It sounds like there’s a lot of unresolved tension between Tony and Danni, especially around Danni’s resistance to being pushed into a leadership program that Tony signed her up for without consulting her. On one hand, Tony’s intentions seem supportive; he wants to see Danni succeed and maybe feels that advancing her career could also help her confidence. But Danni’s reaction indicates that she’s frustrated by Tony’s lack of awareness of her own preferences and goals. It’s clear that she doesn’t want to move up in her job, and the gesture felt more controlling than supportive.
The dynamic between them highlights a larger issue for Danni—her struggle with finding her voice within her friend group and now with Tony. She feels sidelined and ignored when her advice turns out to be right but goes unrecognized until someone else says it. This could explain why Danni isn’t interested in leadership: if her past experiences have shown her that her input isn’t valued, it’s not surprising that she wouldn’t be eager to step into a role that requires more initiative and assertiveness.
Had Tony approached this differently, perhaps by having an open conversation about her career ambitions and offering gentle encouragement, it might have led to a more constructive outcome. Instead, the way he handled it reinforces their disconnect. In contrast, if the writers showed Danni opening up about her frustrations with her role within her circle, it would’ve given more depth to her decision and Tony’s involvement. This storyline could have strengthened their relationship, but the current direction seems to add more strain.
Whether they can make it through the season together depends on whether Tony and Danni can actually listen to each other’s needs and adjust their expectations. Otherwise, it’s possible they’re just not compatible. It’ll be interesting to see if any of this changes as the season progresses, but right now, their relationship seems to be teetering. Let’s see how things unfold and if they get a chance to address their communication issues.
