Recap Of Love & Marriage: Huntsville Season 3 Episode Five: “Tacos with Beef”
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Love & Marriage: Huntsville Season 3, Episode 5 has Kimmi handling a co-parenting meeting solo, Latisha shopping for a “Hot Girl Summer” car, Marsau getting tricked into therapy, and a Taco Tuesday where the tea is served hotter than the salsa.
Spoiler warning: I’m getting into “Tacos with Beef.” If you haven’t watched yet, come back when you’re ready. Everybody else, let’s get started…
Kimmi Handles the Meeting Solo
We are back where we were last week, when Maurice left Kimmi to meet with Kiuwha and Xavier by herself. And side note: last week I said that Kiuwha’s husband’s name was Dave, but they were actually calling him Xav, which is short for Xavier. Now that I have cleared that up, back to the recap.
Kimmi isn’t surprised that Maurice left her to deal with the meeting about HIS son alone. Well, we are. You would have thought Maurice would have just met with the couple and Kimmi at a later time…
The couple was delayed because their flight made them late. They still rushed there and seem a little standoffish at first, which is understandable because they notice only Kimmi is at the restaurant. The meeting starts off rocky, with Kimmi doing, in my opinion, a great job of stating Maurice’s intentions and gratitude for the meeting.
Maurice knows how to pick them, because by the end of the meeting the couple is warmer and in agreement with Kimmi and an absent Maurice’s direction for Monster. Kiuwha is assured that she can count on Kimmi if she needs any information a mom would be there to see, like if his room is clean!
They spoke about Tiffany disclosing the information about Monster being caught vaping in the bathroom at school in front of her circle of friends. Kiuwha says another conversation about the matter will be had with Big Maurice and Little Maurice, who is otherwise known as Monster.
Well, that went well, thanks to Kimmi.
Switch…
Latisha and Destiny Go Car Shopping
Latisha is with Destiny at a car dealership. Latisha says even though Marsau gave her a watch as a graduation present for getting her second master’s degree, her real gift is a “Hot Girl Summer” car. So she is at the dealership to get a “work” truck, and Destiny will help her pick out the car, since she is from Detroit and should know something about cars…
If you say so, sis!
But Destiny is a good sport, and they are both dressed in white fashionable tops and jeans, just like a Huntsville version of Thelma and Louise, lol.
When the salesman goes off to get the keys so Latisha can test-drive the car, Destiny reveals that she is now divorced, and Latisha is shocked and apologetic.
Latisha tells her about the trip to Houston and mentions the lady in the red dress she feels was after Marsau. OMG, I wish Latisha would give it a rest. Or maybe production is editing her to look really insecure, because we as the viewing audience did not see any real evidence that anything inappropriate occurred for Latisha to feel the woman was after her husband in any way! Destiny reminds us in her confessional that everyone in their circle has heard rumors about Marsau cheating and there being possible side children…
Whoa!
Melody calls Latisha on video chat and invites her and Destiny to ladies’ night at her house. Destiny asks her if she will be asking Tiffany to attend as well. Destiny says she will fill her in. Destiny asks her to have some “Big Girl” drinks, and Melody says she will. They both agree to attend, and Melody hangs up.
Destiny also takes the time to fill Latisha in about her birthday brunch and the messy lady named Tiffany who made a big debut at it. Destiny says Tiffany brought her some ice-cold “tea” about her ex-husband, and she had the nerve to do it at her birthday brunch in front of everybody.
Latisha is disturbed that, despite barely knowing Destiny, Tiffany would come to her with gossip about her personal life. Destiny says she needs to have a talk with Melody as well, because it was suspicious that Tiffany brought that up, and she wants to know if Melody knew about Tiffany’s plan to disclose that information, if there even was a plan. Destiny also brings up that Tiffany spilled the beans about Monster, and Latisha feels she already may not like Tiffany, and she doesn’t even know her.
The salesman brings out the car, and the women take off in a sexy black convertible… and Latisha hopes her wig doesn’t fly off.
Switch…
Surprise, Marsau, It’s Therapy
Marsau and Latisha arrive in separate vehicles at an office building complex. He asks where they are going, and she points to a door and says, in here. Maybe he thought they might have been going on a date or viewing a property, but ta-da… they are here for the couples therapy Melody suggested to Latisha that they should do too. It even involves the therapist that Melody and Martell used. Marsau is not pleased.
Marsau says in his confessional that if Latisha had told him he was coming to a therapy session, he would not have come. Well, duh, that’s why she tricked you!
Marsau wonders why they are trying to fix their marriage when it’s not broken… and he proceeds to stall the therapy process by twisting Latisha’s words.
He seems to think that he works hard and she spends all of the money… despite not wanting her to work! He is not comfortable disclosing his stress to his wife and expects her not to share her stresses with him. He basically says he works hard so she doesn’t have any real problems, so she complains… The therapist, Latisha, and we were all shocked. Marsau is an ass sometimes.
At some point, Marsau asks Latisha, “What do I need to do?” She says she wants them to spend more time together as a couple and as a family. He asks her what day and time works for her, and then he takes out his phone and says, “Hey Siri, remind me Thursdays at 8 o’clock for date night.”
The therapist is appalled. Latisha replies happily, “Thank you.” The therapist leans over to Marsau and says he doesn’t have to ask Siri to remind him of anything important to him, and that it was like Marsau was scheduling an appointment with Latisha. He asks Latisha, who just moments ago thanked Marsau for making the appointment, if she is happy being an appointment, and she says no.
Sigh. Latisha, which is it? Are you thankful? But now that the therapist pointed out you are more like a chore than a blessing, you are indignant? I can’t with the Bimbo act. This woman has two master’s degrees, for God’s sake! He gives her a line of bull about her being important and this marriage being his priority, blah, blah.
Marsau is not receptive to counseling but reluctantly agrees to come back. Or maybe he doesn’t, I’m not sure. It seems like maybe Latisha mainly ordered him to come back, and he went along with it after making some dumb jokes about it.
Latisha seems to think the session went well, but Marsau felt ganged up on. He tells her that she needs to be accountable for some of the problems, which leads to her becoming defensive. She eventually says maybe they don’t even need to do the counseling at all and walks off from him. Wasn’t that what he really wanted? Leave a comment…
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Monster Gets the Talk at the Space and Rocket Center
Maurice, Kiuwha, and Monster are at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center museum having some family time, and then they all sit down to talk about the vaping incident. Kiuwha asks Monster why he did that, and he just sits there looking uncomfortable. This is unfortunate. His parents say this is the worst thing he has ever done… Well, it’s good that they are taking it seriously. Monster is no different from any other kid who experiments, so it’s messed up that Tiffany chose to put his mistake out for the entire world to see, as if he is any different from most teens.
Maurice wants him to understand that, as a Black man, he must understand how he is viewed… So maybe this is a good talking point that will help some parents show an incident to their children to open up dialogue. So if it ends up helping someone, maybe this is a good thing. Too bad it had to embarrass a child to make a point. Black boys make mistakes, and that can make them be viewed in a negative light, and now Monster will be more considerate of his actions.
Then Maurice spills the tea that back in Michigan, Monster has a girl he likes, and that is why he is so pressed to go visit. Wow, Monster is being embarrassed all around… lol.
Maurice asks Monster if sex is on his mind all the time, and they say they will keep the lines of communication open when it comes to future sexual activity, condoms, and such. But no need to worry: although he thinks about sex from time to time, Monster assures his parents he will remain a virgin until he has graduated from college, is twenty-four, and is in a happy marriage.
If you say so, Monster… but he seems like a great kid nonetheless. Kiuwha, Maurice, and the supporting cast of parental figures are doing well so far.
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Tiffany and Louis Prep for Taco Tuesday
We now see Tiffany at home talking to her husband, Louis, while getting ready to attend Melody’s ladies’ night shindig. He asks her who all will be attending “Taco Tuesday,” and when she tells him who will be in attendance, he asks her if she and the other women are getting along. She gets him to remember the incident where she mistook Destiny for the other woman Destiny’s husband had brought to an event.
Why her husband, Louis, remembers that, your guess is as good as mine. Usually you have to tell a bunch of details, and even then it is a gamble if a man will remember women’s gossip, but Louis remembers the night clearly.
It’s odd. They are odd to me. Louis seems happy to gossip and is smiling when he finds out Destiny is not with her ex anymore. He asks how Destiny reacted to the info being brought up again, and Tiffany recalls the incident. He asks if it was the right time to bring it up.
Tiffany asks her husband for advice on how to handle it if Destiny is still salty about Tiffany bringing up the incident. He says it should be understandable because she basically didn’t mean to offend. He says all that matters is how she conducts herself moving forward. And they proceed to flirt… and it was awkward.
Taco Bout a Party…
So we see Melody at her home finishing up the food for her “Taco Tuesday” ladies’ night. Latisha arrives first to help set up, because she and Melody are working on their friendship, so they need a little extra bonding time. Latisha is organizing the fixings for the tacos while she and Melody catch up on things.
Latisha tells Melody she did go and meet with Dr. Francis because she did not like the negative changes she was starting to see in her personality due to all the stresses in her life from being overwhelmed with responsibilities. She says she dragged Marsau along… Melody is shocked Latisha did not tell him beforehand. She tells Melody how the session went, how she was glad she had someone to point out his behaviors to Marsau, and that she was glad they went.
Latisha asks what is going on with this Tiffany chick she has been hearing about. Melody doesn’t think Tiffany is out to start any trouble… What do you guys think? Is Tiffany a pot stirrer?
Latisha brings up that Destiny was wondering if Melody knew beforehand about Tiffany’s desire to bring up the information at the brunch. Why? Because Latisha is messy! Latisha brings up that Tiffany brought up that Monster was vaping…
In her confessional, Melody reveals it is rubbing her the wrong way, the things Latisha is bringing to her that Destiny said behind her back. She says she thought she and Destiny were closer than that and felt Destiny would reach out to her if she was bothered by something she did, not tell Latisha.
Melody plans to bring it up at the event tonight. Latisha hopes it doesn’t lead to an argument, but Melody says it is all in how someone chooses to take it. Melody wants Destiny to hurry up and get there so she can find out exactly why she is upset with her.
See what you started, Latisha?!
Tiffany is at the door, and Melody greets her with an enthusiastic hug. She puts on a sombrero. Did I mention everyone is wearing a sombrero they receive when they arrive, to go along with the taco theme?
Cute.
Latisha is drinking her margarita when Tiffany walks in, and surprise, surprise, Latisha knows her from the Chamber of Commerce. Messy Latisha tells Tiffany she has been hearing about a girl named Tiffany who likes to stir the pot. Latisha likes Tiffany but doesn’t like that she was stirring up mess at Destiny’s brunch.
Kimmi arrives. The ladies all pile their plates full of food, then adjourn outside to a beautifully set table. Destiny arrives but has to call Melody on the phone to be let in. The ladies are already seated with drinks and food when she comes to the table with her plate and margarita. Destiny is already annoyed because she didn’t want to attend the party because of Tiffany’s presence.
Destiny gives Tiffany an icy reception at the table, and Melody remarks that Latisha remembered she already knows Tiffany from the Chamber of Commerce. Melody tells Destiny that Latisha told her Destiny has something she wanted to talk to her about. Destiny says she just wants to drink her drink and eat before she has any conversations. Destiny keeps putting off the conversation, but Melody keeps bringing it up, with Latisha chiming in, insisting the conversation be had in front of everyone. Destiny wants to have the conversation in private, but Melody keeps pushing the issue.
How does the episode end?
Destiny brings up the “cold tea,” a.k.a. gossip, that Tiffany served at her birthday brunch. Tiffany acts like she doesn’t know what she is referring to. Tiffany says she didn’t bring the tea, and Destiny insists she did. Melody asks if Destiny thinks Tiffany intentionally came to her brunch with some tea. Destiny says she doesn’t know.
Melody asks Destiny why not ask her if she invited Tiffany with the intention of spilling tea, and Destiny asks Melody to “pipe it down, bring it down, I will ask you, I have no problem, but give me a second.” The two proceed to have words, with Melody insisting she be told the problem and Destiny assuring her she will talk to her later. Melody asks what was wrong with the tea.
Destiny tells Tiffany, “You told me something that was not relevant”… and shoots Tiffany a look.
What Are Your Thoughts?
So, was Destiny right to want that conversation in private, or did Melody have every right to push it at her own table? And Marsau and Siri scheduling date night, romantic or nah?
Share your thoughts in the comments, and keep reading pinknarcology for more Love & Marriage: Huntsville recaps.
This recap reflects the author’s recollections and opinions about an edited television program; accuracy is not guaranteed. It is for entertainment and discussion, not diagnosis or mental health advice. pinknarcology is not affiliated with the show, network, or cast.
References and Further Reading
These resources provide general background on relationships, emotional support, and mental well-being. They do not verify episode events or establish anyone’s motives or diagnosis.
- Benson, Kyle. The Gottman Institute. “Stop Trying to Fix Your Partner’s Feelings.” General relationship guidance on empathy, listening, and understanding another person’s perspective.
- National Institute of Mental Health. National Institutes of Health. “Caring for Your Mental Health.” General information about emotional well-being, self-care, social support, and seeking professional help.
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