Relisten to The Girlfriends S1, Ep2: Lobsters for Dinner
The Girlfriends: Our Lost Sister
Deep Dive
Why did Carole's mother and stepdad find Bob's first cooking attempt with them disastrous?
Bob insisted on cooking live lobsters, which he expected Carole's mother and stepdad to buy. He then plunged the live lobsters into boiling water, leaving a mess in the kitchen. The whole experience was chaotic and left the kitchen in disarray.
Why did Carole break up with Bob after their trip to a conference?
During the trip, Bob accused Carole of giving him syphilis and being unfaithful, despite her protests. This incident made Carole feel unsafe, and she called her mother for help to get back to Las Vegas. After this, their relationship was never the same, and they eventually broke up.
Why did Mindy and Jeff start investigating Bob's past?
Carole revealed to Mindy that Bob's first wife, Gail Katz, had mysteriously disappeared and that Bob was once accused of her murder. Mindy, being a true crime enthusiast, was intrigued and started digging into the case, eventually involving Jeff in her investigation.
What evidence did Mindy find about Bob's past in New York?
Mindy found a newspaper snippet that mentioned Gail Katz, Bob's wife, had disappeared after walking out of their Eastside apartment. Her parents feared she was dead, and Bob had admitted to having marital problems and arguing with her before she left.
Why did Carole and her friends form a club to investigate Bob's past?
After Bob's breakup with Carole, Mindy and Jeff began investigating the disappearance of Bob's first wife, Gail. Carole, along with her mother and other women who had stories about Bob's behavior, started meeting regularly to share information and theories, forming a club to dig deeper into Bob's past.
- Initial romance and lavish trips with Bob
- Bob's anger issues and irrational behavior
- Syphilis accusation and subsequent breakup
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