Welcome to the Maddie show
Brace yourself,Nashvillefans.
This weeks episode mostly revolves around Maddie as does the world, didnt you know?
Its not pretty, but its definitely petty.
Here we go … Dont say I didnt warn you.
First, lets see whats going on with another country-music gal with a bad attitude.
Juliette is listening to demos to motivate her recuperation from the plane crash.
Shes having a morning, but Avery thinks shes amazing!
The poor guy is her personal servant and cheerleader.
Shes actually doing more cyberstalking than demo listening by scrolling through her angel Hallies Facebook page.
(Hey there, theme of the season so far!)
Its not 15 Heaven Road, Heaven, but its pretty close.
Elsewhere, Maddie is starting an internship at the recording studio where Avery works.
Its her parents smart plan to slow her roll.
Bless them, such a hopeful pair.
Basically, shes in charge of pressing some buttons four buttons, to be precise.
She seems a little stressed by this.
This should be interesting.
Ashleys discernibly cool: Shes only 21, has a hangover, and is wearing metallic pants.
(The kid needs to watchThe Devil Wears Pradaand take some notes.
We can alllearn something from Merylthis week.)
She spills her coffee, and he comes over to say hi.
Itll probably be the latter for at least five episodes.
Theyre going to make a music video.
Did you fall off your seat?
But when Avery asks Ashley about it, she tells him its emotion hes hearing.
Oh boy, its going to be a long day at the studio.
She goes to ask Marcie (a.k.a.
Maddie) to order some food.
Maybe the stalker theme is getting to me?
Also weird: By the end of the episode, Maddie still hasnt asked this kid his name.
Not just any car, a souped-up SUV.
Unsurprisingly, the gesture makes Hallie feel uncomfortable and she promptly makes Juliette return it to the dealership.
Money solves all problems, no?
Maddie blows past this huge topic of conversation and instead asks if he ever performs for bigger crowds.
Hes reluctant since he feels like people around here are trying to be someone theyre not.
Maddie hears him … Shes so deep.
He asks her ifshesings, too.
In another life, says the newly enigmatic Maddie.
What is she, 16?
Inexplicably, he wants to see her again, and Maddies all You know where to find me.
Then she tosses her hair, falls over, and drops the sandwiches.
(Just kidding, that doesnt actually happen.
Im just imagining fun scenarios.
Maddie gets away unscathed.)
Back at the studio, Averys making precisely zero progress with Ashley.
Shes adamant she has perfect pitch, which is clearly some next-level delusion.
Poor Avery all he does is deal with divas who think they know best.
She tells him she knows what makes people like her music and doesnt needhimto tell her.
(So why even hire a producer?)
Way to go, Avery!
Season five Rayna is just a weirdo magnet.
Bucky steps in to tell him they dont take unsolicited material hes been watchingMr.
Where are all these creeps coming from?
Is there a convention in Nashville Music City Center or something?
He then proceeds to steal a trinket box from Raynas desk with Maddies face on it.
Weve been over this, Juliette.
Shes sick of being patient when she knows she isnt going to walk again.
Hasnt it only been, like, three weeks?
As Juliette changes her, Cadence pees on Juliettes legs and she feels it!
Theyre all hugging and proud and not in a rush to clean up.
Urine sure is playing a significant role this week, huh?
After a check-in with the doc, Juliette goes to apologize to Hallie.
Juliette goes home and writes a song about being on her way and changing.
It seems to be cathartic for her.
I really hope Juliettes next album is called Music and Miracles: How an Angel Saved My Life.
Meanwhile, Maddie has decided Ashleys the worst person ever and a total diva.
(Shes clearly suffering from amnesia and forgotten she sought emancipation from the worlds best parents last season.)
Basically, shes not a fan of being sent for coffee.
Daphne gets it: Isnt that your job?
Either that kid is smart beyond her years, or Maddie just keeps making her look better and better.
Anyway, Maddie legit yells at Ashley and calls her a total b-tch.
Pot, meet kettle.
Sounds like a solution to me.
Its time for the Maddie/Deacon showdown.
This is the same girl who was overwhelmed by four buttons at the top of the episode.
Deacons getting nowhere, so its time to bring in the big guns.
Finally, Maddie seeks out Deacon to apologize.
So, Maddie heads back to the recording studio to apologize to Ashley.
They high-five and bump fists because theyre cool, teenage YouTube sensations.
Theyre totally going to be recording a duet by next episode.
I dont know if I can take it.
Tune in next week to find out cute busker boys name.
(A quickIMDbsearch will reveal the answer, but why ruin the fun?)
