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In Season 2, Episode 8, the ladies take a dream vacation to an island in the Caribbean. Shenanigans ensue when the resort turns out to be… anything but what was advertised in the brochure. Meanwhile, Patrick falls in love with one of the three guys staying in the room next door to the ladies, and Sophia stays at home to try to woo the gardener (Yes, apparently the ladies have a gardener!).

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