The Teen Mom finale special with Dr. Drew moved into part two tonight with an evening of explosive fireworks with Maci, Ryan, and Dr. Drew. It's hard to believe it has been four years since we started watching these women, and it's also hard to believe how much everyone has grown.
They have grown in every way, too. If someone had said four years ago that Maci and Ryan could sit on a stage with Ryan's significant other and be civil, almost to the point of being unrealistic, most of us would have never believed it.
They talked about their relationship like grown-ups! Although it wasn't all wine and roses. There was some drama, too.
Ryan's girlfriend Dalis seems to plan to be in it for the long haul with Ryan, but she and Maci still had some things to work out. Like was national TV REALLY the best place to out Ryan's flirtation with Maci. I can appreciate that they are all still young and single, but come on? How does this help Bentley?
I also took issue with Maci's claim that she is the "most important person in Bentley's life." Sure, it's true that she is one of them. And it's also true that she is a great mom and is always there for her son. But so is his dad. His dad may have been not so hot in the early days, but he has changed. He is just as important to Bentley. It's a fact.
Kids need their daddies.
Now that national TV won't be constantly peering into their lives, maybe things will improve for these moms. My guess is they will improve for Maci. From the special, there was some implication that Maci and Ryan might get along better than it seems on camera. Good for them if that is true.
They hide their "secret" well. One of the funniest/most awkward exchanges of the night was when Dr. Drew told Ryan he is "pulling" for them and Ryan scoffed.
"What are you pulling for?" he asked. It was uncomfortable. It was Ryan. He comes across as a jerk, but underneath that, he is a good dad. I think we are ALL pulling for them.
The end of the show is bittersweet, but I am sure we will get updates. We better!
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Ryan needs to grow up and start thinking for himself espcially when it comes to his son because he always listen to what his parent's want espcailly his mom. He doesn't want custody his mom does and she is the one who has a problem with kyle and maci living together. Maci is a very good mom and does her best for her son and Ryan just will never changed or want to really be part of his son's life.
maci IS the most important person in his life. she is the one there every day, and even when he's w/ ryan she still worries about him and makes all her decisions based upon how it will effect bentley. ryan however only thinks of himself. he doesn't want bentley, his mother does, and he just wants to get out of child support. as for dalis, she thinks she runs the show and she just needs to shut her mouth.
Dalis tried to put Maci on blast so she defended herself. Not saying it was right, but she didn't just say that just to say that. Side note: Dalis looked super dumb up there.
What makes Ryan such a great dad, anyway? From where I sit, he's an immature semi moron whose parents do everything for him while he acts like he's in junior high school. Being a good parent means you do what is right for your kid, not what pleases you and I can cite several times in just the last season where Ryan chose to act like a spoiled brat instead of thinking about what would make Bentlly happy. This great dad actually admitted he could have gone to his son's birthday party but he didn't like it that Maci had him call, what a BABY. Maci may not be perfect but as a parent, she is far superior in just about every way and that is why Bentley should be with her the most. As a mother of sons, I am appalled that his parents support his childish behavior to the extent that they do and I think that might be a large part of the problem. For that I say shame on them as well as their son.
There was nothing "explosive". Ryan is not a good dad. He pays attention to Bentley when it suits him. His parents are the ones that take care of Bentley and do everything he needs. The reason Ryan doesn't want joint custody is he was probably told it would look better for him if he worked and had his own place. He doesn't want to be a grown up.
I want to see how they do once there is no money pouring in!! To me this is not how "real" pregnant teenagers are!! Most pregnant teens do not have over a hundred thousand a year to spend!! I want to see how they all do when the money is gone!! It is easy to be a great parent when you are financially secure and much harder when you have to work all the time to take care of your kid. You can still be a good parent even if you have to work but I am sure you all know what I mean. It doesn't look like most of them have saved their money...breast jobs and all of that. I hope they all do good though. BTW, I don't think Ryan wants custody..I think his mom wants the time with Bentley and that is not fair to Macy. But I do think they should be grateful that they have so many people who love little Bentley!!