The "Safe Word" refers to a comment Bonnie makes regarding Marjorie's sex life, while the "Rib Eye" refers to a steak Bonnie finds and cooks in Jill's kitchen while "comforting" her.
The tension takes a serious turn when Jill suffers a miscarriage. [S4E10] A Safe Word and a Rib Eye
The primary conflict involves (Anna Faris) feeling deeply excluded after discovering that Bonnie (Allison Janney) and the rest of the ladies have been keeping Jill's (Jaime Pressly) pregnancy a secret from her. Because Christy had previously voiced strong opinions about Jill’s readiness to be a mother, Jill intentionally keeps her distance and leaves her off the guest list for her baby shower. Key plot points include: The "Safe Word" refers to a comment Bonnie
Christy is hurt to learn she was the only one kept in the dark. This leads her to reflect on her own behavior and whether she has become an "annoying sober person" who judges others. Because Christy had previously voiced strong opinions about