Ep 19. Okaeri, Donna!
- TV-PG
- April 14, 2009
- 42 min
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7.2 (189)
The episode Okaeri, Donna! is the nineteenth episode of the first season of the popular TV drama series 90210. This episode features the return of Donna Martin (Tori Spelling), who is the best friend of Kelly Taylor (Jennie Garth) and a former student of West Beverly Hills High. Donna arrives in town from Japan, where she has been living for the past few years, to visit her friends and family.
The episode starts with Silver (Jessica Stroup) wanting to throw her mom, Jackie (Ann Gillespie), a surprise party for her birthday. She asks for help from Kelly and Donna, who are their closest family friends. Although Kelly initially declines the offer, Donna convinces her to come back to Beverly Hills because she feels it's the perfect time to reunite with old friends.
Meanwhile, Naomi (AnnaLynne McCord) is dealing with the ups and downs of her relationship with Ethan (Dustin Milligan). She is afraid to tell him that she loves him because of their age difference. Eventually, they talk about it, and Ethan tells her that he loves her too.
An important part of the plotline is Adrianna's (Jessica Lowndes) addiction to drugs, which she is still struggling with. She has started to take painkillers to deal with the physical pain from being in a car accident. Her addiction is affecting her relationship with Navid (Michael Steger), who is worried about her.
The episode is centered around Jackie's birthday party, which Silver, Kelly, and Donna organize. While the party is going on, tensions rise between Adrianna and Navid, and Naomi and Ethan. Adrianna tells Naomi that Ethan has feelings for her, which causes a rift between the two. Later, Ethan tells Naomi the truth about what Adrianna said, but she doesn't believe him.
Towards the end of the episode, Donna hosts a special ceremony in honor of Kelly's mother who recently passed away. She has brought a piece of Kelly's mother's garden to Beverly Hills, where they can plant it in her memory. This is an emotional moment for the friends, making them realize how much they have gone through together. Donna also has some news to share. She is engaged to a man named David Silver, who was her boyfriend in high school. Kelly is happy for her, but she is also confused because she has feelings for David.
The episode ends with Adrianna confessing her addiction to Navid, and he promises to help her through it. Naomi and Ethan are trying to make things work, while Kelly is still struggling with her feelings for David.
In conclusion, Okaeri, Donna! is an emotional and heartwarming episode that brings together old friends and sets the stage for future storylines. The themes of love, loss, and addiction are explored in a sincere and realistic way, making it a must-watch for fans of the series.