Ep 4. No Lies

In this episode of Breeders, titled "No Lies," Paul and Ally are struggling to keep up with the demands of parenthood and their own individual responsibilities. As their stress levels rise, they both find themselves telling little white lies in an effort to avoid conflict and keep the peace.

Paul is particularly stressed, as he struggles to juggle his job and his responsibilities as a father. He's considering quitting his job to focus on parenting full-time, but his boss has other plans for him. Meanwhile, Ally is dealing with her own work stress, and is frustrated that Paul doesn't seem to take her career seriously.

The couple's oldest child, Luke, is also struggling, having recently been caught lying to his parents about a trip to the park. When Paul and Ally confront him about the lie, they're surprised to learn that it was motivated by fear – fear of disappointing his parents or facing their anger.

As the episode progresses, the lies and half-truths start to pile up, causing tension and misunderstandings between Paul and Ally. They both feel like they can't be completely honest with each other, and are wary of starting arguments or causing more stress.

Things come to a head when Paul is forced to attend a work event on a weekend, leaving Ally to deal with the kids alone. When Luke gets into trouble at school and Ally has to deal with the fallout, she reaches her breaking point and confronts Paul about his inability to prioritize their family.

The conversation is heated, but ultimately leads to a moment of honesty between the couple. They both admit that they've been struggling to keep up with everything, and that they need to work together to find a better balance. They agree to be more open and honest with each other moving forward, even when it's difficult.

In the end, the episode offers a realistic look at the challenges of modern parenthood, and the difficulties of balancing work, marriage, and family. While there are moments of humor and levity, the overall tone is one of honesty and vulnerability, making this a touching and relatable episode for anyone who's ever struggled to keep their life together.