Jealousy anew. Brynn is envious of the attention the other girls receive. The increasingly visible physical behavior comes difficult to ignore, and confrontation erupts among castmembers. Steve is assaulted by a female castmember, who pushes him and swing. Production is called. The housemates are compelled to address this problem immediately, in an organized fashion, and decide what to do with the perpetrator. Each member voices their opinion, but recognize that the solution is ultimately up to Steve and respect his right to decide. The ability to speak, listen, and understand moves the crew in a productive direction.
Gender politics and assault are addressed. The character of Steve presents several well developed moral arguments on the topic of domestic violence. Specifically, the polarity of public respect for male and female victims of domestic violence. Justice and mercy are also considered. Delightfully, developmental factors and personal growth from hardship are very clearly explored.
Following the topic of sexual harassment in the last episode "Touchy Situations," this is now the second direct illustration of a serious social topic found in the real world. Another fine example of progressive social morality in the new millennium.