Teresa’s Prison Shake Down

“I think my wife is definitely proud of me”, Radar Online reports Joe reflected in the episode. She had told Milania, “Just because mom isn’t here, that doesn’t mean you can act out”.

“He’s definitely stepped up,” Gia insisted. “It’s not something you would expect, but he gets breakfast together and makes sure everything is up and running”.

She may not be there in person, but her presence is still felt.

He also confesses he’s taking Teresa’s incarceration harder than anyone.

“I believe was happened to [Joe Giudice and I], it was a competition thing, and it really destroyed our family”. “It’s my responsibility to take care of my kids”.

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Throughout the show, eldest daughter Gia attested to the job her dad has done. “When we go visit my mom she just looks so relaxed”, Gia revealed. She utilizes this mode of communication to send detailed instructions to her husband and daughters about how things should be run.

Teresa is expected home on December 23 of this year. “She’s still the same Teresa, just she looks so much better”.

However, the episode also saw Gia breaking down when she spoke to her mom on the phone. “Whatever she wants to do when she comes home”. “For him to see me upset, thats hard for him. They’re strong my kids, you know what, they keep you going”.

She smiles for photos and holds in another round of tears when Joe hands her pink roses sent by Teresa herself.

He said, “You’re emailing, you’re talking here and there, but it’s not like she’s here”.

Joe Gorga blames Joe Giudice for his sister being in jail.

The show continues on June 22, the day of Gia’s 8th grade graduation and subsequent family party.

So perhaps it should come as no surprise that Joe Giudice is already thinking ahead about this year’s holiday season that will have Teresa Giudice back home from her prison sentence.

But in these touching moments, none of that seems to matter, as Teresa gleefully reflected, “We’re going to be married forever”. “Well, yes. Who am I going to blame”, Joe Gorga responded. “Since shes been gone, I don’t even think I’ve been in my bedroom”, Joe shared.

‘I don’t have any desire to sleep in my bed without my wife, ‘ he added tearfully.

Teresa will not be in jail for her full 15-month sentence.

The Joes, both sitting on the WWHL chairs to talk family and TV after the premiere of the RHONJ three-part special Teresa Checks In, were busy fielding questions from viewers when Andy asked Gorga if he faulted Giudice for the fact that Teresa Giudice is in prison.

Prison is no walk in the park for Teresa Giudice.