OFF CAMPUS 1x 5 & 1x6 Reaction! | What Should Alli Do? | Ella Bright | Belmont Cameli

Garrett's hope that his father, Phil Graham, had reformed is shattered when Phil's new fiancée, Cindy, reveals bruises, confirming his continued abusive behavior. This event deeply impacts Garrett, who previously believed his father had changed.

Garrett's father seemed different, but the discovery of Cindy's bruises confirmed his abusive nature. Garrett expresses, 'He fooled me. I thought he was changing.'

Hannah stands by Garrett during his family crisis, offering unwavering emotional support and helping him process the realization about his father. This moment strengthens their relationship, showcasing Hannah's empathy and reliability.

Hannah tells Garrett, 'You didn't ruin anything' and 'You can't stay with him,' encouraging him to confront the abuse. The hosts note, 'She's very, very supportive and they seem very supportive of each other.'

Alli breaks up with her long-term, unsupportive boyfriend, Justin, but immediately grapples with guilt over moving on quickly. She seeks a 'distraction' in a new, adventurous relationship, highlighting her struggle with being alone and her desire for personal growth versus comfort.

Alli states, 'I don't want to be alone anymore' and 'I don't need to date someone. I just need a distraction.' The hosts observe her 'wrestling with that guilt.'

The hosts express disappointment with the show's predictable plot points, particularly the father's failure to reform and the perceived lack of compelling conflict in Alli's love triangle. They also question the casting choice for Alli's ex-boyfriend, feeling it makes her decision too obvious.

One host states, 'I do wish that it didn't go that way just because that's typically what we see is someone who has been that way in the past is still that way in the present.' They also comment on Alli's ex: 'He's not the blonde dude, right? And so this is by design that these casting choices are made.'