On 90 Day Fiance, initial sparks fly for Rick Van Vactor and Trish, but will the secrets they keep put out the flames? Aviva Duhamel is love struck by her Belize singing sensation boyfriend Stig Da Artist. Forrest gets closer to meeting Sheena but his mom might sabotage his chances. And Emma Perry is uncomfortable with Ziad’s about face. Let’s take a closer look in this recap of Season 8, Episode 2 Fasten Your Seatbelts.
90 Day Fiance: It’s Lust at First Sight for Rick and Trish
They are both hiding things, but the chemistry between Rick Van Vactor and Trish can’t be denied on 90 Day Fiance. Rick readies for the long trip to Madagascar. He’s excited to finally meet Trish. But he’s carrying the weight of a secret. It seems when she ghosted him for 5 days Rick did something he regrets. But doesn’t give up the details just yet. He does however plan to come clean to Trish. Even if it threatens the relationship.
We learn a little more about Trish. She’s in fact a midwife who loves babies. She lives in the city but belongs to a tribe she describes as “aggressive”. While her hometown was boring, she was introduced to city living by her ex. She loved him but he was a serial cheater. Rick Van Vactor has rented a hotel for them during his stay. Because he needs air conditioning and hot water. She’s ok with the idea. And eager to test out their physical chemistry.
The new Before The 90 Days couple are both nervous to meet. Rick Van Vactor arrives and freshens up in the bathroom. Trish is a nervous wreck. But when she sees him she is so excited she leaps out of her shoes. Back at the hotel, the flirty pair waste no time getting ready for bed. Literally. Rick showers and is definitely excited to see Trisha waiting in lingerie. They kick out the cameras and turn out the lights. So the secrets will have to wait.
90 Day Fiance: Aviva Travels to Belize for Love
Aviva Duhamel spends her days cleaning teeth as a dental assistant on 90 Day Fiance. Her online love Stig Da Artist is a famous singer in Belize. The pair met after Aviva traveled to Belize to visit her aunt Spring. Who lived there for two decades and is now going through a divorce. Spring cautions her niece about rushing into marriage. Since her own marriage to a man from Belize is now crumbling. She claims to have info on Stig Da Artist stepping out with a woman named Vicky. Who he also wrote a song about.
But Aviva Duhamel has faith in her man. She is still planning to head to Belize to finally meet Stig. He is excited for Aviva to arrive. He claims he can be himself around Aviva. Instead of Stig Da Artist he can be Earlyn Hutchinson. He’s asked for an unusual gift from the states. Chinese food. So Aviva obliges and carries some stinky shrimp to the airport. While this couple may have a chance, the leaky takeout definitely won’t last.
Before The 90 Days: Forrest and Sheena Face Family Trouble
Forrest sweats to a dancercise video to lose some weight before his trip to the Philippines to meet long time love Sheena. She too tries out the moves to get in shape. But the day of Forrest’s trip new troubles arise. Forrest has issues with Sheena lying about money in the past. She has been giving her salary to her parents instead of saving it for their future. And he’s upset. But he feels she’s manipulated by them and still wants to follow through on 90 Day Fiance.
Forrest’s mom Molly is not happy that Sheena is lying to her son. Her and her husband Dev will travel with Forrest. It’s Dev’s first ever time on a plane. And Molly suggests they join the mile high club. A mortified Forrest hopes his mom doesn’t try any in flight shenanigans. They argue on the way to the airport. Dev, who Forrest considers his dad, giving sound advice about respecting Sheena’s culture and giving some understanding as to what’s happened.
Over in the Philippines, Sheena works hard as a licensed veterinarian. She works long hours. And admits giving the money to family on 90 Day Fiance. Sheena describes her life as lonely until she met Forrest. She is very upset by some nasty texts Molly sent her. She didn’t think Forrest would tell his mom about her dishonesty regarding the money. Meanwhile Forrest and his parents navigate the long trip to the Philippines and Dev earns his wings from the flight crew.
TLC Couple Emma and Ziad Experience a Rough Start
On 9 Day Fiance, Emma Perry is not happy with Ziad’s attitude in the first ten minutes of arriving in Marrakesh, Morocco. Ziad is awkward and doesn’t want to show affection in public. In spite of telling her otherwise before she arrived. Ziad denies saying he was open to PDA and everything else. Producers even play audio of him agreeing to it all. Emma softens when they arrive at the riad, it’s palatial and nice and she feels like a princess. Ziad even gifts her a special bracelet.
But she’s taken a back when he says they won’t share a bedroom. And gives her a low effort hug. She’s confused at his change of behavior. The housekeeper prepares a traditional Moroccan dinner. At first it’s nice. But Emma Perry grows angry when he tells her nothing more than kisses on the cheek and hugs are ok until they are married. Emma loses her appetite and goes to bed. Wondering if Ziad is actually in a relationship with another girl she saw him talking to online. Till next time!
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