The show opens with Keri's audition tape, where she tells us that she's from New Orleans, and she's twenty-one years old. Then she drinks some alcohol. I wish I were making that up, and that, according to Bunim-Murray, there is more to her personality than that, but it's true. up is Kyle, twenty-two, from Lake Bluff, Illinois; he's a senior at Princeton. Kyle is the jock Ivy League dude. Tonya is twenty-one, and from Walla Walla, Washington. I hope that she gets the opportunity to say "Walla Walla" at least once per episode, because it makes me laugh. Chris is twenty-four and from Boston, Massachusetts. Or possibly Brockton, Massachusetts. Somewhere in Massachusetts. Okay, I looked it up, and it is in fact, Brockton. I know you were all hanging on the edges of your seats for that information. Cara is twenty-two and from Boston. In her audition tape, Cara explains that she's been "known to be a little bit promiscuous at times." Okay, then. Aneesa thinks that sex is cool, depending on the person. She's nineteen and from Philly. Theo is nineteen years old and from Riverside, California. He also has freaky-ass eyes, which JenniCal claimed on the forums were hazel contacts, which makes sense. They look weird, though. At the airport, Theo's dad tells him to tip the skycap if he wants to get his bags in Chicago. Theo's dad is a preacher. As the airplane takes off, they play the line from "Alive" by P.O.D. that goes, "And I think I can fly." Subtle as always.
Tonya waits on the El tracks for her train. In an interview, Tonya explains that she's very scared because she's about to step out of her comfort zone, but she's also excited. The train arrives and Tonya steps on. In an interview, Theo explains that he was just "chilling" on the train, when a "cute white chick" got on with a "big-ass bag." They identified one another as roommates because of their luggage. And I'm sure it had nothing to do with the fact that camera crews surrounded them both. Nope. Tonya gets all of her bags onto the train; Theo offers to help. In an interview, Tonya says that her first reaction was that he was black, and that she hasn't had "a positive experience with interracial living" and that "black people intimidate [her]." Does that make her racist? I guess, by the strictest definition of the word. She judges people based on their race. But she was also really honest -- probably more honest than I would have been in that situation. So I'm withholding judgment on Tonya's attitudes toward race. Tonya tells Theo that she's from a small town in Washington called Walla Walla. To his credit, Theo doesn't laugh. In an interview, Theo says that because Tonya is from a small town, it will probably be "a trip" for her to live with black people, and he hopes that he's wrong.
Theo and Tonya ride the train for a while. They arrive at a platform with a big sign that says "Damen." Now is as good a time as any to admit that I know nothing about Chicago, nor have I been there. I'd like to go. I've just never been. So if I make a huge mistake about Chicago geography in my recaps, I apologize. Luckily, we have plenty of people on the forums who do live there, including some of my fellow recappers (such as Demian, Regina Rouge, and Wendola). I'm sure that they will issue corrections in the gentlest way possible. Right, guys? Tonya and Theo trade bags in order to lighten Tonya's load. They reach the stairs, and Tonya tosses Theo's bag down the stairs after ascertaining that there is nothing breakable inside. They walk and walk and finally reach their new home. Cue the running around and screaming part that happens every year. Seriously, I wish I knew someone who was going to be on the show, just so that I could pay that person cash money to walk in and go, "Eh. It's all right." That would be the best. Tonya and Theo get into the freight-type elevator, which is very complicated. The coolest part is that as they are going up, they pass right by the fish tank. Which you can look through and see into the bathroom, which doesn't seem very practical. But no one ever said that Real World houses were practical. Theo keeps saying that everything is "hard" and "pimped-out" and "tight." I think it's kind of garish, but maybe it's just me. There are a lot of egg-shaped things. Theo comes into a bedroom with red bedspreads, and declares that it's his bedroom. I hope that Theo picking a room before the others get there doesn't lead to conflict. Theo does a front flip onto his bed.
It's time for another arrival. Aneesa pulls up in the back seat of a cab, arguing with the cab driver. You know, I've heard horror stories about Chicago cabbies from Wing Chun and Sars, so I'm not surprised. Anyway, they settle their financial dispute, and Aneesa enters the building. In an interview, Aneesa says that it's scary reaching twenty, because she feels like she's been a spoiled brat her whole life, and she doesn't know what she's getting herself into. Small anecdote: I am the last person you would expect to get hung up on aging, but for some reason, I had a big fear of turning twenty. I think it was because there seemed to be no purpose to it except turning older; every other age was a milestone of some sort, but twenty was just kind of there. So I proclaimed that I was going to be nineteen part two, until I turned twenty-one. Yet another reason that I'm glad there weren't camera crews following me around at this age. I was kind of an asshole. Aneesa can't figure out how to work the elevator. Meanwhile, Tonya and Theo are still checking out the house. Tonya thinks that one of the fish is ugly. Theo discovers the huge shower with two showerheads. Theo predicts that there will be a lot of nakedness going down. Well, yes, since it's a shower and all, I would think that people would get naked. Perhaps in Riverside, California, they take showers with their clothes on.
Aneesa arrives and is greeted by Theo and Tonya. In an interview, Theo tells us that his first impression of Aneesa was that she was "extremely sexy," and that he intended to hook up with her. Aneesa is all bitching about the elevator until Tonya and Theo manage to introduce themselves, and then she immediately goes back to bitching about the elevator. In an interview, Aneesa says, "Theo is cute. Not that cute. But cute." It was a funny delivery. Theo asks Aneesa where she is from, and she tells him that she's from Philly. Theo says that he's from California, and apparently Aneesa makes a face (the camera isn't on her), and Theo calls her on it. Aneesa says that her ex lives in California. So all people from California are like her ex? Theo carries Aneesa's bag for her, and Tonya kind of wanders off on her own. In an interview, Theo says that Aneesa isn't "a beauty queen," but that there's something sexy about her. Aneesa checks out the various rooms. Theo suggests that she room with him. Aneesa says that he can't touch her. Theo tells her that it's the sex room, because there are sex books in the room. Aneesa checks out the room, and checks out the books, claiming that Theo is trying to be sexy. Theo tells her that she's sexy without even trying to be. Tonya walks in with some food, and Aneesa launches into an explanation of how she and Theo are sex partners, because they both live in the sex room, but they won't be having sex. Whatever. I think both Aneesa and Theo need to stop trying so hard.
Aneesa and Theo are both Virgos. Me too! Aneesa's birthday is September 11. Wow. I'm really not looking forward to the inevitable "Aneesa's birthday and our time of national tragedy" episode. Theo and Aneesa sit by the hot tub and smoke. They discuss braiding hair. Theo says that he doesn't braid hair because he's not gay. All the men he knows who braid hair are gay. Aneesa asks whether he has a lot of gay friends. Theo responds, "Hell, no." Theo explains that he knows one guy who is gay, but Theo is okay because that one guy doesn't hit on him. Somehow I find it difficult to imagine that every gay man Theo meets hits on him. Although that might tell Theo a little something about himself, if you know what I mean. Most of the gay men I know only hit on guys they are fairly sure are gay. Why would a gay guy hit on a straight guy? That would be like me hitting on a lesbian. Just frustrating. ["Wouldn't it be more like you hitting on a gay guy?" -- Wing Chun] Anyway. Aneesa tells Theo that she hasn't been with a man in two years. Theo asks why that is, and Aneesa says, "Women are nice." In an interview, Theo says that he's hurt by the fact that Aneesa is gay, but that they are going to be there for four months, and anything could happen. See, here's my problem with Theo's reactions to gay people: he takes it all personally. Gay guys are okay as long as they don't hit on him. Gay women hurt his feelings because he can't have them. I've got a little lesson for you, Theo: it's not about you. It has nothing to do with you. Get over yourself.
Cara walks along a train platform, dragging her bag. On the forums, 300_Spartans named her Cara Jessica Parker, and that is pretty apt, from the long wavy hair to the Carrie Bradshaw-esque sex obsession. But since Cara is shorter, I'm sticking with that, because I'm lazy. Anyway, Cara says she's "sweating [her] breasts off" and trying not to play the damsel in distress, even though she's struggling with her luggage. She's having a luggage struggle. Cut to Kyle, sitting in the station. In an interview, Kyle says that he saw a tiny girl dragging a big bag, and that she had "obvious spirit." Like a cheerleader? They introduce themselves to one another. Kyle offers to help with her bag. In an interview, Cara says that Kyle is "strikingly handsome." They discover that they both just graduated from college. In an interview, Kyle says that Cara looked "hot as hell right from the start." Cara discovers that Kyle is a football player. Kyle takes all of the luggage like a pack mule. Cara tells him to let her know when things get difficult, and she will help. She doesn't want him to suffer to impress her. Kyle asks if he's impressed her yet. Are these people on full-time flirt alert? Can't they interact without flirting for five seconds?
Keri is so very...on a train platform. She voice-overs that she's excited to get out of the New Orleans heat, and hopes that the Windy City lives up to its reputation. She hopes that it's windy? That's what I got from that statement. She meets up with Chris just outside the airport, and allows him to throw his bags on her luggage cart. Chris comments on her cowgirl hat. Because, you know, gay men love the fashion. They get a cab. In an interview, Chris says that Chicago will be a new environment for him (really?) and that he doesn't know how his roommates will react to his sexuality, so he's a little scared. They arrive at the house. Keri voice-overs that she has always been independent, even as a little kid. They get into the elevator.
Oh, remember how Aneesa and Theo were discussing her sexuality? I kind of forgot about that. Anyway, they still are. Aneesa says that she's had boyfriends before. One boyfriend, in particular, wanted her to choose between loving boys and loving girls, and she couldn't. Meanwhile, Keri and Chris have arrived, but no one seems to notice. Aneesa and Theo bond over variety; neither of them has been in a relationship longer than five months. Well, they're both fairly young, too. That makes sense. Keri and Chris find Theo and Aneesa out by the hot tub. Hugs are exchanged. Tonya appears from out of nowhere to join in the introductions. In an interview, Aneesa says that Keri is hot, and that she looks like "the captain of the softball team." It cracked me up, because of the stereotype about lesbians and softball. I don't think that's what Aneesa meant. Aneesa says that Chris is cute, and that Keri is cute, too.
On the train, Kyle asks Cara if she has a boyfriend. Cara says she did, but that she doesn't now. Good move. I would never go on the show with a significant other back home. Well, I would never go on the show, period. And now I'm too old to go on the show. Cara asks Kyle if he has a boyfriend. He says he has a lot of boys who are friends. She asks if he has a girlfriend, and Kyle doesn't know how to answer that. I love how both of them are so careful not to assume that Kyle is heterosexual, or that it would be bad if he weren't. Like, Kyle's first reaction wasn't "Dude, I'm not gay!" In an interview, Kyle says that he's known Nicole for many years, and that they've been together a long time, but that they don't know what their status is now. In an interview, Cara says that she broke up with Jared, her boyfriend of a year, and she thinks he wanted to propose to her. I wonder if she broke up with him because Jared seemed like a cool name at first, but now everyone just asks if he's the formerly fat guy from the Subway ads. ["Ha! I was totally just about to make a Subway joke here." -- Wing Chun] Cara tells Kyle that she has always had a boyfriend. Kyle says, "Oh, you're one of those girls." Cara agrees that she's totally that girl. Against my better judgment, I'm kind of liking Cara. Every time I expect her to go one way, she goes the other, and it's refreshing. Like I expected her to shriek and say, "No! I'm not like that!"
The roommates are all gathering in the hot tub when Cara and Kyle arrive. Where are their bags? The introductions are made, and hugs are exchanged. Keri and Kyle meet; in an interview, Keri responds, "Yowza! Kyle is cute!" In an interview, Kyle says that he could not stop looking at Keri's lips, because "you could set up tracts of land on those things." That doesn't really make sense, but I get what he's saying. Aneesa, Theo, and Tonya chill in the hot tub while everyone else sits around. In an interview, Cara says that she couldn't believe how great Tonya's body was. In an interview, Kyle refers to Tonya as "the rural, backwoods Pam Anderson of the house." That might be going a bit far.
The new arrivals want to check out the house. No one seems to be pissed that Theo and Aneesa already staked a claim on their room. Somehow, Chris, Kyle, and Keri end up rooming together. Chris voice-overs that he's not sure about sharing a bedroom, because he's never had to. Did he think that he would have a single? Tonya and Cara are the only ones left. They look at the fish in the fish tank. In an interview, Cara says that she's not sure about living with Tonya, because "she's a little bit cheesy." While that is true, I don't see how that applies to the living situation. In an interview, Tonya says that she's "deathly afraid" of not being accepted by the other women, or not enjoying the other women herself. The four women stand in a circle and bond. Tonya says that she was scared that there would be "a psycho bitch" who would walk in and say that the place sucked. Cara says that she was more afraid that the psycho bitch would say that the roommates all sucked. Clearly, these two have watched the show before. Cara claims that she's not psycho, and all of the other women agree that they are not psycho either. Heh. Do you think that the roommates who were kind of psycho (Flora, Montana, Kaia) would have characterized themselves that way, especially on the first day?
The roommates gather in the hot tub and discuss their backgrounds. I think what they were really discussing was, "Why did you get cast?" but that's never overtly said. Aneesa says that her father is Muslim and black, and her mother is white and Jewish. Cara is excited, because she's Jewish, too. Really? I never would have guessed. Kidding. She looks like she got slapped by a yarmulke. (Note: simmer down. It's a joke -- Jaime Pressly was on Howard Stern, and she told him that he looked like he got slapped by a yarmulke, not understanding why that might be offensive to a Jewish person). Aneesa says that the other girls didn't like her, because they thought that her boyfriends liked her, and she didn't date black guys because she was scared of them. Huh? Isn't her father a black guy? Anyway, she concludes that she stopped dating guys, and that her mother wishes she would get a boyfriend, and that she might marry a guy someday, but she doesn't know. I do admire Aneesa's acknowledgement of the fluidity of sexuality. In an interview, Chris says that he admired how Aneesa came out immediately, and it comforted him. Chris reminds me of someone on television or in movies, but I can't figure out who yet. Maybe a little Giovanni Ribisi?
Kyle says that he embodies "the All-American white boy," because he played football and went to Princeton. That's about all Kyle has to say for himself. Keri says that she grew up on a farm and moved to New Orleans at eleven, started drinking at fifteen, and started bartending at eighteen. In an interview, Kyle says that Southern accents like Keri's make him weak in the knees.
Tonya says very sincerely that she loves people, and she's a nursing student. She is kind of cheesy. Aneesa asks if Tonya will comfort her if she's sick. Kyle says something about porno nurse fantasies. Tonya goes on to say that she grew up in foster care. Yeah, they're totally talking about why they got cast. In an interview, Tonya says that she has no contact with her mother, and she doesn't know who her mother is or where she lives. They all ask why Chris is unique. In an interview, Tonya says that she thinks that Chris might be holding back on them. In an interview, Chris says that it's hard to come out within two hours of meeting people. Oh, just come out already. Nobody except Theo cares, and he'll get over it. I mean, I know it's difficult, especially when you don't know how people will react, and especially when he didn't come out to himself all that long ago. I'm not trying to minimize how scary that would be, and how painful the process would be. But in the eleventh season of this show, I don't think that anyone will be that surprised to find out that one of the guys is gay.
After the commercial, the question is posed to Chris again. They cut in footage of everyone staring in his general direction to make it seem like he paused for a few minutes before answering. Chris says that he's a painter and an artist, and he's also a recovering alcoholic. In an interview, Chris says that he can't control his drinking, and things have been so much better for him since he's been sober. Keri says that she admires that Chris is a recovering alcoholic. In an interview, Chris says that he decided not to come out to his roommates because his sexuality is only a part of who he is.
Theo asks who has boyfriends or girlfriends. Tonya says that she is "absolutely in love with Justin." In an interview, Tonya declares that Justin is her soul mate. I give them a month before they break up. Or before he comes to visit and gets upset that she is moving beyond him. Or any of the other situations that have happened in past seasons. Tonya gives a big lecture to the others about how great it is to be in love, and she comes off as very condescending. She claims, "No distance is going to change us. I will marry that man. I love him." I hope they replay that clip when they eventually break up. Later, Tonya gets a phone call from Justin. They miss each other. Blah blah blah. Tonya tells Justin, "Chicago is...going to be a real trial." We see footage of Tonya on the El, looking at an ambulance. They don't have ambulances in Walla Walla? In an interview, Chris says that Tonya isn't used to being in a city environment, and that they have to watch out for her.
Aneesa hangs out naked in the bathroom. Kyle walks in and sees her, then apologizes and backs out. Aneesa tells him that it's cool. Kyle can't believe that she is comfortable with others seeing her nude. Aneesa explains that she grew up with her whole family walking around naked, but she clutches a towel to her chest when she says it. In an interview, Kyle says that Aneesa is comfortable, but that the people around her might not be. Exactly. Put those things away, Aneesa. In an interview, Aneesa says again that it's how she was brought up. Aneesa tells Kyle that if he sees "an ass cheek or a tit, [she] won't freak out."
Aneesa and Theo prepare for bed. Theo says that he likes women with some meat on their bones. Aneesa agrees. In an interview, Theo says that he thought Aneesa was beautiful from the moment she stepped off the elevator, and "the gay thing" didn't really change his mind, because he thinks that she is "more bisexual than full-on gay." Aneesa checks out some of Theo's photos and says that the girls are cute. Theo says, "I don't mind lesbians, because that's sexy as hell, but dudes? That's disgusting." Aneesa disagrees, and says that whatever makes someone happy is cool with her. Chris is standing outside their room in the hallway, putting some of his clothes on some shelves. They make it out like he can overhear this conversation, but he doesn't have any obvious reaction. Aneesa says as long as you do things tastefully, it's fine. Theo thinks that it's impossible to be tasteful as a gay man. Hmm. Aneesa gets angry and claims that they are not going to get into this discussion. She walks out of the room, past Chris in the hallway. Theo yells after her, asking if she's scared. Aneesa says that she isn't. Chris still has no reaction. Remember earlier when I said that Theo needs to learn that it's not all about him? That still applies here. Also, I still don't get why, in this day and age, anyone thinks that it's okay to say that gay people are disgusting. Even if you think that, which I also don't understand, why would you think that would be an okay thing to share with your new roommates?
Morning montage. Cara and Aneesa shower together. In an interview, Cara says that Aneesa's "touchy-feeliness" doesn't make her uncomfortable. Cara says that Aneesa isn't checking her out, because Cara isn't Aneesa's type, and even if she were, Cara wouldn't feel uncomfortable. Aneesa calls out to someone to come and help them. Theo runs right over, and it turns out that they just need someone with dry hands to open something. Theo expresses his disappointment, and then peeks into the shower. It sounds like he says that the girls have shirts on, but I couldn't tell for sure.
Tonya tells her roommates that just because she's from a redneck town doesn't mean that she is a total innocent, and that she "gets [her] own." Cara says that she found out last night that Tonya is not a virgin. Apparently, none of the roommates is. Well, they're not sure about Chris, because he's not in the room at the moment. Tonya gets up to run and find Chris and ask him about his sexual experience. In an interview, Cara says that there's something about Chris that is reserved and innocent, so she thought that he was "the house virgin." The girls all run into the bathroom, where Chris is trying to wash his face in peace and quiet. They ask if he is a virgin, and he says that he isn't. In fact, he lost his virginity early -- at twelve, to a babysitter. Tonya's jaw drops to the floor. Seriously? A lot of my friends lost their virginity in seventh grade, which would have been twelve or thirteen, right? Looking back, it seems pretty scary, but at the time, I didn't think anything of it. I'm just saying -- it's not that unusual. In an interview, Chris says that in high school, he was "the kid who would pick on the openly gay person," and that he had girlfriends. Interesting. Chris is an interesting guy.
The roommates decide to go out and take in the sights of Chicago. They head to Michigan Ave. That's, like, the one thing I know about Chicago. In an interview, Kyle says that he feels somewhat responsible for showing the others around, because he's from the area. Kyle and Keri look at some jewelry in a store window. In an interview, Keri says that she's very attracted to Kyle. They decided to go to the top of the Hancock Observatory. It's high up, and the elevator goes really fast. In an interview, Cara says that the view is "absolutely beautiful." Yawn. I mean, it is nice, but what am I supposed to be getting out of this? That the roommates are bonding.
Back at the apartment, Cara and Kyle discuss their roommates. Cara says that "the Southern girl is adorable." Kyle asks if Cara knows Keri's name; Cara does. Kyle thinks that Chris is the nicest person in the house. Cara says that Tonya is "nothing but sweet." Kyle thinks that Tonya will be hung up on her boyfriend the whole time. Cut to Tonya on the phone whispering to Justin. Cara doesn't think that will happen. Cara says that Aneesa is "wonderfully open." Kyle says that he's not like that, but that he likes people who are. The camera focuses in on the Papa John pizza boxes, like they live in Chicago, home of the deep dish pizza, and they get shitty takeout Papa John pizza? Nice one, MTV. Remember in New Orleans, when they actually got good food on the first night? Kyle adds that Theo seems like a lot of fun.
Theo and Aneesa sit by the hot tub smoking. Again? Or is this footage from the day? Who knows? Theo asks whom Aneesa thinks she might hook up with in the house. Aneesa asks who he thinks. Theo says that it's probably Tonya. Aneesa disagrees. Theo guesses Cara , and Aneesa agrees. She likes Cara's personality, and asks what Theo thinks. Theo likes Cara, but he's more attracted to Aneesa, too, even though she claims to be gay. Aneesa says that she doesn't like labels. In an interview, Aneesa says that she needs to make it clear to Theo that she's not into men, but she chose to be his roommate, which was kind of stupid. Yes. Yes, it was.
Everyone gets all dolled up for a night on the town. They go out to a club called the Funky Buddha Lounge. Theo and Aneesa dance together. Kyle and Keri flirt. In an interview, Theo says that he's never seen a woman dance like Aneesa before, and that it's sexy. So are you getting the vibe that Theo likes Aneesa? They drink a lot. In an interview, Tonya says that Aneesa and Theo are very sexual on the dance floor. Theo voice-overs that Aneesa gives him mixed signals, and he doesn't think she's 100% gay. On the dance floor, Aneesa has her legs wrapped around Theo's waist while he grinds up against her. Okay, that was pretty sexual. Especially since she was wearing a skirt.
Back at the apartment, Theo and Aneesa get into the hot tub. They both agree that they had a lot of fun. In an interview, Aneesa says that she flirts with Theo because he's fun to flirt with, and she has something that he wants, and he's not going to get it. In other words, she likes to lead him on because she likes the attention. Which is so not cool. In the hot tub, Theo gives Aneesa a foot rub and tells her how sexy she is. In an interview, Aneesa says that Theo tells her once a day that they are going to have sex. They get into their separate beds in the same bedroom. Theo claims that he might jump into her bed at some point, but not necessarily have sex. Aneesa says that he can sleep with her if he wants, but nothing is going to happen. Aneesa voice-overs that she has gotten used to sleeping with something, whether it be a person or a stuffed animal, and she misses it. So get another stuffed animal and stop leading poor Theo on, girl!
The morning, Theo and Aneesa are in bed together. In an interview, Theo says that usually if you sleep in a girl's bed, you think that you're about to have sex with her. No, you think that, Theo. Not everyone. Anyway, nothing happened between them. Theo says that he's going to "let her be gay." Well, I'm sure that Aneesa appreciates your permission. But he's there, ready and willing, if Aneesa changes her mind.
Kyle and Keri decide to feed the fish. In an interview, Cara says that she thinks those two have a crush on each other, and that they hit it off very well. Keri puts some food in the fish tank. Kyle argues over the feeding directions. Keri protests. Cara watches them, and then stands there in a bikini with a cigarette hanging out of her mouth. Sexy. Except, not. Keri and Kyle flirt about the fish food some more.
Kyle talks to Chris about whether it makes him uncomfortable to be around the rest of them when they are drinking. Kyle doesn't want to be in a position where he feels like he is tempting Chris to drink. Chris understands, and says that he wouldn't put them in a situation that he couldn't handle. Chris asks if his being there ruined any good time. Kyle doesn't think so. In an interview, Chris says that he never thought Kyle would care about recovery issues. Kyle asks whether it's hard to be around people who are drinking. Chris says that it's not, and that he's used to it by now. In an interview, Chris says that he doesn't want to be "that angry, bitter alcoholic that isn't drinking." Okay, I'm not sure, but I think I just saw two roommates have a calm and mature conversation about an issue that was bothering one of them a great deal. Am I watching the right show?
Chris says that he lives in "an artsy neighborhood" now, and wants to get into the art scene. Chris, Kyle, and Theo go to an art gallery where there is a showing of fetish art. Most of the pictures are black and white photographs of male figures, many of them featuring bondage and full frontal nudity. Kyle voice-overs that he thinks it's cool, but it's not really his thing. Kyle and Theo are carrying food, like they must have stopped off at this gallery on their way home from picking up takeout or something. Chris voice-overs that he wasn't really paying much attention to his roommates because he was trying to get to know the artists who were there. Kyle and Theo arrive home first. Theo says that he didn't like the photos. Kyle says that he appreciates that kind of art, but wasn't crazy about it. Theo says that Chris seems to be really into it. Theo mumbles some more. Chris walks in and apologizes for the "fetish art." Kyle comes up with some sort of theory about making beauty out of ugly things. In an interview, Chris says that he doesn't know if his roommates have the culture to appreciate the art. Nice. Nothing like a pretentious art major. Chris says something about bondage and freedom. Kyle brings up the penis shots. Theo makes a face.
Aneesa hangs out naked in the hallway, practically wearing a sign that says, "Everyone pay attention to me! Notice meeeee!" She puts on a robe, but her boobs are still hanging out. Cara invites Aneesa to go out for a drink. Aneesa says that she needs to take a shower, but Theo won't get out, so she's going to need to get in there with him. She couldn't just flush a toilet? That would get him out in a hurry. Cara tells Aneesa not to do that, because Theo is in love with her. Like Aneesa doesn't know exactly what she's doing. She ignores Cara and gets into the shower anyway.
Aneesa warns Theo that she's about to get into the shower. She gets in and tells him that she doesn't want to see his penis. Theo smacks her ass and then brags that he smacked her ass. Aneesa tells him to stop, and he does it again. Maybe she should, I don't know, get the FUCK out of the shower? In an interview, Aneesa says that Theo makes her uncomfortable because he takes it too far at times. I want to like Aneesa, but she's making it very difficult. Theo claims that Aneesa is looking at his "stick." Aneesa says that she's not interested in it. In an interview, Aneesa says that she dropped something, but she didn't want to bend over in the shower. She does it anyway. Aneesa voice-overs that she thought about getting a boyfriend, but when it comes to the sex-with-men part, she's just not interested. Theo asks whether Aneesa's chances of going straight are like his chances of going gay -- not gonna happen. Aneesa agrees. In an interview, Aneesa admits that it's her fault because she got in there with him. Aneesa gets out of the shower and says that she now realizes how much she likes women. Heh. Theo is so repulsive that he turns girls gay.
Aneesa walks up behind Chris and starts rubbing his back. In an interview, Chris says that he feels close to Aneesa because she's so open about her sexuality. In an interview, Aneesa says that she didn't know at first that Chris was gay, but when they were all in the hot tub, and when Aneesa was talking about being gay, Chris grabbed her leg, and she figured out that he was gay. Aneesa and Chris discuss looking through the paper for gay and lesbian bars. Chris is going to go online and find out where to go. Aneesa offers to come to a bar with him. Chris quietly says, "I'd love you to come." Aw.
Chris and Aneesa get a cab and go to a club. Aneesa wants to see men in tight pants and one lesbian, and she'll be happy. In an interview, Aneesa says that she and Chris have a lot in common, and that he trusts her. They are excited to go to a gay club. Chris says that he doesn't want to be categorized as a gay guy, and he especially doesn't want Kyle to feel uncomfortable, since they are sharing a bedroom. Aneesa says that she doesn't know if the others have any idea yet, and that no one has said anything to her. In an interview, Chris says that he can't make the others feel a certain way, and that he can only ask them to accept him. Chris and Aneesa arrive at the bar. In an interview, Chris says that being gay and with Aneesa is great. Or something like that.
Keri gets ready for bed. Kyle says that Chris and Aneesa went to a gay club. Keri wonders whether Chris has explicitly said that he's gay. Kyle says that Chris hasn't said anything to him, and thinks only Aneesa knows. Kyle thinks that Chris doesn't want him to know. Heh. It's funny that everyone is totally cool and Chris is all worried about it. Theo sketches and writes in a journal. In an interview, Theo says that he thinks Aneesa is a cool person, and if that's as far as their relationship goes, he's fine with it.
At the club, Aneesa and Chris dance and talk to people. Back home, Aneesa makes a phone call. She sees Theo's pick sitting on top of a book. She totally opens it and looks at his sketches. She comes upon a notepad with Theo's writing on it, and starts reading it. She tries to get Chris's attention and finally walks over to the bathroom to show him what she's found. In an interview, Aneesa says that she and Theo have a lot in common because they both like music and girls. Aneesa shows Chris the writing. It says, "If I can't have her for a girl, she'll be my friend." In an interview, Aneesa says that she and Theo are going to be like brother and sister. Aneesa walks into her bedroom wearing just underwear and blows out a candle, then kisses a sleeping Theo on the forehead.
This season: the roommates go to a haunted house. They work as lifeguards. Keri likes Kyle, but he has a girlfriend. Theo brings home many ladies. Chris meets some dude. A bunch of dudes shower together. Cara hooks up with lots of people. Aneesa has drama in her relationship. Theo yells at Tonya, who throws a glass at him. Tonya is "going back to Walla Walla." Looks interesting. For once, I'm actually interested in what happens with these people. Yippee!