Ep 8. No Honeymoon

"Breeder" season 1 episode 8, titled "No Honeymoon," follows the life of married couple Paul and Ally, who are struggling to adjust to their new life as parents to their two young children, Luke and Ava. In this episode, Paul and Ally try to take a weekend away to celebrate their anniversary. However, things take a turn for the worse when they realize that their relationship issues are not going to just disappear because they are away from home.

As they sit in traffic on their way to the hotel, Paul and Ally start to bicker. Ally is upset that Paul is not more excited about their mini-vacation, and Paul is frustrated that Ally is trying to force them to have a good time. They eventually arrive at their hotel, only to be disappointed by the lackluster accommodations and the realization that their room is not ready.

As the day goes on, tensions continue to rise and the couple begins to have some frank conversations about their stagnant relationship. They both admit to feeling neglected and unappreciated, and they start to express their fears about how having children has changed their lives. Paul opens up about how he feels like a failure as a father and husband, and Ally admits that she feels resentful about how much her life has changed since becoming a mom.

As the night wears on, they try to salvage their trip by going out to dinner, but things get awkward when they run into Ally's ex-boyfriend. Paul becomes jealous and angry seeing how much this other man still seems to mean to Ally, and their fight only escalates when they return to the hotel room.

Ultimately, the couple is forced to confront the fact that they have some real issues to work through if they want to save their relationship. They begin to talk about therapy and making an effort to communicate better with each other, and they both apologize for the hurtful things they've said and done.

In the end, Paul and Ally's anniversary getaway ends up being anything but a honeymoon. Instead, it serves as a stark reminder that they still have a long way to go before they can really feel connected and happy together again. However, their willingness to confront their problems head-on gives hope that they can someday get there.

Overall, "Breeder" season 1 episode 8 is a raw and emotional look at the challenges that come with juggling a romantic partnership and parenthood. It highlights the very real struggles that many couples face and encourages viewers to seek help when they need it.