Ep 17. Plus Ones

Carol's Second Act season 1 episode 17 titled "Plus Ones" follows the story of Carol Kenney, a retired high school science teacher who decides to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a doctor. In this episode, Carol is preparing for her birthday and is looking forward to spending the day with her friends, including her work colleagues.

However, things take an unexpected turn when Carol's daughter, Jenny, pays her a visit and drops a bombshell. Jenny announces that she is getting married and is bringing her fiancé and his parents to meet Carol. This news sends Carol into a frenzy as she tries to prepare herself for the meeting and deal with her own worries and insecurities.

Meanwhile, Carol's colleagues are also preparing for their own significant others to join them for the birthday celebration. Daniel, one of Carol's colleagues, is preparing to introduce his new beau to everyone, while Dr. Maya is trying to find a way to tell her boyfriend that she has been accepted into a prestigious medical program in another city.

As the day progresses, tensions begin to rise as everyone struggles to navigate the complexities of their relationships. Carol finds herself struggling to connect with Jenny's fiancé and his parents, and Daniel's new boyfriend is causing tension among the group. Dr. Maya's boyfriend is not taking the news of her acceptance into the program well, and their relationship begins to crumble.

Ultimately, the group must come together to deal with their relationship issues and to support each other through their struggles. Carol, in particular, must come to terms with her own fears of aging and loneliness, and must learn to embrace the changes that are inevitable in life.

"Plus Ones" is a heartwarming episode that explores the complexities of relationships and the challenges that come with aging. It is a reminder that no matter what life throws at you, there is always a way to come together and support each other through the struggles.