"The Real Housewives of Orange County" Leave Their Hearts in San Francisco

This week's episode of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" picked up where last week left off, namely with Miss Vicki and Alexis getting ready to rumble in San Francisco. I've said it before and I'll say it again - I don't think Miss Vicki will be a Real Housewife of Orange County much longer.

Alexis decided Miss Vicki needed to be put in her place and that she was the one to do it. Lynne ducked out to the restroom before the bread started flying and the normally battling Tamra and Gretchen sat mute. Alexis reamed out Miss Vicki for taking business calls during lunch and why that was ok, but that it wasn't ok for Alexis to take umpteen calls from Jimbo during dinner the night before. Alexis took it a step further by saying all the wives are against Miss Vicki, which was below the belt. About the worst thing you can do in an attempt to make your case is gloat about how everyone else agrees about how screwed up the other person is.

Finally, Gretchen and even Tamra, chime in with derogatory comments. With her back up against a wall, Miss Vicki storms out of the restaurant. Briana stuck up for her mom by reminding the table Miss Vicki has a lot to handle due to Briana's recent health scare and the responsibility of managing her insurance business. I cheered when Briana told them she doesn't want to be part of their b.s. and later observed she was the only adult at the table.

The ladies go to fetch Miss Vicki and Alexis takes another opportunity to let her know she's still peeved by the insinuation that neither she nor her husband work. In a moment destined to rankle more than one woman who stays home to care for her family, Miss Vicki screamed at Alexis that "you don't work...you're a mother!" Ouch. Granted, Alexis has a gazillion nannies, but still. I think the multiple nanny thing must be what sticks in Miss Vicki's craw. Among a million other things where Alexis is concerned. The Housewives return to lunch and Alexis decides to hold a prayer circle for Briana. It was a nice thought, but brevity isn't one of Alexis' strong suits as she drones on and on, kind of ruining the moment.

In other Housewives news, Tamra and Simon play catch up. Simon reiterates his displeasure at her spending time with the Housewives and not enough time at home. Tamra reflects that much of their married life, she was home birthin' babies and never went out. Once the kids grew up and Tamra spread her wings a little, Simon didn't like it. Watching their scenes continue to be tough, sort of like watching a building just before it implodes.

Sleazy Slade and Gretchen head to Palm Springs to spend some quality time with her parents at Merv Griffin's estate. Turns out, Gretchen's mom has reservations about her getting involved with Slade so soon after her fiancé's death. Sleazy Slade gears up to ask Gretchen's dad for her hand in marriage and dad tells him he has to ask mom, too. During dinner, Gretchen goes on a bizarre tirade against marriage and commitment, comparing relationships to car leases. Needless to say, Sleazy Slade does not pop the question.

Tamra and Miss Vicki take a walk in an attempt to repair their fractured relationship. Tamra has come off a little phony lately as she has repeatedly thrown Miss Vicki under the bus and claims she won't let the other girls bash her. Which is pretty much the opposite of what's been happening. I think Miss Vicki broke the girl code by telling Simon things Tamra told her in confidence, which is partly to blame for their rift.

Alexis and Jimbo have their rock 'n roll pastor and his wife over for breakfast. Alexis wants to consult him about her harsh words for Miss Vicki in San Francisco and Jimbo takes the opportunity to ask how they should handle questions about his wife's breast size. Big round of crickets.

Finally tonight, Lynne and her daughter, Alexa meet up with Frank at his hotel as the fallout from their eviction continues. Apparently, this isn't the first time the family has been asked to pack up and get out - they've moved every six months and have never had a stable home. Frank promises things will get better which Alexa calls b.s. on, since he always says that. Lynne confesses they've lived beyond their means for quite some time and Frank says he should have been saving his money instead of blowing it over the years. In spite of this supposed revelation, Franks suggests they take a family vacation together. And last week, Lynne bought a brand new leather jacket right after they got kicked out of the house. They really are perfect for each other.

Next week, Gretchen launches her makeup line, Simon compares Miss Vicki to Hitler and Frank wants to work it out.