90 Day Fiance: Emma’s Got Ziad in the Palm of Her Hand – Before The 90 Days Recap [S08E09]

On 90 Day Fiance, Emma Perry gets what she wants from Ziad Yahyaoui and sizes him up as average in a conversation with producers. Daniel recoils when Lisa takes off her wig. Rick Van Vactor confesses his dalliance in Colombia and devastates Trish. And Jovon Fox and Annalyn Fox make up over a poolside breakfast. Let’s dig in a little deeper in this recap of Season 8, Episode 9 Initial Descent.

90 Day Fiance: Emma Perry Sizes up Ziad

Emma Perry is fed up with Ziad Yahyaoui’s lack of enthusiasm on 90 Day Fiancé. She lays out all his romantic texts online. And wants to know why it all came to a screeching halt. He’s been rude and even says he’s zero percent sure Emma is wife material. She calls him out and Ziad quietly relents. He admits she’s right and steps up his game immediately with a home cooked meal and lots of compliments.

Emma Perry is happy the next morning. Production quizzes her on her mood change. She admits that her and Ziad Yahyaoui took things all the way in the bedroom. In spite of him previously citing religious reasons not to do so. Emma gives him an average rating when it comes to size. She’s pleased with the endowment. But not overly excited either. Citing that he’s at least a handful. Ziad has plans for a getaway for Emma’s birthday. Including a camel ride.

Of course, Emma Perry is hoping for a proposal on her birthday. She questions if her odds of being wife material have risen on 90 Day Fiancé. Ziad puts it around 7 percent. Citing the fact that marriage is a big deal. And the percentages will grow over time. He admits her approval rating for him being in love is a solid 70 percent. So for now it’s a numbers game for these two.

90 Day Fiance: Daniel Can’t Deal with Lisa’s Natural Look

Lisa is in pain on 90 Day Fiancé. Her wig is stuck to her head. And the heat has turned the glue to bubble gum. She pulls the wig off to reveal a scabby, irritated scalp. She washes her hair and feels better. But she had a hard conversation with her daughter. Admitting that Daniel proposed and she said yes. Her daughter reminds her of trust issues with Daniel. Namely that he’s been talking to other women in America.

Lisa gets a text from Daniel summoning her to the hotel lobby. Lisa walks up with no wig and he looks like he’s seen a ghost. He wants to know why she is like that. She explains the wig was melting into her head and causing pain. But Daniel has no empathy. Suggesting she should stay inside unless she’s wearing it. He calls her look embarrassing to producers. Lisa is hurt and he does offer a hug but she can tell he’s pulling back.

Lisa wants to cry. But obliges Daniel by donning the wig to meet his friends at a bar on Before The 90 Days. Daniel is dressed sharp, and his pals credit Lisa for saving him and being an angel. By giving him money to dress nice. Lisa doesn’t like them implying she’s a sugar mama. And grills them about the other woman Daniel was talking to who reached out to Lisa. She wants to know if he’s a scammer. But his bros have his back.

Before The 90 Days: Trish Gutted by Rick’s Confession

Rick Van Vactor pulls out all the stops for Trish. He’s rented a beautiful private villa in Nosy Be for them to enjoy. Trish is amazed on 90 Day Fiancé. The views are breathtaking. Until he amps up the cringe by suggesting they role play in jungle costumes. Trish isn’t into it. Suggesting she’d rather be in the buff then in a ridiculous costume. The next morning the pair express their love to each other but Rick is about to throw a curve ball.

He tells Trish in a teary voice that when she stopped talking to him for those five days he up and booked a trip to Colombia and slept with his ex. He gaslights, trying to blame Trish for the transcontinental indiscretion. It turns out Trish did resume communication. But Rick already had the trip booked so he went anyway. Trish isn’t having any of it and doesn’t accept his apologies or attempts to hug her. So, there’s definitely trouble in paradise.

90 Day Fiance: Annalyn Mocks Jovon

Annalyn and Jovon Fox seem to literally be living their own personal Groundhog Day. In spite of being married for three years, They seem bored. And the relationship hasn’t translated well from long distance to in-person. He says she’s unappreciative and nags too much. She says he’s whiny and holds his financial support over her head. They sulk and give each other the silent treatment. But Jovon asks a big question to break the ice.

He wants to know if she regrets marrying him on 90 Day Fiancé. She hesitates but ultimately says no. She complains that he is no fun and imitates him. He laughs and says she is too hard on him. In the end they agree to have a good time. And promise to stop the annoying behaviors that are driving a wedge between them.

TLC Couple Laura and Birkan Discuss His Debt

Laura Nevenner and Birkan head out for a getaway. After admitting he’s 50 grand in debt, Laura is having some doubts. But she still doesn’t know the cause of the debt. And is beginning to question their future. She also thinks he planned the trip as a distraction. They arrive to their seaside destination and do touristy things. But she still plans to get to the bottom of what Birkan and his friends talked about in the cafe.

Birkan actually starts the conversation on 90 Day Fiancé. Laura inquires about the debt. He says at one tine he owned 3 Shisha bars. But when Covid hit he lost everything. And turned to gambling as a way to make money. Laura is visibly annoyed. He admits he used cash from her as a gift to gamble for his rent. Her wheels are turning and she worries about being financially responsible for him if he comes to the US on a K-1 visa. Till next time!