Ep 6. The Visit

The Visit follows the story of Mike and Rio as they gear up for an unlikely visit from Mike's parents, Rita and Jerry. The couple is apprehensive about the visit, as they have had a tumultuous relationship with Mike's parents and have avoided meeting them for a long time.

As the visit draws closer, Mike and Rio try to get their home and themselves ready to face the inevitable drama that is about to unfold. They go all out and clean their farmhouse, remove all the junk from their yard, and even offer to rent a fancy hotel room for the couple.

However, the countryside hospitality that Mike and Rio show, falls flat on Rita and Jerry who appear to be highly critical of the couple's lifestyle. They start picking up on every little fault that they could find and continuously bring up their disappointment in their son's choices.

The couple puts up a brave face but the tension is palpable, and they start to wonder if this visit was a good idea in the first place. The situation becomes worse when Rita confronts Rio about her getting pregnant, and how it would ruin Mike's life. Rio is hurt by the comments, and Mike decides to take matters into his own hand.

The episode takes us through an emotional visit by Mike's parents and the revelation of a dark chapter in Mike's life, which he has been carrying by himself for years.

Bless This Mess, season 2, episode 6, The Visit, is a heartwarming and emotional episode that is sure to tug at your heartstrings. Every character is well developed, and the subplots are nicely interwoven into the central story. The writers have done an excellent job of creating an atmosphere that is true to life, and the actors have brought their characters to life in every scene.

The episode deals with themes such as family, communication, and self-worth. The visit brings to light family tensions and how they can affect one's mental health. The episode also touches upon the importance of communication and how keeping secrets for too long can do more harm than good.

The Visit is one of the standout episodes of the second season of Bless This Mess, and it is easy to see why. From its excellent writing to its fantastic cast, this episode is a prime example of what quality television should look like. If you want to see a story about family, love, and redemption, then Bless This Mess, season 2, episode 6, The Visit, is the perfect episode for you.