The Real Housewives of Atlanta didn’t take a Christmas break like the rest of us and aired the 8th episode of the 7th season last night (December 28, 2014).

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Last week, new ‘friend of the show’ Demetria McKinney was introduced and the buzz was all about her relationship with producer Roger Bobb and Nene Leake’s latest confessional look.

In this week’s episode, appropriately titled ‘Tea with a side of Squashed Beef,’ the ladies all return to increase the peace this holiday season.

Bravo synopsis:

Kandi can’t seem to keep the peace with her family, causing Todd to suggest an alternate solution.

Phaedra looks ahead toward life as a single parent, while Claudia’s mom and grandma touch down in Atlanta to have some fun on the town.

Kenya looks for office space to help with the launch of her new ambitious business plans and also accepts an invitation to sit down with NeNe, Cynthia, and Porsha — which ends with a surprising conclusion.

Phaedra & Apollo’s awkward hug from last week just got some major competition…