“Brothers & Sisters” Episode 212 Recap: "Compromises"

Cut to Cinnamon Jack’s where Sarah and Kevin are perched at the bar having the first of many tequila shots. Sarah sees Scotty and his bohemian friends over at a table and wants to go say hello, but Kevin stops her. She figures out that Kevin is trying to prove something and plays along by laughing madly as Scotty spots them and approaches.

Sarah tells Scotty that she and Kevin are going to do a big karaoke duet. When Scotty heads back to his table, Kevin kicks Sarah and tells her now she’s roped him into making a fool of himself.

Sarah: Do you want Scotty’s friends to know what a warm caring guy Kevin Walker is?
Kevin: Yes.
Sarah: Then drink up and get stupid with me.

Cut to Robert’s private meeting with the Governor of Michigan. The Governor looks like he’s about 20 years older than Rob Lowe. And yet we're supposed to believe they met in boot camp? What, was the Gov. his drill seargeant? Whatever their relationship, it’s a moot point because the Governor refuses to publicly endorse Robert. Some friend he turned out to be.

Cut back to Cinnamon Jack’s, where Sarah and Kevin are poring through the karaoke play lists trying to find a duet to sing. Sarah has all sorts of suggestions, but Kevin keeps shooting them down. Finally she gives up on him and takes the stage by herself.

Cue the late nineties dance track… “Do you believe in life after love!”

She’s doing Cher. Only she doesn’t sound like Cher. She doesn’t sound like Rachel Griffiths either. What, did they drag Marni Nixon out of retirement, or something? I could swear that’s not Rachel Griffiths’ voice.

The whole crowd roars in appreciation and claps along. Poor Kevin looks miserable. He’s being totally overshadowed by his big, lip-syncing sister.

Cut to minutes later. Sarah is seated at the “bohemian table” after her diva-like performance. All of Scotty’s friends are fawning over her.

Bohemian #1: Honey, you made me believe there is life after love.

Groan.

Sarah is loving all the attention. The three bohemians hang on her every word as she explains that she too needs to believe in life after love, because she hasn’t signed her divorce papers yet. They tell her she has to do it right then and there. They even goad her into calling the office and having them messengered over. Yes, many a marriage has officially ended at Cinnamon Jack’s.