and they said that he had 108 fever.

I was like, "What?"

He was throwing up and was breathing very hard.

And--and then he--

they took him to the vet.

I'm about to find out.

So whatever happened almost--

almost killed the little guy today, you know?

- So I'll call you later. - All right.

All right, bye.

[soft dramatic music]

♪

[sighs]

♪

Hey, doc. - Hey.

- Good to see you. - Very nice to see you.

- What a day. - Let's come chat.

What an afternoon. - Oh.

I got to say, whew.

Look, I have my golf shoes on.

I do want to cover everything that we did today.

What I think has happened is that they have

a smooshed face, right?

So when it gets warm like today,

they're struggling to breathe.

So he was in very critical condition,

and we're not completely out of the woods.

The next few days, still monitor very closely,

and then we'll talk about the next steps.

Give me a few minutes. I'll grab him right now.

All right, sounds good.

Little Craig's meant everything to me,

and it's very emotional to think

that he would just not be on this Earth

because he changed my life.

Get him in there.

He taught me there's something other than yourself

that you're responsible for,

and that is such a change for me,

because I was 40 when I got him.

- Does he like me? - He likes you.

And I hadn't thought about anyone else, trust me.

♪

Who is that? Who is that?

Who is that? - Craig!

Oh, there we go. That's a happy dog.

Hey, come here.

What the hell are you doing?

I can take that off for now.

Hey, you scare me.

You scare me. - I know, right?

He's been so sweet with us.

You didn't see him earlier, but he was pretty much

completely out of it, just breathing.

This is 180 degree different.

Just... [imitates panting]

Yeah, well, more like... [imitates snorting]

[quirky music]

♪

Here we are at the Inn's Clubhouse.

Welcome. - Whoo.

Can you believe how far it's come?

Man, it looks good.

- You did great work, Ma. - Well--

But I was here. I was here.

Well, you were here. You were physically present.

Hey, what's going on with the furniture?

I chose it.

It just needs to be pulled together.

It's not done yet.

My mother, where do I even start?

It's killing me to stand here.

It's killing you to stand here?

Mm-hmm.

She's a designer, and so she has been consulting

with me on the décor and the vibe

of the actual space itself.

Well, let's just get rid of that for starters.

Where should I? Outside? I'll take it outside.

I don't care where you put it.

Let's get it out of here.

But I don't think it goes in here.

Do you? What's going on with this?

You know, as a designer, she's in high demand.

- The pillows are just fine... - You like the pillows?

For a fishing cabin.

And she's got a little jab in her,

like a little like-- she wants to spar a lot.

It just needs to be fluffed up.

Well, I'm about to throw a huge launch party,

though, finally, after years of getting this place done.

Well, that's good news. You gonna fix this first?

Well, that's kind of why I had you come down.

- Oh. - But I also love seeing you.

I bought this building.

She didn't want to come down to help

because she was in Virginia,

and so we did FaceTime, like, every day.

The wrong finish?

Oh, God, I just stepped on something.

And now, you know, it's almost done.

One, two, three, up.

I remember that you made me do this my entire childhood.

It's fun.

Moving furniture around and staging?

Oh my God, it's so much better already.

Yeah, I think you just loosen it up a little bit

and create some vibe.

I think you're being a little hard on me right now.

- How? - You don't like it in here.

Honey, I don't say I don't like it.

I just think it needs to be finished.

You've been busy, yes?

Well, not to sound in any way

like I wish that life was better--

You know, I have a good life. I should be happy.

You do have a good life.

But my whole life was like building a career,

building a business, and doing an event space,

and now I can't do this much longer,

if that makes sense. - You want to tell me more?

As you know, I'm approaching--

I'm about to turn 38. - [chuckles]

Yes, I do know that.

And I don't have a wife or a girlfriend.

Granted, I did have a first at bat, if you will.

Just I botched that one, you know?

Well, she was gorgeous and lovely as a human,

and you were, too,

but you guys were just children.

I really loved my ex-wife,

but I just don't think people

should get married when they're 22.

I often wonder if I had met her at 30,

you know, would it have been different,

'cause I would have been more mature?

- Absolutely, you know why? - Why?

Because to be married, you have to have

all those other skills that oftentimes

22-year-old people don't have.

We lasted about four or five years.

Got divorced, moved to Charleston,

and it's all worked out now, but it was a painful--

it was a painful time.

I would like to try it again,

but I want to make sure the second time around

I get it right. - Yeah.

I know how hard it is to find someone,

and I know that if you're gonna get married,

you do it with someone that you're not

gonna have buyer's remorse with,

because I never want to go through that again, you know?

- Yeah. - [sighing]

- So step back. - Yeah.

Step back. It's not easy.

When it's right, it's gonna be right

for some incredibly lucky person.

We'll just take it one day at a time.

Yeah.

And really, it'll work out however it works out,

but it's no reflection on you,

not on your person. - I appreciate you saying that.

I love you very much, and I'm just happy you're here.

I love you too.

[tender music]

[sighs]

Coming up...

You promised you'd show me how to make a martini

like you used to make.

God, you used to do this fast.

[whimsical music]

♪

[dogs barking]

So like this.

Oh, you've got the case on there.

I don't know where to-- how do I--

how do I turn the picture around?

- Like this. - Are you sure?

Let me do it. I know what I'm doing.

Oops, my hair looks like--

[line trilling]

- Hello. - Hey, Michael.

Hey, Michael.

Looking good. How you doing?

- Good, good. - Good.

Yeah, how do you like it?

And I put on a little weight,

so the cats get fatter and fatter.

Michael is living in assisted care

in Sarasota, Florida, but we talk all the time

and keep in touch, and I miss him every day.

He really is like a member of the family.

So you promised you'd show me how to make a martini

like you used to make, because I have been

living with inferior martinis, I'm sorry to say.

[laughter]

So if you can do it, like, step by step.

Sure enough.

You have the glassware selected?

- Here. - Yes.

Got that.

OK.

I think I've done it-- oh, wait, here's some up here.

God, you used to do this fast.

People say, "Oh, it's easy to make a martini."

It really isn't.

To get the right ingredients, to get the proportions right.

Like a bloop?

- Yep, there you go. - OK.

It's really an art form to do everything

that Michael did to perfection.

Whitney's gonna do a taste test.

That is crisp and exceptionally good.

Michael, you are a true genius.

I might drink the whole thing.

We miss you, Michael.

Miss you and miss the martinis.

Yeah, well, you're doing incredibly well.

You got a great attitude.

Life is uncertain.

I mean, Michael and I had gone out the night before.

I mean, seemingly, everything was fine,

and the next morning, he had his stroke.

You have to savor every moment, every day

because you never know when life is going to change.

Well, we love you, and we want the best for you, so...

[dogs barking]

- Thank you, Michael. - Thank you, Michael.

We love you. - Here's to you.

- Two years today. - Wow.

Yeah, I miss Michael. - Yeah, I do too.

All right, honey. thank you.

All right, I'll see you later.

- OK. - OK, bye.

[sighs softly]

[sniffling]

OK.

[sighs]

♪

- Hello. - Hi, how are you?

Good, I would love to have a table for three, please.

- Absolutely. - Wonderful, thank you so much.

And we're waiting on two more?

- Yes, we are. - All right, great.

[phone ringing]

Hello, Miss Olivia Flowers.

I'm trying to call you to make sure

we're still meeting for dinner. I'm on my way.

[horn blaring]

Why is everyone driving so crazy town tonight?

[upbeat music]

- Hi. - How are you?

Just meeting that one right there.

- Hello. - Hi.

- Oh, my gosh, your hair... - You look so cute.

Is so cute.

I'll give you guys a few minutes.

I'll be right back.

I was trying to give a little Diana.

You look like a "Vogue" ad. You look so cute.

I love that we're both like mountain chic.

- Yeah, no, literally. - Literally dressed the same.

Like, we're dressed the same. Oh, my God.

So I don't think Olivia is coming.

Oh.

Yeah.

I'm gonna call Taylor.

[line trilling]

Taylor is not answering.

What is going on?

I'ma text her and say, "Hi, mama. Are you OK?

Want to make... - I texted her, too.

I said, "Is everything OK?" - "You're still coming?"

I'm calling Rod.

- Hello, hello. - Hey, how are you?

Good. Have you talked to Olivia lately?

I'm like a mom right now.

I'm like, "When was the last time you texted?

Do you have her location?"

Yeah, like, has she eaten?

Just be like we've--

she answered, that's all I care about, so...

- OK. - OK, all right, bye, Rod.

- I like him for her. - Me, too.

Yeah, I like him for her a lot.

You guys like a cocktail, wine, a beer?

Can I do the margarita, please?

- Absolutely. - I'll do that as a skinny.

- OK, absolutely. - Thank you.

Absolutely. [phone rumbling]

Taylor's calling you.

Olivia still hasn't texted me back.

- Hey, Taylor. - Leva.

How are you?

Why?

Why are you--why? - Wait, what happened?

Wait, why?

Yeah, I think-- I just haven't talked to her.

She just--Olivia--

- What? - Wait, what?

What do you mean, like, something happened to Conner?

Yeah. [crying]

Hold on, what are you talking about?

Like an accident?

What?

Do you know how?

OK, Taylor, Taylor, just deep breath.

Deep breath.

Let me-- I'm gonna start crying.

What is going on?

I'm gonna give you a call back, OK?

Just deep breaths. - Well, now I'm scared.

All right, bye.

She said Ervin texted her and said that

if she knew about Conner passing away.

Olivia's brother?

I'm shaking.

Oh, wait, what? No.

[tense music]

- Can we-- - Can we cut?

Can we--

- Yeah, OK. - We gotta go.

[somber music]

♪

[phone ringing]

- Hey. - Hey.

How are you doing?

Yeah, what was it like to see her?

It's just a big old fog.

I don't even really know how to think right now.

I mean, the death of a sibling, you know,

that's the first time in my life

when I learned about death

was when my sister passed.

And Olivia and I, unfortunately, now share

this tragic bond together.

I mean, I want to go see her,

but I don't know what to do, Taylor.

I don't--I don't know what to----ing do.

Just tired, and sad, and the feeling

that I can't be there for her.

I just want to give her a hug more than anything

in the----ing world.

I just don't want to make it worse.

♪

Hey, buddy, how you doing?

Listen, I just wanted to let you know.

I'm gonna postpone the launch party

for the clubhouse due to what's going on.

Have you had a chance to communicate with her?

I think you're handling this as good as you can, you know?

♪

[phone ringing]

Hey, buddy.

- Shell-shocked, you know? - Yeah, I know.

I had an idea today that I should offer my house

to Olivia's friends and family

who are coming into town because it's across the street.

And I'm calling you because I might need to stay

with you tomorrow night.

OK, all right.

All right, bye.

[upbeat music]

[phone ringing]

♪

Hi.

I just got off the phone with Olivia.

I've talked to her like 45 times today.

I talked to Taylor about maybe we get together

all at one house or something tomorrow,

or see if Olivia feels like not like getting out,

but just we all show up very low key...

And just make sure that she feels safe and protected.

Maybe at your house?

Love you babe, OK?

OK, bye.

♪

Do not burn your onions, just sweat them.

[knocking] Come in.

- Knock, knock. - What's up, dude?

Oh, sh--, it smells good in here.

How you been? - Doing all right.

It's been a hell of a week. - Yeah?

Never made a gluten-free lasagna before.

I'm gonna bring 'em food 'cause you

kind of like forget to eat. - That's great.

Got a nice bottle of red in the fridge,

if you'd like some. - Yeah, let's do it.

So when did Paige leave town? - A couple days ago.

Did you talk to Olivia today?

No, because I just don't know when it's appropriate

for me to talk to her.

I sent her a really nice bouquet

of flowers with a nice card in it.

I've only really talked to Austen

because I had to keep him straight.

You know, he's taking it pretty hard, obviously.

When it first happened, he called me, and he was like,

"All I want to do is run over there."

And I was like, "Whatever the [BLEEP] you do right now,

Austen, do not go to that girl's house."

The last time they saw each other

was at the party, and she said--

you know, she like hated him, basically.

Oh, sh--.

♪

[laughing]

Ingenuity. Oh, this is----ing insane.

I'm just gonna open a different bottle of wine.

- I'll grab it. - Really? Like--

You make it look so hard.

Thank you, cheers.

At the end of his texts, he keeps adding,

"I know it's not about me." - Yeah.

I've been trying to be as real as possible

with him of being like-- - Don't make it about you.

Yeah, the thing is, is that people might be like,

"Well, yeah, it's a time to be there

for your loved ones."

And it's like, well, I wasn't aware

that Austen and Olivia were still loved ones.

Today's just been a day.

Coming up...

I want so badly to be able to say, like, the right thing.

And this is where it's hard because

you don't want to hurt her.

That's why I'm here.

[upbeat music]

♪

I'm gonna get some blankets out.

♪

[knocking] [dog barking]

- How are you? - Yes, how you doing?

Good. Oh, look at our setup.

Buddy, it's all right. It's just me.

- I made us a little fort. - This is so cute.

Thanks, and I put chicken tenders and fries

in the oven. I got her some--

Oh, comfort food.

I figured I might make a margarita.

I don't know. It depends on how we feel.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

So I know we're waiting on Olivia,

but like, are we having anybody else here?

I didn't tell Madison.

I don't know if Madison knows.

I haven't personally said anything to her.

I haven't.

And I just like-- I don't know

if it's my place to say something.

Yeah, I agree.

So like, I just-- you know, I didn't invite her.

I agree.

And then I haven't spoken to Taylor since,

like what, last week?

She hasn't picked up any of my calls.

- That's so weird. - She hasn't--

Did she have an awkward conversation with you?

Is there anything that you can possibly--

Her brain might just be all over the place.

There's just so many things.

But at the same time, I just don't think that her energy

would be calming. - Yeah.

I don't know, like, I don't want her to bring up

some sh-- about, like, Austen.

Like, does Olivia know that they like--

you know. I don't even want to say it.

- What? - They kissed.

Does Olivia know that? - I don't know.

I didn't know that.

- Oh, you didn't know that? - No.

Oh, sh--. [laughs]

I thought you knew.

[phone rumbling]

Well, answer.

Hello.

- Hi, V. - Hi.

Yeah.

Yeah, and she can call me back.

OK, so, like, here's where I stand.

I think that your emotions and feelings

are too all over the place.

So I don't think it's a good idea

for you to come over today.

Like, she needs to be able to have a safe space right now

where she can just like--

Taylor, you know I've known her parents

for like ages, right?

So that's hurtful to me,

but you are incredibly dear to her,

so just get in your car and come here.

OK, perfect.

We'll see you in a little bit.

OK, all right, bye.

So, like, that's what I mean.

The heart means well, but the brain

is all over the place.

I'm getting offended,

which I shouldn't. - Yeah, and like,

don't say like her real friends.

Baby, what part of that category

do you fit in right now?

I don't think you belong there. Like--

You know when somebody gives you second-hand anxiety?

That's what I don't want for Olivia right now.

I'm gonna go check on the chicken nuggets.

[chuckles]

[mellow music]

♪

[knocking] - Hello.

Hi, oh, what's up? How are you?

- Good. - Good to see you.

Good to see you, too.

Nice little setup we got in here.

Thanks, just trying to make it cozy.

It is very cozy.

Hi, sweet girl.

I got you gluten-free chicken nuggets

that I keep eating. - You did not.

Oh, my gosh. - And rice cakes.

This is so sweet.

I haven't had gluten-free chicken nuggets

I don't think ever. - Really?

- Yeah. - That's so funny.

So what--are your parents gonna stay for a while?

Or do you think they're just gonna hop back on a flight?

I don't know.

My dad has just like not stopped working

since he's gotten here.

He's just stayed on calls, whereas my mom,

she's like, "I just don't want to leave here."

It's like, I'm just gonna feel further away from him."

Yeah.

I haven't been able--

I have nowhere to go in his-- [crying]

I haven't been able to like go in his room,

whereas my mom just wants to stay in it.

So it's just like, we're all just on different--

like really different... - I'll grab some tissues.

Pages.

He's just so, like, thoughtful and sweet and kind.

That's what everyone's been saying about him.

Olivia, he knows everything right now, you know?

Everyone knows me as your sister.

Like, everywhere I go, they're like,

"Oh, you're Conner's sister."

I don't think I can throw as big of parties as you did.

I don't know as many people. [laughing]

Oh, no, yikes.

All right, we'll talk when you get back.

Yeah, I'll see you soon. I love you.

Bye.

The last things he said to me was like,

"You're doing everything right.

You're exactly where you're supposed to be."

And I hope I'm--

you know, I hope you can look at me and be proud of me

like I'm proud of you.

[sobbing]

[knocking]

- Hello. - Hi.

Hi.

Oh my goodness, you have a blue tail.

Yeah.

Oh my God, I didn't even notice that.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Oh, the comfort foods. - I know.

All the good gluten-free stuff.

Oh, good. How are you doing?

It's good to see you.

- Yeah, you good? - Yes.

You look good.

I still have questions with Taylor.

- Hi. - Hello.

My feelings are still very hurt,

but you don't really think about who you want around

during something like this.

Oh, so I'm gonna go make the margaritas.

- Yeah. - I'll be right back.

You just appreciate the people that are there.

And at the end of the day,

I really care about our friendship,

and I want to move forward.

OK, I don't know how strong they are, so be careful.

Oh, thank you.

Yeah, for Shep to say, I'm gonna get out of the house

and they can have it.

Yeah, that was such a clutch thing to offer.

That was extremely nice of him.

And then Craig gave a casserole,

and Austen brought like a really, really

sweet comfort bag with like a really sweet note,

and it was just so funny the way he did it.

He, like, texted me.

He was like, "Hey, I'm gonna stop and bring something by."

And I was just busy. Didn't respond.

And then he was like, "Hey, I'm in the church parking lot."

Across the street, there's a church.

And it's like he was, like, inching closer

and closer, like, "Hey, I'm at the bottom of the stairs,

and I'm gonna leave this bag."

Finally, I was like, thank you.

And it was, like, really, really sweet.

Everyone stepped up in such a way

that meant so much, and having Austen step up

is comforting. I'm glad I got to see him.

He's just been really kind and thoughtful with his words.

I mean, it's hard to stay mad at someone

who has experienced something similar.

Yeah, it just sucks that we have that in common.

But it's like a--

you know, it's a common ground, nonetheless.

It's nice to know that there are so many people

who can understand you

so you're not alone at all.

Well, I'm really, really, really

appreciative of you all.

♪

[upbeat music]

- Hi. - Hi, Austen.

You ready? - Yeah, I am.

Good to see you again.

Yeah.

I mean, thank you again for accommodating me on Wednesday.

Yeah.

The week hasn't been about me,

but it's obviously drumming up feelings.

Right.

I mean, since I saw you, I got the chance to see Olivia.

- OK. - I brought her food.

She was, like, waiting on the porch.

And, like, we just kind of, like, met each other, you know?

- Yeah. - We just, like, embraced.

It was like a transcendent moment, you know?

There is a lot of emotion coming up

from you from your early-on loss of your sister.

I mean, I want so badly

to be able to say, like, the right thing.

And this is where it's hard because

you do have this messy history,

and I know that makes you nervous

because you don't want to hurt her.

That's why I'm here.

[soft dramatic music]

I've been talking to my parents a lot,

and I've never really thought about it before.

I've probably met two or three girls

that could have been, you know, the real deal.

But there's something that happens

for you that makes you pull back

and get afraid of the closeness.

I don't know why I get checked out.

Most people get very afraid of vulnerability.

Once the relationship gets to a certain level,

it gets scary, because then that person

really sees who you are.

And you don't want to lose somebody

once you both really see who each other is.

It's very scary because you know that pain

from when you were eight.

♪

But then I think it also scares you

when it comes to that you're my person type thing.

Are we really gonna get married,

and have kids, and then potentially lose a child?

I mean, that's what real life can be.

Can I go through that with somebody?

I mean, that's the question that I ask myself.

And that's what we're continuing to work on,

is trying to sort that through so that you don't cause hurt.

And-- - I try not to.

But when I try to, like, massage a situation

to not hurt someone...

Right, yes, I think that's true, yeah.

It----ing backfires.

I mean, I'm telling you, I've gotten in my own way...

- Mm-hmm. - Just so many times.

Yeah.

Things clearly just got so mixed up with Olivia.

Yeah.

And I wish that I had the right thing to say.

Right now, I think it's more important

to just be present for Olivia as friends,

as much as she allows that.

I mean, I think that's gonna be really good

and healing for both of you.

We've been texting since, which is wonderful.

I mean, in a way, I think she's comforted by the fact

that you get it.

Maybe that's my purpose in all this,

is to show her what time can do,

how to move on. - Yeah, how to move forward.

Move forward. There's no moving on.

You can give her some hope

that it won't always feel this bad.

Well, at this point, I feel like

the only way to screw it up is by not being there.

Yeah.

Next time on "Southern Charm"...

Oh, yeah, like a scabbard.

- Jesus-- - Hey.

Whoa.

What the [BLEEP] are you guys doing?

- Sword fighting. - Oh, classic.

You need to figure out

what the next move with Olivia is

and how you want your relationship to look.

I haven't really had the chance to talk to her

other than the fact that I lied to her.

I'm trying to mend Taylor and I's friendship.

Yeah, you seem to want to put it back together.

I do, but she's making it hard.

Taylor's somebody who chooses to be a Bible beater,

but then you turn around,

and you're sending nudes to Whitney.

Yes, there was a picture

that you could not see anything.

I saw your tits and vagina.

Awkward.

What you portray to be is----ing phony and fake.