Cycle Two, Episode Six

Hello, and welcome back to Riverview's Next Top Model. I'm your host, Tyra Banks.
Last time on Top Model, Yoanna was taking drastic measures to become a perfect Top Model, and unfortunately died because of it. The death was putting a strain on the marriage, and Hank and Shannon were having marital issues.

"I want a divorce!"

"No you don't, Hanky-dear, you want to stay and see April's birthday."
"You're right."

And with that crisis averted, April was free to become a teenager.

Her sense of style is a little odd, I must say, but she's definitely pretty. Bust is she model-pretty?

"I think so."
That's my girl!

And what's this? Shannon smells like dirty socks?
"And I'm pregnant. Again."
Good! You're well on your way to completing this generation.

And the garden is doing well to! This is a money tree, and we also have death flowers and flame fruit. Does anyone know what you can do with death flowers and flame fruit?

"Age up Catie?"
Uh, I think it was her birthday anyway, dear.

Anyway, her favorite color is black, so it's time for her outfit to match that.

And who's this little one? It's Xiomara! She was eliminated due to her extremely awkward photo. What photo is that?

It looked like this. Woah! Do we have something that shows her face better?

There we go. A really pretty girl, just not that good underwater.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah, pretty girl, not that good underwater, it's time for three of my girls to grow up, Mom!"
Right, good point! Since the house is crowded, Shandi is growing up early, and Camille and Sara happen to be aging up too.

Shandi's shirt says "help I'm stuck in this body," basically. She grew her hair out long, and it looks great!

Camille's picture doesn't do her justice. She's really very pretty, and even though she's insane, she's a favorite.

And Sara, well, Sara is pretty too.

And Sara continues to be a ghost. Alas.

"I'm sick of being pregnant."
I know Shannon, dear, I'm sick of pictures showing that you're pregnant. But there are only four girls left in the cycle, and I'd like you to finish it off and get the point.

While Shannon's complaining- "hey! -Hank's motivating. He's completed his lifetime want to max the painting and guitar skills. He's made a lot of money for this family through tips and amazing paintings.

I mean, look, he took this picture of Shannon...

...and turned it into this masterpiece!

"But what about my needs?"
Shush! Go home and celebrate some birthdays like a good mom!

"Whose birthday is it now?"
Hell if I know!

Oh, look, it's Xiomara!

Immediately after, Shannon went into labor.
"I hate you!"

And it's Jenascia!

She was eliminated because she was not overcompensating for her height with great photos or an amazing personality.
"That's nice. Time for the next baby, I guess."
Geeze, Shannon, don't you think you could at least get to know your kids?

"I guess I could be a little more motherly to these girls."
And this is where I leave you. See you next time, on Riverview's Next Top Model!

Cycle Two, Episode Five

Hello, and welcome back to Riverview's Next Top Model. I'm your host, Tyra Banks.
Last time on Top Model, Yoanna was taking drastic measures to become a perfect Top Model. Will I be able to talk her out of it in time?

"Uh, guys, I'm not feeling too good."

"Hello, Yoanna Banks."

"Woah... I wish I could look as good as you."

She didn't make it to the fridge in time.

The whole family took it really hard. Now that there was space in the family, Shannon was pregnant again, but she just couldn't feel good about this new baby. She missed Yoanna, her oldest child, and the one she was closest to, even if she was evil.

Hank busied himself with his children, taking care of them and distracting himself from Yoanna's death.

And soon it was time for Shandi's - my personal favorite - birthday.

So Shandi, where do you stand on the whole ghost model versus living model thing?
"Grandma, I want to win-" That's my girl! "-but not if my sisters are going to hurt themselves to try to beat me."
Aw, come on, there's nothing wrong with a little friendly competition.

"Mom! You can not say that to my girls when their sister just died because of your 'friendly competition.'"

You want to compete, though, don't you Shandi?
"Leave me out of this."

Fine. Well. It's the twins' birthday now.

Now Camille, I can root for her. Nice, inspired, human girl...
Insane and inappropriate, sure, but that shouldn't let that stop you from voting for her!

And Sara, well, she's a bit more sane than her sister, at least.

If ghostly.
"I'm going to write a book on the issue. I think Riverview is ready for a ghost Top Model, and it's going to be me!"
At last, some ambition, and it's in a ghost instead of a living girl! Just my luck.

Suddenly, while working in her garden, the only thing that distracted her from mourning Yoanna, Shannon went into labor. All the girls were in school and Hank was playing in the park, so she took herself to the hospital.

Meet Catie, the youngest member of the Banks clan. Speaking of young, you're looking a little old, Shannon dear.
"Mother!"

Anyway, the original Catie. She was a blond, and was eliminated because of her bad performance in a commercial. Not a public speaker, this one.

With the house too full once again, Mercedes volunteered to grow up early.
"I'm ready to move out on my own. One day I'll come back to be a Top Model."

Well, she is pretty.

"Ghosts can be models too, Grandma!"
And with that, Mercedes moved out.

"Sometimes, honey, I just want to burn this place and run away, you know?"
Uh... Okay. Anyway, I'll leave you here for now, give these two some time alone. They have some marital issues to work out.
"I want a divorce!"
That's Hank, everyone. The commitment-phobe. Let's leave Shannon to change his mind.

Cycle Two, Episode Four

Hello, and welcome back to Riverview's Next Top Model. I'm your host, Tyra Banks.
Last time on Top Model, Shannon had twin girls - Camille and Sara - and then she turned into an adult. What will happen this time?

"One day, little April, your mother will grow up into an old lady, and then a bunch of strangers on the internet will vote on a poll for their favorite girl. And we all know who that's going to be. And when you win, you get to be married and spend the rest of your life in this house, having babies."

"What was that?"

Yoanna pulled Hank aside.
"Are you telling April she's going to be the next Top Model? Because it's not true. I'm going to be on top, you wait and see."

"I need you to help me, Dad. Make me Top Model, and I'll make sure you're treated right in your old age!"
"I'm sorry honey, but I can't do that. The winner is chosen by poll online."

And with that, Hank picked up Shandi and carried her outside to her birthday party.

"One of us is going to be Top Model, huh?"
Shandi headed off to the fish farm to go fishing, leaving her scheming sister at home.

"Huff, I'll show you, huff, Top Model!"
Yoanna started working out, determined to become the best candidate for Top Model-hood.

Meanwhile, it was time for Hank's birthday. The big one.

He actually looks kind of cute when he's normal. Icky ghost man!

And now I'm a ghost too. It's freaky, let me tell you.

And what's this? Why do we have two pictures of the same girl?

Oh wait, I get it. It's Camille and Sara. Err... Sara and Camille... I don't know! I'm so confused.

That! That one's Sara.
Incidentally, did you know that six out of twelve seasons have a girl named Sara or Sarah. Most of them were eliminated early on, so we might not get to them, but there are bound to be several Saras (and Sarahs) in this family.

"It says here that there's a way to get into perfect model shape by the time Mom grows old..."

Woah, birthday time again? Which one is that?
"I'm Mercedes, Grandma."
Right, of course you are.

She's got my hair! Too bad she's a ghost!

"A ghost could win Top Model!"

"Riverview's not ready for a dead supermodel!"
I'm going to have to agree with Yoanna. You have to be twice as good as these other girls, just to get the same treatment as them! It's like being a fat model!

"No one wants a fat supermodel!"
Yoanna, maybe you should eat something. I'm worried about you.

What was that? A party upstairs. Who is it this time? Oh, of course. April, Hank's favorite.
"I bet he'd fix the poll for her!"

She's a pretty little thing, even if she is a ghost.

"I don't want to be a Top Model anyway."
What?! How could you say that?
"I just want to be left alone!"
Oh great, one of my own grand daughters, a loner!

"Hey, hey guys! I don't feel so good."

Tune in next time, to find out if Yoanna can learn how to become a true Top Model, or if her drastic measures will turn out to be disastrous.