Welcome back! This week on Below Deck Season 12 Episode 14, Fraser lays down the law with Solène. Last week, Rainbeau almost fought her, so it was time. However, his decisions bring surprising reactions from the deck team. Meanwhile, Jess is also frustrated, but is it because Solène is back with Kyle, or has Jess finally noticed how bad of a stew Solène actually is? Here is everything that happened in Below Deck Season 12 Episode 14, “Nobody Puts Baby Breaks in the Corner.”
What happened in Below Deck Season 12 Episode 14?
Workwise, Solène has done the bare minimum. Fraser wants to turn this narrative around. But when he demands a new rule that the deck team must follow, backlash follows. Meanwhile, the deck team already feels stressed out. This charter, they must Med Moor the yacht for the first time, so all eyes are on them and Captain Kerry.
Fraser asks Hugo to silence his team around Solène
Rainbeau orders two drinks. After Solène makes these, Rainbeau wants to chat, she says. Jess confesses in her talking head that Solène “is a bit of an apple that is rotting.”
Rainbeau radios for Solène, reminding her that she wanted to talk. She also texts Fraser, admitting that she needs help. Solène finally finds Rainbeau. Tomorrow, they agree to “try” harder on their working relationship.
Now that she is no longer with Jess, Kyle is interested in Solène. Meanwhile, their guests are interested in a breast-themed cake to honor their pal Emily, who will soon lose hers following her battle with cancer.
Jess wants Solène held accountable for her poor showings. Bárbara agrees. In her interview, however, Bárbara admits that Jess is actually frustrated on a personal level. Accurate, Bárbara.
Fraser is sending Rainbeau and Solène on the beach excursion. However, Solène is his “problem child.” So, he instructs Hugo to silence his team around her during charters. In his interview, Fraser explains that he refuses to give up on Solène, so this new demand might create a scenario where she has no choice but to work.
Captain Kerry handles a complex docking
Captain Kerry has to Med Moor the yacht. This docking technique is taxing, he explains. As flashbacks of deck errors air, he admits that they could be in trouble.
Before this arduous event takes place, Hugo finds every member of his team, telling them one by one that they cannot talk to Solène during her shifts. This plan somewhat works, as, minus her attempt to wash a knife using sand, Solène does well during the beach excursion. But she does notice that Damo is talking to her in an abbreviated manner.
Back onboard, Captain Kerry calls the deck team to the wheelhouse. He instructs them on their task, and they head to their spots for the complex task of Med Mooring the yacht. Once everyone is in place, Captain Kerry calls for radio silence. Despite several intense moments, the yacht docks, and everyone is relieved.
Fraser’s new rule backfires
Damo informs Solène that his team cannot speak with her while she is working. Fraser looks annoyed, but Solène smiles. Nevertheless, this rule bothers her.
Fraser calls Hugo to the front of the bridge. He tells Hugo that Solène has learned about his new rule. Hugo apologizes for the lack of discretion.
Solène starts bashing the deck team. Fraser remains quiet.
Wearing fun wigs, the crew hosts a dinner service for their guests. Once again, Anthony wows everyone with his culinary skills. But his boob cake could have looked better, as far as his knowledge of boobs goes, Fraser jokes. As they eat, Hugo and Damo meet up outside.
Damo explains that Hugo never instructed him to keep the silence rule a secret. Additionally, Damo dislikes this order. He thinks that they are treating Solène like a child. Hugo admits that he is over this mess.
After the guests head to bed, Damo lies down to secure a cover on the outside couches. Solène jokes that she is in the wrong department, because she needs a “baby nap” too. Laughing, Damo asks her if they are fine. They are, Solène answers, but tomorrow, she is going to investigate to find out which man in charge made this “f*cking rule.”
Solène crosses a line with Captain Kerry
The guests depart, leaving a tip of $21k. Anthony makes an incredible surf and turf crew lunch. At the table, Solène asks Captain Kerry if he made a new rule about her.
Captain Kerry does not like how she is speaking to him, but he explains that Fraser made this rule for her benefit. Captain Kerry asks Solène if she understands. “No,” she answers. Fraser pipes up, explaining that his rule aims to cut down her distractions during charters.
Fraser and Captain Kerry leave the table. Jess scolds Solène for her accusatory tone with Captain Kerry. Solène needs to fix herself, Jess heatedly argues, leaving the table.
But then, Jess turns around and apologizes. “It’s too late,” Solène answers. So, Jess rescinds her apology.
Captain Kerry calls Fraser to the wheelhouse. He tells Fraser to speak with Solène about her “bold” line of questioning. Fraser will, he answers.
Fraser talks to Solène, but she pushes back, wondering why no one has spoken to her about her shortcomings. As flashbacks air, Fraser reminds her that he has, but Solène remains upset. In his interview, Fraser explains that he has fired crew members too quickly before, so he was trying not to repeat this mistake with Solène. But he is now realizing that this tactic might have been a mistake.
Below Deck continues Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo. It streams on Hayu in the UK and Ireland.
TELL US – DID YOU WATCH BELOW DECK SEASON 12 EPISODE 14? DO YOU THINK SOLÈNE WILL GET FIRED? DID YOU AGREE WITH FRASER’S RULE?
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