Lisa Rinna calls Kyle Richards an 'enabler' of older sister Kim on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

By Paul Chavez For Dailymail.com

Published: 02:24 EST, 18 January 2017 | Updated: 02:24 EST, 18 January 2017

Lisa Rinna accused Kyle Richards of being an 'enabler' to her older sister Kim on Tuesday's episode of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills.

The explosive charge was levelled by Rinna, 53, during a conversation with Eden Sassoon.

Rinna also told Eden that she doubted Kim's sobriety. 

Bold statement: Lisa Rinna accused Kyle Richards of being an enabler to her older sister Kim on Tuesday's episode of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills

'I would say she's mostly sober. Right now I don't think she's completely sober,' Rinna said.

Eden's older sister Catya died in 2002 of a drug-induced heart attack and Eden said she wanted to help Kim.

Kim and Rinna clashed in last week's episode during Game Night but appeared to make up.

Eden complained that she and Kyle had 'no connection' and wondered if Kim's situation had something to do with it.

Slow down: Kyle was soon peppered with questions from Eden Sassoon about her family life

Candid conversation: Lisa told Eden that she also doubted Kim's sobriety

'Kyle is her enabler. I will say that,' Rinna blurted out.

The former soap star then gave a definition for the cameras.

'An enabler is someone who continues to support through love or financially support an addict,' Rinna stated. 

Human dictionary: The former soap star provided a definition for enabler

Eden who has become sober told Rinna that she took a 'tough love' stance with her late sister.

Rinna suggested that Kim was perhaps on a fatal path as well.

'She's afraid. She's going to die, I know it,' Rinna said. 

She added: 'To me, this is what's going to happen next. They are this close to Kim dying.'

Face to face: Eden was shown in a preview clip closely observing Kim

Eden was shocked to hear that Kim was 'close to death' and was further resolved to help her.

Rinna told the cameras that she had good intentions regarding Kim.

'All I ever tried to do is help her, but it looks like I'm being a mean f***ing bitch,' she said. 

Eden and Rinna moved fast and met Kyle at The Larchmont restaurant on trendy Melrose Avenue.

Moved fast: Eden was resolved to learn more about Kyle and quickly moved to meet her

Kyle, 48, flashed her mother's 10 1/2-carat wedding ring and was peppered with questions from Eden.

She revealed that her mother died 14 years ago from breast cancer and described her as 'very entertaining'.

Eden than asked if her mother was a drinker as she tried to get to the root of Kim's alcoholism.

Listening in: Rinna listened as Eden grilled Kyle for family details

Kyle said her mother wasn't an alcoholic.

'Whoa, back up. I don't even know you. Why are you jumping to conclusions,' Kyle told the cameras.

Kyle admitted though to Rinna and Eden that she doesn't talk to Kim about how she maintains her sobriety.

Back up: Kyle told the cameras that Eden needed to back up

Getting emotional: Eden fought back tears talking to Kyle

The episode titled It's Expensive To Be Me also featured Erika Girardi preparing for an upcoming show in Mykonos, Greece.

Kyle made the trip out there to support Erika who performs as her alter ego Erika Jayne.

Lisa Vanderpump and husband Ken met up with Kyle before she departed. 

For sale: Kyle's husband Mauricio had a Malibu property listed with his real estate firm

They toured a 17-acre Malibu estate that Kyle's husband Mauricio had listed on the market as part of his real estate business.

'He's one of the top brokers in the nation,' boasted Kyle who noted that his listings included the $200 million Playboy Mansion.

Vanderpump during lunch later told Kyle that Rinna was out of line bringing up Kyle's arrest during their Game Night tiff.

Ocean views: Mauricio showed Kyle, Lisa Vanderpump and Ken Todd the 17-acre estate

'Lisa Rinna was just inappropriate. You know that,' Vanderpump told her.

Kyle said she didn't want to 'think about it' or 'talk about it'.

Erika was excited to welcome Kyle in Greece because 'she likes to have fun and smile'. 

Lunch time: Vanderpump during lunch told Kyle that Rinna was out of line at Game Night

Fan favourite: Erika Girardi prepped for her trip to Mykonos

Kyle said Greece fulfilled her expectations of white walls and blue waters.

Erika and her 10-person entourage holed up at a $50,000 a week rental estate.

Kyle watched as Erika practiced her stage routine with male dancers. 

Rental estate: The singer and her entourage were staying at a $50,000 a week rental

Practice makes perfect: Erika and her dancers practiced their routine

Showing support: Kyle flew to Greece to support Erika

The rehearsal ended with the dancers playfully tossing Erika into the pool.

Dorit Kemsley also sought to make amends with Rinna and Eileen Davidson after irking both of them during Game Night.

Eileen grew frustrated with Dorit for talking too much again, but in the end she and Rinna both ended up apologizing.

Making amends: Dorit Kemsley sought to make amends with Eileen Davidson and Rinna

Loquacious wife: Paul 'PK' Kemsley admitted that Dorit takes forever to tell a story

All three agreed to hit the 'reset button' and start fresh.

Vanderpump, 56, meanwhile got emotional after her adopted son Max sought out his birth parents.

Max learned from the original adoption lawyer that his birth father played the guitar. 

Rough start: Dorit started rambling with Eileen as they met to hash things out

Mouth running: Eileen grew frustrated with Dorit talking too much

Vanderpump marvelled at the revelation and noted that Max at age 14 taught himself how to play guitar.

'That just shows you that kind of talent is inherited,' Vanderpump said.

She earlier broke down when recalling bringing Max home and their daughter Pandora welcoming him with open arms. 

Birth parents: Vanderpump discussed her adopted son Max seeking out his birth parents

Getting emotional: The British restaurateur cried at the adoption lawyer's office

Lost it: Lisa lost it when she talked about her daughter Pandora welcoming her brother Max

Ken suggested having a private detective investigate Max's birth parents before making a decision about meeting them.

Max agreed with the plan.

The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills will return next week on Bravo.

Good idea: Ken put forth a reasonable plan that Max agreed on

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