Is This A Vacation For Chloe Or Something Real?! | 90 Day: The Other Way | TLC
The latest episode of 90 Day: The Other Way opens with Chloe packing her bags for what she calls a “romantic vacation,” but from the very beginning, it’s clear this trip is about more than beaches and cocktails. After months of tension, jealousy, and uncertainty in her relationship with Johnny, Chloe hopes this getaway will either rekindle their spark or expose the truth about where they really stand. The cameras follow her as she excitedly boards her flight, but behind her bright smile is a storm of doubts. Her friends have warned her that Johnny’s promises of change have always faded once they return home, and now Chloe can’t shake the fear that this trip might just be another temporary fix.
Meanwhile, Johnny is waiting for her at the resort in Thailand, nervously pacing the lobby. He’s determined to prove to Chloe that he’s serious this time, that he’s ready to stop playing games and start building a future together. When she arrives, the reunion is warm but slightly awkward—there’s an emotional hug, but both of them seem to be holding something back. “I just want this to feel real,” Chloe tells producers in her confessional, her voice trembling slightly. Johnny smiles and insists that it will be different, but his eyes betray a hint of guilt. It’s a classic 90 Day setup—two people trying to patch a broken relationship in a setting meant for romance, not reality checks.
Their first day together is idyllic on the surface. They lounge by the pool, take photos for social media, and share playful banter over dinner by the ocean. Yet, small cracks begin to appear almost immediately. Chloe notices that Johnny keeps checking his phone, claiming it’s “work stuff,” but she senses something off. She tries to let it go, reminding herself that trust has to start somewhere. Still, she can’t help remembering the last time Johnny “worked late” while texting his female coworker. That memory lingers like a shadow over their dinner table.
Later that night, in their hotel room, Chloe decides to confront him gently. “I just want to know you’re here for me, not just for a break,” she says softly. Johnny takes her hand, promising that she’s the only one he wants. But his reassurance feels rehearsed, too polished to be spontaneous. The next morning, the tension deepens when Chloe overhears Johnny on a phone call speaking rapidly in his native language, mentioning someone named “Keyner.” The name rings a bell—it’s the same friend Chloe accused of enabling Johnny’s “bad behavior” months ago. When she asks who he was talking to, Johnny hesitates before claiming it was just a friend checking in. Chloe doesn’t push further, but the seed of doubt is planted.
As the trip continues, the show captures the emotional rollercoaster that defines Chloe and Johnny’s relationship. One moment, they’re laughing on a boat ride, gazing at the sunset like a couple deeply in love. The next, Chloe’s eyes darken as Johnny makes a thoughtless joke about her “trust issues.” In her private interview, Chloe confesses, “I keep asking myself—am I on a vacation or in a relationship? Because it’s starting to feel like we’re pretending.” Her words cut through the glamorous scenery, reminding viewers that paradise can’t cover up emotional cracks.
The midpoint of the episode shifts tone dramatically when Chloe decides to open up about her fears. During a quiet dinner, she tells Johnny that she feels emotionally disconnected, that she doesn’t know what their future looks like anymore. For once, Johnny doesn’t get defensive. Instead, he admits he’s scared too. “I don’t know how to be the man you need,” he confesses. The vulnerability in his voice surprises Chloe—and the audience. It’s a rare, genuine moment that briefly bridges the emotional gap between them. She reaches across the table, tears in her eyes, and says, “I just want honesty. That’s all I’ve ever wanted.” For a brief moment, it feels like real progress.
But as every 90 Day fan knows, peace never lasts long. The next day, Chloe checks Johnny’s phone while he’s showering—something she promised herself she wouldn’t do again. What she finds devastates her: a series of recent messages between Johnny and another woman, one of which reads, “I wish you were here instead.” The screen goes black for a few seconds before cutting to Chloe pacing outside their hotel, visibly shaking. “I feel like an idiot,” she cries to producers. “He swore he changed, and I believed him.” When Johnny walks out to find her crying, the confrontation that follows is one of the most explosive of the season.
Chloe demands the truth, waving his phone in his face. Johnny’s initial instinct is to deny, but as Chloe reads the messages aloud, his façade crumbles. He admits that the woman was “just someone he talked to online,” but it’s clear the relationship crossed emotional boundaries. “You lied again,” Chloe says quietly, her voice breaking. “You told me this trip was about us.” Johnny tries to apologize, insisting that the messages meant nothing and that he’s willing to delete everything to prove his commitment. But Chloe has heard these promises before. “You always say that, and then you do it again,” she replies, finally walking away.
The final act of the episode is heartbreaking yet empowering. Chloe spends the night alone on the beach, staring at the waves as she narrates her internal struggle. “I came here hoping to find love, but maybe what I really needed was to find myself again,” she says. The next morning, she checks out of the resort early and leaves a note for Johnny: “This was never just a vacation. I wanted something real. Goodbye.” As she gets into a taxi and drives away, the camera pans to Johnny standing on the balcony, watching her leave. He whispers, “I never thought she’d actually go.”
