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The gals behave a bit more like they did back in the day, with inappropriate footwear, some solid female bonding and the return of clubbing.

Who are we? We are as follows:

Carole Nicksin (she, her) is just a few years older than the ladies in the series. She lived in New York City for over 30 years, including the era when the original series aired.

Destiny DeVooght (they, them) was hardly old enough to read when Sex and The City wrapped in 2004, but they are no less dedicated to the universe that is home to Carrie Bradshaw and her dreamy rent-controlled apartment.

EPISODE 9

Steve and Carrie had their first real conversation since he told her to leave Aiden alone that time she visited the bar, and Carrie nearly spoiled the moment with her completely impractical shoe choices.

Meanwhile, Charlotte lovingly taught Lily (and some of us viewers, no doubt) how to use a tampon and Miranda just downright embarrassed herself by being way too available to Che.

Spoiler Alert: They’re everywhere. Let’s dive right in.

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WWMRD (What Would Meg Ryan Do)

DD: If I were Miranda, I would be going totally insane right now. I don’t understand what they’re thinking, making Che so unavailable and confusing. Last week, they were in love with each other. Now they’re “getting to know” each other?

CN: I think their storyline is the most interesting in general. For instance, when Che’s fans at the diner started listing off friends of theirs who Che had hooked up with, I was sure Miranda was going to freak out, but she plays it off.

DD: Whew, I was ready for the worst.

CN: Exactly. I thought it was an enormous test of willpower for Miranda, and she did great until she becomes unhinged on the staircase at Che’s, who, by the way, says they aren’t sleeping with anyone else at that moment.

DD: That was really something – You predicted last week that their situation was going to be non-monogamous, and even in this episode when Che first opened the door to Miranda’s surprise cookies it seemed like there was someone else inside, but I’m glad they didn’t take that route.

CN: I totally agree, but what did you think about Miranda not taking Che’s call later in the episode?

DD: Yeah, I mean we faintly saw the old Miranda there – the fiery lawyer who wasn’t going to let herself be so obsessed with anybody, especially not a romantic interest. “The Rules” is so Miranda!

CN: Oh, I was wondering if you knew about The Rules!

DD: I think we are talking about two different things here.

CN: The Rules is a book from the 90s. It was sort of like a self-help book for how to play the game and get a husband. It stuck for a long time. When Carrie said Miranda wouldn’t see Che on Saturday because she would be washing her hair, that was a reference.

DD: Wow, that puts some of Sex and The City in a whole new perspective. I always wondered how they all had the exact same dating rules.

CN: Yes, well, this and the Meg Ryan reference might be a little before your time, but that’s why you’ve got me — to explain the prehistoric stuff to you.

DD: Thank goodness! Maybe you can shed some light on this beautiful scene where we saw Steve asking Carrie some very valid, but very uncomfortable, questions about Miranda.

CN: When someone cheats on you, you become obsessed with the finer details. Who knew and when? So, when Steve was asking if Miranda was gay or if Carrie introduced her to Che, he was trying to understand the nature of the delusion that was his happy marriage.

DD: If I didn’t know any better, I’d say you were really feeling for Steve there.

CN: You know, after coming down hard on him the first time we spoke, I continue to warm toward Steve. I do, however, have a big problem with the ambiguous accent. It isn’t quite Brooklyn or Queens or even the Bronx – I just don’t know what’s going on with that. But how can you not love him when he is coming to Carrie’s rescue?

DD: Right? I have such gender envy for Steve and his raspy, unidentifiable accent.

Period Problems and Challah Catastrophes

CN: Charlotte’s whole infomercial about how to use a tampon was hilarious.

DD: I might have learned more than Lily did, honestly.

CN: Speaking of kids and periods, Nya Wallace clearly doesn’t want to have a baby.

DD: Yes, that is extremely obvious. How her partner is so oblivious, I’m not sure.

CN: I think it’s a good role reversal. I’ve known numerous women who went into a relationship saying they didn’t want kids and then do a 180 on that, but their husbands still don’t want them.

DD: I think its sweet, too, that she is saying that after 15 years, their marriage is enough for her.

CN: I agree. So, high marks for that. And some high marks for exploring the ins and outs of tampons and gushing periods that stain your white jumpsuit.

DD: I saw that coming as soon as she came on screen wearing that ultra-white get-up.

CN: Oh yeah. On that topic, Miranda had some real fashion this week. She got rid of those swaddling clothes and we saw her shape a bit with that jacket. On the other hand, I was totally dismayed at Carrie’s silver platforms for painting.

DD: Well, she had to have a shoe malfunction at the volunteer event. This is Carrie Bradshaw we are talking about. Moving forward, or not.

DD: I hate to say it, but Seema is sort of becoming a bootleg version of Samantha. If Samantha had been there, though, they would have actually gotten into the club.

CN: Maybe, but I liked that when they couldn’t get in, Carrie and Seema had the little restaurant scene with the cake. That was a nice moment.

DD: I agree. Those strong friendships are so unique – I would love to believe that in 30 years, I will have the same strong relationships that I have today.

CN: Well, I’ll need you in 30 years to pick me up at the nursing home and take me out to lunch. You’re not getting rid of me.

DD: Oh, you’ve got jokes!

CN: Moving right along, I feel moved to bring up Carrie’s multicolored, diaphanous caftan. This might be way before your time, but there was a sitcom called “Bewitched.” Basically, the lead character was named Samantha and her mother would appear in this gown that was very similar to what Carrie was wearing. Plus, last week’s title was “bewitched…” So, there’s that word, the gown … I think we are getting some witchy messages.

DD: This may be the most surreal prediction you’ve had yet, but maybe its Carrie’s witchy era? Down here on Earth, she is tucking her wedding ring away in a drawer. What are your thoughts on that scene?

CN: I think what Steve said about never taking his wedding ring off really resonated with her, and she realized she doesn’t want to be sad forever, right? – that eventually she has to take off the ring.

DD: Right, and then they finally got into a club which she deserved.

CN: Yes! It was a step in the right direction. Maybe we will see some sex in this city after all.