Yikes! Not content to push the envelope with prime time TV's first polyamorous relationship [1], ABC's 'Mistresses' just went even further over the line with this same sex kiss between the two women in the threesome relationship - in a church, right in front of a priest!
In the episode "Love is an Open Door," main character Karen is justifiably trying to keep her shameful secret that she's in a relationship with a married couple from the priest at the church where she ironically leads a marriage therapy group. But then in waltzes Vivian, the other woman in the triad, calling her "sweetie" and giving her a big ole kiss on the lips in front of him, as if it's totally normal to flaunt your polyamorous relationship in the House of God.
Watch:
Transcript:
-Karen: Father John, I'm so sorry. I hate being late, but I don't have a watch on today, and I left my phone at my, uh [exhales deeply] Friend's house this morning.
-Father John: It's okay. It's no sin to have a boyfriend. Just because you're counseling married couples doesn't mean you have to be married yourself. [ Chuckles ]
-Karen: Now, um... Vivian!
-Vivian: I was hoping you didn't change your schedule. I rushed home to get my earbuds, and I saw your phone on the kitchen counter, and I just knew you'd be going crazy without it.
-Karen: Ah. You really shouldn't have gone to so much trouble.
-Vivian: It was no trouble at all, sweetie. Hi. I'm Vivian. How are you?
-Father John: Blessed. I'm father John. Nice to meet you.
-Vivian: Likewise. Well, I don't want to take up any more of your time, so I'll see you at home later. [ Smooches ] Bye.
-Father John: I apologize. I-I never should've assumed that you had a boyfriend. But I want to reassure you that we are very Progressive here. There's at least three other homosexual couples in the congregation that I know of. We welcome everyone.
-Karen: don't --
-Father John: You know what? We're having a mixer tomorrow night. Bring Vivian.