The episode highlights the bizarre loyalty between Mary and Meredith, which the other women find suspicious. Heather and Whitney openly wonder if Meredith or Mary tipped off the feds regarding the bus raid earlier in the season. Meanwhile, Mary continues to stir the pot by questioning reaction to a pair of regifted shoes, proving that no slight is too small for a confrontation. The Party Bus Blowup
leaves the cast more divided than ever, with Lisa Barlow left reeling from Jen's attack and the looming Markovian-level war between the two social factions. 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' Season Two, Episode 16 [S2E16] Holy Mother of Zion
Back in Salt Lake, some domestic storylines provide minor breathers from the Zion drama: The episode highlights the bizarre loyalty between Mary
: Meredith throws a birthday party for her husband, Seth, but pointedly excludes the Shahs, further fueling the "PI" rumors and group rift. The Party Bus Blowup leaves the cast more
: The verbal spat turns physical as Jen lunges at Lisa, forcing the other women to intervene while Lisa tries to "disengage" and escape the situation.
The climax of the episode occurs in the confined space of a party bus. After learning that Meredith reportedly hired a private investigator to look into her, Jen Shah’s rage reaches a new level. When refuses to immediately condemn Meredith, Jen turns her fury toward her.