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In Below Deck Mediterranean season 8, episode 14, Captain Sandy finds herself inadvertently complicating Luka's budding situationship with Jessika, earning her the unintended moniker Captain Clueless.
Meanwhile, Max's negative attitude persists, and another crew member falls victim to the spreading sickness on the yacht. Get all the details in this week's recap for Below Deck Mediterranean season 8, episode 14: Caught Read Handed.
In the petty drama between Captain Sandy and Max regarding crew food that concluded in 2023, viewers found the situation incredibly ridiculous. The anticipation over two weeks for the predictable resolution felt somewhat unnecessary.
Max clarified that he was referring to the lack of food that was prepared according to his tastes, highlighting a need for something easier to digest than pasta, but Captain Sandy would not budge, citing dishonesty and insubordination as intolerable. Eventually, she chose to let the matter slide.
What drama unfolded in season 8 episode 14 of Below Deck Mediterranean
Max's strange behavior
When your captain advises you to apologize for your behavior, you should comply rather than walk away like Max did. Strangely, Captain Sandy enables Max's negative conduct by offering justifications and ensuring he gets food to his liking.
As such, it shouldn't come as a surprise when Max laments his lack of sleep later in the show. His problematic attitude seems to have gone unchecked, with no official warning from Captain Sandy.
Luka and Jessika's Relationship Has Come to an End
In a surprising turn of events, Luka receives a text from former Below Deck Mediterranean alum Katie Flood, sparking a lively atmosphere. When the message comes in, Captain Sandy, who is seated next to Luka, jokingly advises that they should be romantically involved. This speculation continues as Sandy openly questions Luka about his girlfriend in front of the crew, including Jessika, creating tension and confusion.
In an attempt to clarify the misunderstanding with Jess, Luka faces resistance. Communication between them is limited to text, and as the day concludes, Jess sends a text explaining her need for rest and avoiding confrontation.
The situation becomes awkward when she walks past Luka without engaging in further conversation. Surprisingly, the next day sees a swift resolution, with the couple sharing a kiss in the Captain's office and enjoying a drama-free night. However, Luka continues to exchange messages with another acquaintance, Natalya, expressing mutual feelings of missing each other.
Jack Manages to Win Over the Guests With His Culinary Skills
Jack successfully wows the guests by orchestrating a blindfolded dining experience. Despite some minor critiques, the overall feedback is positive, and the guests leave a substantial tip of $32,000, marking it as the season's most considerable tip so far. Even in Kyle's absence, the interior team performs admirably.
Lara Was Sent to the Doctors
Lara and Max forgo the crew night out after being sick at the end of the charter. Even after an elegant meal and an exciting pub scene, Lara's symptoms worsen the next day. She tells Captain Sandy that she has chills all over her body and feels fluey. Concerned about a potential infection, the captain decides Lara should leave the boat to avoid spreading illness. With the prospect of the eighth charter being docked, the situation could turn into a chaotic ordeal.
Final thoughts on season 8 episode 14 of Below Deck Mediterranean
Misunderstanding and miscommunication have been the stars in this season of Below Deck Mediterranean.
A brilliant example of this is when Jessika confides in Lara about the Luka situation, expressing her hurt over his apparent romantic involvement with someone else. Lara relays this to Luka, leading him to inform Captain Sandy that her comments caused issues. Sandy claims she wasn't aware of Luka and Jessika's relationship.
Is Luka's affection for Katie Flood a Hidden Secret? And Why Wasn't Captain Sandy Tougher on Max? A lot of these answers remained unanswered in this episode of Below Deck Mediterranean and viewers can only hope to have them in the coming ones.
Below Deck Mediterranean continues Mondays at 9/8c on Bravo. Tune in to let the drama unfold.
