Ep 12. Faking It

Whitney season 1 episode 12, titled "Faking It," follows Whitney and Alex as they try to pretend to be the perfect couple in front of their friends, Lily and Neal, who are getting engaged. Whitney is not too thrilled about pretending but agrees to do so to make Lily and Neal happy. However, as they keep up appearances, Whitney and Alex's relationship starts to become strained.

The episode begins with Whitney and Alex discussing how they dislike fake proposals. Suddenly, the conversation takes a turn when Lily and Neal walk in and announce that they are engaged. Whitney and Alex are excited for their friends, but they realize that they must fake their own seemingly perfect relationship to avoid upsetting Lily and Neal. Whitney is skeptical at first, but Alex convinces her to go along with the plan.

As they start faking their relationship, Whitney and Alex begin to realize they have different ideas on what a perfect relationship should look like. Alex starts taking charge and tries to make everything perfect, which frustrates Whitney. She feels like she is not being heard and that Alex is not taking her opinion into account.

Meanwhile, Lily and Neal are trying to get to the bottom of why Whitney and Alex are not engaged yet. As they probe into Whitney and Alex's relationship, things start to unravel. Lily and Neal's questions force Whitney and Alex to confront their issues head-on.

Whitney and Alex's differences come to a head during a dinner party they host with Lily and Neal. The tension between them is noticeable and their friends realize something is wrong. Alex suggests that they take a break and Whitney walks out in a fit of rage.

After some time to think, Whitney and Alex talk things out and come to a resolution. They realize that they do not have to pretend to be the perfect couple, and it is okay to have disagreements and not be engaged. They come clean to Lily and Neal and apologize for pretending. Lily and Neal are understanding and supportive, and everyone is back on good terms.

In the end, Whitney and Alex reaffirm their commitment to each other and promise to work on their communication and strive towards a healthy, authentic relationship.

Overall, "Faking It" is an episode that explores the pressure to maintain appearances in a relationship, as well as the importance of being true to oneself and honest with loved ones. The episode is filled with humor, drama, and relatable conflicts that viewers can identify with and enjoy.