This week’s episode of The Hills on MTV offered us a refreshing change of pace. Lauren Conrad and company took a break from clubbing at Les Deux and eating at outdoor cafés, opting for a good-clean-fun day at the beach (sans Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag). Where was the couple everyone loves to hate? Where else but enchanting Crested Butte, Colorado. The time had finally come for Spencer to meet the parents. 

(On this episode of MTV’s The Hills, Heidi and Spencer take in words of wisdom from her parents regarding their relationship)

While he attempted to put on a nice show for his presumed future in-laws, kissing up by calling their daughter an “angel” didn’t appear to win them over. Mom and Dad said they were concerned Heidi had lost too many girlfriends because of guys in her past, and this situation seemed to fit the same pattern. As they tried to reinforce their concern to Heidi and Spencer over dinner, Spencer responded by performing an over-the-top, unflattering impersonation of Lauren. Asking her parents their impression of her fiancé several times, Heidi seemed disappointed that they never answered, “Wow, Honey, he’s a keeper!”

Back in Malibu, the good times were rollin’ at Brody Jenner’s beach BBQ. In keeping with the theme of changing pace on this episode of The Hills, Brody showed his vulnerable side by 1.) Expressing hurt feelings over Spencer’s frequent absences, 2.) Breaking his arm during a game of tag football, and 3.) Expressing hurt feelings again when Lauren laughed at the sight of his cast upon his return from the ER.

(A memorable moment on The Hills - Audrina pouring her hurt out to Lauren at Brody’s beach BBQ) 

 Also letting down her guard was Audrina Patridge (realizing she had again been ditched by Justin Bobby, who left her cute helmet behind and took off with another girl), as well as Lauren (who finally shed some tears over Heidi). What a way to round out the night!

 ~ Brook

Missed Episode 3 of this season’s the Hills? Check out my recent recap on Beauty Chat!

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