Heres the problem, though: The situation is only getting worse.
As the photographer leaves, Rayna gets a delivery.
Its a summons to appear in court in two days for Maddies emancipation hearing.
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It looks like shes really going through with it.
Meanwhile, Juliette and Layla are about to kill each other.
Things arent so good between Scarlett and Gunnar, either.
Cmon, Scarlett, you at least have to celebrate that!
Relationships are flourishing elsewhere, though!
First, theres Luke continually standing up for Will.
It was on my screen, and I saw it, and it was cute.
Meanwhile, with Maddies court date in two days, Deacon gets some bad news.
He has no sway in the hearings because Teddy is still considered her legal guardian.
Kids these days, am I right?
About halfway through the episode, everything starts heating up.
I smell a rom-com setup!
Then theres Avery and Layla.
They meet the next morning after their kiss, and Layla makes sure to put her feelings out there.
NEXT: The ol throw-guitar-down trick
Okay, back to Wills showcase.
It seems like its going to go off without a hitch…right up untilnobodyshows up.
Well, two or three programmers show up, but the rest of country radio ditches the event.
That leaves Luke pissed off.
For Luke, that means giving Will his performing spot onGood Morning Americathe next day.
Not only that, Luke also calls out the radio stations for avoiding airplay of an openly gay artist.
Speaking of asses, Cash remains the worst person in the world.
Cash stands her ground, though.
Whats worse is that she sayssomethingto Maddie later, something about what her mother said.
Knowing Cash, its probably a lie.
I dont trust that one.
To be fair, Maddie is feeling kind of bad.
Thats because Maddie shows up at the show and helps Daphne out.
But its apparently not meant to be.
the worst person in the world.
What did she say Rayna said?!?!
I need to know!
What about Juliette, Avery, and Layla, though?
Well, after Juliette pleads with Avery to work things out, hes left with a tough decision.
He lingers outside a hotel room, but whose is it?
Juliette looks up and answers the door.
She sees Emily with Cadence.
Layla opens her door, and Avery is there, and the two start kissing.
His choice is made…for now.
I am all in on Layla and Avery Layvery?
But theres another couple I love even more!
I know this could get messy with the tour and everything, but I just want these soulmates together.
They understand each other, and they deserve love.
Lets make this happen for real,Nashville!
So thats where we stand.
At least the love will get us through the tough times.
