Total Bellas Island - Total Bellas recap for January 28, 2021

Brie moves to Napa Valley via airplane with Nikki, who will stay home in Los Angeles for the time being to sort things out with Artem.

Brie and Birdie meet with Bryan at the airplane in Napa Valley and move to their new home. Brie says that the new home - which she is seeing in person for the first time - is true to the pictures, and she hopes that Nikki is as lucky with her new home.

At Artem's house, Nikki gets a call from Brie. Nikki says she tried to set up a date with Artem, but it did not go so well as she came off as grumpy, and says that she did not mention what she is going through with Artem because he did not want to stress him out.

At Brie and Bryan's new house, Brie and Bryan talk about getting both of their families to live nearby. Bryan notes that this is nothing new, as Brie and Nikki usually do this.

At Artem's house, Artem returns from Dancing With The Stars. Nikki talks about getting things done and seeing Brie's new house, but Artem wants to stay in Los Angeles. Nikki mentions that she is always alone when Artem is out. Artem mentions that Nikki has yet to see her new house - which Nikki wants to be at for a few weeks - in person.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Nikki shows up to visit and check out the house as well as to get some time away from Los Angeles. Nikki notes she is tired, but Brie says they will be able to see each other every day soon enough.

Brie, Nikki and JJ spend time together in Napa Valley. Brie and Nikki try to get JJ to move to Napa, but JJ feels he cannot get a house in Napa. As for Kathy, JJ says that Kathy is "an Arizona girl." Nikki gets a call from Artem, and mentions that she has yet to see her new home. Nikki says she is sacred of having "buyer's remorse" and the house not being what she expected it to be.

Brie, Nikki and JJ see Nikki's new home in person for the first time. The three of them agree that the house looks ugly, and Nikki feels the house is worse than what she had in Phoenix.

Brie, Nikki and JJ go wine tasting. As JJ uses the bathroom, Brie and Nikki try to fool JJ into drinking breast milk, but JJ catches on. After Nikki tells Artem they made a mistake, Nikki finds a house that she feels would be perfect for Kathy, and everyone is impressed. As they check the house out, Kathy calls, but Kathy is not interested.

Brie and Nikki check out some grapes at the Hill Valley Estates Vineyard. Nikki tells Brie she has not talked with Artem yet, and says that she regrets trying to make Artem after he was cut from Dancing With The Stars and resents that he is happy and she is not. Nikki says she is exhausted, and has the feeling that she and Artem are not meant to be even though she wants to make it work. Brie is concerned, as she has never seen her sister in such a bad way. As Nikki leaves to feed Matteo, Brie feels Artem has yet to figure out what is going on, and calls Artem to tell him about the post-partum depression and why she has yet to tell him. Artem feels frustrated with himself because he did not see the signs that Nikki was depressed and does not want Nikki to feel like she is right now.

Brie, Nikki and JJ are spending time together when Artem sends a text message saying that if Nikki wants him to quit Dancing With The Stars, he can. Brie admits she told Artem about Nikki's post-partem depression, and Nikki gets upset at Brie for butting into her relationship, saying she wanted to tell Artem herself before walking off. JJ tells Brie that she should have let Nikki handle things on her own, given that she is in a fragile state.

At Nikki's hotel room, JJ shows up. He agrees that Brie overstepped her boundaries, then says Artem will understand if she tells him.

Brie and Nikki check out a potential wine tasting room. They apologize to each other over the call to Artem.

At Nikki's house, Artem suddenly shows up. Artem tells Nikki he did not quit the show, and decided to spend his day off to spend time with Nikki. Nikki tells Artem about her post-partum depression and having to spend time alone at home with Matteo, as well as resenting Artem for being happy while she is not. She says that she did not want to stress Artem out, but Artem tells Nikki she should have told him and that he will always put family first, and apologizes for making Nikki feel neglected.

Brie, Bryan and Birdie do some yoga. Bryan asks Brie if she will be okay while he is gone. Brie says she will be okay, and that she will not pressure anybody in the family to move to Napa.

Four weeks later at Brie and Bryan's house, Nikki and Artem show up with the Dancing With The Stars mirrorball trophy. Brie looks back on the journeys that she, Nikki, Kathy and Artem went through throughout the season. Nikki announces she and Artem will get married around Thanksgiving 2021. Brie and Nikki then look back from becoming professional wrestlers to becoming businesspeople and mothers as the sixth season of the show comes to a close.

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Two weeks after the birth of Buddy and Matteo, Nikki is changing Matteo's diaper. Nikki admits it is incredible yet scary to be a new mother that she feels like she has to hold Matteo all the day. Artem just wants to be sure that Matteo is okay. One week later, Artem returns to Dancing With The Stars. Nikki is happy for Artem to be back on the job, and Artem hopes that his return to the show does not interfere with his and Nikki's lives.

At Nikki's house, Nikki is alone with Matteo, who is colicky and unable to sleep for long periods. Nikki realizes that she is unprepared despite how much Brie helped her get prepared, and that she is living for Matteo with little time for herself.

Brie and Nikki have a photo shoot for their new children. They entertain the idea of them being future tag team champions, then Nikki gets a call from her realtor stating that a potential seller pulled out and is no longer selling their house, which is very close to where Brie wants to live.

At Nikki's house, Nikki does a live Instagram workout with Matteo present when Brie shows up. Brie says she has closed escrow in Napa Valley, and she is leaving within a month. Nikki feels more alone than ever.

At Nikki's house, Nikki and Kathy get a Dancing With The Stars watch party ready. Nikki says it is nice to have people around. Brie and Bryan show up, and Nikki appreciates their company. Nikki is glad to see Artem back on the job, and realizes that Artem is happiest when he is doing his job. Nikki says that this is the Artem she wishes he could have, as nothing she could to make him happy while he was off the show did not work. Brie is concerned for Nikki, who she feels is about to collapse.

At Nikki's house, Nikki gets a few pointers from Bryan, who feels that Nikki is stressed out without Artem and is willing to do what he can to help. Nikki gets a call from Brie, who feels that Nikki will definitely need the help from Bryan more than her, especially when Nikki is about to collapse from taking care of Matteo.

JJ and Brie go looking at scooters. Brie tells JJ has yet to tell Kathy that she and Bryan are moving to Napa Valley. JJ tells Brie that she should let Kathy know, and Brie says she will do that on the condition that JJ and Nikki make up and start talking about before Nikki leaves.

Brie, Nikki and Bryan take a walk to the park. Nikki shows up, saying Matteo is being watched by someone else. Nikki mentions she has put in an offer for another house near where Brie and Bryan are living in Napa Valley, and mentions that she has yet to tell Artem. Brie, Bryan and Birdie have fun on the slide.

At Kathy's birthday party, Nikki is nervous to see JJ after months of fighting between the two. JJ and Nikki make up and create boundaries regarding things they are passionate about, including politics. Nikki says she could not picture leaving Phoenix without making up with JJ, as she misses their relationship.

At Nikki's house, Nikki gets a call from Artem. Nikki tells Artem that she has put up an offer for another home in Napa Valley, much to the surprise of Artem, who did not expect her to do this and feels that they should have talked more about getting a house. Nikki is shocked by Artem's reaction.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie and Bryan pack for the mov to Napa Valley. Bryan hopes that this the last time that they move house.

At Nikki's house, Brie and Nikki tell Kathy that they are both moving to Napa Valley to be closer to their business. Nikki feels bad to have to tell Kathy the news. Kathy takes the news better than expected, as she knows that they have always wanted to live in Napa Valley, but she is sad that they won't be close to her anymore.

At Nikki's house, JJ shows up to visit and for his help. Nikki tells JJ she is moving to Napa Valley

At Brie and Bryan's house, Nikki gets a call from Artem. Nikki tells Artem that she has closed on the house. Artem wishes he had more input and the ability to talk more about moving house, and tells Nikki he does not want to miss time with Mikki and Matteo. He also tells Nikki that he does not know what his future holds after Dancing With The Stars, as he may have to do a tour after the show. Nikki feels Artem does not understand what she is going through. Nikki tells Brie that she has gone through a lot, and nearly breaks down as she tells her that she has been trying so hard to keep everything together. She mentions that according to her doctor, she may have postpartum depression, and wishes that Artem was with her and asking her how she is doing. She also admits she pushed Artem to go for his dreams and does not want to deter him from that. Bryan says Nikki and Artem need to figure out what they need from each other. Brie tells Nikki they will help her get through everything.

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Nikki is shocked that her water broke in the doctor's office.

Brie and Nikki talk with Kathy on the phone. Nikki says her baby might be coming today, while Brie wants to experience a vaginal birth, and has until Saturday to have one or else she will near a C-section. Bryan and Artem check on Brie and Bikki. Bryan also hopes Brie has a natural birth, as they do not plan to have a third child.

Nikki and Artem head to the hospital. Artem is nervous to be a dad, but Nikki thinks he will do great.

Eight hours into labor, Nikki can feel the contractions in her body, but they are far apart. Artem feels bad for Nikki as she struggles to get into labor.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie gets a call from Kathy. Nikki is still into labor, and Brie is worried.

Nineteen hours into labor, Nikki's contractions are coming sooner and sooner. Two hours later, Nikki is in a lot of pain, and if she cannot get the baby out in two or more reps, she will have to have a C-section to save her and her baby's life.

Twenty-one hours into labor, Nikki manages to push her baby out, and Matteo Artemovich is born on July 31st, 2020.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie, Bryan and Birdie get the news from Nikki that Matteo is born. Kathy also finds out the news from Nikki and Artem, as does Artem's mom.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie and Kathy talk about the birth of Matteo. Birdie wants a brother named "Tiny."

On August 1st, Brie has yet to have her water broke and has the feeling she will have to have a C-section. Bryan is reminded of the birth of their first child, but he knows he has to be Brie's strength because Brie is nervous as well.

Brie and Bryan go to the same hospital that Nikki and Artem are at. Nikki has names prepared for both genders as she does not know the baby's gender ahead of time, and Bryan hopes that their child is a boy so he can name him Buddy after his late father. Brie admits she has not felt so nervous in a long time. Brie has a C-section, and finds out that her baby is a boy. Bryan notes that the new baby looks like his father. Buddy Dessert Danielson is born on August 1st, 2020.

Nikki finds out from Brie on the phone that Brie has given birth to Buddy. Kathy also gets the news, and she is happy to have another grandson.

Brie, Nikki, Bryan and Artem meet for the first time since going into the hospital with their babies.

On August 2nd, Nikki and Artem leave the hospital and take Matteo home. Nikki wonders what to do next now that she and Artem have a baby to take care of, and Artem is excited to be a father.

Birdie, Kathy and Johnny meet Matteo for the first time.

On August 3rd, Brie leaves the hospital. Birdie meets Buddy for the first time, as does the rest of the family. Nikki thinks back to the call that she and Brie had with Kathy, and is glad that Kathy is doing fine and seeing her grandsons.

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Nikki and Artem are heading to Arizona. Nikki wishes Brie was with her, then realizes that she forget the clothes for the new baby. She calls Brie, who confirms that she did. Brie and Birdie get to take a few things with them.

On the way to Los Angeles, Nikki uses a portable toilet on the side of the road. Brie tells Nikki that Kathy's Bell's palsy has gotten worse and that Kathy has had to go to the Mayo Clinic for an MRI.

Brie is worried about Kathy. Meanwhile, Nikki calls Brie, who tells her that Kathy's results are not good and that she will need surgery for a lesion the size of a blueberry on her brain stem. It is also revealed that Kathy does not have Bell's palsy and that this lesion is what is causing Kathy's recent health problems.

We see a conversation Kathy has with Brie and Nikki where she talks about the potential health problems that she might have down the line. Brie cannot stand the thought of losing her mom.

A day before the surgery, Brie, Nikki, Johnny and Kathy have a meal together. Nikki says she is willing to stay in Arizona to spend time with her family, as family comes first. Kathy tells Brie and Nikki to take care of Johnny if anything should happen to her, as she wants to make sure he is taken care of.

Bryan is home early to be with Brie for maternity leave. Brie and Nikki are worried about Kathy and the surgery. Nikki has some fun with a breast pump.

Brie and Nikki are worried about Kathy, as her surgery has taken longer than expected, and hope that everything turns out alright. Artem and Bryan wear empathy bellies for a laugh and to help Brie and Nikki get their mind off Kathy for a little while. Kathy's surgery hits the six-hour mark, and Brie and Nikki want to make sure they are able to catch any updates on Kathy, and they get a call from Johnny, who states that Kathy is doing well. He also states that the neurosurgeon is glad to have done the surgery, because it would have been fatal down the road for Kathy.

Brie talks to Kathy for the first time since the surgery. Brie admits she was worried about her, as does Nikki, who shows up soon afterwards.

At Kathy's house, Brie and Nikki meet Kathy for the first time since she went to the hospital. Brie, Kathy and Johnny are all happy that the surgery was successful. Kathy will still need therapy for one of her eyes.

Three weeks later at Brie and Bryan's house, Brie cannot wait to have her second child, and talks about her and Bryan's house shopping with Artem. Brie says she wants to live what she wants to do, and wants to move to Napa Valley before Bryan goes back on the road. Bryan mentions that he and Brie have moved eight times and is afraid that Brie will become dissatisfid and want to move again. Brie says she and Nikki have found two homes, but she does want to see the homes with Artem and Bryan.

The day before Brie's due date, Brie is waiting to have contractions. Three days past the due date, Brie meets the doctor to try to go into natural labor, and Nikki also sees the doctor. It is then that Nikki's water breaks.

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At Nikki's house, Nikki and Artem figure out how to install a baby car seat. They soon find out they have the wrong car seat, but Nikki has a spare that just so happens to be the right one.

At Nikki's house, Brie remembers how Bryan had to go back to work while she took care of one kid, and is worried about having to take care to two children. Nikki feels bad that they both have to give birth to their new children in Los Angeles.

At Nikki's house, Artem and Nikki pack up the hospital bag and do a test drive for when her water breaks.

At Nikki's house, Brie and Nikki try to predict the gender of their bebaies with a ring on a string. As Artem helps Nikki get her engagement ring off, Nikki tells Brie that she will have her baby in Arizona.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie shows off her baby bag when Kathy calls. Kathy is frustrated due to her Bell's palsy not getting better, and Brie and Nikki wsih they could make their mother feel better.

Brie and Nikki talk about their ultrasounds and the health of their babies, and have the feeling that they could be giving birth at roughly the same time.

At Nikki's house, Brie and Bryan show Artem the ultrasound picture and share the news of a potential simultaneous birth.

At Nikki's house, Nikki tells Artem that the insurance won't cover her having the baby in Arizona, and that they will have to leave now and be in Los Angeles six weeks before the due date.

Nikki tells Brie the bad news about not being able to have the baby in Arizona due to her insurance. Brie feels bad, because Nikki and Artem have been her support system for a good while. Nikki says she feels bad that she has to leave for a few days and that Brie won't have her around for security.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Bryan calls Brie. Brie admits that things are a bit chaotic without Bryan around, then mentions that Nikki and Artem will be gone in a few days.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Kathy comes to visit. Brie and Nikki wish they had somebody they can trust in Los Angeles. Brie asks Kathy to stay with Nikki, is Nikki is having her first kid, then takes her frustration about being apart out on Nikki. Kathy tells them to stay positive for their new kids, as they have had eight beautiful months together.

Brie and Nikki have a maternity photo shoot.

At Nikki's house, Brie, Nikki, Artem and Birdie have dinner one last time as a group. Nikki and Artem are already packed up for their trip to Los Angeles. After talking about the local ice cream truck and their childhood memories of it, Brie feels that Nikki needs a support system more than ever, and Brie tells JJ that Nikki and Artem will be heading to Arizona. Nikki asks JJ to be there for Brie, as Kathy will be with Nikki in Los Angeles.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie and Birdie make some good-bye cards for Nikki and Artem. Nikki gifts Brie with some wind chimes for the meditation gardens. Suddenly, the ice cream truck shows up on the front side of the house rather than the back side, and Artem is in it. Everyone has some ice cream for one more memory together. Brie and Nikki rue the fact that when they see each other again, they will no longer be pregnant, but look forward to having new kids.

Nikki and Artem leave for Arizona. Nikki admits that she will miss having Brie around, and while she can FaceTime people and meet them virtually, it is not quite the same. Brie realizes that having Nikki and Artem close meant the world to her, and it break her heart a little bit.

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Everyone finds out how far in the gutter Nikki is as she and Brie make an Instagram video.

Kathy wants to plan Brie and Nikki's baby shower, and enlists Birdie's help. Brie and Nikki are concerned who they can invite due to local pandemic restrictions, and Nikki feels Kathy wants to be involved in who is invited in order to have final say over who shows up.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Artem and Birdie make paper crowns. Nikki mentions that Artem is weirded out by her pregnant body. Brie and Nikki think about who to bring to the baby shower, and Brie want to have the family together.

At Nikki's house, Nikki is in the pool naked. Artem is weirded out when he sees her do this, and is not comfortable with doing it even at Nikki's invitation. Nikki feels Artem does not want to have sex with her because of her pregnant belly, and admits she is trying to get his attention.

At Nikki's house, Brie and Nikki get a call from Kathy. Brie and Nikki have a list of who they want to invite to the baby shower, which consists more of friends than family. Kathy feels that this will cause family drama, amd Brie and Nikki say that if they cannot get who they want invited to the party, then they would rather not have the baby shower at all. Kathy feels stressed out, and Brie and Nikki recommend Tracy McMillan, who they asked for advice concerning JJ in the past.

Brie and Nikki check out a potential location for their baby shower. Brie does not want Nikki to give up on a baby shower simply because it won't be as perfect as she imagined it due to current pandemic restrictions.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Artem mentions Nikki being outside naked. He also finds out from Brie that Nikki likes being a bit of an exhibitionist. Artem is a bit concerned about Nikki getting in trouble for it, and Brie is up for a bit of pranking.

At Nikki's house, Brie and Artem show up and tell Nikki that they got a text message from her neighbor saying that they saw her naked outside, but they eventually confess to pranking her. Nevertheless, Nikki says she will not be naked anymore.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Kathy talks about food to be served at the baby shower, then mentions Tracy and says that she is great for realtionship advice. Kathy tells Brie and Nikki that their guest list is their guest list and that they do not have to invite certain families if they do not want to. Brie and Nikki mention that they will have their baby shower in Napa Valley, then think about inviting certain family members to the baby shower.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Nikki tells Brie that she feels ugly when Artem will not have sex with her or even touch her because of her baby bump and that he is afraid of touching the baby's head.

Brie gets a call from Bryan and mentions what is going on with Nikki and Artem concerning their sex life. Bryan says he will hae a word with Artem.

Bryan has a word with Artem regarding pregnant sex, saying that he will not hurt the baby if he partakes in it. Artem is relievd to hear that a lot of men go through the same thing, and decides to take Bryan's word for it.

The baby shower happens. Nikki says that she wants the baby shower to be positive, and says that she is happy to have not only friends but also family like Lauren here. Kathy thanks Brie and Nikki for having the baby shower, and Brie and Nikki thank Kathy for taking a step back so that they could take a step forward. Later on, they find out that JJ wants to FaceTime them, and Nikki is concerned because they have not spoken in a while. Vivienne and Alice also join in on the FaceTime call, which goes well. Nikki says it was nice to see JJ pop in virtually. Brie and Nikki also get some FaceTime from friends and family, including Nattie. Artem shows up bearing flowers and gifts.

At Nikki's house, Artem and Nikki have dessert in bed blindfolded in an attempt to revitalize their love life.

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Nikki, Brie and Artem go shopping for baby clothes. Brie mentions her "babymoon" with Bryan at Flagstaff, Arizona, and Nikki wants to tag along with them for a babymoon of her own.

As Brie goes looking for a new home for her and Bryan, she and Nikki get a call from their mother Kathy. Kathy asks them to get her involved so she can get out of house.

At Nikki's house, Brie and Artem try to come up with baby names as well as godparents for Mateo. Artem reveals he does not have a will. Nikki calls Brie concerning opinion for godparents. Brie thinks Bryan would be a great choice, but Bryan is against Mateo being baptized as it is not Mateo's choice. Nikki ends up thinking Bryan is not a good choice.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie gifts Bryan with a new bicycle, then mentions that Kathy will also be part of the babymoon along with Nikki and Artem. Bryan thinks Brie got him the bike to ease the idea of everybody being involved, which he is rolling

At Nikki's house, Brie and Nikki pick hats for Birdie's tea party. Nikki tells Brie that Artem does not have a will, which surprises Brie. Brie also proposes that Nikki and Artem also get a parenting plan in case something happens. Nikki admits she is confused by all the planning.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Kathy shows up before everyone heads to Flagstaff, Arizona for the babymoon. Nikki is excited to be in Flagstaff due to the cooler weather. Everyone soon makes it to where they will be staying. Kathy announces she is now doing meditation, and that she will be staying as everyone goes for a walk. Nikki fears that Kathy may be really stressed out.

Brie, Nikki, Artem, Bryan and Birdie go out for a walk. Brie thinks Kathy is meditating due to the Bell's palsy as well as the stress coming from Nikki talking about her rape. She and Nikki feel that Kathy has a lot of stress.

Back at the lodge, Kathy is making s'mores, and Brie and Nikki join her. Kathy says that meditation have helped her feel better, but she is not sure if it helps her with the Bell's palsy. As they talk, Bryan notices that Kathy's posture is changing, and asks her to come inside. Kathy tells Bryan they while they mean well, their questioning is a lot.

The next day, Bryan says that he and Artem will meeting with Rahelio, the shaman that Bryan met earlier in the series. On the subject of Artem not having a will, Kathy wants Artem to have a will, as she and Brie and Nikki's father Jonathan made a lot of mistakes and she does not want the past to repeat itself.

Nikki goes fishing with Artem. They both agree that they want the best for Mateo, and Artem sees the point in a will. Nikkia nd Artem agree on making Brie and Bryan Mateo's godparents.

Artem and Bryan go biking on the way to see Rahelio. Artem admits he is a bit nervous about sseing a shaman, as he does not know what he is in for. Artem and Bryan talk about their fathers on the way there.

At the lodge, Kathy, Brie and Nikki have ice cream together. Brie admits that she and Nikki feel they have put a lot on stress on Kathy with their journey of healing as well as they have revealed in their new book, and Kathy says that parts of her own story were relived in her book, and she feels like she failed. Brie and Nikki propose Kathy see a family therapist, which Kathy likes the idea of.

Bryan and Artem meet Rahelio. Bryan and Artem talk about what bad feelings and fears they want to let go of. After Artem and Bryan realize it is too dark to bike back, Artem and Bryan decide to prank Brie and Nikki with weird text messages. Brie, Nikki and Kathy do not know what to make of this, and decide to look for Bryan and Artem in the forest in the dark while Bryan and Artem camp out in a tent. Brie, Nikki and Kathy finally find them, but are not apt to spend the night in the tent with them.

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At Nikki's house, Brie tries to get Nikki prepared for childbirth by showing her the wildest things about it.

Brie and Nikki get a FaceTime call from their father Jonathan. Jonathan asks them if they are having a baby shower, but due to the current world situation, it is tough to have one. Nikki mentions the re-kindling of her relationship with her father and how it has affeted the rest of her family, and feels it is not yet time to have everybody under one room. Nikki says she would like a baby shower, but does not want the family drama.

At Nikki's house, Nikki comes home with a few new cycling outfits for Artem, who has gotten into bike riding. Nikki likes the fact she has a baby inside of her, but she doesn't feel comfortable right now, especially when Artem has become more active and has gotten into better shape. Nikki mentions her father bringing up a baby shower, and that she is not interested in the family drama, even though Brie wants it.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie hands Nikki some mesh underwear and advises her to put some water on maxi pads, put them in them freezer, and then put them in the mesh underwear for the sensation. She then shows Nikki her birthing video and talks about what she had to give through to give birth to Birdie, which brings back unpleasant memories for Brie.

At Nikki's house, Artem is making sourbread dough. Nikki tells Artem that she has gotten a cycling partner for him: her mom, Kathy. Artem is worried if Kathy is aware of what he is doing. Nikki mentions she has trouble going uphill, but she has the outfit and everything. Artem is not necessarily interested in a riding partner, but at this point, he has already committed. On the cycling trip, Artem talks with Kathy about giving birth to Brie and Nikki, mentions her Bell's Palsy and also proposes that they also go hiking and golfing together.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie and Nikki guest on Maria Menounos' show Coming Together, then Nikki mentions that she and JJ have had a falling out over politics. Brie mentions that JJ has talked with her, and while it got heated between them, they worked things out, and proposed to JJ that he patch things up with Nikki. Nikki says that she does not know what she did wrong besides speak her mind, but Nikki mentions that JJ has not reached out and does not want to make up with people simply because they are family and that she does not want this kind of drama around her child. Brie tells Nikki that even though they do not see eye to eye, she will miss JJ.

Brie and Nikki record some commercials, then Brie feels her baby moving. Brie hopes that her baby comes out more easily the second time around.

Artem and Kathy go hiking. Kathy asks Artem about Brie and Nikki's baby shower plans, and Artem mentions their plans and their not wanting any family drama. When asked what she would do if their dad Jonathan showed up, Kathy says she would bow out gracefully but let Brie and Nikki do what they want.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Artem shows up and says he might exercise with Kathy a few times a week, then talks about his conversation with Kathy about the baby shower. Brie and Nikki are more convinced there will be family drama at a baby shower.

Brie, Nikki, Bryan and Artem do some yoga with a hypnobirthing practitioner to get used to the rhythm of breathing during labor. Brie admits she is nervous about giving birth again after what she went through with Birdie, then has to step outside. Bryan follows Brie outside, and Brie admits that she is scared of giving birth after what happened with Birdie. Daniel says the breathing techniques could be useful down the line, and while it is good to ready for the kind of birth she wants, she may have to do something different, and that should not keep her from enjoying having another kid.

Artem and Kathy go golfing. Meanwhile, Nikki's baby stuff shows up at her and Artem's house. Brie and Nikki decide to spy on Kathy and Artem after seing them having fun on the golf course on Instagram.

As Kathy and Artem continue golfing, Brie and Nikki spy on them from a golf cart and try to mess with them. They eventually get their attention and join them in a game of golf. Kathy admits it is more pleasant with just her and Artem - whom she is getting to know better - than with the whole family.

At Nikki's house, Brie and Nikki set up a video conference with a family expert regarding the drama among the family. The expert recommends making an agreement not to talk about touchy subjects, and if the agreement is not met, then the consequences of the conversation should be met with love, as boundaries must be set.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie looks through a bag of baby essentials, then Bryan watches the rest of Birdie's birthing video - which he has never seen before - to the end with Brie, since Brie never watched it to the end. Bryan tells Brie to focus on the end results, and Brie is now more confident about making sure her new baby comes out safely.

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Season 6 begins with Nikki finding out her vagina is puffy due to her pregnancy when she tries to shave "down there." Brie tells her to "own her pregnancy" and that her outward appearance will change during her pregnancy. Brie and Nikki then talk about how they have gotten pregnancy at the same time as well as the many things they have been doing in isolation in the last couple of months, including their autobiography.

Nikki walks into the kitchen as Brie is making smoothies. Both of them are worried about their autobiography, as Nikki has included two stories that she has only told a few people and that she doesn't want to make their mother Kathy feel bad.

At Nikki's house, Artem is building a crib. Nikki wishes she could have their baby in Arizona, but they are far more familitar with the health services in Los Angeles. Brie and Nikki admit they are not very knowledgeable in raising a child. Brie and Nikki teach Artem how to swaddle a baby by swaddling Artem.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie calls Bryan, who is in a hotel. Bryan says it has been difficult for him working all the time, but Brie is not as busy and when they are at home, they are at home together. Brie mentions that Nikki and Artem have not even do so much as read a book about how to raise a child, but says that even with all the knowledge she got learning how to raise a child, she still had breakdowns.

At Nikki's house, Brie and Nikki have a video chat with their mother Kathy. Kathy mentions that masks help hide her Bell's Palsy, which she was diagnosed with a few months ago. Brie and Nikki mention the stress that they have had making their autobiography, and Nikki mentions that there are a few stories about her that she will read about for the first time, and that she is okay even after holding them back for twenty years.

Brie, Bryan and Birdie make fake baby noises for Nikki and Artem, but when Bryan makes one, it gets too loud and Birdie cries for real. Bryan talks about the preparations that he and Brie made before having a child, and says that Brie has prepared a boot-camp style preparation on how to take care of a baby. Nikki mentions how graceful Artem is on the fatherly duties.

Artem talks about how hard it is to see a doctor while in quarantine while Nikki has a baby. Nikki goes to the doctor's office, and when she comes back home, she tells Artem that there was a speck on the baby's heart during the anatomy check and that their new baby might have a heart problem. Nikki is worried about the future of her new baby, but Artem says they should not panic.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie and Birdie pretend to make s'mores in front of a pretend campfire when Nikki shows up and mentions her new baby's potential heart problems. Brie tells her not to freak out and to talk to her doctor. Nikki talks about the stress of pregnancy, and Brie tells her to head to Los Angeles and see her doctor.

The release day of the Bellas' autobiography has come. The story of how Nikki was raped twice as a teenager is made public for the first time, and the story makes headlines.

At Nikki's house, Kathy calls Nikki regarding her story of how she was raped twice as a teenager, despite not having read the book yet. Kathy wishes that she could have been more of a help to Nikki.

Nikki and Artem pack for a day in Los Angeles for a trip to Nikki's doctor. Nikki talks about how she has been used to being in quarantine in Phoenix and that she wished they were doing the whole doctor's visit in Phoenix. In Los Angeles, Nikki gets an anatomy scan on her baby again, and finds out that her baby will more than likely be fine.

At Artem's house, Nikki mentions that while having a baby in Phoenix is more advantageous, she will have problems with her insurance, and she will have to have her baby in Los Angeles.

At Nikki's house, Nikki gets a call from Kathy. Kathy says she has read about the story of Nikki's rape, and says that to read what she went through breaks her heart. Kathy says that she feels like a failure and wishes she could change things for Nikki, and wishes she could have been there for her even with all of the things she was going through at the same time. Kathy says that Nikki's story will help some young women.

Brie, Nikki and Biride go to the car wash. Nikki tells Brie that her baby's heart will be fine. Nikki talks about how she really wanted to give birth alongside Brie and how it cannot really happen now due to the COVID-19 pandemic and due to her insurance forcing her to pay in full if they have the baby in Phoenix.

The episode ends with the phone number for the RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) sexual abuse hotline.

Total Bellas Island - Total Bellas recap for June 11, 2020

Nikki takes a pregnancy test and finds out that she is pregnant. She tells Artem the news.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Nikki tells Brie that she is pregnant. Brie gets concerned, as she does not Nikki to rush through things and that she has a strong head on her shoulders after feeling like she is rushed. Nikki ends up feeling hurt as a result.

Nikki and Artem see a doctor and get their first look at their baby.

Brie and Nikki's simultaneous pregnancies are covered in the media. Six weeks later at Nikki's house, Brie and Nikki talk about their pregnancies, and Brie apologizes for saying some harsh words about Nikki being pregnant. Nikki proposes that she and Brie have a dual gender reveal. Bryan wants the gender of his and Brie's baby to be a surprise, then mentions that Nikki has more of an influence over Brie than he does.

Brie and Nikki go to a restaurant and order fries and milkshakes from the drive-thru before talking about their gender reveal. They then go shopping for the gender reveal, and as they do, Brie notices that Nikki's ring is missing. Nikki says it is being fixed, and that there is no rush to go back for it. Brie tells Nikki that she does not have to wear the ring if she does not want to, and to not feel pressured. Nikki admits that anything that ties her to someone else, like a ring, makes her freak out, but she does not understand why.

At Nikki's house, Nikki is making some paper flowers for the gender reveal, and hands Artem a sombrero and button-down shirt for him to wear to the party. Nikki mentions that she has not picked up the ring yet, and says that everything has been happening so fast in their relationship.

Bryan is in the car with Artem when Brie calls Bryan, who is talking about Brie's cravings for bagels and how it made him pack on the pounds. Brie wants a bagel with cream cheese. Brie and Artem then go shopping, and Bryan says that she has to be there for Brie during her ups and downs. He also mentions that there was not a lot of stability for Brie and Nikki when they were growing up.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie mentions that the gender report on her baby have come. As they are about to look, Bryan shows up with a giant purple cauliflower and soon wants to know what is going on when Nikki moves the screen to the side. This leads to Brie wanting to do the dual gender reveal. Bryan lets her look at the report, on the condition that he is not in the room. Brie looks at the gender report.

Brie and Nikki head to a restaurant with their father Jonathan and mention the dual gender reveal party. Jonathan mentions that he wants both his family and the one he had with Kathy together for a Mexican New Year's celebration. On the subject of their autobiography, Jonathan mentions that his mother abandoned him at one year old and that he had a dad that wanted to party than be a parent, and he took that out on them, Kathy and JJ during his addiction. He says that he had to take responsibility for what he had done, and tells Brie and Nikki that he will never stop loving them. Nikki realizes that she has commitment issues due to what happened with her father, and that Artem is the first man that she has really trusted.

Nikki and Kathy go shopping for baby clothes. Kathy reveals that she is suffering from Bell's Palsy. As they talk, Kathy notices that Nikki does not feel excited, and that she should jump into marriage much like everything else she has done in her life and not let the past control her.

Brie and Bryan go to the OB/GYN to check on their baby. Brie gets a call from Nikki, and it is revealed that they will have their babies at around the same time, and Brie mentions that she can have a child a week late.

At Nikki's house, Artem is cooking dinner. Nikki gives Artem her engagement ring, and admits that she had commitment issues. Artem understands what is going on.

The day of double gender reveal party arrives. It is revealed that Nikki and Artem will have a boy, while the gender of Brie and Bryan's baby will remain a secret.

Total Bellas Island - Total Bellas recap for June 4, 2020

In Paris, France, Nikki and Artem are waiting for their families to show up at the house that they are staying at. Kathy, Brie, JJ and Lauren eventually show up. Nikki is nervous about Artem's family meeting hers.

Brie and Artem meet in private concerning the ring that Artem has bought for Nikki, which he has asked Brie to bring all the way to France. Artem is impressed by the ring, but they are interrupted by Nikki. Artem is able to keep the ring out of sight.

As everyone learns some basic Russian from Artem, Artem breaks down slightly, as he has not seen his parents in a few years. Artem's parents eventually show up, and Artem hugs them for the first time in years while Brie and Nikki's watch before getting the wine ready. Nikki is excited to see Artem's parents, even though she has no idea how Artem's family will view hers.

Artem's parents finally meet Brie and Nikki's family. Brie admits that she and Nikki do not know how to react, as their family doesn't know English and Artem's does not know Russian; nevertheless, they have a good time.

Everyone takes in the sights in Paris before heading to a winery in Burgundy, France. Brie and Nikki are there to pick three or four wine blinds to bring to America. Artem asks Kathy to meet with him in private later so they can get to each other better while there.

Artem asks Kathy for her blessing to marry Nikki. Kathy gives Artem her blessing.

Brie and Kathy agree to tell Nikki about Artem's plans to propose to Nikki, and let JJ and Lauren in on it. Meanwhile, Brie feels physically off but does not know why.

Everyone checks out the chateau. Artem gets everything prepared.

Everyone heads to a chateau for Brie and Nikki's birthday party. Artem's brother Anton - whom Artem has not seen in a long time - shows up for the party, and Artem's family is together for the first time in years. Everyone toasts to Brie and Nikki's birthday, then Artem takes Nikki aside, then surprises her to a four-piece orchestra and a circle of roses. Artem and Nikki dance, and everyone sneaks up stairs just as Artem proposes to Nikki. Nikki says yes, then everyone celebrates the good news and have some fun. Kathy is happy for Nikki, and Brie is relieved that everything has gone as planned. Artem's mother is glad that Brie and Nikki's family is now in Artem's life.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Bryan is back with a shorter beard and hair. Brie mentions Artem's proposal to Nikki, then mentions that she felt physically off ever since the trip to Paris, France. Brie is not exactly sure if she is pregnant.

The next day, Brie takes a pregnancy test and finds out that she is pregnant.

Brie and Nikki talk alone. Brie admits that she was nervous for Artem regarding his proposal to Nikki, then reveals to Nikki that she is pregnant.

Total Bellas Island - Total Bellas recap for May 28, 2020

In Los Angeles, Brie does some vocal training with vocal coach Bob Garrett courtesy of Nikki. Brie finds out that she has a bit of power in her voice and that she has the potential to do more.

At Headspace Headquarters, Brie and Nikki host their podcast with special guest Andy Puddicombe, founder of Headspace. Brie feels that she and Bryan have a lot going on in their lives and that she is happy to go to Sedona. Andy gets to meet Artem, as well.

Brie and Nikki have a coffee with Kathy. Brie mentions that she and Bryan have busy lives and that they are growing apart rather than together. Brie also mentions that Bryan wishes she was still the girl that he met years ago, and it becomes obvious that both want different things and that they will have to compromise. She mentions that Bryan wants to work on this and mentions the trip to Sedona, which she hopes will remind them of why they got married. Kathy tells Brie to go into this with honesty and says that Bryan should do the same.

Brie and Nikki have a wine dinner for Bellaridicci, as they are soon going to France. Artem tells Brie and Nikki that his parents are coming to France. Brie talks with Kathy, and it becomes apparent that Artem wants a long-term relationship with Nikki and wants to marry her.

At Artem's house, Artem has gotten work on a dancing show on television.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie and Kathy talk about Artem's plans to potentially propose to Nikki. They are afraid that Nikki will be pressured to say yes if Artem's parents are there.

Brie and Bryan spend time with Birdie one last time before heading to Sedona. Bryan hopes to reconnect with Brie at Sedona. The two of them head to a wellness resort and head to the spot where they got married. Brie feels happy walking through that spot, and she - much like Bryan - wants to feel the way that she did when they got married, but knows that she has to put in the effort to make it work.

At Artem's house, Nikki feels that she needs to learn some Russian to make a good impression in front of Artem's parents. After learning the basics, they then head to Grandma's Deli Babushka to practice the basics and learn some new words, but Nikki soon realizes this will not exactly work. Artem admits that Nikki is trying hard to learn.

In Sedona, Brie and Bryan meet a shaman in hopes of healing their relationship. When they pray to the great spirits, Bryan breaks down. He enters a trance-like state, but soon comes out of it. Bryan feels a weight has been released from him. Brie asks Bryan to be more open with him about his feelings. Bryan mentions that he wants to live a simple life - something that he has always mentioned time and again - and this time, it hits Brie hard. Bryan admits that while it went differently than planed, he and Brie have grown closer together, and Brie feels they are at the point where they want to give their marriage quality time.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Nikki and Artem are babysitting Birdie. Nikki thinks that Artem would be a good dad.

In Sedona, Brie and Bryan meet another shaman. Bryan talks about his mental breakdown from three years ago and how he left Brie for three months to go back home to the state of Washington, and feels he cannot do that again. Brie feels that Bryan seeing leaving as the "healing" part instead of staying with her was what hurt the most. Brie and Bryan talk about what drew them to each other. It becomes clear that the two of them need to devote quality time with each other to their marriage.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie and Bryan pick some spinach and spend some time with Birdie. Brie feels that the trip to Sedona did her and Bryan some good and that they both need to put effort into their marriage or else they will lose it.

Brie meets Artem at a restaurant. Artem tells Brie that he got an engagement ring and admits that he may propose to Nikki. Brie asks Artem to ask for both her and Nikki's mother and father's blessing. Brie is nervous, as even though Artem may be ready, Nikki may not be.

Total Bellas Island - Total Bellas recap for May 21, 2020

Brie, Nikki and JJ head to a whiskey bar. Brie pulls up a quiz on her phone about what kind of neighbor Nikki could be, as Nikki is about to move into her new house near Brie's.

At Nikki's new house, things are being set up. At Brie and Bryan's house, everyone gets ready to see Nikki's new house. Nikki has a cat suit for Winston to make him look like a black cat to scare the ghosts away as part of a Russian tradition brought up by Artem, who is currently in Los Angeles. Winston is the first guest to enter Nikki's new house, which everyone loves. Nikki has now moved into her new house and is now Brie's next door neighbor, and feels more accomplished, powerful and independent now that she has her own home. When Brie looks around, though, she realizes it is not exactly toddler-friendly, and is afraid that Brie could escape her house, go into Nikki's and have an accident. JJ finds out that Artem never really brought up bringing a black cat into the house first after Nikki FaceTimes Artem.

Nikki goes to her OB/GYN with Kathy to see where her fertility is and to see if she can have a baby in the future. She finds out that she needs to freeze her eggs - and embryos - at 35 to ensure that she can have a child with Artem. Nikki is reluctant about the idea

Brie and Bryan go to a pool supply store to buy a pool fence for the pool at Nikki's house, and find out that it can get pretty expensive.

Brie calls Nikki about a pool fence, but Nikki shuts the idea down, not liking the idea of Brie trying to dictate things in her house. Nikki is suddenly interested when told there is a Louis Vuitton pool cover.

Artem and Nikki go grocery shopping. Nikki brings up the idea of freezing her eggs rather than freezing an embryo. Artem feels like he should have more of a say when it comes to having a child.

Brie and Nikki sign autographs at the Arizona Food and Wine Festival. Brie brings up trying to get a pool gate for Nikki with JJ and Lauren, but JJ wants Brie that Nikki is "messing with Brie's baby."

Later on in a wine store, Nikki brings up telling Artem that she is freezing her eggs to Brie, and mentions Artem being upset. As they talk, Brie feels that Nikki is afraid of commitment. Brie says she cannot handle having pressure in a relationship, since she feels she will shut down, and tells Nikki that she does not want total commitment right now, but Brie reminds Nikki that she makes Artem feel that they will be married.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie brings over a pool safety sign for the pool. Nikki is reluctant to the idea, and tosses the signs over the fence between their houses.

Artem meets Brie for some coffee. Artem says she is surprised that Nikki is freezing her eggs, and that he feels they are in different places in their relationship. He says that he wants to have kids, but that Nikki does not feel that way. He eventually says that he wants to marry Nikki eventually. Brie realizes that Nikki is terrified and that Artem is taking their relationship seriously.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie contacts Nikki via walkie talkie, and apologizes for trying to force a pool gate or a pool sign on her. Nikki says she will have a pool gate and a cover for the pool.

At Nikki's house, Artem is cooking eggs. Nikki continues their conversation about her freezing her eggs from the grocery store, and admits that she does not want to feel pressured into anything in their relationship. Artem tells Nikki not to be worried about such a thing. Nikki also asks Artem to move in with her full-time, which Artem is on board with.

Brie and Artem go ring shopping, and Artem is surprised by how expensive rings can be. Artem looks forward to being in a long-term relationship with Nikki.

Total Bellas Island - Total Bellas recap for May 14, 2020

At Artem's house, Nikki tells Artem about the pregnancy test. Artem, wanting to have a family, awaits the results of the pregnancy test in the bathroom with Nikki. Brie calls Nikki over the phone with Bryan and propose the name of Bryan Artemis "Dick" Danielson for a laugh. Artem reads the pregnancy test and announces that Nikki is not pregnant. Artem is slightly disappointed, and Nikki is relieved. Nikki decides to go to happy hour with mother Kathy afterwards.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie and Nikki get in shape at home. Brie mentions that Bryan is coming back home tomorrow and that they need to fix their relationship so that they are not "two ships passing in the night." Nikki mentions that she has noticed this and the effect it has had on their marriage, and Brie has trying to figure out what she wants out of life.

Later that night, Brie notices Bryan learning how to braid Birdie's head, and Bryan gets some practice on Brie. Brie tells Bryan that they have to learn to be alone again, and Bryan's attempt at a ponytail isn't that bad. That leads to both of them massaging each other's feet, and Bryan wishes that Brie would just live in the moment and not share it with Nicole as it's going on.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Nikki and Artem are in the guest room while Nikki keeps an eye on the building of her house.

Brie, Bryan, Nikki, Artem and Birdie head to a restaurant. Artem has to go to London to defend his record in the Guinness Book of World Records. Nikki notices that Artem is trying to connect with Bryan, and Artem is trying to be more in Bryan's life due to Brie and Nikki being close to one another. Nikki mentions her home has been postponed for three more weeks, and Brie and Bryan are okay with Nikki and Artem staying a few more weeks, but Bryan hopes they aren't there all the time at the expense of their relationship. On the way home, Brie and Bryan talk about Nikki and Artem being in their home for three more weeks, and while Bryan wishes he had more alone time with Brie, Brie admits she enjoys having the company. Secretly, Brie feels she and Bryan are drifting further apart.

At Artem's house, Nikki and Artem have some Chinese food as Artem packs for his trip to London, England. Artem says that he is trying to figure out how to bond with Bryan, but does not know how to do it.

Brie and Nikki are at a photo shoot. Nikki gets a call from Artem, then talks with Brie about wanting to have a kid while she still can and wishes that she got pregnant earlier.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Bryan colors with Birdie when Brie asks Bryan for help on finding a free day for a date night when both of them are so busy. Brie is afraid that they will be busy forever and that they will drift away and disconnect.

Later, Brie is surprised that Nikki has shown up early in order to beat traffic. This leads to a disagreement between Brie and Nikki due to Brie bring slightly frazzled about having to take care of everything, which surprises Nikki, who ends up leaving.

Brie, Bryan and Birdie go to a boutique. Brie mentions her fight with Nikki as well as Artem trying to bond with Bryan. Bryan finds it odd that Brie wants him to bond with Artem.

Nikki reunites with Artem. Artem says that he was only wanted in London, England just to say he was the current record holder. They both head to a restaurant, and Nikki mentions her fight with Brie as well as much she missed Artem. Nikki asks Artem if he would still be with her if she couldn't have kids. Artem says he doesn't know because he does not know if it something he would regret later on. The moment is spoiled when Nikki accidentally spills her wine when the waiter shows up.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie and Bryan cook some food. Bryan says he has planned a trip for next week with fun things to bring them together planned. Bryan feels he hasn't been responsible enough with their relationship and that this is their fix. Brie mentions that she has wanted to be on a trip with him together, and Bryan mentions that the trip is because they are drifting apart. He also mentions that the destination is within driving distance and is a place from their past. Brie feels that she and Bryan are on the same page concerning their relationship.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Artem and Bryan build a meditation garden for Brie. Brie and Birdie show up to see what is going, as does Nikki. Brie apologizes to Nikki for making her feel bad about her and Artem always being at the home, and says that it all stemmed from her being frustrated with Bryan.

Total Bellas Island - Total Bellas recap for May 7, 2020

In Phoenix, Arizona, Brie and Brian go to a record shop, where they get the idea of getting back into their Mexican childhood roots.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie and Nikki want to bring out the Latin side of their family into their businesses as part of their attempts to get back into their Mexican childhood roots, and entertain the idea of getting JJ involved. Brie starts labelling everything in the office with their Spanish word equivalent.

Nikki and Artem have some gelato in a restaurant. Artem feels they should set some time aside for each other, and Nikki proposes a date night where they go on a date night, as she feels that her businesses are detaching her from her relationship.

At JJ and Lauren's house, Brie and Nikki try to get JJ to reconnect with his Mexican roots after mentioning that JJ looks like his dad. JJ feels that Brie is coming from a good place, but he wishes Brie would slow down due to not wanting to be reminded about his dad.

At Artem's house, Brie and Nikki get ready for the premiere of Temptation Island. Nikki mentions her date night with Artem after the premiere.

Brie and Nikki are the hosts of the Temptation Island premiere. Near the end of the premiere, Nikki gets drunk, and as she is talking to another guy about Artem, Artem shows up and sees what is happening. He ends up leaving without Nikki when Nikki keeps talking to the other guy while drunk, and Brie has to go with Nikki to the club. Brie feels she did not do anything wrong, but Artem is angry. Both of them meet their friend Lewis, and it is then that Artem shows up and sees Nikki with another guy. Brie has to explain what is going to Artem, and convinces him to give Nikki another chance. Brie and Artem watch Nikki dance with another man, and it becomes awkward for Artem, who decides to leave again. Nikki has to chase after Artem the second time around, and Brie catches up. Nikki and Artem immediately start arguing, and Artem feels it is best that he walk away from the situation, as this is a side of Nikki that he has not seen before and he does not want to hurt her. On the way home, Nikki calls Brie on the phone, and Brie assures her it will get better.

At Artem's house, Nikki tries to talk with Artem again, but Artem wants none of it.

Brie and Nikki talk about the argument with Artem from last night. Nikki mentions that Artem was not at home when she woke up, and Nikki feels embarrassed, and Brie mentions that both Nikki and Artem handled things poorly. Nikki admits she accidentally got drunk last night, and feels that Artem is still jealous, and also reveals that she drunkenly texted mean things to Artem. Nikki says she will not be in a relationship full of jealousy or having to question what she did wrong.

At the Birdiebee offices, Brie and Nikki have a product meeting. Brie and Nikki like the products that are , and they are both happy that Nikki's hangover is not showing. Nevertheless, Nikki feels she should talk to Artem.

At Artem's house, Nikki talks with Artem. Artem admits he did not feel included when she was talking with another man. Nikki realizes that being drunk on accident did not help, and that last night affected Artem in a negative way. Nikki apologizes, and both people agree that they did not handle things well before forgiving each other.

Brie and Nikki head to a tamale shop where they can make tamales. Kathy is with them, and she is supportive of Brie and Nikki rekindling their relationship with their father. Lauren is with them as part of the fun, and when Brie asks where JJ is, Lauren says that JJ feels that Brie is a little overbearing and pressuring him into doing things.

Nikki and Kathy go to a restaurant. Nikki has the feeling that she may be pregnant.

Brie and JJ get some ice cream with JJ's daughters. Brie apologizes to JJ for trying to force a return to Mexican roots on him, and JJ says he lives it rather than seeks it.

Kathy buys a pregnancy test for Nikki, but Nikki still wants to wait a few more days to see if anything changes. Kathy calls Brie, and Brie convinces Nikki to take the pregnancy test. As Brie says she will take the pregnancy test, Artem suddenly walks in.

Total Bellas Island - Total Bellas recap for April 30, 2020

At Artem's house, Brie tries to figure out what to wear for the premiere of SmackDown on Fox when Artem shows up wearing Nikki's ring gear. Nikki settles on a blue outfit, but admits she would do anything to be in a wrestling match.

Brie, Nikki and Artem are at a restaurant. Nikki makes fun of Brie for not making out with Bryan in public, and Brie feels that she wishes she and Bryan could be like that right now.

In Phoenix, Arizona, Nikki and Artem go see the doctor for a check-up on Nikki's neck. Nikki wishes she had a way to participate in the action from ringside, and she really wants to know what her WWE future is.

Nikki and Artem meet with the doctor. The doctor advises that Nikki stay from even doing anything at ringside due to the high risk of paralysis from a shot to the neck.

At Artem's house, Nattie has come to visit, and is a guest on the Bellas' podcast. Brie tells Nattie that Nikki will not be at the SmackDown premiere due to her doctor's advice. Nattie says this reminds her of TJ avoiding the ring because it reminded him of what he couldn't do until he became a producer for WWE. On the podcast, Nattie says that she would love to do some behind-the-scenes things when her in-ring career is over, and Nikki feels like she is in the right place to go to the SmackDown premiere.

Nikki tries to help Artem envision what to do after being cut from Dancing With The Stars, and look through magazines at a magazine stands in order to kickstart some ideas in the form of a "vision board." Artem admits that Nikki has a way of steering him in a direction, and that it comes from a good place. Nikki doesn't want to see Artem jobless forever.

Brie and Nikki take part in a photo shoot for Health Magazine. Brie feels that she is very busy and that she must work while the momentum is going, even if that means being away from her family for a while.

At Artem's house, Nikki is making a vision board for Artem when Brie shows up with food. Brie feels that the vision board is more for Nikki than for Artem and is more of a vision of what Nikki wants Artem to be. Nikki admits she feels bad, but she feels this will help Artem. Brie reminds Nikki that not many people can handle all the chaos that they put themselves through when it comes to business opportunities. Nikki admits that she doesn't know exactly what Artem wants.

Brie and Bryan spend time with Birdie at Woodbridge Park in Los Angeles. Brie asks Bryan how they can show more public displays of attention. Brie wishes they could be more like a married couple instead of joking about or ignoring the lack of affection they show each other, and even Bryan wishes they could do more and balance being a married couple and running business projects.

At Artem's House, Nikki presents the vision board to Artem. It becomes apparent from everyone else that the vision board was not exactly the great idea that Nikki thought it was, and that Artem has a different way of approaching how to take care of what he needs to take care of.

Brie and Nikki go shopping for clothes for Birdie. Brie says that Birdie has been having trouble sleeping, and everyone is so miserable they wish they could leave early. Nikki proposes that Bryan take Birdie home while Brie stays, but Brie admits she set everything up so she and Bryan could spend time together. Brie admits that they are disconnected and drifting away from each other in their relationship.

Brie, Bryan and Artem go to a party for the opening of their friend Kristen's design store. Nikki tells Brie that she got a call to audition for WWE Backstage, and is surprised that Brie did not get the call. Brie is shocked that WWE only wants one of the Bella twins and not both of them.

Nikki auditions for WWE Backstage. She admits that she will miss being in the ring, but there are friends on the show she can easily support.

At Artem's house, Nikki and Artem have dinner together. Artem tells Nikki that she has been listening to Nikki concerning the vision board and that she has been taking it seriously. She says that his family are realists, and while his hopes and dreams are real, he does not take what he has done for granted and he needs to be the captain of his ship. Artem asks for Nikki to trust in him, and Nikki tells Artem that he wants Artem to simply know his worth while telling him to do what he feels makes him happy. Nikki realizes she needs to stop forcing things on Artem and let the opportunities come to Artem.

Brie talks to Bryan about Nikki's idea of Bryan taking Birdie home while Brie stays in Los Angeles for three days. Bryan says he will be gone the next day when he heads out to Australia, and says that Brie has buried herself in business. Bryan says that they have strayed away from the simple life they promised themselves when they married, and while Nikki says they have "evolved as humans," Bryan wants to know when they can simply spend time together. Brie thinks she will eventually be less busy, but Bryan tells her that she has taken on too much as he begrudgingly agrees to take Birdie home. Brie says she has worked so hard to get to where she is and has gotten opportunities she never thought she could get, but she has evolved as a woman.

Brie and Nikki are at the premiere for SmackDown on Fox. Nikki realizes that there will always be opportunities to connect with the fans, and that she is happy that the opportunities are there for her. Brie and Nikki then catch up with the backstage staff and the members of the women's division. Nikki realizes she would have been bummed out if she did not show up at the premiere. During ths how, Brie and Nikki meet with Bryan, who wonders if his and Brie's relationship is sustainable, and feels that the two of them need to do something if they need to do more than just survive as a couple.

Total Bellas Island - Total Bellas recap for April 23, 2020

In Phoenix, Arizona, Nikki and Birdie have some fun with make-up.

Brie, Nikki and the family go to a butterfly sanctuary and the aquarium. Kathy wants to do a family photo for her birthday, but does not want Artem in it as she does not exactly consider him part of the family. JJ thinks that Nikki favors Birdie over his and Lauren's daughters, which worries Brie and Kathy.

Brie and JJ do some yoga, then Brie gets a call from the Phoenix Police Department regarding a break-in of her car. Brie learns that her car has been found, but Brie would rather she not find out what happened to it.

Nikki and Kathy go to a fine goods store. Kathy asks if it were okay if Artem were not in her family photo for her birthday. Brie thinks Artem would be upset, and she feels that her relationship is not being taken seriously. Even as Nikki is fine with the idea and Kathy regretting it in the end, Kathy proposes one photo with Artem and one without, much to Nikki's hilarity.

Brie and Birdie go to the towing company where Brie's car is. Brie sees the damage done to the car as well as some bullet casings inside of the car. Brie is shaken.

Brie, Nikki and JJ go to a liquor bar for a dress-up party. JJ and Artem are there. Artem teaches everyone how to do a box step in order to warm up to some more people, including Nikki's family. Kathy feels guilty about the photo session and keeping Artem out of one of the pictures, but she is determined to go through with it. Brie brings up JJ saying that Nikki favors Birdie more than her brother's children, and Nikki feels like there is more to this statement.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie tells Bryan that she misses him, then tells Nikki that she hates being alone after what happened to her car. She feels like everything in her life is falling apart and that she has no control over her life. With Nikki's house being delayed, Nikki and Artem get to stay with her longer.

At JJ and Lauren's house, Brie shows up with Birdie, with Nikki not showing up until later. Meanwhile, Nikki and Artem are having dinner at a restaurant when Brie calls. Nikki tells Brie they will not be making it due to JJ's comments. Nikki tells Artem what is going on, and Artem feels that JJ feels like he is missing out on things. Nikki tells Artem that he feels there is something else going on besides her brother's kids. When JJ finds out from Nikki that Nikki is not coming via text, JJ feels that his comments are being validated. Meanwhile, Nikki and Artem have pie together.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie has told Bryan - who is now back from the road - what has happened, and now feels relieved. She brings up some ideas as to make the home more secure. Bryan feels Brie is more paranoid after the car was broken in, but that the paranoia is justified. Brie, still feeling more secure when she is not alone, has added more security cameras and lights and has also changed the locks.

Family photo day finally arrives. Kathy wants everything done before Artem shows up, but even JJ does not like the idea of a photo with Artem and one without. Suddenly, thunder can be heard in the distance as Brie, Bryan, Birdie and Nikki show up. Everyone heads to the site of the photo when Nikki tells Kathy that Artem has landed. At this point, the wind picks up and it is about to rain, and everybody begins to argue, and the photo doesn't exactly go as planned. Nikki confronts JJ about his comments regarding her favoring Birdie over his kids, and JJ feels his words are being proven right even more. As it starts to rain, Artem shows up, and the truth spills out.

In Los Angeles, Nikki, Kathy and Artem go to a wildlife preserve, with Kathy being here for the purpose of making things right between herself and Artem. The three of them take pictures in front of a giraffe, then enjoy some wine. Kathy explains what was going on with the family photo, and Artem is very understanding of the explanation.

In Phoenix, Arizona, Brie, Nikki and Birdie go to the Children's Museum of Phoenix in an attempt to get Nikki and JJ to make up. Nikki tells JJ that she wants to be in his daughters' lives more and wants to put in more of an effort. JJ understands.

Total Bellas Island - Total Bellas recap for April 16, 2020

In Phoenix, Arizona, Brie and Nikki go to a wellness spa trip with Kathy and JJ. JJ sneaks out during meditation and heads to the bar, and Brie, Nikki and Kathy join him there.

Later that night, the four of them head to a restaurant. Kathy brings up that today would have been Nana and Pop-Pop's 64th anniversary, and that Nana still celebrates the anniversary. Brie tells Kathy that she and Brie want to head to Mexicali, and asks Kathy to help take care of Birdie. When Kathy hears that Brie and Nikki want to get to know their father, Kathy is not enthused, but she agrees to take care of Birdie.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie and Nikki get ready for the trip to Mexicali with gifts for their younger half-siblings. Artem feels that Nikki is very nervous and feels that Nikki bringing him along is a big deal. Along the way, Brie and Nikki visit their old elementary school in Brawley, and even check out the house near the school where their old babysitter Mona lives. They then go to the house where they grew up, which becomes a little hard on Kathy, as it opens a few old wounds from her past.

The Bella family and Artem make it to Nana's house. Nana gets to know Artem, and everyone has dinner while they are there. Brie, Nikki and Artem then head to Mexicali while Kathy and Birdie stay behind at Nana's house.

In Mexicali, Brie, Nikki and Jonathan meet Brie and Nikki's father Jonathan and his family. As Brie and Nikki look through a photo album, Jonathan mentions that he has been re-married for 15 years. Artem takes the idea of Jonathan being his future father-in-law a little seriously.

Brie, Nikki, Artem, and Jonathan and his wife Ana have dinner in a Mexican restaurant. Jonathan says he has come a long way since he and Kathy divorced, and that he does not want to go back to the past. Brie mentions the autobiography that she and Nikki are writing, but Jonathan is reluctant to talk about the past.

Brie, Nikki and Artem look at a Mexican candy store. While there, Brie and Nikki get to meet Jonathan's three children from his second marriage. Brie realizes that she cannot bring up memories of the past or the book with her father again, as she does not want to ruin the relationship with her father that she has just rekindled. Brie and Nikki bring some gifts for the kids, then Jonathan takes Brie and Nikki aside to ask them to visit his oldest daughter Alexia's school to prove to everyone there that Alexia - who is proud of what Brie and Nikki have done - is related to Brie and Nikki, as nobody believes Alexia and bully her for it. When Kathy calls, Nikki tells Kathy that she and Artem are staying in Mexicali while Brie is coming back to Nana's house alone, Kathy says she did not go on the trip to be a babysitter while Brie and Nikki went out to find their roots.

Brie, Nikki and Artem head to Alexia's school to surprise Alexia.

In Brawley, Brie, Nikki and Artem talk about their time in Mexicali with Kathy, who is not really enthused to hear about it and would rather that Brie and Nikki would get everything out of their system. Kathy has to explain herself, saying she doesn't want to hear about it all the time. This starts an argument, and it becomes clear that Kathy does not want to re-open old wounds. The car ride home becomes awkward and quiet.

Back at Kathy's house in Phoenix, Brie and Nikki show up for a family meeting. Kathy wants Brie and Nikki to get their feelings from when they were growing up off their chest. Brie credits Kathy for being a "supermom" and a great mom - something that Jonathan even admits - and that she and Nikki want her to feel great, yet at the same time, there are some negative things that they have to deal with. JJ says he was scared of Jonathan, but not of Kathy, and tells her that nothing that happened between her and Jonathan was her fault. Nikki wishes that Kathy handled things between herself and Jonathan differently, as she feels that her childhood has caused her not to have trust in men when it comes to relationships. Nikki also brings up the feeling of having to walk on eggshells from trying to rekindle her relationship with her dad while trying to maintain her relationship with Kathy. Kathy reads a letter that she wrote to herself where she apologizes for everything Brie, Nikki and JJ went through and takes responsibility for everything that happened, and expresses how proud she is of her three children.

Total Bellas Island - Total Bellas recap for April 9, 2020

Artem and Nikki are at a restaurant talking about progress on Nikki's new house. Nikki wants Artem to take part in the house inspection later in the week, but Artem has to fly back to Los Angeles.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie and Nikki are working on a book about their lives, and are considering who to involve as guest authors for certain chapters. Bryan and Kathy are considered, but so is their father, whom they have a rocky relationship with.

Nikki and Artem see a fallen tree as they take a walk in the neighborhood. Nikki talks about her father - who has a wife and children from after the split - and wishes that their relationship could be mended. She mentions that if she were to work on it, she would have to keep it a secret from the rest of the family.

At Nikki's house, Artem and Nikki notice a lot of things that needed to be fixed as they check things out.

At Kathy's house, Brie and Nikki bring up the chapter in their book about their relationship with their father in order to get things right. Their father's addiction is also brought up, and Nikki mentions that the dysfunction that resulted from it caused her to be mistrusting in men and caused her to relationship issues. Kathy says that the chapter has taken her into a very dark place. They bring up the possibility of their father being in a better place. Brie mentions the few times that she has met her father to Kathy, much to the shock of Kathy and Nikki. This brings back a lot of feelings of pain to Kathy, who is angry at Brie for hiding things concerning her relationship with her dad as well as being reminded about her past. Kathy also feels that Brie is not sympathetic to her pain.

In the car, Nikki can see the points of view of both Brie and Kathy, and can see where both of them are coming from concerning her and Brie's father.

Brie, Nikki, Artem and Birdie go to a restaurant to try some wine and cheese. Brie feels that she wants to show the chapter about her and Nikki's father to their father in person, and Nikki feels that if Brie is going to do it, she should be there, too. Nikki admits that she is nervous to meet her dad again, because she does not want to hurt Kathy. Nikki wants to bring Artem, as she feels that her father would be interested in their relationship. Artem feels taken off guard and that Nikki is taking a big step.

Artem and Nikki go to a hardware store to buy some tools for the house. Nikki admits that the inspection of the home may not have went as well as it could have gone. Artem agrees to help out and figure out what the problems are. Nikki then admits that the names of things in a hardware store are pretty sexual.

Brie meets with her mom Kathy in a restaurant. Kathy apologizes for what happened the other day, as it made her wish that she changed some thing about how she got herself out of the situation with Brie and Nikki's dad, and both of them agree that they handled things poorly. Kathy supports Brie trying to mend her relationship with her father, and Brie mentions her and Nikki meeting their father for dinner in an effort to be honest and open.

At Nikki's house, Nikki and Artem look at the plans of the house with some interior decorators. Artem notices that he and Nikki are evolving in each other's lives.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie, Nikki and Artem wait for Brie and Nikki's father to arrive. Brie and Nikki are unsure about whether to show the chapter of their book about their father to him. Their father Jonathan eventually arrives, and while Nikki is unsure about however everything will go, she admits that Artem has a calming energy about him after her father spends a few minutes with Artem.

At Kathy's house, Kathy is with JJ. Kathy brings up Brie meeting her and JJ's dad to JJ. JJ understands where Kathy is coming from, and Kathy just wants the family to continue to be close. JJ says that will not be a problem.

Brie, Nikki, Artem and Jonathan have dinner together. Jonathan says that he did not have much guidance in life and that he made plenty of bad choices that led to his addiction. He says that his addiction made him stop being there as a father, and he eventually decided that enough is enough and went cold turkey while promising never to hurt another woman again. He says that he is not ashamed to start from scratch, but he does not want to dwell on his past. Bryan joins in on the conversation via FaceTime. The four of them propose they take a trip to the Mexi-Cali area, then take a few photos together. Nikki feels that she and Brie have finally reconnected with their father.

Total Bellas Island - Total Bellas recap for April 2, 2020

The show starts with a preview of Season 5.

Nikki talks about her relationship with Artem, saying that it has been "a whirlwind" but that it has been worth it, as she has never had such a passionate connection with anyone like she has had with Artem.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie looks at a pregnancy test as part of her attempts to have a second child while juggling multiple business opportunities.

At Artem's House in Los Angeles, California, Artem and Nikki make Russian food. Nikki cannot believe that she is in a very good relationship with Artem while building a home next to Brie's.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie finds out she is not pregnant. Bryan is not expecting to have a second child right away.

At Artem's house, Artem and Nikki mention their previous marriages and find out that they have plenty in common. Artem says that it felt very comfortable to be around Nikki during Dancing With The Stars, and says that the show is a place that gives him purpose and allows him to be very creative.

Two days later, Artem has been cut from Dancing With The Stars. With no job, Artem cannot maintain his current lifestyle, and Nikki offers him the option to move in with her.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Artem takes part in the Bellas' weekly podcast. Artem calls being cut from Dancing With The Stars "an absolute shock," and says that the hardest part of it all is the fact that the show has helped other people feel fulfilled. When Nikki and Brie answer fan questions and one comes up about Nikki's move to Phoenix, Nikki says that the she wants Artem to move in with her. Artem loves the idea. Nikki feels bad for Artem. Brie says she wants Nikki a place she feels she can call her own.

Brie, Nikki and Artem check out Nikki's new house. Nikki sees the career that she has built in the house. Brie asks Nikki if she feels that the new house is pushing her relationship with Artem forward, but Nikki feels everything happens for a reason. Brie doesn't want Nikki to make a big mistake regarding this.

In New York City, Brie and Nikki go bike riding while in the city to launch a new cosmetic line. They then have a picnic in the park while having a break between projects. Brie says that having a second child has been hard due to all the other projects she has been working on and being a career woman, and says that she cannot imagine having a second child after juggling everything with one, and cannot imagine giving up her career to do it.

Nikki and Brie take part in the launch party for Nicole and Brizee, their new cosmetics line and the third business they have started together. Brie says it is harder to find balance.

Nikki and Brie go to The Russian Tea Room with friends. They bring up the manliness of their significant others, then learn how to say some naughty words in Russian. In a FaceTime conversation at the tea room, Artem calls and recommends learning some good Russian words for when Nikki meets his mother. Nikki's plans to have Artem to move in with her are brought up, and are also questioned due to Artem recently being cut from Dancing With The Stars, fearing that he may be moving in out of convenience rather than love and that Nikki and Artem may be moving too fast and making decisions based on their careers.

In Phoenix, Arizona, Brie talks with Kathy about Artem and Nikki's plans to move in together on the way to an OB/GYN office, where she brings up what has been going on concerning her and Bryan's attempts to get pregnant as well as Bryan wanting a son. The doctor - as well as Kathy - tells her that if she wants a baby, she should do it for herself and that it is okay to have only one child.

At Artem's house, Brie finds out that her dog Josie is in the hospital after suffering a seizure. She soon gets a message from Bryan saying that Josie did not make it. Brie and Bryan mourn the loss of Josie.

At Brie and Bryan's house, even Winston is affected by Josie's death. Bryan admits that he had relied so much on Josie and did not realize it until she was gone. Brie feels that she will hurt Bryan's feelings when she tells him that she doesn't want to go for a second child, especially now that Josie's death has hit him hard.

Bryan packs up for the road again. He remembers the last picture he took of Josie, which was of Josie sitting in his suitcase. Brie says that Josie's passing has made her realize that there is something lacking in their marriage, and Bryan admits that Brie cannot be everything for him in her marriage, which makes Josie's death even harder. Brie feels like she should be doing these things, and tells Bryan that she does not want a second child and that she likes what they already have. Bryan says it feels a little unfair for her to say that before he sits in a plane for six hours, but Brie says she felt the need to get that out. She admits that she feels horrible, and says that they should communicate about their unhappiness in their marriage. Bryan says that Brie has gotten upset in past attempts and that he has tried to work things out on his own, but Brie says it doesn't work unless it is a team effort. It soon becomes obvious that there are some issues that Brie and Bryan need to work out in their marriage.

In Los Angeles, Nikki and Artem go shopping for lingerie. This is the first time he has ever been in a lingerie shop. Nikki tries some lingerie on, and afterwards, Nikki asks Artem if he thinks they are moving too fast in their relationship. Artem says he doesn't know and thaat they won't know for sure unless they try, and Nikki feels like she made a mistake asking him that question. Artem admits that Nikki caught him off-guard, but Artem tells Nikki that he respects her decision.

At SmackDown Live in San Francisco, California, Bryan has a match with Erick Rowan. Bryan admits that leaving home on a point where he and Brie are in a rough patch is hard, and that they are farther apart in their relationship than they have ever been before.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Bryan returns home. Bryan apologizes for reacting aggressively to Brie not wanting a second child, and Brie apologizes for springing that on him before he went on the road. Bryan says that he feels even more lonely than before without Josie, and that there would be more love to go around with a second child. He also says that with the way their lives are right now, it would be more practical to have one child. Brie is happy that she and Bryan are on the same page.