Oops, everyone.
Kailyn Lowry’s bad!
On the latest episode of Teen Mom 2, this veteran cast member was not exactly on her best behavior, as Kailyn found herself embroiled in a child support battle with Jo Rivera.
(The exes share a son named Isaac.)
How did Lowry react to this situation? And why did she feel a need to jump on Twitter after the episode to apologize?
Scroll down for a full rundown!
Kailyn vs. Jo
Here’s a refresher on where things have stood between the exes: Isaac is nine years old. Since he was a mere eight months old, Jo Rivera has been making child support payments of $475 per month.
But Rivera is Ready for a Change
Not only does he want to stop paying Lowry, he thinks Lowry should pay HIM $1,000 per month in child support because she’s now raking it in and making more income than he is – at least according to him.
Jo’s Justification
“For the past eight years, she’s had her hand around my throat, pushing me down under the f–king water and just holding me there,” Rivera told his wife Vee Torres of Kailyn. “At this point, I’m entitled to something for this past year of me paying and I’m entitled to the help. I feel like I do need some help.”
Kailyn Was PISSED
Suffice it to say, she didn’t see things the same way. Speaking to her friend Becky about Rivera’s demands, she went off on her ex as follows: “Just because I make more and you can get it, doesn’t mean that that makes it right. I want to see what the expenses truly are. Maybe he thinks that I’m making millions, but I sure as f–k wouldn’t be living in the house I live in, driving a Suburban if I made millions!”
Things Get Ugly
We ended last week’s episode with Kailyn learning Jo wants back pay and that she would have to shell out $2,300 per month if his request for approved, prompting her to lash out once again: “For me, that’s greedy and that’s selfish and I don’t really have anything to say to you, so go f–k yourself and all I can do is hope that the judge sees that.” Damn.
So… Things Brings Us to the Latest Episode
The Teen Mom 2 tandem found themselves barely on speaking terms. Kailyn and Jo both attended Isaac’s basketball practice this week, but refused to speak to each other at the event.
This Set a Terrible Example for Isaac
Yes, they both showed up, to their credit. But he’s not a baby anymore, and he’s old enough to be able to tell that something is way off with his parents when they act this way, and that is likely to affect him deeply.
Taking Charge
In response to the standoff, and in an attempt to break the ice, Jo’s wife, Vee, texted Kail … but Kailyn never replied, leaving Vee even more angry and disappointed over Lowry’s behavior.
Think of Your Son, You Guys
“I just figure that little by little, Isaac will see, ‘Why aren’t my parents as close as they used to be?’†Vee, the surprising voice of reason in all of this, said. “You don’t think it will impact him now, but it will and it sucks.â€Â
Shape Up, Kailyn!
Even Lowry’s close pal (and sometimes-rumored girlfriend) Becky Hayter, was hating on her a little bit here. Beck agreed that Lowry was not handling this situation well. Like, not… at… all.
This is What Becky Told Her
“I think you should have a conversation with him and not be a psycho,” Hayter said. “There’s a bigger picture of everything. Isaac is gonna be affected by this. You know that Isaac is already a very emotional child, and I don’t think it’s best for him to see the ups and downs of everything. He’s getting older.†Preach, sister.
But Lowry Stands Strong (and Stubborn)
Lowry is nothing if not stubborn. Sometimes this serves her well, like with her sheer determination to work and provide for her kids, whatever it takes. Other times? “I get it, but there’s nothing to be said at this point,†Kail replied. “I’m just not gonna talk to him. There’s no reason for me to say anything to him.†Oy vey.
Fans Were Left Aghast by Lowry’s Actions
Needless to say, a lot of viewers couldn’t believe what they were watching unfold before their eyes on reality television.
And, in the End, Kailyn Was, Too
Having realized how she was coming across, Lowry Tweeted this as soon as the episode wrapped up on Monday night.
They Were Right and I Was Wrong, She Added
Hey, at least she was finally willing to own it.
Well Done, Kailyn!
Followers were proud of Lowry for taking this step.
Yes, Lowry Also Apologized to Jo Privately
As she points out in this exchange, this isn’t one of those relationships where they communicate only on Twitter. She did the right thing and apologized personally.
Where Do Things Stand Now with Jo?
“Things are good now, and truthfully, I credit Vee for that,” Kail recently told occasionally reliable celebrity gossip publication In Touch Weekly. “If it wasn’t for her things would be a lot different.”
Wow. That’s Great!
“I can’t speak for her but I know she saw both sides and ultimately wanted what’s best for Issac and for all of our relationships, really,” the mother of three added.
A Settlement Has Been Reached
“In the end, I asked for her to drop my child support payments and refund a portion of it, as well as cover [Isaac’s] health insurance from here on out,” Rivera said, concluding of the arrangement: “She was relieved of any arrears she would have had to pay, and we all got to move on.” Sounds like all’s well that ends well … at least for now.