The June 27 episode of ABC Family’s ‘Switched At Birth’ had one clear theme: jealousy!
Bay (Vanessa Marano) and Daphne (Katie Leclerc) were totally at each other’s throats this week when Bay found out Daphne is dating her jocky ex, Liam (Charles Michael Davis), and Daphne learned Bay is dating her “older brother” figure, Ty (Blair Redford.) Bay thinks Daphne should’ve broken up with Liam after hearing he was Bay’s “hand-me-down,” but I disagree. These girls have been thrown together in a practically impossible situation, and Daphne should not have to concede to Bay’s demands. They are both equals and are neither friends nor sisters.
Anyway, Bay has her cutie Ty, so she has no right to control Daphne’s love life. I do agree with Regina’s (Constance Marie) idea of toning down Daphne and Liam’s relationship somewhat to avoid problems between the girls, but I don’t think Daphne should have to cut ties with Liam altogether.
It’s been bothering me, as it has bothered Bay in the past few episodes, that Daphne seems so perfect. I liked watching the girls face off against each other and I genuinely felt bad for Bay when she saw her whole happy, white-bread family in a picture with Daphne as her replacement. The Kennishes should be more considerate to Bay, especially since she’s having trouble fitting in at school.
Speaking of the Kennishes, it seems that Mr. Kennish (D.W. Moffett) got a bit too friendly with Regina’s BFF Melody at a benefit raising money for Bay’s school. But he avoided a possible conflict with his wife by promising his spouse that she’d “get lucky” that night. Meanwhile, Regina got her own warning from Mrs. Kennish after the ex-husband of one of Kathryn’s (Lea Thompson) pals hit on Mrs. Vasquez!
In other news, Daphne’s friend Emmett (Sean Berdy) filled in for the drummer in Toby’s (Lucas Grabeel) band at the benefit, but became envious of Liam’s affection toward Daphne. On top of all that, both the Kennishes and the Vasquezes had to snuff rumors that Daphne is Mr. Kennish’s love child!
I believe it was brave of Regina to accept a date with Bruce, the handsome, wealthy man she met at the benefit. He seems like a nice guy, even if he does have a lot of “baggage” from having been married to Kathryn’s nasty friend. Regina did what she wanted to do, regardless of ridiculous social rules.
Lastly, I completely disagree with Emmett that Daphne is conforming to hearing culture. I think she is just getting to know her new family and making new connections!
What do YOU think?
Vision
Posted at 6:31 PM on July 4, 2011
I actually think Daphne is in the wrong by dating Liam, because the fact is Bay and Daphne are living together. The tension will rise even further than it already has. Would you date a roommate’s ex? Because, friends or not, the situation applies to the girls. As for Bay dating Ty, dating a brother figure does not equal dating the ex of the girl whose family you now have. I mean, I see how the situation would be awkward but its not the same as what Daphne is doing.
And have some sympathy for Bay; I get it, Daphne’s deaf and thats unfortunate but Bay hasn’t really had the easy life either. Growing up with a family that doesn’t understand her, never fitting in at school or in social circles, being completely different than everybody around her, and finding out that alcoholism runs in the family? She has a sarcastic personality and lashes out, but maybe thats how she deals with what she’s going through. Daphne is getting the father she wanted and a rich life, but won’t even tell Bay about her biological father. BOTH the girls are having a hard time but they deal with it in different ways.