Ep 16. Check Up with Dr. Drew Part 2

Check Up with Dr. Drew Part 2 is the sixteenth episode of Teen Mom 2 season 5. It's a continuation of part 1, which revolved around the mothers and their struggles with their relationships.

In this episode, Dr. Drew Pinsky continues to interview the four cast members: Chelsea Houska, Kailyn Lowry, Leah Messer and Jenelle Evans. Following the previous episode, the mothers share updates on their relationships and parenting journeys.

Dr. Drew starts with Chelsea, who tied the knot with Cole DeBoer. The couple also welcomed their first child together, a son named Watson. Chelsea shares how the dynamics in her family have changed since the arrival of her son and how her relationship with Cole has evolved from dating to marriage. Together, they also share how they've decided to move forward with Aubree's visits with her biological father Adam.

Next, Kailyn Lowry joins Dr. Drew on the couch, where she talks about the pregnancy that rocked her world. She opens up about how her recent divorce from Javi Marroquin has affected her life and the kids. Kailyn shares how she's navigating through co-parenting with both Jo Rivera and Javi Marroquin, who go head-to-head in the public eye after Marroquin appeared on Marriage Boot Camp. Kailyn also discusses her revelation about the gender of her unborn child.

Leah Messer is next to join the interview. Following her tumultuous divorce from Jeremy Calvert, Leah has been focusing on her mental health. She shares how she's gone to great lengths to ensure that her twin daughters, Ali and Aleeah, are receiving proper therapy. In addition, Leah also shares updates on the progress of her daughter Ali, who was diagnosed with a rare form of muscular dystrophy. Leah also talks about her relationship with ex-husband Corey Simms and how they're raising their daughters together, despite not being together.

Finally, Jenelle Evans joins Dr. Drew on the couch, where she talks about her engagement to David Eason. She opens up about their plans for a summer wedding and shares updates on their blended family, which includes David's daughter Maryssa and their daughter together, Ensley. Jenelle talks about her ongoing custody battle with her mother, Barbara, who currently has legal guardianship over her son Jace. Jenelle shares how her relationship with her mother has further deteriorated following the release of her mother's book.

Dr. Drew touches on the controversies that surround the mothers' lives, including Jenelle's criminal history and Kailyn's recent social media feud with Farrah Abraham. The mothers defend their actions, stating that the public only sees a small portion of their lives. Dr. Drew reminds the mothers that their priority should be taking care of their children and working towards a positive future.

Check Up with Dr. Drew Part 2 is an emotional episode that features the mothers in a candid light. They share their struggles and their triumphs, giving the audience a glimpse into their lives. The episode is a reminder that no matter how difficult the circumstances are, there's always room for growth and change.